When Your Income Drops
In today’s economy, many circumstances can lead to a sudden loss of income: loss of job, layoffs or cutbacks, reduced income, loss of support from a spouse, illness, death of a spouse, or divorce. Any of these can be a serious blow to families who are struggling to survive economically in difficult times.
Very often the reduction in a family’s income is not expected, and the natural reaction is panic. If your family suffers loss of income, try to remain calm and don’t waste time and energy blaming yourself. Instead, take control of the situation by doing the best you can with the resources available to your family.
Use these tools for financial management for when income is reduced.
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- Insurance Matters When Your Income Drops
- Move Forward When Your Income Drops
- Plan Your Spending When Your Income Drops
- Take Control of Your Finances When Your Income Drops
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