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“You’re fired!” Now what? Job loss isn’t fun, but it’s also not the end of the world. Here’s what you need to know. Read More...

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At some point, there’s a chance that you’ll end up facing job loss.

Whether you are laid off, or whether you are fired, this can be a very challenging time. You have to worry about your finances, figure out what’s next, and hope that your job loss doesn’t negatively impact your search for a new job.

Being fired is a more serious situation than being laid off, unfortunately. The implication is that you did something very wrong — even if you feel like you didn’t deserve to be fired.

If you are facing job loss, this episode can help you figure out how to get back on your feet.

Concepts

The difference between being fired and being laid off.
How to find out why you were fired.
Illegal reasons for your job loss.
Do you qualify for unemployment benefits?
Tips for handling the situation when you are fired.
How to review your finances in the face of a job loss.
Tips for reaching out to your network to find a new job.
How to respond when you are being discriminated against or harassed.

This week’s “do-nows” focus on what you can take care of now — ahead of a job loss. Be on the lookout for discrimination, and always have your resume updated, just in case you are suddenly fired.

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Nolo

Illegal reasons for firing employees

US News

10 things to do after being fired

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Long-distance relationships suck. Or do they? You might be surprised to find out how great they can be. Read More...

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Does distance really make the heart grow fonder?

Or does it just ruin things in the long run?

Interestingly, there is some evidence that long-distance relationships can work — and thrive. But that doesn’t mean they’re easy. Long-distance love has its own unique challenges. If you can overcome those challenges, your relationship might actually be healthier.

Concepts

What is a long distance relationship? Is it just about mileage, or is it also about time?
The impact of quality time spent vs. just being together.
Are you underestimating the importance of meeting your physical needs in the relationship?
How does distance impact your emotional connection and well-being?
Confronting the reality of jealousy in long-distance relationships.
Advantages of long-distance relationships.
How can you turn this long-distance love into a way for you to become a stronger person?
Tips for being happy in a long-distance relationship.
The idea that a long-distance relationship can be a way to commit without REALLY having to commit
How to establish ground rules in long-distance relationships.
Is being over-connected actually bad for your relationship?

This week’s “do-nows” offer some ideas for keeping the flame alive with your long-distance love. Figure out what matters to you in the relationship, and make choices based on what is likely to work best for you.

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Love and work on a timetable

Starting a long-distance relationship

New York Magazine

Could long-distance relationships be healthy?

Long-distance relationships can work

Time

How Skype is sabotaging your long distance relationship

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You can control more about your life than you think you can. Are there limits? Read More...

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Once in a while, we present Adulting.tv LIVE! Stay tuned to hear about future events, and share your questions about or suggestions for our next discussions!

J.D. Roth joined Adulting.tv LIVE! to talk about the amount of control we have in our lives. Do you feel like things never go your way? Are the circumstances in your life beyond your control? If you just allow life to happen to you, you will not get what you want. Take action and choose your direction.

But there are certain things you may not be able to control, like the actions of other people. But you can control how you respond, and to an extent, how you feel.

J.D. is the founder of Money Boss.

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National elections carry the most drama. But how much does that matter where you live? Local politics can give you a chance to make an impact. Read More...

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The recent election was one of the most divisive and difficult political events in recent history. On the national level, the rhetoric took its toll on our national discourse and even on family relationships.

However, national politics aren’t all there is to civics. In fact, it can be a good idea to take things down a few notches. If you really want to make a difference, your best bet might actually be to get involved with local politics.

In this episode, we look at what it takes to get involved, and how you can do more to make a difference.

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Why are we so obsessed with national politics?
How voter apathy impacts the quality of leadership we have in our country.
What are some of the barriers to voting locally?
How to find different offices to run for in your community.
If you don’t want to run for office, how can you get involved in local politics?
How to find out what matters to you.
Tips for looking around to see what impacts you at the local level.
How to handle political disagreements without being disagreeable.

This week’s “do-nows” provide you with ideas for figuring out how to take the first step in getting involved with local politics. It can be as simple as attending a city council meeting to see what issues are being talked about in your community.

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Pew Research Center

Low voter turnout U.S.

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You need an emergency fund. For reals. Here’s how to get started and where to put it. Read More...

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If you had to come up with $500 for a car repair or a new appliance, could you get the money? What happens if you lose your job? It’s guaranteed that every adult will face some sort of emergency.

Most Americans can’t handle that, so they turn to credit cards and other debt to help when life throws them curveballs.

Don’t be one of them. Get ready for an unexpected setback by building an emergency fund designed to provide you with what you need in a pinch.

Concepts

What is an emergency fund, and why do you need one?
How much should be in your fund?
Where should you keep your emergency fund?
All-cash funds vs. keeping it elsewhere.
How to set up a tiered fund.
Tips for starting your emergency fund.
Characteristics of a good emergency fund.
Do credit cards have a place in an emergency?

