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
Cuba Receives Oil from Russia for the First Time in a Year as Crisis Deepens
The island is facing persistent blackouts and food shortages amid its worst economic crisis in decades
Latino Immigrants Emerge as Primary Drivers of U.S. Entrepreneurship, Census Data Reveals
Four years after the pandemic, Latin American immigrants are starting businesses at more than twice the rate of the rest of the U.S. population
Politicians Might Clash on Immigration, but Wall Street Has Made its Mind: It Boosts the Economy
Major companies trading on Wall Street are conveying a mostly unified message on the issue
Mega Millions and Powerball Jackpots Soar to Almost $2 billion as Months Pass By Without a Winner
Mega Millions currently boasts a $1.1 billion prize, the figure being an estimated $800 million for Powerball
Tax Season Made Simple: How to Set Up a Direct Deposit Tax Refund
With tax season well underway, here's a fast, secure and safe option to get your tax refund payment you may want to consider
Tax Season: How To Resolve IRS Tax Disputes
Navigating an IRS tax disputes can be a challenging task, but it doesn't have to be. Here are some resources available if you're seeking a tax resolution.
High-Migration States Arizona, New Mexico, Texas Lead Entrepreneurship Boom in The U.S., Study Shows
According to figures from the Center for American Progress (CAP), Texas emerges as a key state in this trend
Are Migrants Harmful to the U.S. Economy? On the Contrary, Reveals a New Study
As new waves of immigration reach the U.S., new discourse of their effect on the economy emerges. Despite controversy, the impact seems to not be detrimental
60% of All Latin American Billionaires Hail From One Country; Where do the Others Come From?
A report by Latinometrics analyzing the Forbes Billionaires List lists the region's: Who they are and where do they live?
Latino Homeownership Approaches 50% as Rates Continue to Climb in the U.S.
A new report by NAHREP reveals that there are now over 9.5 million Latino households owning their homes
Unlocking Equity: Why Latino Families Lag Behind in Capitalizing on U.S. Stock Market Surge
Some 28% of Latino families own stocks, while this figure is 39% for Black families and 66% for White families
China Caps Key Political Meet With Pledges To Boost Ailing Economy
China's leaders on Monday wrap up a week-long key conclave at which they admitted more was needed to revive a sluggish economy battered by an ailing housing market, poor domestic demand and record high youth unemployment figures.
Bitcoin Reaches New All-Time High but Quickly Finds a Barrier in the $70,000 Mark
The largest digital asset by market value briefly reached $69,646 this Friday but dropped sharply right after