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Economy, General, Money, Palabra Final

New report shows financial industry has not done enough to meet the needs of low-income

Dec 2, 2009, 5:02 PM 0

LatinaLista — Today the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) released the 2009 FDIC National Survey of Unbanked and Underbanked Households. The report found that people who make less than $30,000, along with, blacks, Native Americans and Latinos are the…

Business, Economy, General, Money

Credit card companies build reward programs from the pocketbooks of low-income, non-card holding minorities

Nov 19, 2009, 3:03 PM 3

LatinaLista — A new report by the Hispanic Institute has uncovered an alarming practice by credit card and debit companies and banks that result in basically stealing money from the poor to reward the wealthy. Trickle-Up Wealth Transfer: Cross-subsidization…

Business, General, Money

The Latino Family Gift Guide offers proud assortment of holiday items

Nov 10, 2009, 3:20 PM 0

LatinaLista — Many of us are still trying to finalize Thanksgiving plans but we all know that Christmas is just around the next corner. Though we know the economy has not been kind to most of us, it doesn’t…

Business, Economy, General, Money, Palabra Final

In these times, cities need to do more to help day laborers

Nov 2, 2009, 4:35 PM 9

LatinaLista — Though 80% of economists are saying the recession is over, for the thousands of people out of work that declaration is nothing more than wishful thinking. Since layoffs began, we saw people with college degrees and professional…

Business, Causes, Economy, General, Money, Social Justice

One company’s quest to wash out poverty has a sweet smelling business plan

Oct 28, 2009, 1:10 PM 1

LatinaLista — Though most on Wall Street are still conducting business like there was never a recession, there are some creative entrepreneurs who see that there’s no turning back the clock to do business as before. In fact, these…

Education, General, Money, Multimedia, Online, Youth

AARP targets young adults with new site to teach money basics

Oct 27, 2009, 12:54 PM 0

LatinaLista — Think AARP, and well, young people certainly don’t come to mind. But a new AARP initiative wants to change that. The non-profit organization dedicated to the 50+ crowd wants to help 18-34-year-olds better manage their money and…

Economy, General, Money, Palabra Final

Credit card companies’ tactics remind consumers of color of subprime mortgage fiasco – in reverse

Oct 26, 2009, 4:28 PM 4

LatinaLista — Credit cards. Can’t live with the interest rates and can’t live without the convenience of fast cash — what’s a person to do? Well, too many families, especially Latinos, are finding they have no choice but to…

General, Money, Palabra Final

The case of two Latino brothers in Shelby County jail on capital murder charges leaves unanswered questions

Oct 22, 2009, 5:10 PM 4

LatinaLista — The jury is still out on the CNN “Latino in America” program but from the first night’s show, it won’t be surprising if people unfamiliar with Latinos and the inherent pride we feel for our culture will…

General, Media, Money, Women

New report finds women’s growing numbers are changing the country

Oct 16, 2009, 12:46 PM 0

LatinaLista — It’s funny how things we know to be true don’t become official until somebody puts it in writing. Take for instance the latest report on the status of women in the workforce. The Shriver Report: A Woman’s…

Books, Culture, Economy, Education, General, Money, Palabra Final

Budget cuts taking Gwinnett County library branches out of Latino communities

Oct 14, 2009, 1:18 PM 1

LatinaLista — Gwinnett County, Georgia is home to one of the state’s largest Latino communities. It’s also home to some of the most stringent county budget cuts being exercised in these recessionary times. The most drastic budget cuts are…

Business, Causes, Economy, General, Money, Women

Micro Lending Assistance Program Luncheon

Oct 10, 2009, 8:52 PM 0

Text and photos by Gabriel Cervera Mexicans and Americans Thinking Together (MATT) and ACCION Texas, launched the MATT Micro-lending Assistance Program, both organizations jointly created this program to help individuals establish their new small enterprise. Secretary of the…

Business, Economy, General, Local News, Money, Southwest

Nogales-area businesses banding together to bring customers back

Sep 18, 2009, 4:17 PM 0

By CHRISTINE ROGEL Cronkite News Service NOGALES — Gael Sylvia Pullen said her McDonald’s franchise a five-minute walk from the pedestrian port of entry here is doing pretty well, all things considered. But she only needs to look down…

Economy, Education, General, Money, Palabra Final, Youth

Texas Education Sec. wants state’s businesses not to hire dropouts. A crazy idea worth considering

