Tag Archives: layoff
- What’s the Best Way to Keep Our Credit But Reduce Our Debt Payments? – Susan
“Dear Steve, My husband was laid off and now receives unemployment; he is 51years old, with the rate of unemployment and his age it’s a lot harder to find another job. In addition, we live in a small town so the closest jobs available (if any) are over an hour away. He is in the [...]
- Should I Just Let the Truck Get Repossessed? – Beck
“Dear Steve, I’ve been reading your advice. I am about to be laid off. I had a business on the side, but just blew the engine in my truck. That side business requies the truck. I can’t afford to fix it and already owe more than it is worth. You advise to pay only “essential [...]
- My Husband is Going to Be Laid Off This Friday. – Lori
Lori “Dear Steve, My husband is going to be unemployed Friday. We aren’t in dire straights just yet however there are only so many hours I can work. He is making the radar but with 9 interviews underfoot and 2 more scheduled he still has found no work. We have submitted over 50 applications to [...]
- My Husband Died and I Was Laid Off. – Linda
Linda “Dear Steve, I am 51 years old. My husband died 3 years ago. I was layed off from my job in Oct. 2008. I have over 40,000.00 in credit card debt and 50,000.00 on a home equity loan. The interest rates are killing me. I may have to file bancruptcy. How can I lower [...]
- Bank of America Troubles With Republic Windows & Doors in Chicago Highlight ‘Banks Are Soulless’
In a terrible and unfolding tragedy in Chicago, or just another of the thousands of such similar stories around the nation, Bank of America has taken swift and specific action which has led to the firing of all employees and the closing down of the business with three days notice. Bank of America, (BoA) seems [...]
- Good News – Post Office to Layoff Only 40,000 Workers. Bad Time to Be In Delivery Business.
A friend called to tell me about the latest buzz of the postal service laying off 40,000 workers. I can’t confirm if it is true yet since the numbers estimated range from 16,000 to 40,000. But in doing my research for this news I came across a shocking this little tidbit: Vienna – The majority-state-owned [...]
- I’m Afraid I’m Going To Get Laid Off. How Will I Pay My Bills? What Will I Do?
“Dear Steve, When I read the news I get so afraid that I will get laidoff. Business at work seems to be slow and I find myself surfing the internet more at work and reading more of these stories about the pink slips that are coming. I’ve got bills and credit card debt to payoff [...]