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This Week @ Dort Financial Credit Union

Short, timely articles based on a real-world weekly theme.

Dealing With the Loss of a Job

This week addresses the feelings and emotions that come with losing a job and provides actionable steps to take when a job loss happens.
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Thriving After Unexpected Job Loss

What to expect when you lose your job - and what to do next.

A man is worried about his financial situation.

The Emotional Rollercoaster of Job Loss

How a job loss affects us psychologically - and why the power of these effects might surprise you.

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Embracing Opportunities and Rebuilding Confidence

Transitioning from setback to comeback during unemployment.

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Mastering the Modern Job Search

Leveraging digital tools and strategies to land your next opportunity.

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Exploring New Career Paths

Unemployment can also be a time to explore new career paths - taking your existing skills and expanding them to apply to new opportunities.

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Budgeting During Unemployment

Budgeting and financial planning strategies for weathering unemployment.

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Keeping Engaged When Unemployed

Embracing opportunities for growth and connection during a difficult transitional period.

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Setting Your Financial Priorities

A look at the factors influencing how we spend, save, and think about money.

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Aligning Our Spending and Values

An introduction to this week's theme that's focused on the factors that influence how we spend and save.

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Forces That Drive Our Spending Behavior

By exploring the deeper issues that go along with our spending habits, we can unlock the motivations that guide us...

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Conspicuous Consumption - Does It Make You Happy?

Examining the psychological and social drivers of conspicuous consumption, and exploring alternative paths to happiness...

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The Psychology of Saving: Building a Nest Egg

Understanding the mental barriers to saving and practical tips for overcoming them.

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Financial Goal-Setting

How to master the art of financial goal-setting for your financial future.

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Financial Priorities Across the Decades

A review of some common financial priorities to consider for your 20s, 30s, 40s, and beyond.

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A Path to Intentional Spending

Strategies for creating a spending plan that reflects your priorities and enhances your well-being.

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