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How do I prepare to go broke? (literature.cafe)
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I'm going to end up broke in a few months. Give me some tips on reducing the impact. What things can I do in advance? What are things I should know? Give me some financial advice too, if you can

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[–] 28 points 5 months ago* (2 children)

Start learning how and where to ask for help.

What I mean is that you're going to have a lot of unmet needs, and you'll need others to help boost you up. Many of us live like we are islands, but the reality is people support people. But only when you are specifically able to ask for the help you need in clear language. And that is a skill that takes time to develop.

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  • [–] 3 points 5 months ago

    Beyond your own personal support, depending on where you live there are a lot of resources available from your government, either local, county, state, or wherever. There are also private organizations that help out.

    Unfortunately, this is my wife's job, and I say unfortunately because I don't have specifics, I only know of their existence. But resources for shelter, food, even money, they are out there, and you just need to know where to look.

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