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Members of the Senate are thinking of extending benefits for unemployment.
10.29.09
By Nicholas Storie Trying to deal with debt management may be difficult enough when someone has a job, let alone when they are unemployed. Full Article | News Home 
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- Young adults hit hardest by unemployment 09.29.09
With many Americans already facing mounting credit card debt and home loan payments, the rising unemployment rate is causing an even greater strain on households, but a new report finds that those who may be suffering the most are the people trying to start their careers. - Some states would not benefit from unemployment extension 09.28.09
This week the U.S. House of Representatives voted on a measure to extend unemployment benefits that would have run out in the coming weeks for the hundreds of thousands of Americans who are also facing problems like credit card debt and home loan payments. The Senate is also expected to pass the bill by a wide margin, but it seems that not every state will benefit. - Bill before Congress would extend unemployment benefits 13 weeks 09.21.09
With millions of Americans out of work and facing trouble paying off credit card debt and their home loans, Congress is considering legislation which would extend unemployment benefits an additional 13 weeks in the hope that many people will be able to survive until the economy improves. - Recent college grads seeing starting salaries decline 09.11.09
With an increasing amount of credit card debt, many college graduates are already behind the eight ball. Causing another problem for recent grads is a decline in starting salaries which may have many falling behind on their debts before they can even get started in their career. - Unemployment trends continue upward 09.10.09
With many Americans facing credit card debt and trying to stop foreclosure, the last thing they need is negative employment figures, but that seems to continue to be the case as a new report from the Conference Board finds that employment trends continue to sink. - Those keeping their jobs are seeing pay stagnate 09.08.09
With the unemployment rate nearing 10 percent and expected to continue to remain high well into 2010, those who have been able to keep their jobs have considered themselves lucky. But a new report finds that they may not be as blessed as they think as paychecks have shrunk or remain stagnant, making it harder to pay off their credit card debt or mortgage. - Unemployment rates tick up for August 09.04.09
Despite some positive economic indicators in recent months which has given many hope that paying credit card debt might be easier soon, job figures keep sagging as new numbers from the government indicate that the nation's unemployment rate continues to approach 10 percent. - Job losses decline as unemployment might be bottoming out 09.04.09
Although many Americans are still losing their jobs it appears that the numbers are at least leveling off which means that many might be back to work soon and be able to make payments to their credit card debt and home loans. - Credit Scores and Employment: The Final Word... Finally 09.04.09
Last week I did an interview with the Charlotte Observer. You can read the interview here. The topic was the use of credit reports by employers. And, as is always the case, the question about the use of credit SCORES came up. - Businesses using credit checks during hiring process 09.01.09
With an unemployment rate approaching 10 percent, many out-of-work Americans are struggling to pay down their credit card debt - which can limit their ability to find a job. - Unemployment drops for first time in 15 months 08.09.09
Although consumer sentiment has fluctuated over the past few months as Americans struggle to stop foreclosure and pay off credit card debt, a new report indicating consumers are feeling better about the economy is buoyed by the latest economic figures. - Credit report should not be used by employers, lawmakers say 08.03.09
An individual's credit score and credit report are generally used by banks and other lenders that are considering whether that person would constitute a risk - but should they be used by employers? - Job losses likely to affect household spending 07.06.09
The government's release of the latest job numbers showed the unemployment rate inch slightly higher to 9.5 percent. - ADP reports further drop in private employment 07.02.09
Consumers have long expressed concern over job security - and with good reason. Until the economy makes a significant turn for the better, companies often have no choice but to reduce staffing numbers. - Salary freezes may begin to thaw 06.25.09
Welcome news may come to families struggling to make home loan payments on time - salary freezes may be a thing of the past. - Delayed retirement grows increasingly common 06.22.09
Men and women with grown children out of the house and their golden years ahead of them may be making some changes to their retirement plans. - Americans in 37 states see income fall 06.18.09
Although there are signs that the volatile job market could slowly be stabilizing, the repercussions of widespread layoffs are still being felt across the country. - Job prospects on horizon for NY residents? 06.14.09
New York state's manufacturing sector has been hit hard during the economic downturn and many professionals in finance have watched, stunned, as their financial situation changed overnight. - Employment outlook growing more stable 06.09.09
The U.S. may not be firmly on the road to recovery yet, but the job market is not likely to worsen, the latest report from an employment company suggests. - Men record higher rate of unemployment than women 06.06.09
Job security has emerged as a top concern for many Americans amid the recent waves of mass layoffs and the growing unemployment rate. - CT House: Credit score not relevant in workplace 05.18.09
A number of factors can contribute to deterioration in individuals' credit scores, from late payments on bills to short sales of residential properties. Given the financial hardship facing many Americans, maintaining a good credit history during the recession has become a more daunting task. - Older workers staying on the job longer 05.17.09
While much of the news today is focused on job loss, there is one segment of the population that seems to be hanging on to their jobs despite reaching retirement age. - Economy doesn't halt younger worker initiatives 05.16.09
With many families worrying about making home loan payments, finding a way to send kids to college and generally managing personal finances on an increasingly tight budget, some younger workers are unfazed by the current economy.
