Dealing with a layoff BEFORE it happens: Part 4 – Preparing for the steps ahead

I posted three installments discussing steps to take before you get laid off (saving vital information, limiting expenses, and retirement and savings account considerations), and here is the final installment on preparing for the next steps ahead.

If you do get laid off, you’re primary objective is to find new employment for the purpose of [...]

Dealing with a layoff BEFORE it happens: Part 3 – Retirement and investment account considerations

I posted previously about some things to consider before a layoff hits. The first of four installments discussed saving vital information and the second installment discussed work-related expenses. This third installment discusses items to consider as it relates to your retirement and savings accounts. Decisions you make in your final few months of employment could make a difference of [...]

Dealing with a layoff BEFORE it happens: Part 2 – Limiting expenses

I posted previously about some things to consider before a layoff hits, and this is the second installment of that list. This section discusses work-related expenses. We all expend some money because of our employment, some of it reimbursable by our employer and some of it not. Regardless, here are a few things to make sure [...]

Dealing with a layoff BEFORE it happens: Part 1 – Saving essential information

I have seen quite a few lists and articles out there about how to survive a layoff, but I’m not sure I’ve seen any with real practical tips on how to prepare for one. Once you’ve lost your job is not the time to figure out what you should have [...]