Is Collecting Unemployment Lazy?

Despite an end of federally funded unemployment benefits many unemployed Americans are apparently “lazy” when it comes to returning to work. This is borne out by the over 10 million of open vacancies as the COVID-19 pandemic recedes to the background. Are enhanced unemployment benefits making unemployed workers lazy? For …

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Top Ten Myths About Buying a Franchise From a Real Franchisee

Generally most Americans over the long term are not happy working for someone else or being in the corporate rat race. So the idea of being your own boss and controlling your destiny is very appealing. Besides some of the many “get rich quick” schemes on TV, there is one …

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Where is My PUA Payment and When Will I Get it in My Bank Account or Unemployment Debit Card – Back Dated Payments and Benefit Year End Claims

I have been getting lots of questions and comments around the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program and delays many unemployed Americans are experiencing getting their benefit payments, especially the latest extensions that are now in place. Here is some more background and some possible reasons for the delayed payments, including …

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Maximum Weeks of Regular State Unemployment Insurance Benefits – Extended in 2020 with PUA, PEUC and State High Unemployment Emergency Provisions

Great graphic from the CBPP on maximum unemployment insurance benefit duration (in weeks) by state. Unemployment insurance (UI) benefits are state administered and generally most workers are eligible for UI benefits for between 13 to 26 weeks. But with the enhanced unemployment benefits now available under the CARES act, specifically …

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