Manage Money in a Crisis The global pandemic has completely changed the world around us. The economy, in particular, has experienced detrimental blows. Unemployment numbers have reached record highs since the Great Depression. Well over 30 million Americans have filed for federal assistance since March. Nearly one in five people expect their incomes to decrease in the next six months. Businesses both big and small are struggling to survive. Major events that stimulate local economies like concerts, festivals, and fairs are being canceled. Countrywide shutdowns and a rapidly increasing number of job losses have urged the need for government relief programs and temporarily delayed consumer spending. Not to mention how much it has changed the day-to-day lives of individuals. States declaring stay-at-home orders and permanent layoffs have many families struggling financially. Many are living off of a fraction of their previous income, struggling to pay bills and make ends meet and aren’t sure where to turn. COVID-19 has flipped economies and lives upside down across the world. But, all this you already know. What you might not yet know, however, is how to manage your own finances through a global financial crisis. When money is tight when the economy is paused when the future is uncertain. These are the times in which money management is a skill to be mastered. Don’t let a global crisis control your financial fate. Take charge of your money and make smart decisions by considering some of these tips.
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