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Reader Poll: Proposal to Lower Retirement Age

by Flexo on February 22, 2010. Career and Work 17 comments.

Dennis Kucinich is floating a proposal around the Senate which would create a six-month period in which anyone age 60 can retire voluntarily and receive partial Social Security benefits. This is a $15 billion bill funded by the bailout and stimulus. Kucinich estimates that by offering retirement two years early, a million workers will leave ... Continue reading this article…

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Ten Things You Should Do When You Get Laid Off

by Flexo on June 26, 2009. Career and Work 4 comments.

Overall, the worst of the economic recession may be over in terms of unemployment. If it isn’t, or even if it is, many companies are still struggling as they find ways to cut costs. The next expense that might be cut could be your job. If you receive the pink slip after missing the signs ... Continue reading this article…

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Unemployment Checks at an All-Time High, Dilbert Unemployed

by Flexo on January 29, 2009. Career and Work 8 comments.

As the economy continues to trudge along, more people are submitting claims for unemployment benefits. In the week ending January 17, more than 4,776,000 Americans received checks from the government to cover job loss, an increase of 61 percent over the same week last year. This number includes 588,000 individuals who filed for unemployment for the ... Continue reading this article…

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