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Financial TipOpen a retirement savings account; if you already have one, increase your contribution.

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I'm a Couple Paychecks Away From Job Termination or Layoff

Income and Employment

Rarely do companies let their employees know when layoffs will occur. Still, sometimes there are hints. Management may ask for volunteers to take early retirement or the CEO’s blog might mention the need to tighten belts and do what it takes to keep the business healthy. Managers might avoid staff or spend a lot of time in meetings. They may seem preoccupied.

If you suspect your company is struggling, it’s time to prepare for a layoff.
Income and Employment

Rarely do companies let their employees know when layoffs will occur. Still, sometimes there are hints. Management may ask for volunteers to take early retirement or the CEO’s blog might mention the need to tighten belts and do what it takes to keep the business healthy. Managers might avoid staff or spend a lot of time in meetings. They may seem preoccupied.

If you suspect your company is struggling, it’s time to prepare for a layoff.

Be ready in case a Layoff happens:

Get Your Financial House in Order

Find out where your money is going so you have a clear picture of your financial situation...read more »

Pull Together as a Family

Here are a few ideas of how to get everyone in the family to pitch in during tough economic times...read more »

Search for a New Job While You Still  Have One

The best time to start looking for a new job is while you still are employed...read more »

Be Ready if the Layoff Comes

If layoffs are imminent, be prepared...read more »

Get Your Financial House in Order

Find out where your money is going so you have a clear picture of your financial situation...read more »

Pull Together as a Family

Here are a few ideas of how to get everyone in the family to pitch in during tough economic times...read more »

Search for a New Job While You Still  Have One

The best time to start looking for a new job is while you still are employed...read more »

Be Ready if the Layoff Comes

If layoffs are imminent, be prepared...read more »

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