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Crisis and Fraud

Economic emergencies come in all shapes and sizes — from unexpected medical bills to natural disasters and job loss to fraud. Plan for life’s surprises with practical, achievable solutions for establishing a financial safety net and knowing how to manage your money in times of crisis.

Handle a Crisis

How do you get help in a financial crisis? No matter how you got there, you need to find financial help and understand your options when you can’t pay your bills.

Plan for Emergencies

Make a financial emergency plan to cover unexpected expenses due to natural disaster, job loss or other personal crises.

Scams and Fraud

Avoid financial scams, recognize fraud and protect yourself against identity theft with SAM's free tools and resources.

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