Personal Finance Roundup

5 Ways to Nab a Better Severance Package [Smart Money] “Follow these tips to help you negotiate the best severance deal.”
25 Useful Financial Rules of Thumb [Get Rich Slowly] “It’s often convenient to get a quick estimate of financial numbers. For those situations, it’s helpful to know guidelines like the ones listed below.”
3 ways to save big [CNN Money]
“Three places to find true steals.”
Hanging On to Health Coverage, if the Job Goes Away [NY Times] “If you’re fortunate to still have your job, but aren’t sure how much longer that will be the case, lost income may not be your only worry. Your medical insurance is at risk, too. [Here’s] advice about girding for the worst case.”
10 cutbacks you’ll see at
work
[MSN Money] “With more companies in dire straits, raises, health insurance and 401(k) matches are vulnerable to being cut. If they’re not already gone, they could be soon.”

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