Labor Market Data Hits a New Record as Unemployment Surges
New labor data reveals a troubling disconnect: participation falls while unemployment headlines stay resilient. Inves...
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Explore unemployment-focused insights from 3 articles on budgeting, careers, and interviewing after job loss. Learn how these lessons can protect your finances during transitions.
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Black Women’s Unemployment Rate Masks Real Labor Shifts
The black women’s unemployment rate slipped to 5.73% in July, but participation and employment fell, signaling deeper...
Labor Department Release Latest Jobs Data Sparks Markets
The Labor Department will unveil the latest jobs data on Thursday, offering a fresh read on June hiring, unemployment...
Adds 172,000 Jobs May in U.S. Labor Market Revisions
May payrolls rose by 172,000, with April revisions lifting the prior month. Unemployment stayed at 4.3% as the Fed we...
Jobless Claims Jump 4-Month High Amid Holiday Distortion
May's initial jobless claims rose to a four-month high, but the spike is tied to Memorial Day timing rather than a br...
Degrees Still Shield Workers From Unemployment in 2026
Fresh federal data for early 2026 confirm that graduates with a bachelor’s degree face the lowest unemployment rates,...
Unemployment Checks Fall to 2½-Year Low, Markets React
The latest weekly data show the number people getting unemployment dropping to a 2½-year low, as initial claims ease ...
You’ve Been Fired. What to Say in Interviews Right Now
As layoffs linger in tech and startups recalibrate, candidates confront the toughest interview question: why were you...
Gen Z Men with College Degrees Face Unchanged Unemployment
New Federal Reserve data show unemployment among Gen Z men with college degrees has narrowed to parity with non-grads...
College Majors with Highest Earnings Potential Drive Hiring
As 2026 unfolds, a new government analysis finds that majors tied to real-world demand offer strong pay and job stabi...