Aug 5, 2009, 2:40 PM 19

LatinaLista — When it comes to finishing high school, it’s been long known that Latino students have dismal success rates. In 2007, the most recent year for available statistics from the National Center for Education Statistics, it was found…

Business, Economy, General, Money, Palabra Final

An unforeseen consequence of recession — fewer people of color being hired

Jul 27, 2009, 9:33 AM 11

LatinaLista — This week’s Newsweek magazine cover story proclaims what everyone has been waiting for — the recession is over! Of course, such a proclamation is being dissected all across the blogosphere and on talk radio but the author…

General, Media, Money

National Association of Hispanic Journalists makes unprecedented plea for help to keep org alive

Jul 24, 2009, 5:37 PM 0

LatinaLista — Though there’s some positive news about how the end is in sight for the recession, unfortunately, it’s coming too late to some organizations who have seen their membership dwindle, along with, money that keeps the organization going….

Education, General, Local News, Money, Southwest

Northwest Vista College Receives $1 Million in Grant Money

Jul 10, 2009, 8:26 PM 0

Grant to Help At-Risk Girls in Math, Science La Prensa San Antonio.- Alamo Colleges-Northwest Vista College was one of just 13 groups to receive a prestigious four-year grant to help high school girls gain higher proficiency in math and…

Business, Causes, Children, Economy, General, Human Rights, Money, Social Justice

World Day Against Child Labor: Mexican Foreign Ministry releases report detailing Mexican children traveling to US alone are looking for work

Jun 12, 2009, 3:24 PM 12

LatinaLista — Today, the global community observes World Day Against Child Labour. Begun in 2002 by the International Labor Organization, this year’s theme is “Give Girls a Chance — End Child Labor.” According to ILO estimates, of the 218…

Economy, General, Money, Palabra Final, Social Justice

Hispanic farmers struggling to survive against USDA-sanctioned discrimination and institutionalized racism

Jun 10, 2009, 4:44 PM 23

LatinaLista — The life of a farmer has always been known to be a hard life. Throw in global warming, drought and a poor economy and a farmer’s life can teeter on financial ruin — if it weren’t for…

Economy, General, Money, Youth

New organization targets help for Millenials in tough economy

Jun 10, 2009, 2:45 PM 0

LatinaLista — There are 80 million Millenials in the United States. What’s a Millenial? Well, it’s another name for the Gen Y group. It’s those young people born roughly in the mid 80’s to early 90s who are now…

Business, Economy, General, Local News, Money, Southwest

Peso exchange rate hurting Arizona’s border businesses

May 12, 2009, 11:20 AM 0

By CAROLINA MADRID Cronkite News Service DOUGLAS _ G.T. Bohmfalk remembers the days when shoppers flooded in from Mexico to buy from his western wear and saddle shop and from other merchants along G Avenue in this border community….

Economy, General, Global Views, Health, Money

Mexico City: Virus health scare triggers newfound economic opportunities

May 11, 2009, 10:39 AM 0

By Mariana Llamas-Cendon LatinaLista It seems that the health emergency in Mexico City is totally under control since no new deaths have been reported, and infected people are being treated. Apparently everything has returned to normality: Public places such…

Business, Economy, General, Money, Online

Veteran job search author now offers his advice for free as an eBook

Apr 7, 2009, 10:12 AM 0

LatinaLista — As of March 2009, 13.2 million people were out of work. Economists are predicting that the employment picture will only get worse. That translates into a lot of people applying for the same few jobs. There have…

Education, General, Money, Multimedia, Youth

New contest for college prize money doesn’t require a transcript — just a video camera

Mar 27, 2009, 1:37 PM 0

LatinaLista — No need to rehash the fact that going to college is as expensive as ever. Now, with the new guidelines that says everyone who gets a Sallie Mae loan will have to pay the monthly interest on…

General, Immigration, Local News, Money, Politics, Southwest

On border, worried residents eager for federal security dollars

Mar 25, 2009, 7:42 PM 0

By JONATHAN J. COOPER Cronkite News Service NOGALES (Wednesday, March 25) _ Cristina Vasquez moved across the border to protect her children from rising violence in Mexico. She didnâ€™t anticipate that the fighting would follow her to Arizona. Her…

Business, Economy, Immigration, Money, Palabra Final

New study finds wage differences between Mexican immigrants and undocumented Mexican immigrants

Mar 5, 2009, 2:39 PM 4

LatinaLista — The authors of a new study have found that if there is a choice for Mexican immigrants to either choose California or Texas as their final destination, they’re better off choosing Texas. The authors of Cost of…

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