State eviction bans and increased child tax credits can help many Americans.Photo: Getty Images North America
TeeRoy's 2 Cents:
It stands to reason that if your choices are nothing or a job you don't love, you'll take the paycheck.
Studies so far have shown that in states that ended the program early, employment numbers didn't increase significantly.
A single mom isn't going to take a job as a waitress on nights and weekends. By the time you pay for childcare, you're losing money.
The benefits were put in place when companies were laying off millions. Now they're begging people to work.
The federal unemployment program that extended benefits for those out of work and added $300 per week to benefit checks has expired. But many Americans still have some help to get through until they find jobs.
Many states still have eviction bans, though the federal eviction ban has been thrown out by the Supreme Court.
SNAP nutritional benefits have been increased by an average of $36 per month.
The student loan moratorium lasts until February. You don't have to make payments until then and won't see your balance increase.
The enhanced child tax credits are in place through the end of the year. Eligible parents can get $300 per month for children under age 6 and $250 per month for those from 6 to 17.
Employers are hopeful that the end of enhanced benefits will get more people back to work and help with worker shortages in many industries. (CNBC)