20 Mar Six Tips for Financial Wellness in the Coronavirus Era

Below is a member guest submission from Lutheran Social Services via their blog.With change and uncertainty around COVID-19, you may feel greater anxiety, worry and stress — especially around personal finances. Some of us are facing the possibility of reduced income with fewer hours at work. Parents are scrambling to find child care or cover shifts so they can stay home because their child’s school has closed. Many households are stocking up on food staples and supplies, creating a strain on budgets. And, there is turbulence in the stock market.This is a perfect time for you to take a good look at your personal finances and put plans in place for the weeks and months ahead.