Ultimate Job Layoff Toolkit
Your worst fear has been realized. You have been laid off from your job. Now what?
Take a breath. Shore up your finances. Re-engage professionally. Become a learner.
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Living Well with Bad Credit
Bad credit can feel like a financial roadblock, but it doesn’t have to define your life. While a low credit score may make some financial tasks more difficult, living well is still possible.
Preparing for a Job Layoff
Uncertainty in the job market has many workers wondering what will happen if they are laid off. An unexpected layoff can disrupt not just your income but also your daily life.
Urban Money 101: How Do I File My Taxes?
Filing federal and state taxes is a legal requirement for taxpayers, but learning how to file correctly is important.
Get Zen. Your Mindset Determines Your Money
When thinking about getting your finances in order, it is important to move from a mindset of scarcity to one of abundance.
Car Payments Can Kill Your Financial Future
Whether a new or used car, always having a car payment can drain your disposable income and kill your financial future.
Recognizing Financial Trauma
A sudden or prolonged lack of money can lead to sudden and detrimental changes to your lifestyle causing profound financial trauma.
What Bank Accounts Can Help Control Your Spending
Payday lands and your brain goes, “Hey! We’ve got money! Let’s get our spend on!”
But not so fast. Take a beat.
Loyalty Cards Can Help Boost Savings
One of the favorite quotes from Warren Buffet points out that if you buy a $1,000 item on sale for $750, you didn’t save $250. You spent $750.
Your Credit Score Sucks and You Need a Place to Live
Life happens and sometimes job loss or long-term illness can result in a low credit score that can impede your ability to rent an apartment or house.