Graphic: Unemployment – State by State


This comes from Kiplinger (click to enlarge). Not only does this graphic break down where the trouble spots are for jobs today, it gives you a historical perspective as well. It looks like the Southeastern seaboard and the west coast are feeling the most pain relative to past recessions.

Also see What You Need to Know About Unemployment Benefits from Kiplinger.

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Edward Harrison is the founder of Credit Writedowns and a former career diplomat, investment banker and technology executive with over twenty years of business experience. He is also a regular economic and financial commentator on BBC World News, CNBC Television, Business News Network, CBC, Fox Television and RT Television. He speaks six languages, a skill he uses to provide a more global perspective. Edward holds an MBA in Finance from Columbia University and a BA in Economics from Dartmouth College.

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