Risk reduction for:Loss or reduced income
- Finding Government benefits; Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources
- Protect yourself financially – Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
- Apply for hardship loan
- Community Action Agencies
- Ask for interest abatement on loans
- Contact credit companies, school loans, etc.
- Think of ways to help your employer to survive
- Rainy Day Fund
- Garage Sale, Ebay, Craigslist
- Take Part-Time Jobs
- Gold, Diamonds and Precious Stones
- Use Zero based budgeting
- Legitimate Work-From-Home Opportunities
- United Way 211 free and confidential service
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP
We welcome your comments below about these alternatives as well as suggestions for others to add to this list.
References:
COVID-19 Social Insurance Payments to U.S. Households
About Half of Lower-Income Americans Report Household Job or Wage Loss Due to COVID-19
Covid-19 Stimulus Payments and Tax Relief for the Self-Employed
Where can I find emergency financial resources to help with COVID-19 hardships?
Financial Assistance for Low-Income Residents Impacted by COVID-19
COVID-19 Resources for Human Services Leaders