Money Management During Difficult Times
Creating an Emergency Fund
- Preparing Your Finances for Times of Disaster
- Emergency Fund Calculator
- 4 Ways to Kick Start Your Emergency Fund
General Resources
- The 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
- Laid Off? Here's How to Get Your Finances in Order
- 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
- A Financial Checklist for the Recently Widowed
Disaster Recovery:
- Disaster Recovery: A Guide to Financial Issues
- Protecting and Rebuilding Your Finances After a Disaster
- Tips to Help Storm Victims Recover from Financial Loss
- Disaster Preparation and Recovery -
Domestic Violence:
- Financial Abuse in Abusive Situations
- Financial Tips for Victims and Survivors
- Allstate Foundation Economic Empowerment for Survivors of Domestic Violence
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
Related Pages:
- Dislocated Workers
- Displaced Homemakers
- Youth "At Risk for Homelessness"
- Programs for Veterans of Military Service
Updated February 25, 2013