Resources for Consumers Whose Income is Interrupted
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According to the Report on the Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2016 issued in May 2017 by the United States Federal Reserve:
- Just under one-fourth of adults are not able to pay all of their current month’s bills in full.
- Forty-four percent of adults say they either could not cover an emergency expense costing $400
Sudden interruptions to income can have devastating effects on American families. At the time of this posting, 800,000 federal workers are on furlough due to the government shutdown. If you, your family or friends are not receiving a paycheck, the following resources compiled by the eXtension Financial Security for All Community of Practices might be of assistance:
Articles
- How to Handle a Furlough: Develop a Plan
- Resources for Employees Impacted by Furlough
- Employee Information and Resources
- FY 2018 Shutdown Furlough – Frequently Asked Questions
- How You (and your finances) Can Survive the Federal Shutdown
Websites
Blogs
- How to Realistically Save on Food Costs
- The Easy Way to Create a Spending Plan
- Utilizing the Library to Keep Costs Down
Webinars
