Economy
Summer SNAP: How EBT helps families get extra assistance during break
During July and August, SNAP's Summer EBT program, also known as SUN Bucks, will provide extra benefits to eligible families. Here's what you should know.
Lone Star state luring young blood: Texas becomes top destination for Gen Z job seekers
According to Storage Cafe, this is largely due to better home buying opportunities and benefits for entrepreneurs
From financial manager to marketing specialists, these are the projected highest paying positions in the U.S.
Certain jobs are predicted to have a major boom between 2022 and 2032 in the U.S. job market. Here are the top growing positions.
New Americans spearhead a startup revolution: Immigrants launch 25% of U.S. new businesses, study reveals
A report by NBER shows that immigrants disproportionately contribute to entrepreneurship in many countries, including the U.S.
As Trump proposes major crackdowns on immigration, study shows mass deportations could hurt the economy
Specialists do not believe it to be wise to carry mass deportation and other anti-immigration strategies
Most Latinos in California, Texas, attend schools where over half of the students are poor
The share of Latinos attending intensely segregated schools (90% non-white) has also skyrocketed over the last three decades
Lawmakers in Latino-heavy swing states join business group urging Biden for extended immigrant work permits
The push comes from elected officials in pivotal battleground states, where the Latino vote is crucial
Social Security Disability Insurance: here's what recipients should know about May payments
The Social Security Administration is scheduled to send the second SSDI payment for this month on May 15
Tech, sustainability: Key drivers for Mexican exports to the U.S. as bilateral trade exceeds $200B in Q1 2024
What actions can Mexico-based manufacturers take to sustain the country's export momentum?
Tennessee company agrees to pay a fine for illegally hiring minors to clean meat processing plants
Fayette Janitorial Service LLC will pay nearly $650,000 for its actions. Many Latino immigrants take jobs in this industry.
'I recommend investing in Argentina': Musk deepens connection with Milei in California meeting
Both met again during the Milken Institute's annual conference. The South American president had visited a Tesla factory in April
Americans' confidence in Biden's economic leadership hits historical low amid persistent inflation
A Gallup poll showed that confidence level in Biden's ability to do the right thing for the economy is among the lowest for any president since 2001
Three key tips for Latino immigrant entrepreneurs entering the U.S. startup ecosystem
Latin American immigrants are launching companies at twice the rate of the overall U.S. population
Latino small business owners remain mostly optimistic despite economic concerns—Here's why
Latino SBOs are also prioritizing technology investments this year and eager for external support for their businesses
Older Latinos are twice as likely to struggle with health care payments
A study shows heightened challenges for older Blacks and Latinos as a larger proportion reside in low-income households
U.S. consumer confidence drops in April for the first time in seven months as inflation ticks up
A poll by Gallup highlights that the drop came as "gas prices, and inflation more generally, were rising," and the stock market was retreating
Record Disparity: Average wealth of Latino, Black families is six times lower than that of Whites
For the first time in U.S. history, the race and ethnicity average disparity exceeded $1 million
From spending to housing, here's how immigration will fundamentally affect different areas of the economy
As immigration continues to surge in the U.S., economists are looking at specific factors that will be affected by this trend and drive economic growth
Latino-led venture capital firms drive job creation: Over 50,000 jobs generated in 2023, says SomosVC
Latino-led venture capital firms contributed to the creation of about 51,600 jobs in 2023. But despite these gains, representation remains a top concern
From consultancy to tutoring, here's how much Latinos in California earn working in different industries
As of mid-April, the average pay for the Hispanic-related jobs category in California is about $66,568 a year, approximately $32 an hour
New Biden administration rule to make millions more salaried workers eligible for overtime pay
The Labor Department announced a new rule that will extend overtime pay to salaried workers who earn less than $43,888 annually. It will go into effect July 1
U.S. Latinos are starting small businesses faster than everyone but still are less than 10% of all owners
According to the Pew Research Center, the figure stands at 7%. 85% of all small businesses are majority-White owned
Markets Up Ahead Of US Data And Earnings, London Hits Fresh Record
The apparent easing of Iran-Israel tensions after the rivals launched missile attacks against each other continued to weigh on oil prices, while the yen inched slightly higher as Japan again warned authorities had the room to intervene to support the currency.
Financial fraud, romance scams skim U.S. elders of 27 billion in one year
Hispanic older adults are, after Whites, the second most affected demography by financial crimes against consumers
Latinos feel hopeful and optimistic about their finances and economy in new survey
A new study conducted by Florida Atlantic University shows that the Hispanic Consumer Index rose in the first quarter of 2024, compared to the last one of 2023
Venezuela scrambles to give assets it seized from ConocoPhilips to a local company
Venezuelan firm A&B Investments is set to partner with state-run PDVSA to run fields in the Orinoco Belt before U.S. sanctions go back in place
Unexpected Rise in March Inflation: Here's Why Minorities May Face a Greater Impact
The Consumer price index unexpectedly rose 3.5% in March. While high prices affect Americans at large, the impact is not necessarily equitable.
One in Four Latinos Forced to Sell Belongings to Afford Housing, Study Finds
Less than half of Latinos in the U.S. say they can easily afford their housing payments, leaving them needing to make sacrifices in their daily lives
Despite Rising Latino Homeownership Rates, National House Affordability Issues Persist
The average income that Americans must make has sharply increased in the past four years. However, Latino homeownership rate remains at an all-time high.
The Paradox of Remittances in Mexico: A Win for AMLO, But Not for Everyone on The Street
Foreign exchange rates and food basket inflation have eroded the purchasing power of millions of Mexicans at the receiving end of wire transfers