 TITLE: What to Do if You Can’t Afford to Pay Rent CONTENT: The Bottom Line\n---------------\nIf you've been struggling to pay rent and are looking for a way out, don't panic. There is help available to get you back on track financially and keep your credit intact at the same time. Missing rent payments can have serious consequences that can outlast your financial predicament—so be proactive. Reach out to your landlord before missing any payments, apply for assistance from community and local agencies, move in with family or friends temporarily until things improve, or try other creative solutions like getting part-time work in addition to your full-time job. It may not seem like it now, but these solutions can help you get out of your current crisis.\nIf your credit is a concern, you can get a free copy of your credit report from all three consumer credit bureaus (Experian, TransUnion and Equifax) through AnnualCreditReport.com. Experian offers free access to your FICO® Score☉ based on Experian data and a free Experian credit report. END