Comments on: Tips for Surviving Unemployment – Part 1 http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/tips-for-surviving-unemployment-part-1/ Time and Money Saving Tips from Thrifty Mommy Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:52:50 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Daniel http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/tips-for-surviving-unemployment-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-53004 Daniel Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:13:51 +0000 http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/?p=6137#comment-53004 I've been unemployed since I graduated in May. As much as I would love to have a full time job it's given me the opportunity to start my own business doing what I love and also help out other unemployed people!! I’ve been unemployed since I graduated in May. As much as I would love to have a full time job it’s given me the opportunity to start my own business doing what I love and also help out other unemployed people!!

]]> By: Not a great time to switch jobs : Thrifty Mommy - Time and Money Saving Tips from Thrifty Mommy http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/tips-for-surviving-unemployment-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-28604 Not a great time to switch jobs : Thrifty Mommy - Time and Money Saving Tips from Thrifty Mommy Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:15:37 +0000 http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/?p=6137#comment-28604 [...] Tips for Surviving Unemployment - Part 1 [...] [...] Tips for Surviving Unemployment – Part 1 [...]

]]> By: Bekah http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/tips-for-surviving-unemployment-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-22059 Bekah Wed, 13 May 2009 12:59:28 +0000 http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/?p=6137#comment-22059 A few other tips for unemployed and insurance - since COBRA can be expensive, people who lose benefits through work, especially those without pre-existing conditions, have other inexpensive routes too. Many health insurance companies offer short-term coverage. People can be on short-term coverage for up to a year, sometimes longer (regulations do vary by state, I think, but there are some limits for length). Another option is looking at a higher-deductible or non-traditional plan. Our health insurance company offers something with relatively low rates called "three for free" which includes three free office visits per year, and the first ER visit is completely covered after a $500 deductible. Preventative care is also free on this plan (no maternity coverage though). Both of these can be great options, since workplace health insurance rates are usually based off of a very high number (for example, my husband's company pays $500/month for his plan, but we are getting nearly the same coverage for less than $90). A few other tips for unemployed and insurance – since COBRA can be expensive, people who lose benefits through work, especially those without pre-existing conditions, have other inexpensive routes too. Many health insurance companies offer short-term coverage. People can be on short-term coverage for up to a year, sometimes longer (regulations do vary by state, I think, but there are some limits for length).

Another option is looking at a higher-deductible or non-traditional plan. Our health insurance company offers something with relatively low rates called “three for free” which includes three free office visits per year, and the first ER visit is completely covered after a $500 deductible. Preventative care is also free on this plan (no maternity coverage though). Both of these can be great options, since workplace health insurance rates are usually based off of a very high number (for example, my husband’s company pays $500/month for his plan, but we are getting nearly the same coverage for less than $90).

]]> By: Dave http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/tips-for-surviving-unemployment-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-22056 Dave Wed, 13 May 2009 09:47:41 +0000 http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/?p=6137#comment-22056 You have to prepare for the for the days when you are losing your job. While there is work to do you have to minimize your expenditures in order to survive for the future. You have to prepare for the for the days when you are losing your job. While there is work to do you have to minimize your expenditures in order to survive for the future.

]]> By: Karen http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/tips-for-surviving-unemployment-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-22047 Karen Wed, 13 May 2009 04:30:22 +0000 http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/?p=6137#comment-22047 I read an article in the newspaper that says everyone should have business cards. Business cards are more informal than a resume, you can have them on you at all times, and people are more willing to accept them. I read an article in the newspaper that says everyone should have business cards. Business cards are more informal than a resume, you can have them on you at all times, and people are more willing to accept them.

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