A few weeks ago, my employer and I broke up. We parted friends, but I’ll admit it—I took a sucker punch to my pride. In the days that followed, my friend Brooke Green marveled at my... Read more >>

So your worst fears have been realized and you’ve just learned your position is being phased out due to company cutbacks. What now? Hopefully you’ve had an inkling that your employer... Read more >>

I’ve had a strange dilemma lately. My boyfriend, of a year and a half, has been part of this economy’s downturn and lost his job in the mortgage industry over a year ago. The first... Read more >>

A recession is when your neighbor loses his job. A depression is when you lose your job. (Anonymous Economist) Last week, a friend of mine was laid off at her law firm. It sucks. With three kids... Read more >>

If you can remember any real excitement about the Spice Girls or the Hansen Brothers when their first albums debuted, this recession is probably your first as a participating, affected adult.... Read more >>

Have you lost your health insurance along with your job? Here are some common mistakes to avoid. 1. Scheduling a bunch of tests before your insurance runs out With unemployment numbers rising, a lot... Read more >>

Losing a job is like buckling into the last car for your first roller-coaster ride. Over the next few weeks or months, your emotions are going to plummet and soar again and again. How you handle this... Read more >>

I’m going through a separation. Not my marriage, mind you; my job. Like the break-up of any magnitude, the moment it happens is agonizing. You know how it goes—there is the moment of... Read more >>

So, I sent the letter to Cory. Instantly it made me feel better—but then I couldn’t help but feel guilty. Why do I feel guilty? This is someone who has been a friend for a long time; I... Read more >>

Losing a job can be terrifying. If you’ve lost your job, you should take these immediate actions to protect your financial well-being: Ascertain Your Situation How long until the well runs... Read more >>