And unlike other characteristics that employers are generally banned from considering, such as an applicant's race, religion or gender, "the circumstances surrounding a person's unemployment status may, in certain situations, be relevant to employers when selecting qualified employees, " he said.

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It's a bit of a stretch, considering that these tax-favored vehicles generally own only real estate or loans on real estate.

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However, after considering the other occasions when the number of bulls increased amid a big weekly drop, the returns were generally pretty bullish.

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