Jobless health coverage.

If you were a mind reader—or maybe just a close friend—you would know that one of my main worries (especially now) is the thought of losing my healthcare. It’s a valid concern given the state of the U.S. economy right now or as Lesley Aldermann calls it “the one-two-punch.”

“You lose your job. Then you have to pay thousands of dollars out-of-pocket for the health insurance an employer no longer provides,” says Aldermann.

So what can you do? First, read this article: Advice to the Jobless on Getting Health Coverage

Next, here’s a great list of resources with regards to understanding your insurance options: familiesusa.org and nytimes.com/health/policy

Last, do what my boss says and light a candle. (Hey, it can’t hurt!)