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Texas Unemployment Rate Down Below 5%
Texas Unemployment Rate Down Below 5%
Texas Unemployment Rate Down Below 5%
Even when the nation's economy was struggling in recent years, it was good to see that Texas managed to stay above the fray with better unemployment rates than the national average. Lately however, our rate in Texas is actually a little higher than the national average...
How to Get Hired After Being Unemployed Long-Term
How to Get Hired After Being Unemployed Long-Term
How to Get Hired After Being Unemployed Long-Term
The economy is continuing its long, slow recovery from the massive financial crisis and recession just a few years ago, and the labor market is improving. But one problem above all can prevent you from getting a new job: If you've been out of work for six months or more, it makes it much harder to get hired. We've gathered a few ways to help you navigate this problem:
Two Million Americans Could Lose Unemployment Benefits — Dollars and Sense
Two Million Americans Could Lose Unemployment Benefits — Dollars and Sense
Two Million Americans Could Lose Unemployment Benefits — Dollars and Sense
Federal unemployment benefits are set to run out this holiday season for over 2 million Americans out there still looking for work. Their only chance for survival is if Congress decides to extend the deadline for them to file for an extension for those benefits. However, with amendments to the program made already earlier this year, the outcome appears very bleak.