Experts Discuss Older Workers’ Access to the Workplace
Many older people find themselves wanting — or needing — to work longer but are held back by factors such as age discrimination....
18
Dec
05
Dec
Supervisors to Consider Allowing Cannabis Sales in County Areas
The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors on Tuesday will consider an ordinance allowing the sale and delivery of non-flavored cannabis vaping products....
05
Aug
Corporations Are Using Inflation to Pad Profits, Economist Says
Economist Rakeen Mabud said big corporations are raising prices far more than they need to, using the likes of inflation and the supply chain as excuses....
28
Jun
Newsom, State Legislative Leaders Announce Agreement on FY 2022-23 Budget Framework
Gov. Gavin Newsom and state legislative leaders announced an agreement Sunday on a state budget framework for the coming fiscal year, which begins Friday....
20
Jun
Amazon Air Delivery Could Be Moneymaker for Black Drone Pilots in California
For Black drone pilots, e-commerce package delivery going aerial could present new earning or business opportunities for them....
17
Mar
Economist Says COVID-19 a Major Factor in Inflation
An economist said the current rate of inflation is largely driven by the pandemic's effects on supply and demand, but he believes it will come down on its own....
04
Mar
Buying a Car? Take Time to Read the Fine Print
Buying a car is expensive and complicated, leaving many vulnerable to being taken advantage of. Attorneys share advice on how consumers can protect themselves....
20
Feb
Webinar Helps People Navigate Mental Health in the Workplace
Companies are legally required to provide accommodations to people with disabilities, and that includes mental health conditions....
02
Feb
The Expanded Child Tax Credit Gave Poor Families a Boost, But It Didn’t Last
With the American Rescue Plan, President Biden expanded the Child Tax Credit and lifted millions of children out of poverty. Then, the expansion expired....
01
Feb
Tax Season Is Here. Here’s How to Prepare
Filing electronically through the IRS' Free File program is one way to make this tax season easier to handle. Read on for more tips and advice....
22
Jan
With Pandemic Protections Gone, Essential Workers Face Omicron Alone
Essential workers say they are bearing the brunt of the pandemic again, but this time, there is less government support....
12
Dec
Youth Finance Institute of America Advises Young Job Seekers
As the Great Resignation has led to many job openings, the Youth Finance Institute of America held a workshop for young people looking to enter the workforce....
29
Nov
Workers Putting Themselves First — by Quitting
As the pandemic forced people to rethink their priorities, the "Great Resignation" has seen millions quit their jobs in search of better work-life balance....
05
Nov
FTC Warns of Fraudsters Who Prey on People of Color
Scams come in many forms and from many places, but many have the same goal: to rob unsuspecting people of color of their money....
04
Nov
Latino GDP in U.S. Ranks 8th in the World — New Report Contradicts Stereotypes
A report presents compelling data that Latinos in the United States are performing economically far beyond expectations, contradicting long-held stereotypes....
