Having been in a similar spot some years ago (I was out of work for 11 long months), I want to help others learn how to successfully weather their own storms of unemployment, and sail on through to smoother seas and bluer skies...
So How DO you Get-By Between Jobs? Useful advice is to be found throughout the Wizard of Jobs' Website, but THIS PAGE is specifically designed to help you cope with sudden job loss, reduced or lost income, dealing with creditors, and many other of the harsh realities of Joblessness.
This Resources, Tips and Tricks "Link-List" could make a BIG difference... maybe enough of a difference to help you keep a roof over your head or food in your cupboards...
Help and Hope - Encouragement from the Wizard of Jobs
An Introduction to COBRA - Continuing Your Health Insurance Between Jobs
Bartering - Managing Between Jobs (.pdf article)
Budgeting Calculator - Start your own budget
Consumer Credit File Privacy - Federal Trade Commission
Credit Bureaus Sample Opt-Out Letter
Deciding What Bills to Pay First (.pdf)
Deciding What Bills to Pay First - Oregon State Extension Service
Employer Locator - Search by Occupation, State, City
Finding Work When You're Between Jobs
Food Stamps (USDA) - Pre-Screening Eligibility Tool
Government Benefits - GovBenefits.gov
GovBenefits.gov - Search for Government Benefits
Government Resources on the Web
Health Insurance Coverage Options - Between Jobs
HIPAA - Your rights to health insurance portability
How to Move Forward When You're Between Jobs
How to reduce fraudulent credit card transactions
Homeless Resources List - by the Wizard of Jobs
Hurricane Recovery Job Connection
If You're Between Jobs - A Biblical Perspective
Just suppose you lose your job
Life Between Jobs Is A Challenge
Managing Between Jobs - EEESC - Oregon State Univ.
Minimum Wage Laws - All 50 States - DOL
Needy Meds.com - Rx Assistance Information
Nat'l Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty
Personal Finance Calculators - ABC News
Setting Spending Priorities (.pdf)
Social Security - Common Questions and Answers
Taking Care of Yourself Between Jobs (.pdf)
Transition Assistance Online - for US Military - FREE
Unemployment Insurance - Weekly Benefit Calculator
Volunteer Match - Get Out - Do Good