Forty-one percent of Michigan households are facing financial instability, according to United Way’s annual ALICE report. The nonprofit uses a calculation, known as asset limited, income constrained ...

Life has a way of surprising us — and not always in a good way. For example, a sudden job loss, a medical emergency or an unexpected expense can derail even the most carefully planned budget. When ...

A credit card hardship program may help you catch up on payments without defaulting on your credit cards. Many credit card issuers offer credit card hardship programs to borrowers experiencing ...

Emergency hardship financial aid gives you fast financial support when an unexpected crisis leaves you unable to cover essential expenses. You can get this aid through government programs, nonprofits, ...

Everyone goes through hard times now and then. Life's financial curveballs can raise your stress level, so let's take a breath, step back, and consider the options. Are you having trouble paying your ...