 TITLE: How to Manage Payments if You’re Unemployed CONTENT: Don't Stop Paying Bills\n-----------------------\nWhile you may feel stretched thin during unemployment, try to continue paying every bill that you possibly can. Continue paying at least the minimum payment on your credit card while you're unemployed. If you pay your bills late, or miss payments altogether, it can wreak havoc on your credit score, and could cost you in late fees.\nIf it's not possible to pay everything on time, you may need to prioritize your payments by importance. Maybe this means ensuring your mortgage or rent is paid on time every month so you don't risk losing your housing, and prioritizing your car loan to ensure your car isn't at risk of repossession. You could pay the least important bills last, such as cable TV or your cellphone, since they pose the least risk to your finances if you pay late. With that said... END