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Dealing with Reduced Income
 

Reduced Income

When income is reduced for any reason, (for example, when one loses a job or because of the results of a natural disaster), people respond in certain ways. Below is a publication that helps you understand those responses:

Adjusting to Suddenly Reduced Income

Economic Adjustment Strategies Assessment

If you need to make economic adjustments because you are facing reduced income or just want your current income to extend farther, there are a number of strategies you can take. Click on each type of strategy to assess how you are doing or to get ideas from others like you.

Increasing and Extending Money Income
Decreasing Money Expenditures
Increasing Household Labor Income
Increasing Household Management Income

Ways To Save

If you want ideas of ways to save with clothing, food, house, children, personal or energy, click here. These ideas were collected from people just like you.