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Recovery After Disaster: The Family Financial Toolkit
Unit 5: Where am I financially?
This unit helps you assess your financial situation and start to make plans for long-term recovery.
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Table of Contents
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Step 1: Assess Your Monthly Income and Expense:
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- Related tools in this Unit:
- Monthly Budget/Spending Plan: MN | ND | Non-state specific
Step 2: Determine Your Net Worth: MN | ND | Non-state specific
- Related tools in this Unit:
- What is my net worth?: MN | ND | Non-state specific
Step 3: Determine Whether or Not You Can Afford Another Payment:
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- Related tools in this Unit:
- Can I afford another payment?: MN | ND | Non-state specific
Step 4: Review Your Credit Report: MN | ND | Non-state specific
- Related tools in this Unit:
- How to Get a Copy of Your Credit Report: MN | ND | Non-state specific
- Sample Letter of Credit-Related Dispute: MN | ND | Non-state specific
- How to Maintain a Good Credit Score: MN | ND | Non-state specific
Step 5: Summarize Your Current Financial Situation: MN | ND | Non-state specific
- Related tools in this Unit:
- What is my current financial situation (post-disaster)?:
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- What is my current financial situation (post-disaster)?:
For more information about this toolkit or any of the related resources, contact Patricia Olson (pdolson@umn.edu; 612-624-1786).
You may also be interested in other resources for disaster recovery, extreme weather, or dealing with stress.




