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Don’t panic — make these money moves. # Snippets - Most of us waste time scrolling social media, watching silly YouTube videos, and playing off-the-wall games on our phones. But [one of these apps]( could pay up to $225 per month to watch viral videos. Crazy, right? 😜 - Discover [10 legit ways to stop overpaying for car insurance](. Then, use the free tool to see if you could find a better rate. This Week’s Money Moves [Get Paid to Take Simple Surveys]( See if you could earn $$$ taking easy surveys from the comfort of your home. [Read more »]( [Stop Stressing Over Paying Rent]( Barely scraping rent together? Rise above the paycheck-to-paycheck grind with these 11 strategies. [Read more »]( [Pick Up a Fun Weekend Side Hustle]( Have some downtime on the weekend? Have fun and make money with these side gigs! [Read more »]( Newsworthy How to pay bills when you’re suddenly strapped for cash [Man Needing Help Paying Bills](#) One moment, you’ve got money for rent, [food](, and [gas](. You feel like you’ve hit your groove. 😎 Then, BAM. You lose your main source of income. ***panic ensues 😱😱😱 Here’s what to do when a financial emergency strikes: 1: Step back and assess the damage First, take some deep breaths — and take a mental health day or two. It’ll help you calm down and disengage your body’s “fight or flight” response. Then, calmly check your bank account and see what you’re spending on and ask yourself these two questions: - What spending could I do without? (Think alcohol, coffee, lottery tickets, streaming services, etc. - How can I trim back on the bills I need to pay? (Food, rent, gas, etc.) Cutting out the things you love can be a bit depressing at first. But the tips in the articles below could help ease the pain: - [8 Things to Do When You’re Broke]( - [7 Moves to Help Eliminate Financial Stress]( 2: Create a barebones budget Alright, you’ve made your initial damage “assessment.” 😵‍ Now it’s time to make some adjustments. (Fair warning: they’re not going to be easy.) For example, if you love going out and getting coffee, settling with home-brewed coffee could be tough. Or if you’re a TV binge-watcher, canceling subscriptions seems next to impossible. But there could be some “free” trials you forgot to cancel … and [one of these budgeting apps]( could find and cancel them for you. 3: Start making extra money You’re probably always looking for ways to earn some extra money, right? After all, that’s why you subscribed to our newsletter. 😉 When you’re in a pinch, here are a few things you to do to help you cover the bills: - Sell some of your stuff - Get a [part-time job]( - [Rent out your unused space]( for extra money. Other worthwhile ideas: - [Rent out your stuff]( for quick cash - Check out our [Side Hustle [MEGA LIST]]( Income Builders Try turning $1,000 into mo’ money with [these 8 money moves](. Then, [steal these millionaires’ secrets]( so you can pursue financial freedom. Or learn how to travel for nearly free with [The Ultimate Guide to Travel Rewards](. Get your side hustle on and make up to $1000 per month. [FIND YOUR MATCH →]( [Money Bags]( Make Moves with Your Personal Finances Credit Cards Insurance Make Money Manage Money Investing Loans Banking Debt Help Relevant Stories … [Can’t Pay Bills? Here’s What You Need to Do Right Now]( 6 minute read | June 1, 2022 [11 Ways to Bounce Back from Job Loss in 2022]( 5 minute read | July 7, 2022 [Everything You Need to Know About Building an Emergency Fund]( 9 minute read | May 13, 2021 [How to Get Out of Debt with No Money and Bad Credit]( 9 minute read | September 11, 2020 [8 Money Truths They Don’t Teach in School]( 7 minute read | August 5, 2022 [Facebook]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( [Flipboard]( [FinanceBuzz]( [Unsubscribe]( © 2022 FinanceBuzz 111 E. Atlantic Ave., Suite 200, Delray Beach, FL 33444 FinanceBuzz is an informational website that provides tips, advice, and recommendations to help you make financial decisions. We strive to provide up-to-date information, but make no warranties regarding the accuracy of our information. Ultimately, you are responsible for your financial decisions. FinanceBuzz is not a financial institution and does not provide credit cards or any other financial products. FinanceBuzz.com does not make any credit decisions. FinanceBuzz is reader-supported. We may receive compensation from the products and services mentioned in this email.