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Effective January 1, 2025, the state’s minimum wage will increase to $16.50 per hour for all employers Effective January 1, 2025, the state’s minimum wage will increase to $16.50 per hour for all employers
economy December 13, 2024

Effective January 1, 2025, the state’s minimum wage will increase to $16.50 per hour for all employers

In the last election, Californians voted against Proposition 32, which would have ... more

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LA City Council boosts hourly minimum wages for tourism workers to $22.50 LA City Council boosts hourly minimum wages for tourism workers to $22.50
economy December 12, 2024

LA City Council boosts hourly minimum wages for tourism workers to $22.50

Three days of protest were not in vain. The tourism workers of ... more

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5 Tips for Holiday Shopping on a Budget 5 Tips for Holiday Shopping on a Budget
economy December 10, 2024

5 Tips for Holiday Shopping on a Budget

As the holiday season approaches, so too does the busiest shopping season ... more

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When will COLA 2025 payments be sent? When will COLA 2025 payments be sent?
economy December 9, 2024

When will COLA 2025 payments be sent?

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA ... more

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Eggs are getting pricier ahead of the holiday baking season Eggs are getting pricier ahead of the holiday baking season
economy November 28, 2024

Eggs are getting pricier ahead of the holiday baking season

Egg prices are rising once more as a lingering outbreak of bird ... more

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Thanksgiving dinner is historically affordable this year Thanksgiving dinner is historically affordable this year
economy November 25, 2024

Thanksgiving dinner is historically affordable this year

You may not know it by looking at sticker prices in grocery ... more

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Tips to save money on your energy bill this winter Tips to save money on your energy bill this winter
economy November 21, 2024

Tips to save money on your energy bill this winter

With temperatures dropping as we head into winter, it's time to start ... more

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Among unmarried adults, women without children have as much wealth as single men Among unmarried adults, women without children have as much wealth as single men
economy November 7, 2024

Among unmarried adults, women without children have as much wealth as single men

In the United States, households headed by married adults have much more ... more

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Companies predict chaos in the construction industry if there are mass deportations Companies predict chaos in the construction industry if there are mass deportations
economy October 21, 2024

Companies predict chaos in the construction industry if there are mass deportations

Both presidential candidates promise to build more homes. One promises to deport ... more

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Prices are up in all U.S. metro areas, but some much more than others Prices are up in all U.S. metro areas, but some much more than others
economy October 9, 2024

Prices are up in all U.S. metro areas, but some much more than others

Inflation in the United States is down significantly from its recent highs, ... more

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SNAP benefits increase in October due to cost-of-living adjustment SNAP benefits increase in October due to cost-of-living adjustment
economy October 7, 2024

SNAP benefits increase in October due to cost-of-living adjustment

People who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, will see ... more

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Only 5 in 10 Latinos are considered financially literate Only 5 in 10 Latinos are considered financially literate
economy September 24, 2024

Only 5 in 10 Latinos are considered financially literate

UnidosUS, the nation's largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, has always ... more

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Seniors can expect lowest Social Security cost-of-living adjustment since 2021 Seniors can expect lowest Social Security cost-of-living adjustment since 2021
economy September 12, 2024

Seniors can expect lowest Social Security cost-of-living adjustment since 2021

Social Security recipients can expect next year's annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to ... more

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U.S. Latino GDP skyrockets to record $3.7 trillion U.S. Latino GDP skyrockets to record $3.7 trillion
Business September 11, 2024

U.S. Latino GDP skyrockets to record $3.7 trillion

Key takeaways The U.S. Latino GDP reached $3.7 trillion in 2022, the highest ... more

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New Poll Shows Economic Issues as Top Concern for California Latino Voters in the 2024 General Election New Poll Shows Economic Issues as Top Concern for California Latino Voters in the 2024 General Election
economy September 10, 2024

New Poll Shows Economic Issues as Top Concern for California Latino Voters in the 2024 General Election

On the Heels of the Harris-Trump Presidential Debate, New Poll Shows Economic ... more

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1 in 10 (11%) undocumented Californians are living in deep poverty. 1 in 10 (11%) undocumented Californians are living in deep poverty.
Community August 22, 2024

1 in 10 (11%) undocumented Californians are living in deep poverty.

The Food4All campaign is releasing a new infographic highlighting data from the ... more

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Eggs, gasoline and car insurance: Where inflation has hit Americans hardest Eggs, gasoline and car insurance: Where inflation has hit Americans hardest
economy August 8, 2024

Eggs, gasoline and car insurance: Where inflation has hit Americans hardest

As the U.S. economy began recovering from coronavirus-related shortages and shutdowns, consumer ... more