Recession 2.0: Recovering From a Job Loss

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I lost my job some time back and could not find another so I enrolled in a small state university with affordable tuition & campus housing, took a job flipping burgers, work-study programs, Pell Grants, etc... received my degree in another field in 4 years and prospered afterward. Losing my job was my best fortune as it evolved yet admittedly led to some mighty lean years at the time. This solution won't work for everyone but it is an idea. An education is always useful so if nothing else, try going back to school!!!

Ray Fisher of NM 11:16AM December 15, 2008

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Kimberly Palmer, senior editor for U.S. News & World Report, writes about making smarter financial decisions. She’s the author of Generation Earn: The Young Professional's Guide to Spending, Investing, and Giving Back.

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