Though the latest jobs report provided some reason for tempered optimism, older Americans who find themselves unemployed are typically out of work much longer than their younger peers. And that can make the road to retirement much more challenging.

So in this week’s Your Money column, I took a look at some of the tricks that older Americans might use to tide them over financially until they find work or manage to eke their way to retirement.

Did you lose your job in your 50s or 60s? If so, what did you do to make up for that lost income? Please share your tips and stories in the comment section below.

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