How do you invest in yourself when life throws you off course? In this special HerMoney Mailbag episode, Jean Chatzky and Maha Abouelenein, author of 7 Rules of Self-Reliance, answer your real-life questions about navigating layoffs, career pivots, and side hustles.

We answer your questions on:

• What to do immediately after a layoff to protect your career momentum
• How to transition to a less stressful career after parental leave
• Smart ways to supplement your income from home 
• How to build your personal brand and start getting noticed on LinkedIn
• Why your network is your greatest asset and how to start using it

 We love your questions! Send them to us at mailbag@hermoney.com.

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