Category: Economy
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UCLA Part of a $1 Million Research Funding Aimed at Advancing Latino Economic Development UCLA Part of a $1 Million Research Funding Aimed at Advancing Latino Economic Development
Economy November 14, 2022

UCLA Part of a $1 Million Research Funding Aimed at Advancing Latino Economic Development

The UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute (UCLA LPPI), in collaboration with ... more

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Why mentoring Hispanic youth today is critical Why mentoring Hispanic youth today is critical
Economy March 9, 2023

Why mentoring Hispanic youth today is critical

More than half the workforce will be Hispanic in less than ten ... more

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Latinos Contribution to the U.S. Economy: A GDP Ranking Surpassing Nations Latinos Contribution to the U.S. Economy: A GDP Ranking Surpassing Nations
Business September 14, 2023

Latinos Contribution to the U.S. Economy: A GDP Ranking Surpassing Nations

Latinos in the United States helped propel the national economy forward with ... more

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A world divided: The rich keep spending, as poorer Americans struggle A world divided: The rich keep spending, as poorer Americans struggle
Economy May 24, 2024

A world divided: The rich keep spending, as poorer Americans struggle

Rich Americans are reaping the rewards of soaring prices for stocks and ... 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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Ready for Christmas? Christmas trees will cost more this year Ready for Christmas? Christmas trees will cost more this year
Economy December 5, 2022

Ready for Christmas? Christmas trees will cost more this year

Natural Christmas trees are likely to cost about 10 percent more this ... more

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2023: Top tax frustrations for Americans 2023: Top tax frustrations for Americans
Economy May 16, 2023

2023: Top tax frustrations for Americans

With the annual IRS tax filing deadline approaching, majorities of Americans continue ... more

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Against forecasts, American families report economic gains after the pandemic Against forecasts, American families report economic gains after the pandemic
Economy October 20, 2023

Against forecasts, American families report economic gains after the pandemic

The pandemic-era actions of the government prevented a spiral of declining asset ... 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

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LA Sales Tax Rises Again on April 1 —Here’s What You Need to Know LA Sales Tax Rises Again on April 1 —Here’s What You Need to Know
Economy March 6, 2025

LA Sales Tax Rises Again on April 1 —Here’s What You Need to Know

Measure A, also known as the "Homelessness Services and Affordable Housing Ordinance," ... more

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Waiting for an unemployment check? The EDD is dealing with fraud. What to do? Waiting for an unemployment check? The EDD is dealing with fraud. What to do?
Economy September 1, 2022

Waiting for an unemployment check? The EDD is dealing with fraud. What to do?

If you get laid off, there’s a system that’s supposed to help ... more

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Egg prices continue to skyrocket in California Egg prices continue to skyrocket in California
Economy January 13, 2023

Egg prices continue to skyrocket in California

The cost of eggs in California and the rest of the country ... more

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US Dollar’s Purchasing Power Dropping Across the Border in Mexico US Dollar’s Purchasing Power Dropping Across the Border in Mexico
Economy July 17, 2023

US Dollar’s Purchasing Power Dropping Across the Border in Mexico

There are different opinions regarding the dollar's downward devaluation trend: On one ... more

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Average rent in LA County declined 3.9% but… “It’s still crazy” Average rent in LA County declined 3.9% but… “It’s still crazy”
Economy March 14, 2024

Average rent in LA County declined 3.9% but… “It’s still crazy”

The average rent in LA County has droped and increased in Orange ... 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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World Cup organizers abruptly decide to ban beer sales at stadiums World Cup organizers abruptly decide to ban beer sales at stadiums
Economy November 18, 2022

World Cup organizers abruptly decide to ban beer sales at stadiums

The sale of all beer with alcohol at the eight World Cup ... more

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4 Tips for becoming a professional Latina entrepreneur 4 Tips for becoming a professional Latina entrepreneur
Economy March 10, 2023

4 Tips for becoming a professional Latina entrepreneur

Entrepreneurship is a popular way for millions of people all over the ... more

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Why grocery bills feel so high… Finding cheap eats is a challenge Why grocery bills feel so high… Finding cheap eats is a challenge
Economy May 29, 2024

Why grocery bills feel so high… Finding cheap eats is a challenge

The inflation rate for "food at home," basically the stuff you buy ... more

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Did You Like Your Christmas Gift? Now, Here Come the Bills to Pay For It All Did You Like Your Christmas Gift? Now, Here Come the Bills to Pay For It All
Economy January 28, 2025

Did You Like Your Christmas Gift? Now, Here Come the Bills to Pay For It All

Holiday debt: Retail sales hit a record $994.1 billion during this past ... more