US federal workers filed the most applications for unemployment benefits since the last government shutdown, according to the latest Labor Department data https://t.co/5ufAYmsIrZ ...

Applications for US unemployment benefits fell last week, according to analyses of unadjusted state-level filings released during the federal government shutdown https://t.co/ENyrjUKl0p ...

Financial Challenges for American Workers - A majority of American workers are living paycheck to paycheck, highlighting financial vulnerability [1] - Corporations are laying off employees, exacerbating financial insecurity for many families [1] Strategies for Managing Financial Uncertainty - Calculate cash flow to understand fixed costs and discretionary spending, enabling informed cutbacks [2] - Explore alternative income sources to supplement potential income loss [2] - Acknowledge and manage emotions related to financial stress to avoid overspending [3] Preparing for Potential Job Loss - Understand the details of the severance package, including its terms and benefits [4] - Investigate health insurance options, such as COBRA for 18 months, to maintain coverage [5] - File for unemployment benefits to access financial assistance [5]

Labor Market Resilience - US unemployment benefit applications fell for a sixth straight week, highlighting the labor market's resilience [1]