Category: Economy
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Economic Uncertainty Spurs Consumer Spending Economic Uncertainty Spurs Consumer Spending
Economy February 19, 2025

Economic Uncertainty Spurs Consumer Spending

Consumer spending: One in five Americans reported making more purchases than usual ... more

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For the First Time, Most U.S. Families Have Two Breadwinners as Latina Moms Boost Household Incomes For the First Time, Most U.S. Families Have Two Breadwinners as Latina Moms Boost Household Incomes
Culture June 17, 2026

For the First Time, Most U.S. Families Have Two Breadwinners as Latina Moms Boost Household Incomes

A new Pew Research Center analysis finds that most two-parent households now ... more

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Drivers Feel the Pinch as Gas Prices Rise — Here’s How to Save Drivers Feel the Pinch as Gas Prices Rise — Here’s How to Save
California March 9, 2026

Drivers Feel the Pinch as Gas Prices Rise — Here’s How to Save

Prices at the pump have emerged in recent days as U.S. Involvement ... more

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Pain at The Pump: Newsom Wants to do Something to Protect you Pain at The Pump: Newsom Wants to do Something to Protect you
Economy October 3, 2022

Pain at The Pump: Newsom Wants to do Something to Protect you

Gov. Gavin Newsom hadn't even finished dispensing with all of the bills ... more

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Do you expect a tip? Forget it, Americans are increasingly limiting it Do you expect a tip? Forget it, Americans are increasingly limiting it
Economy June 6, 2024

Do you expect a tip? Forget it, Americans are increasingly limiting it

People are a little bit stingier in barber chairs and Ubers than ... more

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Do you belong to Gen Z? Retailers are looking for you this Holiday season Do you belong to Gen Z? Retailers are looking for you this Holiday season
Economy October 11, 2023

Do you belong to Gen Z? Retailers are looking for you this Holiday season

The 2023 holiday season outlook is strong, with Gen Z consumers leading ... more

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Latino Workers Are Earning More, but Debt Is Eating Into Their Gains Latino Workers Are Earning More, but Debt Is Eating Into Their Gains
Consumer September 29, 2026

Latino Workers Are Earning More, but Debt Is Eating Into Their Gains

For many Hispanic households, rising income is being squeezed by growing debt ... more

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Crisis in the automotive industry: Delay in loan payments increases Crisis in the automotive industry: Delay in loan payments increases
Economy March 2, 2023

Crisis in the automotive industry: Delay in loan payments increases

Consumers with low credit scores are falling behind on their auto loans ... more

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COVID’s economic fallout increased risks for poor mental health COVID’s economic fallout increased risks for poor mental health
Economy November 19, 2022

COVID’s economic fallout increased risks for poor mental health

15% of Latino adults lost their jobs and 26% had their work ... 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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Christmas tree demand remains high despite inflation Christmas tree demand remains high despite inflation
Economy December 19, 2022

Christmas tree demand remains high despite inflation

For all the worries about inflation and the economy, Americans aren’t scrimping ... more

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America Is Going Cashless. But in Latino Neighborhoods, Cash Isn’t Disappearing. America Is Going Cashless. But in Latino Neighborhoods, Cash Isn’t Disappearing.
Economy August 26, 2026

America Is Going Cashless. But in Latino Neighborhoods, Cash Isn’t Disappearing.

A growing number of Americans are leaving their wallets at home. For ... more

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Car insurance is getting more expensive. Here are some tips to save on your policy Car insurance is getting more expensive. Here are some tips to save on your policy
Economy February 27, 2024

Car insurance is getting more expensive. Here are some tips to save on your policy

It's getting more expensive to drive on California roads and the already ... more

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Can L.A. Workers Survive? Coalition Pushes for $30 Minimum Wage by 2030 Can L.A. Workers Survive? Coalition Pushes for $30 Minimum Wage by 2030
Economy November 20, 2025

Can L.A. Workers Survive? Coalition Pushes for $30 Minimum Wage by 2030

A coalition of labor and progressive activists announced Tuesday that they plan ... more

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Call it the McRecession: Low- and middle-income consumers are increasingly shying away from fast-food restaurants Call it the McRecession: Low- and middle-income consumers are increasingly shying away from fast-food restaurants
Economy May 2, 2025

Call it the McRecession: Low- and middle-income consumers are increasingly shying away from fast-food restaurants

The McRecession hits fast food chains Call it the McRecession. Low- and middle-income consumers ... more

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California’s Minimum Wage is Increasing in 2026 as Los Angeles Debates $30 an Hour California’s Minimum Wage is Increasing in 2026 as Los Angeles Debates $30 an Hour
California December 24, 2025

California’s Minimum Wage is Increasing in 2026 as Los Angeles Debates $30 an Hour

California’s minimum wage is adjusted every year for inflation. Some cities have ... more

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