It used to be that the retirement age for all U.S. workers was 65, in order to qualify for full Social Security retirement benefits. That’s no longer the case thanks to Social Security’s financial woes, partly from Americans living longer than ever before past the retirement age of 65. [more]
Self-Employment Assistance
Self-Employment Assistance is a special program that helps eligible unemployed workers, including those with disabilities, to attempt to become self-employed while collecting state unemployment benefits. [more]
Hiring Outlook
According to the results of the most-recent, often-cited survey by Manpower, “U.S. employers anticipate favorable hiring plans for Quarter 3 2010”. [more]
Oil Spill Jobs
Although the Gulf of Mexico oil spill is a catastrophe, at least it’s created a mini-job boom at a time when unemployment is raging and jobs are needed most. Paid oil spill jobs are available along the shores of the Gulf states with more likely to come, including cleanup, containment, supply and wildlife-rescue jobs. Volunteer opportunities are available too. [more]
Gulf Oil Spill Unemployment Help
Unemployment help is available now and more might be on its way, for workers who’ve lost jobs or self-employment income due to the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. [more]
