Unemployment benefits – the money you receive from the state when you’re out of work – used to last for a maximum of 26 weeks. Since times are tough, states have increased the maximum. Some states send you a check for up to 49 weeks; others, like Florida and California, have extended benefits up to [...]
There is welcome news out of Washington, D.C. for some of the millions of jobless Americans still receiving unemployment benefits. Recently the House of Representatives voted to extend unemployment benefits for an additional 13 weeks – that’s on top of the nationwide standard of 26 weeks. However, these additional benefits only go into effect for [...]
