Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 18, 2023

Prepare ahead of time and create a bare bones budget that includes only your essentials — think food, shelter, clothes, transportation and insurance — so you have a plan in the event that you experience a loss of income or need to cut expenses suddenly. Get ahead of a possible job loss by punching up your resume today.

Recession 100

Recession Finance Emergency Fund Debt 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 16, 2012

It’s easy to spot in the little things; overbuying at the supermarket and then needing to throw food away, buying clothes that you never wear. Genworth Financial for example, offers job loss protection so that you can continue to make mortgage payments if you lose your job. Additional Benefits to Mortgage Insurance.

Insurance 185

Insurance Home Buy Buying 185

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2013

This emergency might be one related to a natural disaster, or it might be a financial emergency, such as a job loss. I have emergency supplies in the car, including blankets, food, flares, and First Aid. You never know when an emergency will arise. Water (and method of purification). Personal hygiene supplies.

Emergency Fund 211

Emergency Fund Job Loss Transportation Staying Warm 211

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2011

You might also be entitled to assistance from services for free food or food stamps, assistance with bills or medical treatment. 2.) Apply for jobs. I realize the job market it tight, but if you are not applying, you are not likely to get a job. 6.) Find sources of free food and menu plan.

Unemployment 200

Unemployment Debt Job Loss Money 200

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2011

Even if you aren’t invested in the market, you wonder if this will ripple down to you in the form of more job losses, higher prices, inflation, benefit reductions and belt cinching. Do I have enough food, water, heat, light and shelter to last through depression like conditions? What Should You Do In a Market Downturn?

Recession 176

Recession Economical Grandchildren Kids and Family 176

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

It took me five years to pay off my debt but two of those years I had a job loss, I was taking care of my grandparents and I had lost my motivation and drive to pay off the debt. And I cut back on lifestyle – cooking food at home, taking the bus to work vs driving and paying for parking, etc. Was there a particular event?

Credit Cards 100

Credit Cards Debt Debt Free Student 100