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Month: January, 2010

Sunday Freebies Round-up

Free downloadable Betty Crocker Soup Cookbook Free sample of Arm & Hammer Toothpaste Free sample of Redken Hair Products Free sample of Prisolec OTC Free sample of Splenda Products

No Comments by B.U.S. on January 31, 2010
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Tax Time for Everyone (Even the Unemployed)

If your adjusted gross income is $57,000 or less in 2009, you can get free tax preparation and e-filing. The IRS website lists many companies to choose from. The most popular being Turbo Tax Free Edition. To prepare and file taxes for State, it will cost $27.95. As you know, the first $2,400 of Unemployment Tax [...]

1 Comment by B.U.S. on January 28, 2010
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Twitter Lists for the Unemployed

Here are some lists that I’ve compiled on Twitter to help with your job search. Job Search Resume Help Career Coaches Human Resources

No Comments by B.U.S. on January 27, 2010
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Ten Reasons your Job Search is Failing

From MSN/Careerbuilder Your résumé and cover letter are as articulate as Courtney Love’s Web blog. Your cover letter is generic. Your letter is a CliffsNotes version of your résumé. Your letter exudes self-consciousness, not self-confidence. You cross the line from sounding confident to sounding cocky. Your MySpace page lists “binge-drinking” as a favorite pastime. You [...]

No Comments by B.U.S. on January 27, 2010
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Sunday Freebies Roundup

Free Kashi Sample (cereal or granola bar) Free Murad Acne Sampler Free Flower Shears Free Bionic Face Serum Sample Free Dried Plum Samples (Promo code is: ADSUPER) Free 1 Year Subscription to Autoweek Magazine Free 8×10 portrait with no sitting fees at Target – COUPON

No Comments by B.U.S. on January 24, 2010
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Google Voice Giveaway

I have 3 Google Voice invites that are just sitting there doing nothing. So why not give them away? RULES If you’d like to get one. Twitter @unemployedsucks  I want a Google Voice Number! http://bit.ly/6UpKny Then leave a comment here with your Twitter username and answer this question: “What is the strangest question you’ve been [...]

2 Comments by B.U.S. on January 22, 2010
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Unemployed. Broke. Health Insurance??

When you’ve been let go your first and most obvious concern is the loss of your income – but another great concern should be your health insurance. Heaven forbid you were to get into an accident or get very ill. An emergency room visit can cost you anywhere from hundreds to thousands of dollars. COBRA [...]

3 Comments by B.U.S. on January 22, 2010
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