Trimming expenses while I search - what worked for you?

My income dropped to unemployment benefits and my bills have not changed. I would rather hear the honest version than the polite one. I am nervous about the credit card minimums. What did you cut first?

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

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It made the follow-up calls so much easier.