667,000 new jobless claims in America
From the Associated Press: New jobless claims rose more than expected last week and the number of Americans continuing to receive unemployment benefits has topped 5.1 million, fresh evidence the recession is increasingly forcing employers to shed jobs.
What will the unemployed get from the stimulus package
If you have not heard already, the Congress passed a large $787 billion stimulus bill on Friday, February 13th. This package includes a many benefits for the unemployed. Here is a quick rundown.
Nearly 600,000 jobs lost in January 2009
From Reuters: WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. job losses accelerated in January as 598,000 were slashed, the most in 34 years, and the unemployment rate soared to a 16-year high, pressuring lawmakers to act quickly to counter a deepening recession.
More than 1200 people show up to apply for 35 firefighter jobs
This is a story from Miami Florida: Hundreds of hopefuls line up for 35 Miami firefighter jobs
Five excellent articles for dealing with unemployment
So you lost your job. Now what? Fortunately you are not alone and many people have experienced the same thing. Here are some great articles on how to deal with unemployment both fiscally and psychologically.
State Unemployment Insurance Websites
Need help with applying for unemployment insurance? Here is a list of links to all the unemployment insurance offices in the United States.
Maximum Weekly Unemployment Benefits by State
This is a list of maximum weekly unemployment Benefits in the United States alphabetically sorted by state and territory. These amounts may have changed after Obama’s stimulus package. Additionally, you no longer have to pay taxes on the first $2400 of unemployment benefits.