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The Financial Cost of Owning a Dog

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We’ve given them the title of Man’s Best Friend because they protect us and love us unconditionally; and in return, we treat them like family. If you’ve ever owned a dog, you know how much fun and rewarding they can be, but you also…
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Know the Fees that Eat Away at Your 401k

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Employees that invest in their company’s 401(k) plan should be able to understand their statements. A new rule from the Labor Department will, for the first time, enable many investors to understand how much of their investment dollars are…
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5 Phone Apps That Save You Money

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Let’s face it, raising a family is expensive, especially this time of year. First there’s back-to-school shopping, then Halloween, followed by winter clothes shopping. And don’t get me started on Hanukkah and Christmas! I have four kids,…
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Latinas & the Elections

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We are less than a month from the elections and all eyes will be on the Latino vote.  I know you all have heard this ad nauseam for more than three years, but it is all coming to a head now.  This is especially true since the race has substantially…
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What Does Romney’s Poll Bounce Really Mean?

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After the first presidential debate, Mitt Romney got a much-needed “bounce,” and saw his poll numbers rise to the point that he now appears neck to neck with Barack Obama. While Romney and his team can celebrate a win, the new poll numbers…
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Quick Facts for Latinas About 401k plan

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A new study from the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that most Latinas will live an average of 83 years. That’s great news until you start thinking about how you’ll live once you stop working. According to the…
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Obama Speaks Spanish in New Ad Praising Undocumented Students

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President Barack Obama features undocumented immigrants in a new campaign ad that he does entirely in Spanish. Titled Buen Ejemplo, which means “good example” in Spanish, Obama touts young undocumented immigrants known as DREAMers…
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Romney: 'The president has not signed one new free trade agreement,' Obama Signed Three

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Republican presidential candidate, Mitt Romney, addressed the Virginia Military Institute on his foreign policy plan. Mr. Romney attested that President Barack Obama never signed a free-trade agreement while he has been in office. "The president…
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Meet Alicia Estrada: Mexican-American Fashion Designer

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Meet Alicia Estrada, Mexican-American fashion designer and founder of the brand "Stop Staring!" Estrada, who designed one of our cover girl America Ferrera's dresses, tells us where she got her start and offers her best fashion advice. Where…