MSN Money - A survival guide for the unemployed

"A job loss can be devastating, but it doesn't have to be a disaster. Here are 7 ways to shore up your finances, conserve cash and arm yourself for a long-term drought." Read more...

On a personal note, we just got our food stamps activated today. I also will be receiving my Medicaid card in the mail soon, since I'm dependent on medicine to combat things like chronic depression and anxiety. I think I'll be checking back to the article and even reconsider using the personal finance software we have to track expenses.