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Latino Incomes Are Rising. Why Do Housing, Gas and Health Care Still Take Such a Large Bite? Latino Incomes Are Rising. Why Do Housing, Gas and Health Care Still Take Such a Large Bite?
California September 17, 2026

Latino Incomes Are Rising. Why Do Housing, Gas and Health Care Still Take Such a Large Bite?

California Latino households are earning more, but housing, transportation and health-care costs ... more

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Americans still have money to spend despite high inflation Americans still have money to spend despite high inflation
Economy February 27, 2023

Americans still have money to spend despite high inflation

Something unexpected is going on in the U.S. economy. Inflation remains high, yet ... 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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Theft and jobs, the end of self-checkout in stores Theft and jobs, the end of self-checkout in stores
Economy May 7, 2024

Theft and jobs, the end of self-checkout in stores

A proposed state law could change regulations on self-checkout, forcing some California ... 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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Mattel: Toys will cost more and will not be made in the US Mattel: Toys will cost more and will not be made in the US
Economy May 7, 2025

Mattel: Toys will cost more and will not be made in the US

Mattel said it's considering raising prices on U.S. toy shoppers, a warning ... more

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Trump’s Tariffs Take a Toll: Ford and GM Admit to Financial Losses Trump’s Tariffs Take a Toll: Ford and GM Admit to Financial Losses
Economy August 1, 2025

Trump’s Tariffs Take a Toll: Ford and GM Admit to Financial Losses

American automaker Ford on Wednesday followed in the steps of General Motors ... more

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The Holidays Are Here—Is It Time to Focus on What Truly Matters? The Holidays Are Here—Is It Time to Focus on What Truly Matters?
Economy November 25, 2025

The Holidays Are Here—Is It Time to Focus on What Truly Matters?

How inflation, layoffs, and shifting budgets are reshaping Holiday Retail Spending Trends ... more

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Soaring Gas Prices Push Uber and Lyft Drivers to Reject More Trips Soaring Gas Prices Push Uber and Lyft Drivers to Reject More Trips
Economy March 23, 2026

Soaring Gas Prices Push Uber and Lyft Drivers to Reject More Trips

Uber Lyft drivers gas prices impact is forcing gig workers to change ... more

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Poverty in California: Impact on the Latino Community and Why Los Angeles Faces the Greatest Challenges Poverty in California: Impact on the Latino Community and Why Los Angeles Faces the Greatest Challenges
California July 5, 2026

Poverty in California: Impact on the Latino Community and Why Los Angeles Faces the Greatest Challenges

High housing costs, inflation and wage gaps are leaving more California families ... more

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Inflation Is Rising Beyond Gasoline, Driving Up the Cost of Everyday Life Inflation Is Rising Beyond Gasoline, Driving Up the Cost of Everyday Life
Economy October 15, 2026

Inflation Is Rising Beyond Gasoline, Driving Up the Cost of Everyday Life

Gasoline accounted for more than half of the monthly price increase, but ... more

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Thanksgiving dinner will cost more this year due to inflation Thanksgiving dinner will cost more this year due to inflation
Economy November 21, 2022

Thanksgiving dinner will cost more this year due to inflation

Your Thanksgiving dinner will be pricier this year. One survey, by the American ... more

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Latinos suffer more from the escalation in food prices Latinos suffer more from the escalation in food prices
Economy March 24, 2023

Latinos suffer more from the escalation in food prices

Latinos and Black American adults are at a much higher risk of ... 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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California shoppers last year aggressively used their plastic to keep on shopping. California shoppers last year aggressively used their plastic to keep on shopping.
Economy June 28, 2024

California shoppers last year aggressively used their plastic to keep on shopping.

California shoppers credit card use up 34% in two years. Golden State credit ... more

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Egg prices will increase 41% this year in the US, according to official forecasts Egg prices will increase 41% this year in the US, according to official forecasts
Economy February 27, 2025

Egg prices will increase 41% this year in the US, according to official forecasts

Not only is the price of eggs still sky-high in the United ... more

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Pacific Coast Highway Reopens Ahead of Memorial Day: A Welcome Boost for Latino Workers and Businesses Pacific Coast Highway Reopens Ahead of Memorial Day: A Welcome Boost for Latino Workers and Businesses
Economy May 22, 2025

Pacific Coast Highway Reopens Ahead of Memorial Day: A Welcome Boost for Latino Workers and Businesses

Faster commutes, restored jobs, and renewed access bring economic relief to thousands ... more

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New Tax Law: Who Gets the ‘No Tax on Tips’ Break — and Which Tips Qualify New Tax Law: Who Gets the ‘No Tax on Tips’ Break — and Which Tips Qualify
Economy September 22, 2025

New Tax Law: Who Gets the ‘No Tax on Tips’ Break — and Which Tips Qualify

The Treasury Department is moving closer to making President Donald Trump’s “no ... more

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World Cup and Olympics Put Los Angeles’ Finances — and Equity — to the Test World Cup and Olympics Put Los Angeles’ Finances — and Equity — to the Test
Economy January 20, 2026

World Cup and Olympics Put Los Angeles’ Finances — and Equity — to the Test

As the city tightens its budget, Latino workers and small businesses stand ... more

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