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    7 Steps to Take When You've Been Laid Off

    Make a Budget

    Budgeting can be challenging if it's not how you're used to managing your money, but being jobless is one time that it's truly essential. Your unemployment checks won't bring in the same money as your previous salary, so you need to get real and prioritize your spending.  
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