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Beating the Wage Gap: Latinas' Struggle for Equal Pay

By Latina Staff | 05/01/2012 - 11:58 | 0 Comments

By Iris Estrada
 
After the mark of Equal Pay Day on April 17th, the internet has been buzzing with information about the whopping wage gap American women face today.
 
Numbers show that females within different occupations still make significantly less than their male counterparts, according to the...

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Make Your Money Work for You: How to Get More From Your 401K

By Sugey Palomares | 04/30/2012 - 14:42 | 0 Comments

Latinos are tapping into their 401k plans more than ever before, reports USA Today. The report states that 40% of Latinos have taken hardship withdrawals or loans from their retirement fund. We...

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How to Prepare for Next Year’s Taxes

By Grace Bastidas | 04/17/2012 - 12:04 | 0 Comments

Whew! You filed your taxes and are completely exhausted. Now you’re thinking it’s time to kick up your feet and relax. Well, think again. Why not get a head start on next year’s returns and avoid all the unnecessary stress that seems to take over your life each April? We consulted with Suzanna de Baca, vice president of wealth strategies...

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LATINA's Last Minute Tax Tips

By Grace Bastidas | 04/12/2012 - 13:28 | 0 Comments

Procrastinators beware: Tax Day is right around the corner—April 17 to be exact—so it’s time to take a deep breath and complete your returns. Here are some great last-minute tax tips from Annabella Rodriguez, office manager of H&R Block’s (hrblock.com) Weston, Florida office.

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8 Ways to Avoid Holiday Debt

By Dorkys Ramos | 11/29/2011 - 10:30 | 2 Comments

Aah, the holidays. A chance to spend time with family, friends and coworkers. But if you get too wrapped up in the Christmas consumerism, it can also lead to quality time with the debt collector. Below, financial advisor Bob Brooks shares his tips on how to avoid digging yourself into a hole this holiday season so the joy doesn’t come to a screeching halt when the...

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The U.S. Hispanic Market is the World's 11th Largest Economy!
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The U.S. Hispanic Market Will Soon Be the World's 11th Largest Economy!

By Fox News Latino | 11/02/2011 - 13:30 | 0 Comments

At yesterday's Wall Street Summit in New York City, global CEO and corporate director Solomon "Sol" Trujillo gave a landmark, paradigm-shifting keynote speech called "Follow The Money," which put the $1.1 trillion dollar U.S. Hispanic market into a global perspective.

"The U.S. Hispanic market will soon be the 11th largest economy in the world,"...

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The Wisest Ways to Invest Your Tax Refund
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The Wisest Ways to Invest Your Tax Refund

By Grace Bastidas | 04/18/2011 - 15:00 | 3 Comments

According to the IRS, the average tax refund for 2011 is $2,985. How will you spend it? You can buy a ticket to Vegas and blow it on the tables, buy a pair of Louboutins, or you can take a more mindful approach. Here are some great investment tips from Louis Barajas, personal finance expert and...

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