job loss

How to Prepare When Your Unemployment Is Ending

Unemployment benefits can be a lifeline, but you need to prepare for when that lifeline ends.

It can take years to recoup from a financial emergency. But it only takes five minutes to set up an emergency fund.

When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Take these steps now to build up your ability to withstand a financial crisis.

Life happens. Don't let a major curveball impact your ability to save for retirement.

When a financial crisis hits, it helps to know exactly what to expect — and how to bounce back.

Sudden unemployment can be a huge blow. When you're ready to dive back in, the right connections can make all the difference.

Don't let a sudden loss of income cause financial paralysis. Take these smart steps to handle the situation and minimize the damage.

So you're out of work. That doesn't mean you have to lose track of your retirement savings.

You've heard it all before: You need an emergency fund. See if these new persuaders don't convince you.

Skeletons in your financial closet? Like it or not, your financial adviser needs to know everything about your personal money matters.

When you're forced to exit the workforce early, it can throw a serious wrench in your retirement plans. Here's how to handle it.

Has half the executive staff suddenly decided to make more time for family? Yeah, your company is doomed.

Getting fired can feel like your world is falling apart. Make these financial moves right away and you'll start putting it back together again.

A lost job, a new baby… You really can make the shift from two-income household to one with some easy budgeting tricks.

Yes, we're always telling you to work on building your emergency fund. Now we'll tell you when to stop.

Losing a job is never fun and it's rarely easy. That is, it isn't easy unless you're guilty of any of these career derailers.

Right after getting fired or laid off is no time to sit around and mope. Take care of yourself, and then take care of business.

Unemployment remains high, even years after the Great Recession. If the worst happens with your job, here's how to get help.

Job hunting is hard, but for those who have been fired, it's a real struggle. Here's how to put the past behind and move on with a new gig.

Losing a job is terrible, but if you plan ahead and make common sense preparations, it doesn't have to mean disaster.