When You’ve been Laid Off

In today’s difficult economy it’s tough to find someone who has not been affected by either a job loss or increased work load due to company downsizing. It’s always better to be prepared just in case. Below are a few links to help you survive a layoff, negotiate a severance package and file for unemployment benefits.

• Filing for Unemployment
• Negotiating a Severance Package: Know Your Worth
• Seven Secrets for Surviving a Job Loss

When it’s Time for the Next Adventure

It’s also helpful to be able to recognize when it’s time to challenge yourself and move on voluntarily, embracing your next adventure. Below are a few tools to help you look in the mirror and figure out when it’s time for you to move on.

• Jobseekers Advice - Good Advice about Leaving your Job
• Time to Move On?
• Top Ten Reasons to Quit Your Job

Your Retirement, Plan Ahead

Many people spend their lives focused on the present, not as concerned about the future – but there are many things to plan for: medical insurance, benefits, and investments that pay are all big issues, and better to consider today so you can be comfortable tomorrow.

• 401 Help Center Pre-Retirement Checklist
• AARP
• Calculators for Savings, 401 K Contributions
• Downloadable Microsoft Template - Retirement Checklist
• Medicaid
• Medi-cal
• New York Life Downloadable Pre-Retirement Checklist
• Planning Your Retirement
• Retirement Living
• TopRetirements.com: Retiring in California

Links

• AARP 401K Savings Calculator

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