Category: Economy
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When should you stop eating Thanksgiving leftovers? When should you stop eating Thanksgiving leftovers?
Economy November 28, 2025

When should you stop eating Thanksgiving leftovers?

Family and friends are back at home and work following the holiday ... more

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Tax Refunds Are Up 11% This Season—Here’s How to Make Sure You Get the Full Amount Tax Refunds Are Up 11% This Season—Here’s How to Make Sure You Get the Full Amount
Economy March 30, 2026

Tax Refunds Are Up 11% This Season—Here’s How to Make Sure You Get the Full Amount

The average tax refund is climbing in 2026, but new tax policies ... more

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After a chaotic shopping weekend it’s time for Giving Tuesday After a chaotic shopping weekend it’s time for Giving Tuesday
Economy November 29, 2022

After a chaotic shopping weekend it’s time for Giving Tuesday

What is Giving Tuesday? GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement that unleashes the ... more

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New California gas price law another defeat for oil industry New California gas price law another defeat for oil industry
Economy March 29, 2023

New California gas price law another defeat for oil industry

It was just a few weeks ago that California Gov. Gavin Newsom ... more

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Less saving, more spending, that is the economy of Americans Less saving, more spending, that is the economy of Americans
Economy October 19, 2023

Less saving, more spending, that is the economy of Americans

Americans continue spending the fruits of their labor: Retail sales crushed expectations ... more

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Restaurants ‘Al Fresco’ will have a break until the end of the year Restaurants ‘Al Fresco’ will have a break until the end of the year
Business August 6, 2024

Restaurants ‘Al Fresco’ will have a break until the end of the year

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass extends popular 'Al Fresco' sidewalk cafe rules ... more

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Trump pauses Canada, Mexico auto tariffs Trump pauses Canada, Mexico auto tariffs
Economy March 6, 2025

Trump pauses Canada, Mexico auto tariffs

President Donald Trump has decided at the urging of automakers to delay ... more

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Small Businesses Look for Options to Avoid Increasing Costs Due to Tariffs Small Businesses Look for Options to Avoid Increasing Costs Due to Tariffs
Economy May 27, 2025

Small Businesses Look for Options to Avoid Increasing Costs Due to Tariffs

Many companies across the country promising not to raise prices on customers ... more

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For a Third Month in a Row, Americans are Spending More Than They’re Making For a Third Month in a Row, Americans are Spending More Than They’re Making
Economy September 30, 2025

For a Third Month in a Row, Americans are Spending More Than They’re Making

Along with the headline August personal consumption expenditure data, new personal income ... more

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The $14.5 Trillion Economic Windfall America Gained From Immigrants The $14.5 Trillion Economic Windfall America Gained From Immigrants
Cover Story February 4, 2026

The $14.5 Trillion Economic Windfall America Gained From Immigrants

A new Cato Institute analysis shows immigrants consistently paid more in taxes ... more

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Student loans: What does Biden proposed? What can you do to help? Next steps… Student loans: What does Biden proposed? What can you do to help? Next steps…
Economy August 29, 2022

Student loans: What does Biden proposed? What can you do to help? Next steps…

Biden announced Wednesday that his administration will forgive $10,000 in federal student ... 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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US tourists perceive the Dominican Republic as more attractive than Mexico US tourists perceive the Dominican Republic as more attractive than Mexico
Economy July 13, 2023

US tourists perceive the Dominican Republic as more attractive than Mexico

Due to the strengthening of the Mexican peso against the dollar, hotels ... more

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Report: More immigration more job growth Report: More immigration more job growth
Economy March 13, 2024

Report: More immigration more job growth

A surge in immigration last year helps explain the economy's striking resilience ... 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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Amazon Now Employs Nearly as Many Robots as People in Its Warehouses Amazon Now Employs Nearly as Many Robots as People in Its Warehouses
Business July 23, 2025

Amazon Now Employs Nearly as Many Robots as People in Its Warehouses

Amazon is now using more than one million robots in its warehouses, ... more

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Turkey Up, Veggies Down: The Mixed Story Behind 2025 Thanksgiving Prices Turkey Up, Veggies Down: The Mixed Story Behind 2025 Thanksgiving Prices
Economy November 10, 2025

Turkey Up, Veggies Down: The Mixed Story Behind 2025 Thanksgiving Prices

Thanksgiving is weeks away, which means food — a lot of it ... more

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Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration to Refund Billions in Illegal Tariffs Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration to Refund Billions in Illegal Tariffs
Economy March 5, 2026

Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration to Refund Billions in Illegal Tariffs

US customs officials are due to report to the Court of International ... more

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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