Financial Planning

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Cash & Career: The Perils of 'Off the Book' Jobs
Whatever the reason, working for cash -- and misrepresenting your income to the Internal Revenue Service -- can have big financial and legal consequences. And the IRS has ramped up its enforcement of income-tax reporting over the past few years.

When the Paycheck Stops
The AFL-CIO’s resource booklet, When the Paycheck Stops, is available on this website in full.

Specific sections of When the Paycheck Stops also are available:

When the Paycheck Stops:
How to Survive a Layoff when You're Living Paycheck-to-Paycheck
Nearly three-quarters of the American workforce is living paycheck-to-paycheck. If you are in this number and you find yourself unemployed, this article a must-read for surviving - or even thriving - in the experience.
Losing a Job: First Five Calls to Make to Get Financial Help
The typical emotions from a job loss like fear, anger, panic, and depression often times prohibit you from making some important decisions about your finances. Read about new laws and programs that can save your finances after a job loss.
20 Ways To Trim Your Budget And Survive Hard Times Ahead
Most people agree that there are some hard times ahead.  The recession is going to take its toll on the economy.  It is a good time to trim your budget and hunker down financially.
Tax Tips for the Unemployed
Depending on how long you’ve been out of work, your Federal tax return may look quite different this year than it did while you were employed, but the news isn’t all bad. In fact, there may be a silver lining in the form of deductions you never could claim before.
Unemployment: Dealing with debt
Unemployment is at a 25-year high. If you've recently found yourself with a pink slip, here is some advice on how to manage your debt while you're unemployed.
Financial survival strategies during a layoff
If you've ever been laid off from a job, you know how paralyzing it can be to worry about what to do next. Because you may not find a new position right away – especially in this economy – here are several steps you should take immediately to protect yourself financially.
How to Pay Your Bills While Unemployed
If you are unemployed, you know how difficult it is to pay your bills from the money you receive from your unemployment compensation check. There might not be any magic solution to your financial situation, but there are a few things you can do to economize and stretch your dollars farther until you find a new job.
10 Tips on How to Survive a Job Loss
A job loss can end up leading to being in debt due to credit card expenses. It helps in advance to be prepared for a job loss. Here are ten tips on how to survive a job loss.
How to Financially Survive a Job Loss
The first thing to realize after experiencing a job loss is that it is only a temporary situation. Your goal is to make unemployment the shortest term possible, using your cash reserves as little as possible.


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