Money Talks

Listeners want to know how the CARES Act will affect their personal finances. Host Dr. Nancy Lottridge-Anderson, remotely, answered questions for the hour.The Mississippi Department of Employment Security announced recently that Mississippi workers who are not able to work due to COVID-19 will be eligible to file for unemployment benefits.                  This applies to:Anyone who is quarantined by a medical professional or a government agency.Those who are laid off or sent home without pay for an extended period by their employers due to COVID-19 concerns.Those who are diagnosed with COVID-19.Those who are caring for an immediate family member who is diagnosed with COVID-19.The governor on Sunday released a “Memorandum of Understanding” after Congress passed their legislation. He reminded us:Emergency increase in unemployment compensation benefits. The weekly benefit amount goes up by $600. This includes workers that