Meeting day-to-day needs is a challenge for many. Over the past few months, money has been in the news and on our minds more than ever before.
Many circumstances can lead to an abrupt reduction in income: a factory layoff or cutback, loss of a job, or loss of a second income from a spouse. Just the threat of any of these situations is a serious blow to individuals and families struggling to survive economically in difficult times.
Regardless of your income, managing money takes skills that are learned. Knowing where your money goes, being able to distinguish between needs and wants, and developing a spending-savings plan are skills that can help you confidently meet day-to-day money management challenges.
The following links give guidance, support, and help hints in surviving today’s economy:
- Grocery Shopping on a Budget
- Money Traps: Don't Get Caught
- Predatory Payday Lending
- Don’t Panic — Take Control
- Control Stress
- Take Stock of Family Resources
- Take Stock of Community Resources
- Set Priorities for Spending
- Plan to Pay Creditors and Protect Family Welfare
- Keep a Roof Overhead
- Meeting Insurance Needs
- Sharpen Your Survival Skills
