Tag Archives: unemployment benefits
Extended Benefits Didn’t Keep Unemployed from Taking Jobs
Some people got as many as 99 weeks of unemployment
Unemployment checks didn’t make people lazy, new study finds
By Makkada B. Selah
Unemployment Tally in the Billions, Agency Says
Even though the jobs numbers have improved, people still rely on the government to get by
When will the unemployment tide turn?
By Ashley R. Harris
What The Debt Ceiling Debate Means To Your Financial Future
With the debt ceiling deadline looming, now is not the time to stand idly by and wait
If President Obama and congressional leaders don’t reach an agreement to increase the $14.3 trillion…
By Derek T. Dingle
Washington Report: Congressional Black Caucus Opposes Obama Tax Plan
How will the plan impact the lives of African-Americans? The debate continues
The Congressional Black Caucus and the White House delivered dueling messages about how President Obama’s…
By Joyce Jones
Breaking News: Democrats Reject Obama-Republican Tax Plan
The President's plan to alleviate unemployment woes gets derailed. Now what?
The Democratic Caucus spent most of Thursday morning in a closed-door meeting to discuss their…
By Joyce Jones
5 Ways To Maintain After Losing Unemployment Benefits
Here�s what you can do to stay afloat post-long-term unemployment benefits
Here are five ways to deal with the ending of extended unemployment benefits.
By Janel Martinez
Time’s Up: Extended Unemployment Benefits Expire
Federal extended unemployment benefits ended Nov. 30, threatening to leave the jobless without much needed resources
The Senate’s decision not to renew federal extended unemployment benefits became a reality when yesterday’s…
By Janel Martinez
Unemployment Benefits Extended
Millions of jobless will receive retroactive payments within a month
African Americans whose unemployment insurance checks stopped coming as Senate lawmakers engaged in weeks of…
By Joyce Jones
Consumer Protection vs. Financial Misdirection
Congress pushes banking reform but balks on unemployment benefits. Here�s what you should do.
There’s been a quite a stir in Washington these days. Depending on your status, the…
By Derek T. Dingle
Uncle Sam To Phase Out Paper Checks
If you receive unemployment, social security or other benefits, your check won�t be in the mail
If you’re looking for your unemployment or social security check, don’t bother waiting by the…
