American Middle Class No Longer the Richest in the World

Recent reports have shown that the American middle class has been bested, and they are no longer the wealthiest among their global peers. The report documents the plummet of the American middle class, large pay disparities, and unbalanced distribution of wealth. The after-tax middle class income in Canada is higher than American wages. In addition, European low-income residents earn more than American low-income residents.

American Middle Class No Longer the Richest in the World

Recent reports have shown that the American middle class has been bested, and they are no longer the wealthiest among their global peers. The report documents the plummet of the American middle class, large pay disparities, and unbalanced distribution of wealth. The after-tax middle class income in Canada is higher than American wages. In addition, European low-income residents earn more than American low-income residents.

Leadership Lessons Earned and Learned at the Voto Latino Power Summit

Important takeaways from the "Game Changer" workshop and the entire Voto Latino Power Summit event were as vast and broad as the varying interests, concerns, and needs of the Latino community; yet there were some standout impressions: the importance of Spanish-speakers and Spanish-speaking experts at events looking to target Latinos is paramount; recognizing that younger generations are the door to the older generations -- this is important when trying to attract older generations to causes and offers that are only present online; and vice versa: as older generations are identified as the number one factor in pushing Latino millennials to get healthcare.

Richard Montañez: From Janitor to Executive

When Montañez was introduced to the possibility that he could be hired on by the Frito-Lay company, he was already aware that gaining that job could and would feed his destiny. At the Voto Latino Power Summit on April 12th, Montañez shared this story; the origin tale that led to his present day success.

The Godfather of Hispanic Branding and Creator of Flamin' Hots Richard Montañez has Wit, Wisdom, and a 'PhD'

Richard Montañez, who's been christened "the godfather of Hispanic branding," is a best-selling author, the inventor of Flamin' Hot Cheetos, the CEO and owner of Adelante Public Affairs & Communications, a former janitor, and an acclaimed motivational speaker. He stepped onto the stage with gusto, putting hundreds of millennials to shame with his unbridled energy at the early hour. Montañez, author of A Boy, A Burrito, and A Cookie, took to the stage, and applause rang for a long while before he spoke. He praised previous speakers before he dove into his own personal story, which began in a Southern Californian town called Gausti.

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. Expresses the Benefits of Being Politically Motivated

The 40-year-old Democrat was elected into office five years prior to his father's election to the New York City Council, and was in fact the youngest person elected to the legislative since Theodore Roosevelt. During his stay with the Assembly, Diaz has sponsored, co-sponsored and passed legislation that's addressed public record access, tenants' rights, environmental racism and senior citizens' rights.

Will Outspoken Billionaire Donald Trump Buy The Buffalo Bills?

Outspoken businessperson Donald Trump is hoping to become the next owner of the Buffalo Bills.

Latina Entrepreneurs Contribute Billions to American Economy Every Year

Large California-based companies tend to originate as small-scale operations. These companies, driven by founders with outstanding ideas and access to capital, can grow in just a matter of a few short months when guided by individuals who have a strong vision. More and more apparent is the fact that many of these business leaders and entrepreneurs are not white, nor or they male; rather, they are Latina women who have learned how to thrive in a high risk-high reward startup environment.

Supreme Court Strikes Down Election Campaign Donation Limits

Political campaign donors can now donate as much money as they wish as long as donations to individual politicians do not exceed $5,200, the Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday.

Mark Cuban Predicts NFL Will Implode In 10 Years

The blunt and always direct Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban made an astounding prediction about the future of the NFL in a Sunday night pregame interview before his team faced off against the Brooklyn Nets.

Starbucks' New iPhone App Makes Business Locations, Rewards, and Gift Cards Easier

Available for download from iTunes

Twitter Marketing Strategy: How To Use Tweets To Send A 'Permalink' To A Blog Or Business

A permalink goes to a specific blog entry, etc.

Apple Shortens iPhone Return Policy From 30 To 14 Days

Apple trimmed its iPhone return policy this week from 30 days to 14 days, which puts it more in line with other Apple products such as MacBooks and iPads.

New Jersey Bans Direct Sales Of Tesla Cars; Company Speaks Out, Urges Gov. Christie To Change Law

Tesla Motors will stop selling its cars directly to New Jersey consumers starting on April 1 after the state ordered the company to comply with state laws, reports say

Top 5 Happiest Careers: Which Industries Have The Best Jobs?

Last week Forbes published a comprehensive list of "The Happiest And Unhappiest Industries In 2014," which was compiled by the Irvine, Calif. based website CareerBliss. Some of the industries included were pretty surprising, while some were as expected.

TD Bank Study Indicates Hispanic-Owned Small Businesses are Doing Well

According to TD Bank, which pegs itself "America's Most Convenient Bank®" and was named Money Magazine's "Best Big Bank in America" for 2013, more than half of Hispanic small business owners in New York City met or exceeded their 2013 business goals, despite the nation's rocky economic conditions.
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