You’re unemployed and staring at $65,000 in credit card debt. You want to dip into your 401(k), but your spouse is dead set against it. The disagreement is financial, but also about values, risk tolerance, and your family’s future.
So, you were fired? Yes, it sucks, but it happens to almost everyone at least once in their lives. The important part is getting what you are owed on your way out—namely your final paycheck.