People experiencing unemployment report they feel better if they have the support of family and friends. Your informal support networks are the personal ties you have with others. Friends, relatives and other people you turn to for comfort, advice or help are your “support system.”
When your income drops suddenly, your first
concern may be to pay your bills and meet your
day-to-day expenses. Instead, look at your total
financial picture and determine which assets
you might use to meet your obligations.