Category: Taxes and Retirement

Florida (FL) is one of only a handful of states where SNAP won't pay for soda, energy drinks, candy or packaged desserts. That rule has been live since April 20, 2026, and it's the first thing I'd want a Florida family to know before the checkout line tells them. The…

Wyoming's unemployment insurance program — managed by the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) — provides up to $651 per week. That 2026 maximum adjusts periodically; I haven't seen a specific figure confirmed for 2027 yet. Wyoming's no-income-tax status and very generous 50% earnings disregard make it one of the…

West Virginia's unemployment insurance program — managed by WorkForce West Virginia — provides up to $662 per week. That 2026 maximum adjusts periodically; I haven't seen a specific figure confirmed for 2027 yet. West Virginia's very generous 50% of WBA earnings disregard stands out as one of the best partial…

Washington State's unemployment insurance program — managed by the Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) — now provides up to $1,208 per week for new claims filed on or after July 5, 2026, up $56 from the prior $1,152 maximum. That's still the highest maximum of any state in the…

Vermont's unemployment insurance program — managed by the Vermont Department of Labor (VDOL) — provides up to $757 per week. That 2026 maximum adjusts periodically; I haven't seen a specific figure confirmed for 2027 yet. Vermont has high state income taxes that apply to UI, so recipients should plan for…

Utah's unemployment insurance program — managed by the Utah Department of Workforce Services (DWS) — provides up to $801 per week. That 2026 maximum adjusts periodically; I haven't seen a specific figure confirmed for 2027 yet. Utah has a flat income tax rate, making state tax calculations simple, and an…

South Dakota's unemployment insurance program — managed by the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR), which now calls the program Reemployment Assistance — provides up to $553 per week. That 2026 maximum adjusts periodically; I haven't seen a specific figure confirmed for 2027 yet. The no-income-tax advantage means…

South Carolina's unemployment insurance program — managed by the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) — provides up to $350 per week, up from $326, for a maximum of 20 weeks. Bills to raise the maximum have been introduced but haven't passed as of this writing — see…

Rhode Island's unemployment insurance program — managed by the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT) — is notable for its dependents allowance: workers with dependents can receive up to $931 per week, significantly more than the base maximum of $745. Both figures are set for 2026; I haven't…

Oregon's unemployment insurance program — managed by the Oregon Employment Department (OED) — provides up to $902 per week. That 2026 maximum adjusts periodically; I haven't seen a specific figure confirmed for 2027 yet. Oregon has a strong safety net overall, including one of the most comprehensive Medicaid expansions and…

Oklahoma’s unemployment insurance program — managed by the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) — provides up to $649 per week. That 2026 maximum adjusts periodically; I haven't seen a specific figure confirmed for 2027 yet. One important warning for Oklahoma workers: Oklahoma did NOT expand Medicaid under the ACA until…

North Dakota's unemployment insurance program — managed by Job Service North Dakota (JSND) — provides up to $815 per week. That 2026 maximum adjusts periodically; I haven't seen a specific figure confirmed for 2027 yet. North Dakota also has one of the most generous partial UI earnings disregards in the…

New Mexico's unemployment insurance program — managed by the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) — provides up to $624 per week. That 2026 maximum adjusts periodically; I haven't seen a specific figure confirmed for 2027 yet. New Mexico has one of the higher Medicaid enrollment rates in the…