Most working Americans do not expect to become unemployed, so they do not know what to do when it happens to them. Unemployment insurance is designed to provide financial aid to workers that have lost their jobs through no fault of their own, generally due to layoffs or business closures. It is important to understand … Read more
It’s a problem that many people have faced at some point in their lives. They have an unexpected illness or injury that requires a visit to the doctor, urgent care facility, or hospital and when they get the bill, it is higher than what they can afford to pay. In many cases, the person has … Read more
When you are unemployed, it may seem like all of your time is wrapped up in trying to find a job and trying to find more money to take care of your monthly expenses until you secure new employment. One of the most overlooked options for obtaining more money is renting out some of the … Read more
While you were employed, you diligently put away money into your employer sponsored 401(k) plan so that the money would be there for you to use when you retired. Now, that you are unemployed, you wonder “Can I could use some of that money for my immediate needs, like mortgage payments and purchasing groceries?” The … Read more