Miamians, if you find yourself unexpectedly unemployed – permanently or indefinitely – there may be help: Some companies are still hiring during these uncertain times. Not all available jobs are temporary. Some companies are seeking to fill permanent, full-time employee positions with benefits. Keep checking back; we will add more as we find them. To […]
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How to get emergency financial assistance
Everyone needs financial assistance sometimes, but finding the resources during tough times can be difficult. There are, however, plenty of them available. They range from help with medication costs and filing for unemployment to food banks, rental and utility assistance and small business loans. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami […]
Operation Fill the Fridge keeps growing
Seeing a need in their Miami Beach community, particularly for families at Fienberg Fisher K-8 School, four women joined forces and created Operation Fill the Fridge. The families being helped have suffered a layoff or been furloughed, and they are having trouble paying rent and other essential bills as well as buying groceries. Many are […]
Free hurricane app provides up-to-the-minute information
Worried about the next named storm? Not sure what it will mean to South Florida? Miami-Dade County offers the free ReadyMDC mobile app, which allows you to get the most up-to-the-minute information to deal with a hurricane before, during and after. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You […]
Goodwill Industries of South Florida is hiring
Looking for work? Goodwill Industries of South Florida is hiring! Candidates are asked to make an appointment to speak with an admissions coordinator. The nonprofit organization provides job training, employment placement services, and other community-based programs for people with disabilities or other barriers to work. Goodwill says more than 100 sewing jobs are available and […]
Tri-Rail fares waived until further notice
If you need to ride the Tri-Rail, you should know: The South Florida train system has waived fares until further notice. It is one of several changes Tri-Rail has made during these difficult times. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook and on Twitter. “We […]
Small business owners: Here’s where to find help
Small business owners: Times are tough, but there are organizations committed to providing help. Is your business offering a deal? List it free on our new Miami on the Cheap deals page. If you need assistance, check out these resources. The Miami-Dade Beacon Council, the county’s official economic development partnership, and its community partners have […]
Stimulus payment: Be careful you don’t mistake it for junk mail
Still waiting for your stimulus payment? Be careful you don’t accidentally throw it away, mistaking it for junk mail. People who are expecting direct deposit or a paper check may not realize the Treasury Department is now sending some Economic Impact Payments as prepaid debit cards. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the […]
Haven’t gotten your stimulus check? Try this new tracker
OK, South Florida, perhaps you’re starting to hear that people are getting their stimulus checks. Perhaps you’re wondering when you will get your check. Well, there’s a new IRS tool called “Get My Payment” to track the stimulus checks. It was created to “provide people with the status of their payment, including the date their payment […]
Beware the latest scam: Fake stimulus-check calls and emails
In times of trouble, scammers often try to exploit the situation with everything from cheap and shoddy merchandise to fake charitable causes. Now the Internal Revenue Service and police are signaling an alert on stimulus check scams. There have been reports of fake IRS calls and emails seeking bank account and other private information in order […]
Help to file for unemployment on the site (& paper forms if you’re having trouble online)
Have you been trying to get through the unemployment assistance website, only for it to crash? Are you frustrated beyond belief? Well, we are here to tell you that there is an alternative around it: Say hello to the paper application now available. Just download and fill out the form, then mail it to the Florida […]
