As a strike by health workers stretches into its second week, pay is a major issue in negotiations, even if it’s not ...

The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits inched up last week but U.S. layoffs remain historically low despite signs of a softening labor market.

The consensus I gleaned from this year’s crystal ball gazing efforts was that 2026 would be a year of “stability” and falling ...

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in New York dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of ...

U.S. jobless claims fell last week, but seasonal distortions and weak hiring signal a labor market stuck in neutral.

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in New York rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of ...

Claiming your Social Security checks before age 70 results in a benefit less than the maximum. If you claim before your full retirement age, you'll reduce your standard benefit. There are ways to ...

Jobless claims drop unexpectedly, lowest since November Continuing claims ease but remain higher than last year Fed debates rate cuts amid unusual job market conditions Dec 31 (Reuters) - Americans ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remain low despite a weakening labor market. U.S. applications for jobless claims for the week ending Dec. 27 ...

Claiming benefits before or after your full retirement age reduces or increases them, respectively. Studies show most Americans are better off delaying benefits until as late as possible. Your ...

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