unemployment

Unemployment occurs when a person who is actively searching for employment is unable to find work. Unemployment Insurance is a joint state-federal program that provides cash benefits to eligible workers. The benefits partially replace wages to help unemployed workers meet their financial obligations while looking for work.

Source: usa.gov

Disappointing Jobs Numbers Land As Unemployment Hits New Low
Disappointing Jobs Numbers Land As Unemployment Hits New Low
April 07, 2017  |  Consumer Finance

The latest jobs report Friday showed some disappointing performance, as the Labor Department said that firms added 98,000 positions in March. That’s a far cry...

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First Trump Job Report Beats Projections
First Trump Job Report Beats Projections
February 03, 2017  |  Consumer Finance

Two weeks into the official Trump administration, the first jobs report debuted. The data was mixed. The numbers themselves show that the economy added 227,000...

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Federal Reserve Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged
Federal Reserve Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged
February 01, 2017  |  Consumer Finance

Following its most recent two-day meeting in Washington, D.C., this week, the Federal Open Market Committee (FMOC) decided to leave interest rates unchanged. Citing improved...

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In US, Jobless Claims Dip From Recent Peaks
In US, Jobless Claims Dip From Recent Peaks
December 09, 2016  |  Financial Inclusion

The Labor Department said Thursday (Dec. 8) that filings for unemployment in the United States slipped from a five-month high, a showing that hints of...

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For Jobs Report, Glass Half-Empty or Half-Full?
For Jobs Report, Glass Half-Empty or Half-Full?
December 02, 2016  |  Market Conditions

The first jobs report post the surprise (and for many, shock) of Donald Trump’s election can be viewed, as so much in life and in...

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SMB Job Growth Slows, Says Paychex
SMB Job Growth Slows, Says Paychex
November 03, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Employment levels are rising, but that doesn’t mean the economy can breathe a sigh of relief. The latest Paychex | IHS Small Business Jobs Index...

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Jobless Claims Presage Rate Hikes? 
Jobless Claims Presage Rate Hikes? 
October 06, 2016  |  News

The jobless claims report that came through on Thursday had some implications perhaps even before the more important jobs report on Friday. Key takeaways:The jobless claims stand...

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What To Make Of Jobs Report
What To Make Of Jobs Report
September 06, 2016  |  Consumer Insights

The numbers are in, and the latest jobs report missed estimates. As reported, the U.S. economy added 151,000 new positions in August, with estimates having...

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