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Beating the pink-slip blues

Beating the pink-slip blues

Downsizing, cut backs, layoffs -- doesn't matter what it's called, when the pink slip comes your way, it stinks. Here's a package of stories prepared especially for the tens of thousands workers who've recently lost their jobs. We show you how to stave off the bill collectors, organize your income, handle your 401(k) and lots more.

It happened to me . . .
What to do when the pink slip lands on your desk
PLUS: How to save money when you are down and out

Cultivate your investments . . .
Spending your 401(k) money is tempting, but very expensive. Check out these suggestions for maximizing your hard-earned investments.
Bankrate expert discusses IRA rollovers
Dollar Diva says now's the time to evaluate your investment vehicles

Be tax smart with your 401(k)

Organize your finances . . .
So the steady paycheck hit a bump in the road. Don't freeze. Here are tips for keeping more money in your pocket.
Is your checking account costing you?
Create a 'spending plan' and breathe easy

And those monthly bills . . .
Concerned about your mortgage? Fend off foreclosure
Organize credit card due dates to meet your needs
Health insurance for the unemployed

-- Posted: April 7, 2001

 

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