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These are resources for navigating hard economic times including how to apply online for benefits from DSHS and job hunting, careers, housing and financial information.

Apply for food, medical and cash assistance
Apply online for benefits from Washington State Department of Social and Heath Services

Job Hunting & Careers

• Job Hunting - Local and national employment information
• Careers - Career exploration, companies, interviewing, relocation, resumes and cover letters, salaries and training
• Timberland Job Listings
• Jobs, Education and Practice Tests - Standardized test preparation guides; scholarships, fellowships and loans; careers and educational opportunities.
• Jobs at Cosmo Specialty Fibers - Timber industry jobs in Grays Harbor County at the Cosmopolis Pulp Mill.

Hard Times Resource Guide
Resources compiled by the Washington State Library to help you navigate and succeed in a tough economy.

Your Money: A Guide to Reaching Your Financial Goals

• Your Money Information Guides - This online Guide introduces the world of investing and provides direction for learning basic financial investment skills for making short, medium and long term financial decisions.

• How to Save Money - Provides a variety of personal finance calculators and budgeting worksheets.

• Online resources from FINRA - Investor Alerts, Investor Tools and Education Resources from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

• More investment information resources - Websites, databases and books on investing