Unemployed lawyer gets benefits yanked over $1 a day blogging

Unless you happened to be a very popular blog network like I Can Has Cheezeburger the chances of making a living strictly from running Google AdSense is next to impossible. However the idea that earning a $1.30 ... continue

Hopes Rise As New Jobless Claims Drop

New jobless claims dropped by 33,000 in the week ended Oct. 3, according to data released Thursday by the Labor Department. The seasonally adjusted 521,000 filing initial claims for state unemployment benefits is the smallest level since the ... continue

U.S. Unemployment Hits 26-Year High

American unemployment has hit a 26-year high as the U.S. economy continued to shed jobs in September. Last month marked the 21st consecutive month of American job losses. Americans should be ready for sticker shock as the unemployment ... continue

House To Vote On Extending Jobless Benefits

The House on Tuesday votes on a bill that would extend insurance for the jobless in states with high unemployment rates. The measure has not elicited significant Republican opposition and is expected to pass. The bill from Rep. ... continue

Bronx girl Trina Thompson sues college because she can’t find a job

Unemployment in New York State is skyrocketing, and one city resident isn't taking it lying down. Trina Thompson attended Monroe College in the Bronx and since her graduation with an Information Technology degree in April, Thompson has been ... continue

If you are laid off, here’s how to socially network

  I’m getting a LOT of chats from people who have been laid off. Most of the time I find that they just aren’t presenting a good face to me for me to help them find a new ... continue