Trimming expenses while I search - any advice?

My income dropped to unemployment benefits and my bills have not changed. I would rather hear the honest version than the polite one. I listed every subscription and found several I forgot. Did any lender work with you?

Ask your utility about hardship programmes. Mine knocked a bit off my bill for several months.

I called the landlord and the card company early. Both offered a short payment plan, which I did not expect.