Economy

Social Security Benefits to Increase 1.7 Percent in 2015

With an increase of 1.7% for Social Security checks, the the average retired worker will receive $22 each month.

Educational Programs Teach Financial Competence to Keep Hispanic Community Savvy About Small Business Ownership, Banking

There are approximately 3.2 million Hispanic-owned businesses, which gross an estimated $468 billion in revenue, according to a study from Geoscape. With those numbers, owning a business appears to be a very attractive option, but there are high risks associated with owning a business if one does not plan well.

Data Storage Producer EMC to Buy Cisco System's Stake in VCE

EMC, data storage products maker, will discuss its new business development in a conference call on Wednesday, to buy most of Cisco Systems Inc's stake in their joint venture VCE. The decision to sell its stake was made after a 716-million-dollar investment in VCE backfired, costing Cisco to lose over $60M.

Immigration Services Want Millions More 'Green Cards' Printed

Immigration reform watchers are questioning by the USCIS would post bid for a vendor to print millions of work authorization and permanent residency cards. President Obama has said he will take measure to reform immigration in November. Are the two linked agendas?

Stock Market Closing and Update: Best Day of the Year for S&P and NASDAQ, Apple Rises

Apple, Texas Instruments Rises Investors applauded earnings from Apple and Texas Instruments which led to an extremely positive Tuesday on Wall Street for the S&P 500 and NASDAQ exchanges.

Apple Inc. Market News: iPhone Sales Boost Q4 2014, But iPad Sales? Not So Much

Apple Inc. released mostly good news for its shareholders in the build-up to the holiday season, forecasting a big boost in iPhone sales following its release of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. But what's happening to iPad sales?

Immigration Reform Economy Benefits: Comprehensive Reform Is 'Economic Imperative' for US, Says Labor Secretary Thomas Perez

U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Thomas Perez identified immigration as one step to "shared prosperity" for the U.S. economy.

Top iOS 8.1 and Android Apps: Hooks, Brainwave and Dark Sky Reviewed

Try these apps and enjoy. Apple iOS 8. 1 was just released and Android is always working hard to update their next operating system as well. Whether you are an Apple or an Android person, let's take a look at some of the best apps for the two operating systems.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Talks Controversial Women Comment, Diversity, Says Corporation Pays Men and Women 'Equally'

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is opening up about women and diversity in the workplace after comments he made at the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing on Oct. 9 raised eyebrows.

Sprint Layoffs Continue in Kansas as Claure Rehauls Carrier

Sprint isn't joking when it says it's heading in a new direction. The Kansas-based, third-largest carrier in the United States cut 452 jobs last Friday, including a number of high heads.

CEO of Oil Giant Total Killed in Runway Plane Crash in Moscow

The CEO of one of the six biggest oil companies in the world died in a runway plane crash in Moscow Monday.

Mango Becomes Second Spain Clothing Company in Recent Months to Recall Shirt After Accusations of Using Nazi Symbols

Mango, a Spain-based clothing company, is apologizing for a shirt that features designs that some say look like Nazi symbols.

Staples Data Breach Update: Office Supply Chain Announces 'Potential Issue' With Fraudulent Activity

Staples Inc. is in contact with law officials to investigate a possible data breach, the company spokesman announced on Tuesday.

Hispanic Companies Explain Appeal Behind Google's New .Soy Domain Meant to 'Cater' to Latino Market

As of Oct. 15, Google's new .soy domain, meant to appeal to the Hispanic community, became available to the public.

Stock Market News Update: Dow Jones Closes Higher on Apple Pay Announcement

Apple and CMG both deliver good numbers Stocks closed Monday mostly higher thanks to better news from Apple and Chipotle than expected. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 19.

Apple Pay iOS 8.1 Support: iPhone 6 Users Can Now Use Apple Pay

Apple Pay goes live Apple took their time to release the iOS 8. 1 software update. While the iOS 8. 1 may include bug fixes and other improvements, the improvement that most people longed for was the Apple Pay support.

Facebook, Apple and Oocyte Cryopreservation: Egg-Freezing Programs Designed to Attract Women Employees

The costly procedure allows women to delay having children. Apple is following in Facebook's footsteps by introducing their own fertility program next year, in addition to extending their maternity leave.

Barack Obama Executive Order Signed to Protect Consumer Credit, Transactions and Identity Theft Victims

While most Americans anticipate President Barack Obama to announce an executive order for immigration reform, he instead announced action to address government credit card security.

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen Is Paid Less Than Fellow Staffers, Addresses 'Widening' Income and Wealth Inequality

Federal Reserve Chairperson Janet Yellen's salary is less than 113 staffers within the same agency she administers. Details on her pay coincidentally comes as she addressed income inequality.

Spanish Text Banking Offered to Spanish-Speaking Customers, Helping Hispanic Small Business Owners Toward the Future of Banking

Wells Fargo has announced a new offer to help meet the needs of Hispanic consumers and small business owners, and accommodate the fast-growing demand for mobile services that help owners stay on top of their business when they are away from computers and offices.