Unemployment has been high for several years now. It's is a devastating situation, but it's important to keep your credit and debt under control, especially since many employers now check credit as part of the hiring process.
Bad credit or too much debt could get your employment application denied. Read How to Survive Unemployment for information on making it through an employment slump without damaging your credit or running up your debt.
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Ya, the recession has hit people hard, so many people are out of jobs and have little or no income . Thanks for the resources!