If you’ve lost your job, you’re probably worrying about finances. While you worry about money you may not be looking at the potential opportunities. Is it time for a career change? Do you want to go back to school? Servus can point you to resources and money management strategies to help you through unemployment and on to the next phase of your career.

Financial solutions just for you

• Talk to a financial advisor about managing your money

Tips for saving money

• Saving money on food costs
• Ten strategies to develop a savings habit
• Ten strategies to reduce daily spending

Prepare ahead of time

• The Budget Book
• Establishing my contingency fund
• What to ask before acquiring new debt

Calculators

• Emergency Savings Calculator

This calculator helps you determine how much emergency savings you may need, and how you can begin saving toward this importatn goal.

• Personal Debt Consolidator

Should you consolidate your debt? This calculator is designed to help determine if debt consolidation is right for you.

• Credit Card Pay off

Use this calculator to see what it will take to pay off your credit card balance, and what you can change to meet your repayment goals.

• Accelerated Debt Payoff

Consolidating your debt is only half the battle. You still need a plan to get your debt paid in full. This calculator can show you how to accerlerate your debt payoff.

Links

• Service Canada - Employment Insurance

You may be eligible for temporary financial assistance through Employment Insurance.