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Guide to Unemployment
You may be unemployed now or have been in the past. Either way, you know how difficult unemployment is and you’re searching for ways to get back on your feet. That's why we created this guide to unemployment to help you through these tough times. What is...
Can You Go to Jail for Collecting Unemployment While Working?
One question that many people who are out of work and are collecting unemployment benefits may be asking themselves: can you go to jail for collecting unemployment while working? The answer is, unfortunately, yes. In some cases, you can be prosecuted and sent to jail...
Can I Collect Unemployment if I Get Fired?
In most cases, the answer is yes, if you are eligible. In order to be eligible for unemployment benefits, you must have lost your job through no fault of your own. So ultimately the determining factor is if you were fired due to something you did or if you were fired...
Can I Get Unemployment If I Get Fired for Performance?
You can get unemployment if you can't find a job, but you have to meet certain requirements. For example, you must be actively looking for work and willing to take a job that's offered to you. What is Unemployment? Unemployment benefits are payments made by the...
Complete Guide to Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is one of the most misunderstood legal processes in America. It's not just a new word for "poor" or "broke." In fact, bankruptcy can be used to protect people from unfair debt collectors and predatory lenders — and it can also provide complete relief from...
What is the Downside of Filing for Bankruptcy?
No one ever sets out to file for bankruptcy. It is always a last resort, taken only after all other options have been exhausted. But what are the consequences of taking this drastic step? What are the potential downsides of filing for bankruptcy? There are many...