ShAARP Session: Observations from AARP

Results tagged “laid off” from ShAARP Session

Nov '09 5

Alejandra Owens | 2:38 PM | 0 Comments

So far the House and the Senate have both passed legislation that will provide relief for millions of Americans still looking for a job out there. Extending unemployment benefits could help nearly 2 million people age 55 and over who have a particularly difficult time gaining employment. As we now know, these workers wait an average of 33 weeks or longer before finding another job, higher than most age groups.

This is definitely a step in the right direction with unemployment soaring. Are you having a hard time finding a job? Other than unemployment benefits, be sure to check out our work pages at aarp.org for info and help on how to land your next big gig.

Mar '09 23

David Goldstein | 10:49 AM | 0 Comments

Because many Americans don't save much and have a good deal of debt, a lot of people aren't prepared for a sudden loss of income. If you don't have a lot of money saved up for emergencies, there are some important tips on saving money in a crunch. Among the ideas you may want to consider: adjusting your tax withholding if possible, making a budget, and selling your second car if you can. If you lose your job, it may seem like the walls are closing in, but there are still plenty of things you can do to stay afloat.

Oct '08 6

Alejandra Owens | 1:59 PM | 1 Comments

Hey, it's tough out there. It's even tougher with unemployment rising and all these companies going under, being bought, merging...you name it. If you find yourself in the position of having to re-start your career check out Bob Skladany's article taking a look at things you should do when you're laid off.