3 Steps to Take If You Need Help Paying Your Bills Due to COVID-19

These are extremely trying times for U.S. workers, with thousands of businesses forced to close and let employees go as part of the efforts being made to combat COVID-19. A record 3.3 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, a sign of just how badly workers have been affected. There's also a chance this economic downturn could lead to a recession, making it harder for Americans to catch a break.

If you're out of work and having difficulty finding another job, you likely are piling up a long list of bills with no real source of income available to help pay them. The good news, though, is that there are resources to help if you're struggling to make ends meet.

You can start by taking these three steps.

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