Hey everyone, welcome back. It's Finance Friday, another special edition of Money Girl, where I answer your burning money questions.

Today we have a great topic from Leon, who says, after 15 years of working for a corporation, I was let go due to a learning disability. I returned

the company's vehicle and am working on my resume to apply for new jobs. What steps should I take

to get financially organized regarding my 401k, health insurance, and leasing or buying a car? Also,

should I let my next employer know that I got

fired? Leon, I really appreciate your question and I'm very sorry to hear about your job loss.

It sounds like you're moving in the right direction to get back on your feet financially,

and I hope this podcast will also help. We're going to review seven ways to

manage your finances after a voluntary or involuntary job change. It's essential to be prepared

for the unexpected and avoid costly mistakes no matter why you separate from an employer.

Thanks, everyone. You are listening to Episode 923 of the Money Girl podcast,

and I really appreciate you being here and spending some time with me. I'm Laura Adams,

an award-winning author, speaker, spokesperson, and founder of the Moneystack. That's my

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Okay, so let's talk about seven things to do after getting fired, laid off, or, you know, just deciding to leave your job.

Number one is take your time reviewing paperwork.

If you get fired, your employer will likely have documents they want you to

sign immediately. But I recommend never signing anything when you're surprised or pressured.

Instead, ask how much time you have to return any documents so you can review them with a clear

head or even with a trusted professional,

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