GMR 116: Navigating Through Uncertainty
Episode 116
For some people, this season of dealing with the coronavirus is proving to be more of a challenge than just simply staying healthy. Some are facing job loss and a lack of adequate resources. Others are concerned that if this pandemic lasts too long, what limited resources they have will run out. In this episode of Getting Money Right, we’re sharing some resources that are available to you right now, insights to help you take what you have and make it last longer, and a challenge to remember that we’re better together, so let’s help each other get through this.
Show Notes
Learn how to help others in this season, even if you need help personally, find a way to help others.
Local Assistance
211 - Your State (Google)
Food clothing and bills
Housing and shelter
Family services Google search “Need Food Help in Keller TX”
Food pantries
Subsidized Groceries
Lists by State & then by City
Found 3 food pantries in about 5 miles of my home
Cheap meals
Think of the staple diets around the world: Rice and beans, pasta with sauce, fish and rice, lentils veggies and spices, maize & corn products, wheat & barley products
Cheap Ingredients
Peanut Butter
Black Beans
Tuna
Lentils
Oats
Milk
Whey Protein (canister)
Eggs
Rice
Pasta
Chicken
Pork
White Fish
Eggs
Bread
Corn products
Roots plants: Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Yams
Ground Beef
Meals
Taco Junk
White Bean Chicken Chile
Spaghetti and Meat Sauce
Hot Dogs
Loaded Potatoes
Connect with the Government for Business Help
Make a financial plan or adjust your current plan (budget)
Make a list of all of your expenses: bills, and all essential needs. Spend on purpose!
Be brutal at cutting back or out any non-essential expenses.
If you can live without it, you can cut it out. Remember it’s only for a season, it’s not forever.
Ask before you spend: “Can I do without this right now?”
Continue saving if your stability fund is not fully funded. Save before you spend!
Track every expense to ensure you stick to your plan.
The single greatest thing you can do to have financial success, better than making more money or investing wisely.
Serves to reinforce and support the success of “your” financial plan.
Don’t stay stuck in your home, get outside….walk around the block, take a shower, go for a drive, spend time at the park (with appropriate social distancing), call a friend or family member and check in on them.
Other ways to improve your situation
Make more money.
Sell some stuff
Books and games
Services
Knowledge
Online tutoring - teachers
Safeguard your job.
Great attitude
Highly productive
What You Can Do to Help Someone Else
Buddy System
What you can do to help yourself and your family
Take this time to learn something new - view this as an opportunity.
Do you have a list of books you’ve been wanting to read?
New skills you’ve wanted to learn?
Block time out in your calendar.
Create a Youtube channel to share your knowledge.
Resources
Budget Forms and Tools
David’s New Book - Jesus on Money
David’s New Website - www.stewardshippastors.com