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01.31.10

Sunday Freebies Round-up Freebies | (0)
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

Tagged: Freebies
01.28.10

Tax Time for Everyone (Even the Unemployed) Money Issues, Tools | (1)
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 Benefits received in 2009 are free. Here are some articles that can help with your tax preparation. From About.com Job Search Tax Deduction Tips Kiplinger’s 19 Most-Overlooked Tax Deductions MSN’s 10 Tax goofs many of us keep making 2009-2010 Tax Calendar

Tagged: money, taxes, unemployment
01.27.10

Twitter Lists for the Unemployed Social Media, Tools | (0)
Here are some lists that I've compiled on Twitter to help with your job search. Job Search Resume Help Career Coaches Human Resources

Tagged: lists, socialmedia, twitter
01.27.10

Ten Reasons your Job Search is Failing Articles | (0)
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 assume e-mail is enough. You assume the Internet is enough. You misrepresent yourself. You give up.

Tagged: Articles, jobsearch
01.24.10

Sunday Freebies Roundup Freebies | (0)
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 8x10 portrait with no sitting fees at Target - COUPON

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01.22.10

Google Voice Giveaway Freebies, Giveaway! | (2)
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 asked in an interview?" ELIGIBILITY Giveaway is currently only open to USA because Google Voice is limited to U.S. phone customers. (Sorry international peeps - I have some Google Wave invites that I'll be giving away soon though!) This giveaway ends on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 1pm PST. UPDATE: There were two ...

Tagged: Apps, Giveaway!, google
01.22.10

Unemployed. Broke. Health Insurance?? Money Issues, Tools | (3)
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 If you had health insurance with your last employer may be able to elect continuation coverage also known as COBRA. The U.S. Department of Labor has a FAQ section to give you more information on COBRA. The continuation coverage lasts for 18 months and can cover your ...

Tagged: benefits, clinic, cobra, continuation coverage, family, health, health coverage, insurance, medicaid, money