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[04/25/2008]
Many people don't like to think about unemployment. But sometimes we have to face the reality, anyone can lose a job! Most of the time people who get fired from their jobs suffer from huge financial difficulties. Some people began to fill in more and more credit card applications in order to solve their money problems, but that's not the way out at all! How can you avoid being in the horrible financial situation after you have lost your job? What should you do in order not to spoil your credit score during temporary unemployment?
First of all you should think in advance! Always have some money to cover all your major expenses for half a year. This sum must be big enough at least to pay off your mortgage, car and student loans. You can have this money on your personal bank account or in cash; they will definitely help you to pay your bills while you don't have a job. Having some money saved, you will be sure that while you are looking for a new place of work, you can still pay your bills!
When you fill out new credit card applications, pay close attention not only to low rates, rewards, no annual fees and other perks, but to credit card insurance! The insurance will cover you up to 3 months of your unemployment or medically proved disability. You will not have any major blemishes on your credit report!
If your funds are not big enough or you don't have any, you should contact your credit card company and let them know about your temporary financial difficulties. You will get a piece of mind and Visa, Discover or American Express will be more willing to cooperate with you, because they will see that you are doing everything you can in order to get things back together.
My uncle, Dane McKinley, who is 46 years old, used to work in a plant. Unfortunately, the plant didn't bring as much profit at it used to and one day it was closed. My uncle had a family he had to support and the bills he had to pay! He was over 40, so it was very hard for him to get a job. He received the calls of rejections from potential employers for 3 months! It was very long and extremely difficult three months of his unemployment. But my uncle thought about this unpleasant situation and had some money for the emergency! But what will you do? Are you prepared for this situation?
Remember that if you want to avoid bad credit, you should always have a plan for each and every situation! Start thinking about the future and begin to save some money for the rainy day. We don't know what is going to happen tomorrow, but we have to be prepared!
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You shoulod get a credit insurance that will cover you in case of unemployement. You will not spoil your credit score and will have a piece of mind that your bills are paid!
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