How to Financially Survive a Layoff
Length: 1 hour
The only certainty in life is uncertainty. Being without work can feel scary and stressful. However, having a financial plan in place before, and after, unemployment can help minimize the impact. This course provides financial tips and resources for dealing with unemployment. Topics include applying for employment insurance, budgeting, managing debt on a reduced income and dealing with creditors. Learn all the tips and strategies you need to survive and thrive after being laid off.
Free Online Course
On-Demand
Money Mentors' free online courses are available on-demand 24/7 to everyone and make it easy to learn about personal finance at your own pace. Access financial education courses online using the steps below:
New User
- Visit the Money Mentors portal to set up your account by clicking ‘Start Free Course’ below.
- Click ‘Not a member’ and enter your first name, last name, and email address and click ‘Sign Up’.
- You will receive a welcome email with your username and a link to the site where you will set up your password.
- Once in the Money Mentors portal, you can access educational modules by clicking ‘myTrailhead’ in the left navigation.
- Click ‘Start Free Course’ below.
- Complete this course and earn a badge.
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Please note: if using a public computer, you need to login with your credentials each time.
Employee Seminars
Guided Instruction
Providing financial education sessions to your employees can boost financial and mental well-being. Employee seminars are guided by our financial education facilitators and are available as a webinar or in-person in select cities throughout Alberta. Covering a variety of financial literacy topics, our employee seminars are a cost-effective way to provide your people with the opportunity to learn and ask questions from the convenience of their home or office.
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