- Mixed report on unemployment 05.03.09
Although new jobless claims have fallen, the number of people who continue to be unable to find work remained high, according to figures from the Labor Department. - Teens talk about tough economic issues 04.08.09
Perhaps talk of the unstable economy has shifted to your own family dinner table as an increasing number of teens are approaching family members with questions and concerns about the economy or personal monetary issues. - Consumers surprisingly optimistic about job security 04.06.09
Although many consumers are frazzled about debt management in an attempt to maintain a clean credit history, a new poll suggests that many are worrying less about job security. - Households feel job loss pain 04.02.09
Households are increasingly following a strict budget in an attempt to pay off credit card debt, improve credit scores and save some money for a rainy day fund. - New survey confirms increased employment woes 03.17.09
A new survey shows that consumers' fears of unemployment continue to grow. - Job market continues to show weakness 03.10.09
Credit card debt, delinquent home loan payments and high unemployment are some of the top challenges facing American consumers - and new figures suggest there may be no turn around soon. In particular, the job market continues to show weakness. - Labor Department offers consolation after unemployment soars 03.08.09
Americans worrying about a lingering recession received more bad news on Friday when the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced updated employment figures. - Consumer confidence data paints pessimistic picture 02.25.09
Consumer confidence tumbled this month as households maintain a bleak short-term outlook. - Salaries stilted in troubled economy 02.09.09
As rounds of layoffs sweep across many U.S. firms, even employees who manage to retain their jobs may find themselves affected by the difficult economic climate. - Fewer online job postings in January 02.04.09
The employment situation in the U.S. is currently front and center in many Americans' minds. - Consumer confidence at lowest point 01.28.09
With each day bringing a fresh spate of gloomy headlines, it may come as no surprise that consumer confidence is lagging. - Unemployed find new jobs may come with pay cuts 01.02.09
The choice between unemployment and accepting a much lower salary than you are used to is not a pleasant one, but it is becoming an increasingly common situation. - Workers likely to see smaller raises 12.18.08
In a troubled economy with a fairly cheerless employment outlook, some people may consider themselves lucky just to have a job. - Job loss is big concern for Americans 12.15.08
You would think the survey's findings would be cause for celebration: consumer confidence actually made an unexpected rise this month, according to a poll by the University of Michigan and Reuters.
- Employers plan to be cautious about hiring 12.09.08
If you are out of work and looking for new employment - or stuck in a job you are desperate to change - the current recession may seem like a prison sentence. - Survey: Unemployment could rise to 7.5% 11.19.08
Those who are hoping for a swift and effective end of the country's current economic troubles may be out of luck. - How employers are responding to the credit crunch 11.17.08
The current economic downturn has got employers and employees alike on pins and needles. - Unemployment figures paint a gloomy picture 10.27.08
Job loss is up there on many people's list of nightmare scenarios, alongside divorce and having your home repossessed by the bank. - Unemployment problems grow as credit crisis ticks on 09.30.08
With the economic downturn showing no signs of abating, thousands of people on Wall Street are losing their jobs, it has been reported.
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