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Furloughed: Still Employed, for Less

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Career counselor Bob Skladany answers readers' questions about how unpaid leave affects wages or salary.

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Job Tips for 50+ Workers

Find out how to refresh your résumé and improve your interviewing skills.

Help for Laid-Off Workers

View an AARP webinar on job loss as well as learn which resources and programs can assist you while you're out of work.

A Guide for Navigating Your Way Through Job Loss

Job loss can be devastating emotionally and financially. This checklist includes practical tips and resources that can help you cope through this transitional period and plan for the future. Also, watch this webinar on job loss.

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Divided We Fail

The Divided We Fail effort advances the idea that partisan gridlock should not stand in the way of affordable health care and long-term financial security for all Americans.

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View the 2008 winners and see which companies value workers age 50+.

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Employers can learn about recruitment, assessment tools, and retention strategies through these resources.

Retirement Made Simpler

A step-by-step guide for employers on how to automate your 401(k) plans.

Learn how to maintain coverage if you lose your job.

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Looking for Work? Join the Crowd.

By Gilbert Klein

Career expos can get your job search started.

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Why Stress Is Making You Sick

By Barbara Basler

Today's economic meltdown is triggering widespread psychological stress.

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Journal: Where Jobs Are 
Bob Skladany uncovers continued job growth in several areas.
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Group: Finding Work You Love
Author samgreengard suggests five key resources for job seekers.
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Real Relief

In these uncertain economic times, AARP and the AARP Foundation stand ready to help you stay focused on your long-term financial goals while providing you with immediate solutions and assistance.

Could High Medical Bills Trigger Firing?

By Michelle Diament

One woman claims her late husband's medical bills caused her to lose her job.

10 Tough Interview Questions

By Blair S. Walker

Know how to respond to these common questions that come up in interview situations.

Brother, Can I Lend You a Hand?

By Barbara Basler

Charities across the country report that fresh recruits—employed and unemployed—are knocking at their doors in record numbers, ready to serve.

Transition Assistance After Job Loss

By AARP Education & Outreach

If you lose or leave a job, you may qualify for financial and other help. Workers pay the taxes that fund many of these services. If you qualify, it is your right to receive certain benefits. So don't hesitate to explore these services.

What to Do if Your Former Employer Goes Bankrupt

By AARP Education & Outreach

If your former employer goes bankrupt, it could affect two important benefits that you might have: defined benefit pension plan benefits and retiree health benefits.

What to Do If You've Lost Your Job

By AARP Education & Outreach

Use this checklist for suggestions on immediate steps to take along with longer-term ideas for dealing with unemployment.


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