print email comment close Laid Off? Here's How to Stay Afloat URL: http://www.smartmoney.com/spending/deals/laid-off-heres-how-to-stay-afloat-23321/ Description: This June 2008 article discusses subjects workers should consider to evaluate "how they'd cope financially if they lose their job." The article suggests negotiating severance packages, filing for unemployment benefits promptly, and assessing health insurance options. The article advises against tapping into your 401(k), relying on a home equity line of credit (HELOC), and overusing credit cards. From SmartMoney magazine. Publisher: SmartMoney Extra Keywords retirement savings LII Database Information: Record 27060 created by Maria Brandt on 10/27/2008 Last modification on 11/04/2008 Published: 11/20/2008   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/27060