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Surviving Difficult Times During difficult economic times Monterey Public Library is here for you. We hope this page of Internet resources will serve as a starting point for anyone in need of help. There are many local agencies that offer a wide range of assistance. For more information and resources, Ask a Librarian.

Housing and Foreclosures

Housing Links

Monterey County Housing Alliance
Counseling services for home owners and more
Guide to Avoiding Foreclosure (HUD)
Resources for keeping your home from foreclosure
Avoiding Foreclosure: California
Information on California regulations and legal assistance
California Consumer Home Mortgage Information
Complete guide to mortgage resources in California
CalHFA - Foreclosure Avoidance
How to contact banks and lenders if you are struggling with payments
Rural Community Assistance Corporation
Home and necessities support for those who live in rural communities
Foreclosure Info for California
Foreclosure answers from LawHelpCalifornia

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Jobs and Careers

Job Web Links

Monterey Employment Development Department
File for disability, unemployment, get job training, or research the job market
Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
Connect with Monterey's business community
Monterey County Human Resources
Jobs with Monterey County
City of Monterey Human Resources
Jobs with the City of Monterey
One Stop Center Monterey
Employment services for all in Monterey County
Score
Resources for small business
Resume Links
How to Write a Resume.org
Tips for cover letters, resumes, job hunting, and interviews
Resume - Resource: Resumes and Cover Letters
Cover letter and resume guides and templates
Best Resume.com
Resume and interview tips

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Money-Saving Tips

KSBW's Smart Savings
One-stop economic survival guide

75 Painless Ways to Save Money
Ideas for managing expenses

Save Money on Groceries
Tips for reducing food costs
Save Money on Gas
How to drive smarter and plan trips ahead
Save Money on Utilities
Quick ways to cut electricity, heat, and water use
Save Money While Paying Your Bills
Strategies to keep your payments under control

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Financial Planning

Financial Planning from AARP
Tools for budgeting, investing, and retirement planning
Saving For College
Tools for comparing savings plans and college costs
MyMoney.gov
Financial education resources for all Americans
Financial Facts Toolkit from the Securities and Exchange Commission
Worksheets and other tools for saving and investing
Smart Money.com
The popular magazine's companion web site

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Meeting Basic Needs

The Resource Book of Monterey County
Information on community and social services
Shelter Outreach Plus
A single point of entry for people in crisis
Food Bank for Monterey County
Information on emergency and supplemental food distribution
Dorothy’s Place
A resource for daytime shelter, referral services, meals, and clothing
Seaside Family Health Center
Information on medical care services, health education, and disease prevention
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Recovery
Lists programs for youth and family services throughout Monterey County
United Way of Monterey County
Connects those who can give with those who need it.

 

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