Listen for our “do-nows” for specific actions you can take right now to begin building your emergency savings. We’ll also answer a listener question about how to free up money even when you’re sure you don’t have any available.

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CNBC

Americans without emergency savings

Bankrate

Americans don’t have emergency savings

FPA - Financial Planning Association

All cash may not be the best choice

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Entrepreneurship is the new Big Thing. But is it really your ticket to financial freedom and living the good life? Read More...

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It seems like everywhere you look, someone is touting the value of entrepreneurship as the key to long-term financial independence.

Thanks to technology and the popularity of a number of books and websites, it’s possible that you think that you’re ready to be the next Zuckerberg.

But is that a realistic expectation? Are you really cut out to be an entrepreneur?

And is entrepreneurship all that it’s cracked up to be?

Concepts

How much money do small businesses actually make?
Is entrepreneurship right for everyone?
What traits make a good entrepreneur?
What is entrepreneurship, anyway?
The reality of trying to squeeze a side hustle into your life.
Who is a good candidate for starting a business?
Brief intro to the Meyers-Briggs test, and what it says about the ideal entrepreneur.
How to get started if you are serious about starting a business.
Tips for creating your business, a little bit at a time.

Listen for our “do-nows” for specific actions you can take to get started with a new business today. We’ll also answer a listener question about how to budget when you have the irregular income of an entrepreneur.

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Bloomberg

Small businesses don’t make that much money

Entrepreneur

Traits of entrepreneurs

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The bad news about finding The One? Probably doesn’t exist. The good news about soulmates? You probably have more than you think. Read More...

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Are you hoping that finding “the one” will complete your life?

We’ve got bad news and good news about that. The bad news is that there probably isn’t a “perfect” partner for you. The good news is that you might be able to make it work with any number of your fellow humans.

Everything we are conditioned to believe about “true love” is likely wrong. But that doesn’t mean you can’t find a good partner for your life. It takes a bit of work, and you have to be willing to grow and change, but you can create a soulmate. At least that’s what science thinks.

Concepts

Finding a soulmate vs. becoming soulmates.
“Made for each other” can actually kill your relationship.
How to work with a potential partner to improve your relationship over time.
Can you really rely on one person to furnish ALL of your emotional needs?
A look at research that indicates that polygamy might be part of our DNA, like monogamy is.
Is polyamory a real thing?
Could arranged marriages be better than finding the one?
The importance of self-reflection before you go out and try to find the one.
The importance of honesty and authenticity when looking for a partner. Be yourself.

Listen for our “do-nows” for specific actions you can take to approach your next relationship. We’ll also answer a listener question about finding the one who makes everything easy.

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Psychology Today

Soulmates may not look like you expect

LiveScience

Are humans naturally polygamous?

Academia

“Made for each other” could ruin your relationship

Daily Mail

An arranged marriage might work better

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Sometimes life doesn’t go the way you want or plan. Can you be resilient? Read More...

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Life doesn’t always go as planned. In fact, for most of us, life almost never goes as planned.

Concepts

The role of resilience and how resilience is achieved.
You can’t control other people, but you can control how you react.
How to turn disappointments into opportunities.
Tips for turning rejections into motivation.
Planning outwards to avoid curveballs.
Six competencies for resilience.
Tips for identifying your values so you can set better goals to change your life.

Listen for our “do-nows” for specific actions you can take immediately to better handle situations that distract you from your goals and purpose. We’ll also answer a listener question.

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The New Yorker

How people learn to become resilient

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Eva Baker is teaching teens in Florida how to manage money and their lives. She’s paying it forward. Read More...

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Once in a while, we present Adulting.tv LIVE! Stay tuned to hear about future events, and share your questions about or suggestions for our next discussions!

Adulting.tv LIVE! met up with Eva Baker from Teens Got Cents in San Diego, California, for FinCon16. Eva, Harlan, and Miranda discuss the importance of paying it forward, especially with financial literacy and knowledge. Through her project teaching financial skills to teens in Florida, Eva is paying it forward.

The Plutus Foundation has awarded a grant and pledged further support to Eva’s program. Learn more or support this education program through the Plutus Foundation.

How do you pay it forward in your life?

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We hear we should set SMART goals. But are SMART goals really so smart? Read More...

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Chances are that you’ve heard of SMART goals. When it comes to setting goals, you’re supposed to be SMART about it. But is the SMART method really the way to go about setting goals?

What if, instead of being really specific about your goals, you set bigger, broader goals? You might be surprised at how much more meaningful your life might be if you take the time to set goals that address your values and larger life mission.

Harlan and Miranda disagree a bit about the usefulness of SMART goals and how to use them, but, in the end, both agree that if you want to change your life, SMART goals might not be the best approach.

Concepts

Why goal setting is an important part of success.
A look at SMART goals and how they work.
The steps to take when setting goals with the SMART method.
The advantages of using SMART for setting goals.
Problems with SMART goals.
How to set goals without using the SMART method.
Tips for identifying your values so you can set better goals to change your life.

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MIT

SMART goals

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