September 6th marked the end of pandemic unemployment benefits — a program built into the CARES Act that offered weekly financial assistance to unemployed workers.

Here are eight actionable steps to take once your unemployment has expired:
00:0 Intro
00:39 Apply for extended unemployment benefits.
01:52 Design a budget spreadsheet
02:11 Knock off any discretionary spending
02:58 Open a high-yield savings account
03:26 Consider applying for a personal loan
04:07 Switch over to a balance transfer credit card
04:31 See if you qualify for food stamps/cash assistance
05:06 Ask family and friends for help

Need more help? Check out our guides and links:
State unemployment office: https://www.dol.gov/coronavirus/unemp...
High-yield savings accounts https://www.finder.com/best-high-inte...
Best personal loans https://www.finder.com/personal-loans...
Balance transfer credit cards https://www.finder.com/credit-cards/b...

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