Economy

Obama Executive Orders Gives Pay Increases to 'Certain' Federal Employees Before Going On Vacation

President Barack Obama issued a new executive order that will adjust the pay rates for certain federal employees for the upcoming year.

South Korea Rappers Yoon Mi-Rae and Tiger JK Sue Sony for Using Their 'Pay Day' Song in 'The Interview' Movie

Sony Pictures Entertainment has been involved in a hacking scandal so big that not even Hollywood could have come up with a story like this one. The entertainment giant is now involved with more drama related to the film "The Interview" as two South Korean hip-hop artists are suing the entertainment giant for the illegal use of their song.

US Cuba Relations Update: Travel Restrictions Still In Play for Most Americans, Travel-Ban Exemptions Expanded

Although the United States and Cuba are normalizing their diplomatic relations, travel restrictions will still be in place, particularly for non-Cuban-descent travelers.

Social Media Saturday: Facebook's Year in Review Can Be Cruel and Foursquare & Twitter Might Team Up to Take On Location-Based Upstart Threat Yik Yak

Latin Post Tech's weekly roundup of social media news. This week in social media, Facebook users discovered that an algorithmically driven "look back" at the year is pretty accurate -- maybe too depressingly accurate.

U.S. Business News: American Businesses Hurt During Holiday Season Because Mexican Shoppers Faced Border Issues, Higher Exchange Rates

The high exchange rate of the U.S. dollar to the Mexican peso and long security lines crossing the Mexican border have caused stores in border towns of Nogales and Douglas, Arizona to suffer this holiday season.

After Christmas Sales 2014: Home & Technology Deals You Can Take Advantage of at Wal-Mart

Over the weekend, Wal-Mart will be offering more sales in stores and online. Following Christmas, many may find themselves needing to return or exchange their unwanted holiday purchases.

US Economy 2014 GDP News: Americans Have Positive View of US Economic Conditions as GDP Rises by 5 Percent

Americans' view of the U.S. economy appears to be increasing in positive territory, coincidentally as news about the country's economy further improving.

NFL News: 2015 Super Bowl Ad Sales Continue to Roll in Despite Ray Rice, Adrian Peterson Controversies

With female viewership for professional football at an all-time high, ad sales for Super Bowl XLIX are selling at a steady pace despite the National Football League (NFL) having dealt with Ray Rice's domestic violence and Adrian Peterson's child abuse case.

2014 After-Christmas Sales on Espresso Machines: The Best Deals on Krups, Nespresso, De'Longhi and More

You will be confident that every cup of espresso will taste how you want it to with these 5-star rated espresso machines.

US Cuba Embargo Pros and Cons: Renewed Relations Sets Caps and Limited Success for Businesses

American businesses are reportedly planning to utilize the renewed diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba to expand their ventures in the island. While the plans are occurring, some limitations will be in place by order of the U.S. government.

5 of the Hottest New Year’s 2015 Dresses From Bebe, Nordstrom, Guess and More

Beautiful dresses for every budget to ensure your grand entrance at this year's New Year's Eve party.

ZTE ZMAX, T-Mobile and Univision's 'Phablet' Expects to Help Latinos Stay Connected to Family This Holiday Season

The ZTE ZMAX, a collaboration between T-Mobile and Univision, is a Univision Mobile 'phablet' that unites U.S.-dwelling Latinos with their Latin American families abroad.

What Stores Are Open on Christmas Day

Walgreens, Gas Stations and some Restaurants are open If you are not one to celebrate Christmas or just need to do some shopping or errands, you are in luck.

Obamacare Open Enrollment Deadline 2015: 6.4 Million Health Plans Selected, Spanish-Language Services Increase in Week 5 of 2nd Open Enrollment Period

Within a one-week period, Healthcare.gov, the federal health insurance exchange marketplace, doubled its plan selections. Healthcare.gov and its Spanish-equivalent CuidadoDeSalud.gov, attracted 6.4 million people seeking health coverage.

FIFA 15 Release Date News: Study Shows Video Game Attracts New Fans to Soccer During Christmas Season

With sales of Electronic Arts (EA) Sports "FIFA 15" continue to grow in North America, particularly during the holidays, a recent study showed that the video game draws new fans to the sport of soccer.

Stock Market Recap: Dow Jones Ends at Record High on Christmas Eve

Sixth Day of gains for Dow The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit another record high on Wednesday, touching 18,086. 24 before ending the early day of trading at 18,030.

Netflix Gift Cards for Christmas: A Perfect Last Minute Gift Idea

A great way to give this holiday season Netflix has been a popular streaming and DVD-by-mail service for quite a while now. This year, you can share Netflix with someone else.

Holiday 2014 Gift Card Ideas: See the Most Popular Cards Including Visa, Plus What to Do With Unwanted Gift Certificates

The holiday season is full of joy thanks to visiting loved ones, kids' fascination with Santa Claus, holiday parties, the partaking of favorite seasonal treats and time off from work and school. What is not joyful is trying to buy a gift for that difficult boss or relative. That's where gift cards come in.

How Apple Will Pocket an Extra $3B by Offering the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus With 16GB Memory

In a move so genius in its simplicity that only Apple Inc. could pull it off, the smartphone, tablet, and computer giant is set to save a whopping $3 billion by offering a 16GB version of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. These phones, however, have barely sold at all.

Young, Passionate and Tech-Savvy Latina Shoppers Command Bulk of $1 Trillion in Latino Buying Power

Younger than non-Hispanic white shoppers in the U.S. by 10 years, the Latina shopper considers herself passionate, and she "identifies herself with the brands that are trendy, feminine, sexy and fun." With 19.3 million Latina shoppers in the U.S., they command the bulk of $1.2 trillion in Hispanic purchasing power--a number that is estimated to climb to $1.7 trillion by 2017.