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• DO lay out a financial plan for the time you'll be job hunting.
• DO tighten your belt.
• DO seek additional sources of income.
• DON'T add to your current debt load.
• DO consider borrowing from family, if you must borrow.
• DON'T invade the principal of your savings if you can help it.
• DO consider bartering for goods and services.
• DON'T sell your possessions, unless you don't intend to replace them.
• DO take advantage of support services if you need to.
• DON'T file bankruptcy except as a last resort.

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