Initial jobless claims for the week ending March 27 rose to 719,000, a number that surpassed the pre-coronavirus record, just one week after filings hit a pandemic low. Continue reading
The expectation among forecasters was unemployment could climb as high as 20 percent, but data released Friday showed it actually dropped to 13.3 percent. Continue reading
More than 26 million individuals have filed for unemployment since COVID-19 began spreading throughout the country. Continue reading
The devastating unemployment numbers due to the coronavirus pandemic may signify only the beginning of the pain for the newly jobless workers. If you’ve lost your job or will, how can you pick up the pieces? Based on my experience after my layoff in 20… Continue reading
More than 20 million Americans have filed for unemployment in the past month. Continue reading
The numbers of Americans filing for unemployment benefits is staggering. Sadly, these people have not only lost jobs and income, but also their health insurance. If you’re among them, or will be soon, I’d like to offer my sincere condolences and advice… Continue reading
With climbing unemployment rates, this year’s crisis might feel like déjà vu. However, there are key differences between the coronavirus-induced recession and the Great Recession. Continue reading
The coronavirus pandemic unemployment numbers are numbing. In the three weeks ending April 4, the depressing tally is 16.8 million Americans have applied for unemployment benefits. The unemployment rate for workers age 55+ climbed from 2.6% to 3.3% in … Continue reading
Real estate agents in markets where transactional activity has halted may be getting a little relief soon. Continue reading
More than 15 million Americans have filed for unemployment insurance since states began issuing stay-at-home orders. Continue reading