Questions tagged [unemployment]
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Can I claim UI benefits in NY if I moved few months ago?
I started working in NY state in December '13, and for various reasons I'm currently unemployed. Can I still claim unemployment benefits, or 4 months are not enough for it?
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Can a 1099 consultant receive unemployment benefits (EDD) after termination from a separate full time job?
My wife, on occasion, is called upon to consult at a former employer, which had been after hours with-respect-to her normal 9 to 5 job. She was laid-off from her 9-5 job, however, she still gets ...
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How will the New credit reporting rules affect people who are already struggling financially?
With the new credit reporting rules in place in Australia and the implications of having a black mark against your file for just being 5 days late in making a payment, whether it be credit card or ...
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401k early withdrawal impact on unemployment benefits
I'm helping my SO plan for the worst since being laid off from work two weeks ago. The unemployment office's (Illinois) documentation has lots of convoluted language that among other things seems to ...
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When determining the size of one's emergency fund, do you also count hypothetical unemployment benefits?
Most sources say to have about 6-12 months of living expenses saved up in the event of a job loss. Is it wise to add the 6 months worth of unemployment benefits to the total of cash you have saved up? ...
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If I get laid off after moving to a new state, will I be eligible for unemployment benefits from my old state?
I have worked in Pennslylvania for the past 5 years, but I'm moving to Florida.
If I get laid off, will I be eligible for PA unemployment benefits?
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Health Insurance and Disability Question
Country: United States; State: TX
Tax Info: Filing separately
Spouse: Employed (client-based business); Me: Self-Employed and work for a corporation.
My spouse recently had a medical issue that will ...
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Applying for Unemployment Benefits with some complications
I'm currently a student at Cornell University, where I pay for a monthly rent of about 780 dollars per month. I need a little more money to keep up my payments, but a job is simply not an option with ...
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How does unemployment insurance work?
I hear people on the radio going on about emergency funds to cover job loss, and I'm wondering how unemployment insurance factors into this. I've never applied for UI, let alone received it, and I'm ...
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Belated unemployment benefits: Is it possible to apply after a year out of work?
I was laid off last year in May but never bothered to apply for unemployment benefits then because I have a Green Card (permanent resident) and presumed the benefits are only applicable for US ...
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Does unemployment count as income for a mortgage?
My wife and are hoping to buy a house this summer once she gets her 'grown-up' job, but I am on unemployment and we are concerned that it will not count as income when applying for a mortgage.
It is ...
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Does unemployment compensation count as AGI?
Does unemployment compensation count as part of your Annual Gross Income?
(This is related to my other question about writing off getting braces on my taxes)
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What economic growth rate is required to halve U.S. unemployment?
I've just completed a consulting project in South Africa looking at various economic inputs required to reduce their 25-35% level of unemployment. It is estimated that for every 1% of new jobs ...
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What to do when institutions stopped lending you money?
I know the question seems confusing, but this is a real life event. My friend lived beyond his means for a few years, combined with half year of unemployment his Credit Card Debt went to the roof. ...
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On Canadian Employment Insurance (EI) do you have to wait 2 weeks for benefits due to a surgery?
I have to go on Employment Insurance (EI) because I am having surgery and was wondering if I still have to wait the 2 week waiting period they make you wait until you can receive benefits or do they ...
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Can I get a mobile phone contract if I am unemployed?
Can I get a mobile phone contract if I am unemployed?
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Homeowners: How can you protect yourself from a financial worst-case scenario?
Say your a home-owner, a first time buyer. You've just got your first flat and your about 1 year into your 25 year mortgage.
Suddenly, something goes wrong with your job, and your made redundant (...
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