The number of people applying for unemployment benefits rose sharply last week by 51,000 - the highest level since October. Plus: A panel says the recent financial crisis could have been avoided.
If you suddenly find yourself out of work either due to a lay-off, a termination, or because you quit, you may not know what your rights are or where to turn to find out if you qualify for unemployment benefits....
In this economy, self employment may be a good choice for many of us. In order for self employed folks to be eligible for unemployed benefits, the person should fall into one of the following categories. • If the person runs a business that is incorporated as S-Corp, then the entrepreneur should pay a self employment tax from his salary. The shareholders are not required to pay this tax though. Since the individual has paid for the une...
The number of Social Security Disability claims has risen and is making it difficult for individuals to get social security disability benefits....
Businesses hit hard by the recession during the past two years are in for the tax system\'s version of a follow-up sucker punch in 2010. In 35 states, the rate for unemployment taxes will rise (automatically, in most cases) due to the heavy toll absorbed by the state trust funds for the payment of unemployment benefits....
It is sobering story that over the past two years, the number of people living in poverty in the United States has significantly increased....
There once was a time when the 'American Dream' constituted a picture perfect image - of a happy family, a house, a car or two, and working comfortably until you retire. As the financial world collapses around us and pay cuts or, even worse, layoffs become routine news, its time to sit up and pay attention to the warning signs of potentially larger problems looming ahead....
If you have been dismissed for reasons outside of your own control, you may be entitled to unemployment benefits. Naturally, your former employer will probably try to drag his or her heels over the situation, since a successful unemployment benefits claim against them will increase the unemployment insurance they will have to pay for the rest of their employees. This means that you may have to fight your previous employer in order to receive your benefits....
Economy Down, Unemployment Claims Up With our economy the way it is, I decided to prepare a guide to filing for unemployment benefits...
Economy Down, Unemployment Claims Up With our economy the way it is, I decided to prepare a guide to filing for unemployment benefits...
Stocks edged lower after The Labor Department reported an increase in claims for unemployment benefits to 400,000 one week after hitting two-year low....