When experiencing a loss, the last thing you want to think about is how to pay for the funeral. The cost of funeral services increases every year, and many families find themselves struggling to pay for the service to honor the life of their loved one. While there are many organizations that help cover the cost of a funeral, finding help to cover all the expenses can be a challenge. At this difficult time, it is important to remember that you ca...
Organizing a charity campaign (crowdfunding) has been around for a long time in different cultures and under different names. In African and Caribbean communities, there are circles for saving money and donations called sou-sou . Temples of worship may start collecting food for victims of an accident. Nowadays, the Internet helps people raise funds for medical care, charities, necessities , training and education, animal rescue , and other cau...
It takes courage to ask for help of any kind, and it can be particularly difficult when you need to ask specifically for financial help. But reaching out to others for support when you are having a hard time can really help a lot. Below, learn how to let go of fear and embarrassment so you can get the financial help you need. 3 signs it's time to ask for help 1. You are living on your savings alone or have loans If you've had to constantly r...