Money Management During Difficult Times

General Resources

•   The 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy Web site offers information to help consumers make sound financial decisions at every stage of their lives, from childhood to retirement. 
• Understanding Crisis and Emergencies
• Resources for Borrowers with Federal Student Loans
• Tips for Avoiding Foreclosure
•  The Economic Surival Tips on NEFE's Smart About Money Web site provides information on what you can do if you are out of work and starting to panic.  It will show you what steps to take to minimize the money-related aspects of your layoff and prepare to move on to better days ahead.
• Student Financial Aid Options in Challenging Times - information provided by the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance ("LOSFA")
• Economic Survival Tips

Disaster Recovery:

• Disaster Recovery: A Guide to Financial Issues
• Tips to Help Storm Victims Recover from Financial Loss
• Disaster Preparation and Recovery -

Consumer Credit Resources and Programs

•  United States Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
• National Foundation for Credit Counseling
• American Consumer Credit Counseling

Avoiding Scams

• After Natural Disasters...Post Disaster Scams
•  How to Avoid Scams After Natural Disasters
• Avoiding Scams After  a Natural Disaster
• Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft

Updated May 3, 2012