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If you’re one of the millions who have been unfortunately let go from their job in recent weeks, what can you do to stay financially afloat? Besides shopping smart and trying to find other ways to earn a buck during COVID-19, what assistance is available? Here are some key resources to keep in mind.

Whether you quit on your own accord, are fired, or laid off, leaving a job can be hectic. In the midst of the transition, dealing with a retirement account might get pushed pretty low on your to-do list. Here’s how to track down old accounts, and what you can do to get your finances organized.

There are a lot of reasons resolutions don’t work out, but understanding where your past resolutions came up short can go a long way towards making sure you reach your 2013 goals!

A new NFCC poll shows consumers are connected to their credit cards.

The consequences of financial clutter are more costly than you may realize.

Don't underestimate the power of positive thinking when it comes to your finances.

Money is often one of those topics that people will do almost anything to avoid talking about – many of us have been raised to believe it’s not polite to discuss. When we’ve absorbed the cultural messaging that debt is bad, opening up about it is even more difficult. Why is that?

Not only does paying bills late affect your credit score, it also costs you in late fees and other penalties. Thankfully, there are some things you can to do help you make payments on-time.

Avoiding unpleasant things is so easy. Don't want to go to the dentist? Don't go. Don't want to address your financial issues? Don't acknowledge them. Learn the fine art of avoidance and put yourself on the fast-track to a life full of constant fear and worry.

Have you been laid off or endured a longer-than-anticipated work furlough? And if so, you may have had to reach for the plastic to scrape by. That’s a totally reasonable approach to getting by, but once your income is back in place, you’ll need a plan for paying off your debt.

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