Losing a job is often traumatic, but it doesn't have to be a financial disaster. For a variety of reasons —job terminations, layoffs, downsizing, mergers or reengineering — spells of unemployment are realistic occurrences for many people. And most deal with a menacing loss of income, health insurance and other important benefits. You can take actions to make your transition more manageable though and less stressful for you and your family.

• How to Survive Financially After a Job Loss Brochure (PDF | 3.31MB)

Planning

• Putting a Plan Into Place
• Ready for a Rainy Day? Save for Emergencies
• Financial Steps to Take While Looking for Work
• Buff Up Your Resume — Tips from Financial Planners
• Filing for Unemployment Benefits
• Worried About Job Loss? Preparation May Help
• How to Survive Financially After a Job Loss (checklist)

Insurance

• Understanding Health Insurance Options if You Lose Your Job
• Sorting Out COBRA: Health Insurance for the Unemployed

Additional Resources

• Considerations for Your 401(k) if You Lose Your Job
• Left Your Job? What Should You Do with Your 401(k) Plan?
• Have You Recently Experienced a Job Loss?
• I have been terminated from my employment. What is the best way to deal with my 401(k) and profit sharing money?
• What is a good strategy to stretch out my severance in case I am out of work longer than planned?
• How do I take control of my pension from my last job?
• How a Financial Planner Can Help You ... and How to Choose the Right One Brochure (PDF | 2.59MB)