The financial constraints faced through the loss of a loved one, the loss of a job, and tense economic times are quite real for many Americans. Our "Getting Through Tough Times" financial series will help you.

These documents are presented in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format. If you do not have Acrobat Reader you can download it for free here.
 
  Setting Spending Priorities
  Strategies for Spending Less
  Stretching Your Food Dollar
  Deciding Which Bills to Pay First *New Quickread version
  Talking with Creditors *New Quickread version
  Keeping a Roof Overhead
  Meeting Your Insurance Needs *New Quickread version
  Bartering
  Making the Most of What You Have
  Communicating under Pressure
  Controlling Stress
  Identifying Sources of Support and Friendship
  How You Can Help Mom or Dad
  Deciding if Teens Should Work
  Helping Children Cope
 

Community Agencies That Can Help
 
  Local Community Agencies (An insert for "Community Agencies That Can Help" that can customized with local agency information for your county. For use by Extension Educators)
  Looking for a Job
   
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