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Bankruptcy Basics
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Provides basic information on different aspects of federal bankruptcy laws, a basic explanation of different chapters under which a bankruptcy case may be filed and answers FAQs on the process. More
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Consumer Action Handbook
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Consumer Action Handbook provides tips and advice for common consumer issues like buying a car, building good credit and protecting your privacy. You’ll also find expanded resources for military perso... More
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Digitalliteracy.gov
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Provides a variety of resources and tools for teaching computer and
Internet skills, which are increasingly necessary for success in today’s
economy. It allows any person to find free
training o... More
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Experience Works - Michigan
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Experience Works is a national, charitable, community-based organization that helps older adults get the training they need to find good jobs in their communities. By enrolling individuals in the Expe... More
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Facing Foreclosure? Help Is Out There
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The Royal Oak Public Library has created a list of a variety of resources that provide financial counseling agencies dealing with debt counseling, mortgage, delinquency, foreclosure prevention that is... More
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Filing for Unemployment Benefits
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Start here at Michigan's Unemployment Insurance Agency to file for unemployment. To use the on-line service, applicants must be filing a new or additional claim. Find the criteria and guidelines for f... More
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Finding Low Cost or Free Health Care
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The Michigan Dept. of Community Health provides links to other web pages with information and phone numbers for places with low cost or free health care, or help with health insurance. More
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Foreclosure and Financial Assistance
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Commerce Township Community Library is providing online resources for anyone who is experiencing the threat or reality of foreclosure. In addition to direct financial help the resources listed also in... More
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Foreclosure Detroit
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Based on your situation, click on the section in this easy-to-use guide to find resources to help you avoid foreclosure. More
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Foreclosure Rescue Scams
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, wants you to know how to recognize a foreclosure rescue scam. Even if the foreclosure process has already begun, the FTC an... More
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Gasoline Corner
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Check average gas prices or look up gas stations across the state, file a complaint if you suspect price gouging, get tips for buying gasoline, employ driving tips to get the most out of your gas tank... More
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Helping Hand
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Helps Michigan citizens facing economic hardship find services related to jobs, training, unemployment benefits, health care, housing, and family support. More
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Homeowner Crisis Resource Center
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Check online to see if your home is at risk of foreclosure, learn about avoiding foreclosure or contact reputable, reliable credit counselors nationwide. Members of the National Foundation for Credit... More
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Lean On Us
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"Lean On" the Capital Area District Library (CADL) using their guides to free library services and links to information on taxes, jobs, foreclosure prevention and more. More
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Lifesavers for a Sinking Economy
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Monroe County Library provides this page of sites related to economic downturn to help job seekers, persons dealing with foreclosure and debt issues, money saving tips, and more.
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Making Home Affordable
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President Obama's Making Home Affordable program will help you find ways to make your home more affordable through resources on refinancing and finding if you may be eligible to have your monthly paym... More
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Michigan Assistance and Referral Service (MARS)
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The State of Michigan offers programs to help families in need with assistance for medical, nutritional, day care, temporary cash or other expenses. MARS will help you determine your eligibility for t... More
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Michigan Energy Assistance Directory
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The 2009 Michigan Energy Assistance Directory provides information on private and public programs that offer energy assistance, and a county by county listing of utilities, programs and resources avai... More
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Michigan Rx Price Finder
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The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) has created this website to help the citizens of Michigan compare prices among pharmacies, since drug prices typically are not advertised or even dis... More
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Michigan Unemployment Webcasts
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View these webcasts to find out what is involved in the processes for getting unemployment benefits. You'll be asked to download the free Silverlight software to view them. More
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Mortgage Foreclosure Resources
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Central Michigan 2-1-1 provides information on the foreclosure process online and by dialing 2-1-1 on your phone, you have instant access to a representative who will be your advocate. Resources avail... More
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National Foundation for Credit Counseling
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This long standing nonprofit credit counseling network provides connections to credit counselors with high standards for agency accreditation, counselor certification and policies that ensure free or ... More
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PantryNet.org
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PantryNet.org is a searchable directory of community food banks and their services in the Southeastern Michigan area. More
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Project Salute
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Project SALUTE of the University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) School of Law
is on a unique mission: hit the highways to provide priceless legal
advice to low income veterans for free and teach stu... More
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Recovery for Auto Communities
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The Department of Labor's electronic and telephone tools can assist automotive workers in their efforts to find jobs, training, education, and support services in their communities.
This page descri... More
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Save the Dream
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The Michigan State Housing Development Authority's (MSHDA) Save the Dream Campaign includes helpful information that assists homeowners experiencing financial difficulties or facing foreclosure, a sta... More
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Tough Times - Library Lifelines
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Southeast Michigan's Metronet brings resources together for tough times. Users will find info on filing for unemployment, health insurance options, homeownership preservation, finding jobs as well as ... More
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Your Access to Free Credit Reports
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) outlines your right to free credit reports. The FTC enforces the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) with respect to consumer reporting companies, requiring each of the... More
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