Stretching Your Dollar: How to Prepare Financially for Losing a Job

Layoffs have sent waves of concern among workers, making many people wonder what they'd do if they lost their job. According to a recent Federal Reserve report, 24 percent of adults indicated they would have trouble paying monthly bills if they were laid off. So we thought we'd bring in a Wall Street veteran and financial expert for some tips on how to navigate losing your job. Vivian Tu, CEO and founder of Your Rich BFF, joined Cheddar News to break it down.  

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