How to take care of yourself and your finances when you’ve experienced a layoff

NEW YORK (AP) — Recent layoffs from technology and media companies and government agencies might have you thinking about job security.

Losing your job is a difficult thing to process and you might feel the impact in several parts of your life. But there are things you can do to alleviate some of the stress and anxiety.

If you’ve been laid off, experts recommend that you first take a moment to process and then move on with a plan for your job search.

“A layoff can feel so personal...