job loss

5 Places to Check out Medical Care for the Uninsured

Posted April 27, 2009 - 17:45 by Tisha Tolar

Personal Finance

With job loss on the rise and many people who can not afford medical insurance on their own, yet don't qualify for state or federal assistance, there are many who will skip medical treatment to save money. Your health is certainly not something you can take likely.

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Laid Off? You May Have to Fight for Unemployment Benefits

Posted March 13, 2009 - 09:32 by Andrea Dickson

Personal Finance, Career and Income, Life Hacks

stick it to 'em

If you've recently lost your job due to the shaky economy, and you've filed for unemployment benefits, you might be surprised when your former employer attempts to block your unemployment by saying that you were fired. Well, be prepared for the possibility - plenty of companies are challenging laid-off employees rights to benefits in order to save money on unemployment insurance.

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