Business & Finance
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Small Business Financing Options Support Local Growth
Small business financing options support local growth by giving entrepreneurs access to government-backed loans, nonprofit lenders, microloans and free business counseling. While many business owners assume a traditional bank loan is their only source of capital, a variety of public and private programs are available to help companies start, expand and create jobs throughout the…
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Inflation Expectations Rise As Job Confidence Improves
Inflation Expectations Rise slightly among U.S. consumers, but confidence in the labor market continues to strengthen, according to the latest Survey of Consumer Expectations released by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The June report found Americans expect inflation to increase over the next year, while becoming more optimistic about their job prospects. Consumers…
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California Fair Plan Rates Surge Statewide
California Fair Plan Rates will rise nearly 30% this fall, creating new financial pressure for homeowners already struggling with rising housing costs across California. The increase, scheduled to take effect in October, marks the largest statewide premium hike for the California FAIR Plan in years and will affect hundreds of thousands of policyholders. The California…