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Career Path => Money Matters => Topic started by: Ksheed on May 27, 2015, 04:08

Title: Unemployment Maximum Benefits
Post by: Ksheed on May 27, 2015, 04:08
Interesting website: http://www.savingtoinvest.com/2015-vs-2014-maximum-weekly-unemployment-benefits-by-state/ (http://www.savingtoinvest.com/2015-vs-2014-maximum-weekly-unemployment-benefits-by-state/)

Check out how your state stacks up against others.
Title: Re: Unemployment Maximum Benefits
Post by: Rennhack on May 27, 2015, 04:55
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 
 
State
2015 Weekly Max# SitesScore
Pennsylvania$5735    2,865
Illinois$4136   2,478
New Jersey$6463   1,938
New York$4204   1,680
South Carolina$3264   1,304
Minnesota$6292   1,258
Ohio$5642   1,128
Michigan$3623   1,086
North Carolina$3503   1,050
Texas$4542      908
Virginia$4542      908
Nebraska$3622      724
Massachusetts$6981      698
Georgia$3302      660
Washington$6371      637
Connecticut$5901      590
Florida$2752      550
Tennessee$2752      550
Alabama$2652      530
Louisiana$2472      494
Iowa$4591      459
Arkansas$4511      451
California$4501      450
Maryland$4301      430
New Hampshire$4271      427
Kansas$4201      420
Wisconsin$3701      370
Missouri$3201      320
Arizona$2401      240
Mississippi$2351      235
Title: Re: Unemployment Maximum Benefits
Post by: Ksheed on May 28, 2015, 09:09
Rennhack,

What is the "score" supposed to signify? It appears that it is max payout x #Sites. What is the relevance of that?
Title: Re: Unemployment Maximum Benefits
Post by: Rennhack on May 28, 2015, 11:03
If there is one nuclear reactor in the state with 24 month fuel, you have a lower chance of getting an outage in that state.  If there are six nuclear plants, each with 2 units on 18 month cycles, well... your chances of getting to draw unemployment from that state would be better.  So, best chance of getting unemployment from that state times the most $$ you can draw = Best score.  Is it arbitrary?  Sure.  Did I include ratings from our rate a site? Nope.  Do I know that YOU have a  guaranteed job in Massachusetts every period, and can knock down $700 a week in unemployment, so its a best option for YOU? No. The Max payout is listed, the # of sites is listed, make your own choice.  That's why the data is there.  This is just a tool.  Much like me. 
Title: Re: Unemployment Maximum Benefits
Post by: 61nomad on May 28, 2015, 11:50
You forgot Washington at $637
Title: Re: Unemployment Maximum Benefits
Post by: Ksheed on May 28, 2015, 02:14
Quote from: Rennhack on May 28, 2015, 11:03
If there is one nuclear reactor in the state with 24 month fuel, you have a lower chance of getting an outage in that state.  If there are six nuclear plants, each with 2 units on 18 month cycles, well... your chances of getting to draw unemployment from that state would be better.  So, best chance of getting unemployment from that state times the most $$ you can draw = Best score.  Is it arbitrary?  Sure.  Did I include ratings from our rate a site? Nope.  Do I know that YOU have a  guaranteed job in Massachusetts every period, and can knock down $700 a week in unemployment, so its a best option for YOU? No. The Max payout is listed, the # of sites is listed, make your own choice.  That's why the data is there.  This is just a tool.  Much like me. 

Now it makes sense. I wasn't following your line of thinking on it. Thanks.
Title: Re: Unemployment Maximum Benefits
Post by: Rennhack on May 28, 2015, 03:57
Quote from: 61nomad on May 28, 2015, 11:50
You forgot Washington at $637

Perhaps you should look again.

Quote from: Rennhack on May 27, 2015, 04:55
Washington    $637    1    637
Title: Re: Unemployment Maximum Benefits
Post by: Content1 on May 29, 2015, 05:29
There are add-ons not in the list,   Iowa is listed as $459, I draw $511.
Title: Re: Unemployment Maximum Benefits
Post by: HydroDave63 on May 29, 2015, 08:42
Quote from: Content1 on May 29, 2015, 05:29
There are add-ons not in the list,   Iowa is listed as $459, I draw $511.

Iowa...those add-ons must be to cover the rising buffet prices  ;)
Title: Re: Unemployment Maximum Benefits
Post by: Bonds 25 on May 29, 2015, 10:13
New York is STILL $420.....WOW. Just going off the top of my head it seems there hasn't been an increase in at least 10 years. Such a horrible state and I don't miss it at all.......besides Ralph Wilson Stadium.
Title: Re: Unemployment Maximum Benefits
Post by: shiine8 on Jun 02, 2015, 08:31
Massachusetts also pays an additional $25. per dependant up to three.
Title: Re: Unemployment Maximum Benefits
Post by: Rennhack on Jun 02, 2015, 01:09
Quote from: Content1 on May 29, 2015, 05:29
There are add-ons not in the list,   Iowa is listed as $459, I draw $511.
Quote from: shiine8 on Jun 02, 2015, 08:31
Massachusetts also pays an additional $25. per dependant up to three.

It's not meant to be all inclusive for each persons specific situation (i.e. dependants), its a general guidance tool.
Title: Re: Unemployment Maximum Benefits
Post by: SloGlo on Jun 03, 2015, 06:26
Quote from: shiine8 on Jun 02, 2015, 08:31
Massachusetts also pays an additional $25. per dependant up to three.
as meghan trainor says, it's all about that base... 
Title: Re: Unemployment Maximum Benefits
Post by: hamsamich on Jun 22, 2015, 01:06
http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/unemploy/pdf/uilawcompar/2015/monetary.pdf (http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/unemploy/pdf/uilawcompar/2015/monetary.pdf)

finally found this again.