Here’s my roundup, which should have been uploaded last Saturday. Sorry for the delay.

By now, you probably know that job losses and news of more firms shutting down intensified last week, and we might not like it, but you’ll see more of the same in the coming months.

There’s no use cursing the gods. Better use your time wisely by thinking of ways to keep your jobs, and if that’s not possible, prepare using the mantra we have been repeating over and over again. Save more; spend less. Build up your emergency fund. Postpone major expenses if possible. One more thing: financial tension is most often the cause for marital troubles. So keep your job, but if not, remember to keep your spouse!
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