Financial emergency playbooks

What to do in the next 48 hours when life shifts unexpectedly — job loss, divorce, death, sudden illness, or an inheritance. Calm, practical first steps from people who have navigated these.

5 guides

Guide Death of Spouse or Parent Financial Playbook What to do immediately when someone close dies — funeral costs, estate access, taxes, and financial recovery. Open → Guide Divorce Financial Playbook First steps when ending a marriage — securing accounts, freezing credit, protecting assets, and understanding your rights. Open → Guide Job Loss Financial Playbook Immediate steps after layoff or job loss — cash flow, severance, unemployment benefits, and landing the next role. Open → Guide Sudden Illness or Disability Playbook What to do when you or a loved one faces a major health crisis — medical costs, disability income, insurance, and long-term financial planning. Open → Guide Sudden Money (Inheritance, Settlement, Windfall) Playbook When an inheritance, settlement, or windfall arrives — how to handle it wisely in the first 48 hours, month, and year. Open →