Yes, there are things you can do right now to lessen the amount of time you’re likely to be out of work.

Retirees who are at least 59 1/2 can tap into tax-advantaged retirement accounts such as 401 (k) plans and IRAs. Those ...

Once you reach 59 1/2, you won’t have to pay the 10% penalty. However, withdrawals from a traditional 401 (k) will still be ...