Category: Economy
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Immigrants Pay More in Taxes Than the Wealthiest US Households Immigrants Pay More in Taxes Than the Wealthiest US Households
Economy May 20, 2025

Immigrants Pay More in Taxes Than the Wealthiest US Households

In 40 of the 50 states that make up the United States, ... more

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How Street Vendors Power L.A.’s Economy and The Fight to Protect them in 2025 How Street Vendors Power L.A.’s Economy and The Fight to Protect them in 2025
Economy May 26, 2025

How Street Vendors Power L.A.’s Economy and The Fight to Protect them in 2025

  Los Angeles boosts street vendors protections through city grants and new state ... more

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How Much Will The Minimum Wage Increase in California in 2026? How Much Will The Minimum Wage Increase in California in 2026?
California December 11, 2025

How Much Will The Minimum Wage Increase in California in 2026?

The California minimum wage 2026 increase to $16.90 triggers new thresholds for ... more

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How does the 3.5% remittance tax affect the United States? How does the 3.5% remittance tax affect the United States?
Economy May 23, 2025

How does the 3.5% remittance tax affect the United States?

The 3.5 percent tax on remittances sent from the United States, approved ... 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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High Cost of Living a Growing Concern for L.A. County Residents, Especially Latinos High Cost of Living a Growing Concern for L.A. County Residents, Especially Latinos
Economy April 23, 2025

High Cost of Living a Growing Concern for L.A. County Residents, Especially Latinos

Deep-seated frustration with the high cost of living remains a main concern ... 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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Has Trump cancelled Christmas? China’s decorations makers report no US orders Has Trump cancelled Christmas? China’s decorations makers report no US orders
Economy April 10, 2025

Has Trump cancelled Christmas? China’s decorations makers report no US orders

Chinese producers of plastic Christmas trees and other festive decorations say orders ... 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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Gratitude and doubt: The effects of the shutdown linger as families prepare for Thanksgiving Gratitude and doubt: The effects of the shutdown linger as families prepare for Thanksgiving
Economy November 27, 2025

Gratitude and doubt: The effects of the shutdown linger as families prepare for Thanksgiving

  As SNAP benefits stall during the shutdown, families face food insecurity and ... 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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Global Backlash: Allies and Rivals Sue Trump Over ‘Illegal’ Tariffs Global Backlash: Allies and Rivals Sue Trump Over ‘Illegal’ Tariffs
Cover Story February 20, 2026

Global Backlash: Allies and Rivals Sue Trump Over ‘Illegal’ Tariffs

Even before the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump's tariffs, ... 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