Managing Your Money

This guide, prepared by Mental Health America, gives helpful tips on developing a spending and saving plan and getting additional support. Managing money well is a problem for many people. For people living with a mental illness, however, financial situations can become even more complicated. Substantial medical bills coupled with a limited income can make money management extremely challenging. Although financial pressures can be stressful, there are ways to get a handle on your finances and reclaim your financial independence.

Information Topics:

• • Know Your Income
  • Know Your Regular Expenses
  • Use All of This Information To Create A Spending Plan.
  • Print out a Daily Spending Journal
  • How To Get Help
  • How to Save: Creating a Saving Plan