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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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