Practical steps to navigate complex nonprofit and government aid systems. Get strategies for handling rejections, waitlists, and screening questions.

Your First 30 Days After an Eviction Notice: Step-by-Step Guidance, Safety Nets, Rehousing Options, Prevention Tips, and Stress-Relief Tools.

Don't lose your home during the 2025 government shutdown. Learn how to protect your Section 8/HCV payments, negotiate rent, find local aid, and avoid eviction now.

Immediate Help & Support for the SNAP Crisis. Food Pantries are a safe, welcoming resource built for you. You are not alone in this challenge, and your community is here to support you.

The flu can cost $200–$400 before a copay. Learn the costs of winter illness (lost wages, bill spikes, medical costs) and get practical hacks for building a financial buffer.

Tired of the 3-6 month rule? Learn how to build an emergency fund that works for your life. Start with your first $400 quick-win, triage high-interest debt, and use our 16 real-life scenarios to set a custom savings goal.

Starting your career after college? Learn how to find entry-level jobs, build financial stability, budget effectively, and secure affordable housing.

How to Protect Your Finances and Thrive Even in a Recession

Essential Steps for Recovery, Aid, and Rebuilding After the Wildfire

This article is part of the Emergency Budget Series  that offers strategies on how to manage money during economic downturns, pandemics,...

A directory of government and nonprofit support programs and services for food, housing (also homelessness), education, health, debt and legal services.

Navigating Job Loss: Practical Steps to take when you are Unemployed.

Learn how to build a practical, low-cost emergency supply kit for disasters or personal crises (including homelessness). This guide covers essentials for safety, hygiene, shelter, food, and more.