Category: economy
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LA Faces Major Budget Deficit – What It Means for Residents & City Services LA Faces Major Budget Deficit – What It Means for Residents & City Services
economy March 11, 2025

LA Faces Major Budget Deficit – What It Means for Residents & City Services

Los Angeles is facing a significant budget crisis, raising concerns about the ... 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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Jack Daniel’s tells its brand is harmed by dog toy Bad Spaniels Jack Daniel’s tells its brand is harmed by dog toy Bad Spaniels
economy March 22, 2023

Jack Daniel’s tells its brand is harmed by dog toy Bad Spaniels

At the U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday, one side will be talking about ... more

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IRS will use AI to crack down on wealthy potential tax violators IRS will use AI to crack down on wealthy potential tax violators
economy September 9, 2023

IRS will use AI to crack down on wealthy potential tax violators

The latest artificial intelligence area of use: tax collection among the nation's ... more

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IRS Tax Season 2025: Key Updates for Los Angeles Latinos IRS Tax Season 2025: Key Updates for Los Angeles Latinos
Business February 17, 2025

IRS Tax Season 2025: Key Updates for Los Angeles Latinos

The IRS tax season 2025 is underway, with the Internal Revenue Service ... more

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IRS Launches Free Tax Filing Program Direct File in 12 States IRS Launches Free Tax Filing Program Direct File in 12 States
Business March 12, 2024

IRS Launches Free Tax Filing Program Direct File in 12 States

After weeks of testing, an electronic system for Tax filing directly to ... more

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Inflation hits old people hardest with few options on the horizon Inflation hits old people hardest with few options on the horizon
economy December 16, 2022

Inflation hits old people hardest with few options on the horizon

Inflationary pressures may be starting to ease, but higher prices throughout much ... more

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Higher Social Security payments coming for millions of people Higher Social Security payments coming for millions of people
economy January 6, 2025

Higher Social Security payments coming for millions of people

President Joe Biden on Sunday signed into law a measure that boosts ... more

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Hello 2023! Huge Social Security increase coming next year Hello 2023! Huge Social Security increase coming next year
economy December 27, 2022

Hello 2023! Huge Social Security increase coming next year

KEY POINTS -COLA notices are being mailed this month, but you can also ... more

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Groceries are expensive, but they don’t have to break the bank Groceries are expensive, but they don’t have to break the bank
economy July 23, 2024

Groceries are expensive, but they don’t have to break the bank

If you’ve noticed that you’re paying more than before for the same ... more

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Government races to reassure US that banking system is safe Government races to reassure US that banking system is safe
economy March 14, 2023

Government races to reassure US that banking system is safe

Depositors withdrew savings and investors broadly sold off bank shares Monday as ... more

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Good news for retired Latinos, social security checks will increase in 2023 Good news for retired Latinos, social security checks will increase in 2023
economy October 9, 2022

Good news for retired Latinos, social security checks will increase in 2023

WHY this is important: From that perspective, a 9% COLA in 2023 would ... more

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Good news for Consumers: Cheaper Gas and Food Provide some Relief Good news for Consumers: Cheaper Gas and Food Provide some Relief
economy May 16, 2023

Good news for Consumers: Cheaper Gas and Food Provide some Relief

U.S. consumer inflation eased in March, with less expensive gas and food ... more

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Gender pay gap in U.S. hasn’t changed much in two decades Gender pay gap in U.S. hasn’t changed much in two decades
economy March 2, 2023

Gender pay gap in U.S. hasn’t changed much in two decades

The gender gap in pay has remained relatively stable in the United ... more

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Gas Prices Soar in Southern California: Vacationers Brace for Expensive Summer Road Trips Gas Prices Soar in Southern California: Vacationers Brace for Expensive Summer Road Trips
economy June 23, 2023

Gas Prices Soar in Southern California: Vacationers Brace for Expensive Summer Road Trips

Gas prices at the pump in Southern California are expected to remain ... more

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Gas prices down as Thanksgiving approaches Gas prices down as Thanksgiving approaches
economy November 19, 2022

Gas prices down as Thanksgiving approaches

The average price for a gallon of gas in Southern California has ... more

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Finally the price of eggs begins to decline… but the avian flu remains Finally the price of eggs begins to decline… but the avian flu remains
economy February 6, 2023

Finally the price of eggs begins to decline… but the avian flu remains

Maybe you've seen the funny internet memes about high egg prices? Like ... more