Amidst economists predicting a recession this year, the readiness of states' unemployment systems comes into question. Bailey Schulz of USA Today has the story.
Average hourly wages continue to rise, but they're not really having a positive impact on workers' wallets. Rick Newman from Yahoo Finance explains the other trends that are canceling out rising wages.
Natalie Andrews from The Wall Street Journal goes through the components of the recently passed $900 billion relief bill, including a second round of stimulus checks to Americans, increased unemployment benefits, and help for small businesses.
Elisabeth Buchwald from MarketWatch explains why some experts say the $300 extra in weekly unemployment benefits is the right amount to help both the economy and jobless Americans.
Rick Jervis from USA Today explores the life-altering plight suffered by millions of unemployed Americans who, nine months into the pandemic, still haven't received a dime of unemployment money.
Kim Mackrael from The Wall Street Journal tells the story of laid-off employees, like personal trainers and hairstylists, who have reinvented themselves by launching their own small businesses.
Mark Hamrick from Bankrate evaluates the state of unemployment across the country after the latest labor report shows jobless claims are rising once again.
Eric Morath from The Wall Street Journal explains the devastating impact that the coronavirus pandemic has had on the job market for African Americans.
Two-thirds of laid-off workers may temporarily be receiving more money in unemployment benefits. Andrew Keshner from MarketWatch and Gordon Deal discuss.
U.S. coronavirus cases surpass those of China, Italy, rise in unemployment claims halts historic run of job growth, and smart ways to use credit cards in a crisis.
Listen as the University of Maryland's Peter Morici tells Jennifer Kushinka that with an unemployment rate below 4 percent, the time has not been better in decades to improve your circumstances by looking for a better job.
