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How to Find Family Finance Help

Updated on June 22, 2012
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In today's economy more and more families are in need of financial assistance. Whether you need short-term or long-term financial help do not get discouraged because there are many options available to help you through you time of financial need.

Asking Family Members for Money

A good place look for financial assistance is within your family. Depending on the situation and the amount of money you need a family member may be able to help. You may only need a small amount of cash to pay an unexpected expense, or emergency funds that you wouldn't be able to come up with right away.

Be sure to pay the money back to your family member as soon as possible. You do not want to avoid paying them or even hold off on paying them just because they are a relative. If you fail to pay them back in a reasonable amount of time they may not be there to help you out again in the future.

Turning to a relative works best for short-term financial help.

Public Assistance

Many people have a negative outlook when it comes to Public Assistance. But depending on your financial circumstances this may be your only option. If you fall within the income limits for your household size you are entitled to receive certain benefits. These benefits can include health insurance, food stamps, or even a cash allowance. You can also qualify for housing assistance and help with certain utility expenses. During the winter months there are programs that will help you with your homes heating costs.

All you have to do is visit your local Public Assistance Office and fill out an application. It is a good idea to call first to find out what information you will need to bring with you because most times you will be able to meet with a case worker that day. By meeting with your case worker immediately you will know whether or not you qualify.

If you find yourself needing public assistance do not be ashamed. It is there for the purpose of helping people in their time of need!

Bank Loans

If you need long-term assistance you may consider applying for a loan. Be sure you do not borrow more than what your budget allows you to spend. You do not want to find yourself paying on a loan that you really can not afford because this will only hurt you more financially. Some financial institutions offer line-of-credit loans which can be useful because you do not need to take the funds right away. It is more like a credit account, you only pay back what you spend and the interest is only calculated on the amount being paid back.

Community Resources

If you are unsure where to turn for financial help consider talking with someone from your Community Resource Center. They can effectively help you turn in the right direction to find the type of assistance that will best fit your family's needs. Even by speaking with someone at your child's Head Start Center will help because they tend to have a list of resources that you may have not known were available. Just remember, it doesn't hurt to ask!

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