President Joe Biden is working with the Department of Justice to make amends with the families affected due to Trump’s zero-tolerance policy. To make amends, Biden is planning to financially compensate families who were separated at the border.
by Viviana VazquezThe Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported that the inflation rate for the past year had surpassed six percent. Protect yourself from inflation by investing your money through these methods.
by Viviana VazquezChoosing between different investment vehicles can be exhausting, especially since there are so many. But assuming you've narrowed it down to a 401(k) and an IRA there are three questions that you can ask to help you consider which option to choose.
by Shaun MorganOver the past couple of years, McDonald’s has been heavily investing in tech startups to help them put AI in their locations. McDonald’s wishes to use AI in its locations to minimize error, improve efficiency, and increase productivity.
by Matin VarshochiA record number of 4.3 million workers left their jobs in August. ‘The Great Resignation,’ as many call it, has continued through the last couple of months, empowering many to resign from their jobs in search of something better.
by Viviana VazquezThe vaccine mandate being a requirement for most occupations has caused those who have chosen to stay unvaccinated to protest in the street, as they feel their freedom of choice is being taken away.
by Sheena AllenOn the first episode of First-Gen Money Mondays, host Viviana Vazquez chatted with Gigi Gonzalez, founder of The First Gen Mentor. Gigi is a first-generation American, first-generation college graduate, and first-generation white-collar professional.
by Viviana VazquezWhen it comes to the distribution of wealth among Black and Latinx people versus white people in the United States, minorities have always been neglected. The racial wealth divide is widespread and stems from hundreds of years of policies.
by Nailah HerbertThe Brookings Institution conducted an economic study to measure the impact of inequality since 1990. The study found that the U.S. missed out on $22.9 trillion in economic growth since 1990 due to inequality.
by Viviana VazquezOn September 9, Amazon announced they would be covering their employees’ college tuition fees. The CEO of Worldwide Consumer at Amazon, Dave Clark, said the company will invest a total of $1.2 billion by 2025 for more than 750,000 front-line workers.
by Sheena AllenIt's graduation season, which also means celebrations and gifts! Although cash envelopes are a long-time gift that virtually anyone can appreciate, we encourage graduates to party with a financial purpose.
by Viviana VazquezMany of us are told by our teachers, counselors, and parents that college is the best choice. However, going to college is not for everyone. Choosing to attend college is a personal choice and should be considered an investment.
by Nailah HerbertWe get it! You'd rather be enjoying your life than dealing with student loans. If student loans are your reality, then there are some actions that you can take to make handling your student loans more manageable.
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