Last week of benefits, options? - what worked for you?

The claim window is closing and I am worried about bills. I would rather hear the honest version than the polite one. I have savings for about a month. What did you do after benefits ran out?

Call 211 to hear about emergency help with rent or utilities in your area. The list was longer than I expected.

Ask your state agency about any extended programmes. Mine did not advertise them, but they existed.