Mexican peso catching up with U.S. dollar, impacting Borderland shoppers
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The U.S. dollar’s value keeps going down south of the border. Right now, if borderland residents want to buy their…
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How to keep your house cool as temperatures heat up in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the temperatures rise, so do our electric bills! 80-degree weather means air conditioning for most folks around the area,…
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Silicon Valley Bank has a new owner. What it means for the bank crisis
Originally Published: 27 MAR 23 01:56 ETUpdated: 27 MAR 23 11:18 ETBy Mark Thompson, Liz Enochs and Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN)…
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The bank panic may not be over. It all depends on the Fed
Originally Published: 21 MAR 23 20:03 ETAnalysis by Allison Morrow, CNN (CNN) — One week ago, right in this here newsletter,…
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City of El Paso launches new COVID grant program for small businesses
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The City of El Paso has partnered with Liftfund, a nonprofit small business lender, to launch a new COVID grant program that…
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Car owners learn the true value of their vehicles at live auction
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Casa Auto Group hosted an ACV Live Auction Event in an effort to educate car owners on the true value of their vehicle.…
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City of El Paso offering free tax income tax preparation assistance
EL PASO, Texas — If you need help doing your taxes, the City of El Paso is offering free income tax preparation assistance this month at several…
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Salary expectations for American workers hit new high
Salary expectations reached its highest level in nearly a decade. That’s according to the New York Federal Reserve’s new labor market survey. It…
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Fraud and theft running rampant on Zelle
CNN — Fraud and theft are causing some major problems for Zelle. Senator Elizabeth Warren’s Office looked into the issue. Warren’s Office found that…
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Federal interest rates on the rise again
CNN — The Federal Reserve is once again raising interest rates. The hope is to bring down inflation by making it more expensive to borrow money. On…
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El Pasoans stock up on gas, 40 cents cheaper per gallon
EL PASO, Texas — Circle K offered gas for 40 cents cheaper a gallon as a part of Circle K fuel day Thursday from 4-7, and El Pasoans showed up to…
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Inflation report for July released – should you consider retirement in an unstable economy?
EL PASO, Texas – The inflation report for July was released yesterday and there was some positive news for consumers. ABC-7 financial contributor and…
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Shopping online just got cheaper
CNN — Customers who do most of their shopping online are getting a break from high prices. According to Adobe, e-commerce dropped 1% in July in a…
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Americans filing jobless claims at the highest level in 8 months
New claims for jobless benefits are at their highest weekly level since late last year. Applications for jobless aid for the week ending July 16 rose…
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Drop in Gas Prices
HEATHROW, Florida — Good news for your wallet! The price at the pump is going down. According to a price-reporting agency for AAA. Regular gas…
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Biggest pay raises in 15 years are on tap for 2023
The biggest pay raises in 15 years are on tap for next year, but experts say those raises will not make up for inflation. That’s according to…
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Inflation rises at fastest pace in 40 years
Inflation in the U.S. is surging to the highest level in 40 years. Wednesday, the bureau of labor statistics reported consumer prices rose…
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Consumers worldwide are getting set for major online discounts. Amazon’s prime day sales event started this morning at 3am eastern and goes for…
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Fact or myth? Can missing gas caps lead to evaporation of gas
EL PASO, Texas – Raising prices are being felt by everyone across the country. Groceries, bills, and of course, gas prices have skyrocketed in the…
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Solar panels may become more affordable in the Borderland in the near future – find out how
EL PASO, Texas – On Wednesday morning in a news conference between the City of El Paso and Solar United Neighbors, the announcement was made about a…
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Prices at the pump continue to soar as the conflict in Ukraine continues
EL PASO, Texas – Drivers are paying an average of $3.38 a gallon for regular unleaded fuel in Texas according to the latest report. The AAA Texas…
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4 steps to market-proof your retirement
(BPT) – People often underestimate the financial implications that timing can have on retirement. Consider this scenario: You retire confidently with…
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5 ways to maximize groceries and minimize waste
(BPT) – Spending more time in the kitchen means learning the importance of not only keeping food fresh for weeks at a time, but also minimizing waste…
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8 key tips: Focusing on your financial health during times of crisis
(BPT) – It will take some time to adjust and recover from the major disruption experienced because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and many consumers are…
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Mortgage relief during COVID-19: Here’s what you need to know
(BPT) – In these unprecedented times, when many families are facing physical, emotional and financial hardships, a common question is, “How do I…
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