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Louis Barajas announces “Finances with Heart,” a new book about financial dignity

Louis Barajas announces "Finances with Heart," a new book about financial dignity Source:  Louis Barajas Media LOS ANGELES, June 19, 2026 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Addressing the persistent financial challenges often faced by communities with limited access to traditional financial education, Louis Barajas will release his sixth book, Finances Con Corazón™: The Latino Journey to…

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Consolidated Credit logo with a blue circular swoosh and the text “Consolidated Credit” above the tagline “When debt is the problem, we are the solution.”.

New Consolidated Credit survey: 1 in 5 Americans wait until a “last resort” to tackle record credit card debt

Waiting until you're in a financial crisis to get help is like waiting until your engine blows up
PRNewswire | June 8, 2026
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How are Americans doing financially?

How are Americans doing financially? In 2025, nearly a third of US adults reported being worse off than
David Triana | June 8, 2026
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FLORIDA SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER

provides access to no-cost consulting, affordable and high quality resources, innovative tools, and the knowledge of experienced small
David Triana | June 8, 2026
Logo of the U.S. Small Business Administration: "SBA" in large blue letters with a red and blue border on the left, and "U.S. Small Business Administration" written in blue text on the right, representing North Florida's commitment for Fiscal Year 2024.

SBA Announces New $50 Million Grant Opportunity to Support Made in America Manufacturing

SBA Announces New $50 Million Grant Opportunity to Support Made in America Manufacturing Source:  Small Business Administration Press
Small Business Administration | May 13, 2026
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How to Turn a Seasonal Job into a Full-Time Job

How to Turn a Seasonal Job into a Full-Time Job By Jessica Walthall, Express Employment Professionals Express Blog,
Express Employment Professionals | December 8, 2025
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Dress for Success® Worldwide appoints Joanie Bily as CEO

Dress for Success® Worldwide appoints Joanie Bily as CEO SOURCE:  Dress for Success Worldwide® NEW YORK , November
PRNewswire | November 11, 2025
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Rebuilding After Disaster Strikes

Rebuilding After Disaster Strikes By Tyler Teresa, Regional Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration Rebuilding efforts after a natural
Small Business Administration | September 4, 2025
Logos for America’s SBDC Florida, the Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business at University of West Florida, and AACSB are displayed on a white background to promote upcoming SBDC workshops.

UPCOMING SBDC WORKSHOPS

UPCOMING SBDC WORKSHOPS Source:  Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of West Florida To learn more
David Triana | May 5, 2025
The Truecaller logo in lowercase blue letters on a white background highlights how Artificial Intelligence is shaping modern communication.

Scammers Use Artificial Intelligence and Economic Anxiety to Deceive Hispanics in the U.S.

Scammers Use Artificial Intelligence and Economic Anxiety to Deceive Hispanics in the U.S. SOURCE: Truecaller WASHINGTON D.C., April
PRNewswire | May 5, 2025