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Experiencing Tough Times Now

  • It is hard to focus on getting future needs met when all of your energy is going towards keeping your family safe and fed.

Avoiding Future Tough Times

  • If you have had a recent job change or are just trying to proactively plan for the future, chances are you will need to make some difficult decisions related to your family’s finances.

Dealing with Stress

  • Stress can be overwhelming in tough times. Learn strategies that can help you cope and overcome it.

Farm Families

  • These tough times have been especially hard on farm families.

Disaster Recovery

  • Even if resources were “stable” before, families often need new or additional resources following a disaster.

Featured Resources

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You are not alone. The bad economy has taken a toll on many Minnesota families. The resources found on this page are designed to help families tackle tough times today and tomorrow. Whether facing unemployment, foreclosure, increasing expenses, accumulating debt, disaster recovery, or another difficult financial situation, your family most likely needs resources and they need them fast.

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