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Recessionary Survival Links

Coping with job loss

I'm getting laid off. How am I going to survive financially until I find another job?
Five Smart Steps to Take if You're Laid Off
I can't pay my bills. Should I declare bankruptcy?
Deciding what to do with your 401(k) plan when you change jobs
Six Ways to Stretch Your Dollar

Paying for college

Making College a Reality
Can I afford to send my child to college?
Higher Education Opportunity Act
Saving for Retirement and a Child's Education at the Same Time
Making the Most of College Tax Breaks

Saving

Lunch Savings Calculator
Achieving Your Financial Goals
Creating a Budget
I think it's time to start planning for retirement. Where do I begin?
Ways to Cut Down on Household Expenses

Investing

Investment Planning--The Basics
Understanding Risk
Dollar-cost Averaging
Handling Market Volatility
Don't be a Victim of Consumer Fraud
Working with a Financial Advisor

Funding retirement

Rethinking Your Retirement Game Plan
Estimating your Retirement Income Needs
Smart Retirement Savings Steps to Take Now
Understanding Social Security
Evaluating an Early Retirement Offer

Home Buying & Foreclosure

New Details on Making Home Affordable Program
5 Tips for Protecting Your Home from Foreclosure Alternative Mortgages: Managed Risk or Gamble
Qualifying for a Mortgage in a Tough Economy
Buying a home
Should I buy a home or continue renting?
Can I buy a house even though I declared bankruptcy?

The 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy Web site offers general information for managing personal finances and does not recommend specific financial actions. For financial advice tailored to your situation, please contact an expert such as a CPA or a personal financial advisor.