Category: La Finca
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15 Million Americans Have Medical Bills on Their Credit Reports
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today released research showing that 15 million Americans still have medical bills on their credit reports despite changes by Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.
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The Hidden Costs of Health Savings Accounts
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today released a report detailing the complex costs and fees that many consumers with health savings accounts are forced to pay.
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Arrowhead Center at NMSU deputy director named among NM’s Women of Influence
Dana Catron, deputy director of Arrowhead Center at New Mexico State University, was recently named among the 2024 Women of Influence by Albuquerque Business First.
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Small Business Week 2024: How Small Businesses Impact Our Economy
Every year since 1963, U.S. presidents have issued a Small Business Week proclamation to recognize the contributions of entrepreneurs and small business owners.
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National Small Business Week: Workplace Inclusion Just Works
This National Small Business Week (April 28–May 4, 2024), ODEP celebrates disability inclusive practices such as those adopted by FALA Industries and the many other small businesses across the country that also seek innovative ways to build talent pipelines of skilled workers, strengthen ties within their community and promote access and inclusion in their workplace.
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SUNDAY MONEY SPECIAL: Planning for Retirement
Do you have a retirement plan? It is never too early or too late to plan for your future.
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[ORD & ActivateNM] ActivatOR Outdoor Recreation Growth Accelerator Applications Open May 1
ORD has contracted with CNM Ingenuity to host another Outdoor Business Accelerator Program!
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El 28 de abril, conmemoramos el Día en Memoria de los Trabajadores
Cada año, el 28 de abril, conmemoramos el Día de la Conmemoración de los Trabajadores, recordando y honrando a todos los trabajadores que perdieron la vida en el trabajo.
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RULE ANNOUNCED TO PROTECT RETIREMENT SAVERS’ INTERESTS BY UPDATING INVESTMENT ADVICE FIDUCIARY DEFINITION
The final rule and related amended prohibited transaction exemptions require trusted investment advice providers to give prudent, loyal, honest advice free from overcharges.
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NMSU’s Hunt Center, SWHEA to explore healthcare consumer needs, angel investing
The Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship is joining forces with Sun Cruces Angels and the Southwest Healthcare Executives Association for an event April 25 in Las Cruces.
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Las Cruces Utilities offer Internship Program
Internship programs lead to a career in one of the above fields of operation with Las Cruces Utilities.
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WOMENSNET OFFERS SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS FOR WOMEN IN NEW MEXICO
Finding small business grants for women in New Mexico hasn’t been easy. We’re changing that.
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Outdoor Recreation Division Celebrates 5 Years of Accomplishments
The Outdoor Recreation Division has invested over $20M in the Outdoor Recreation industry.
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Arrowhead Center at NMSU awarded DOE prize to establish clean energy accelerator
Not only was Arrowhead Center named among the winners of the program award, but it also hosted the announcement, which underscores the vital role Arrowhead Center plays in propelling clean energy innovations.
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COBRA celebrates 38th Anniversary of Providing Stability in Uncertain Times
COBRA (or the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985) has been a lifeline for workers and their families facing the challenges of job loss, reduced working hours and certain other life changes by offering a way to maintain their health coverage during uncertain times.
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City of Las Cruces offers Storefront Repair Grant
The City of Las Cruces, through the Economic Development Department, is leveraging up to $400,000 in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to support the economic recovery of small businesses who experienced property damage as a result of the negative economic impacts of the COVID-10 pandemic.
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Fueling Creativity: Latest Developments from New Mexico’s Creative Industries Division
New Mexico’s Creative Industries Division Garners Growing Support for Statewide Study, Significant Research Milestones Achieved.
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Money Smart Week – Basics of Financial Literacy
Las Cruces Public Libraries invites residents to join us at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2024, for Money Smart Week.
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CFPB Report Identifies Financial and Privacy Risks to Consumers in Video Gaming Marketplaces
Growth in banking options and payments in gaming leaves consumers’ assets and personal data at risk.
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Powering progress: Arrowhead Center at NMSU program drives energy funding in NM
With support from New Mexico State University’s Arrowhead Center and its NM FAST program, Aperi secured SBIR funds for a specialized simulation library that leverages new theories reducing simulation time and costs.
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Federal Tax Resources
It’s tax season! This may not be the most exciting time of the year, but submitting our federal tax returns is a critical part of our civic duty.
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NMSU’s Pitch Deck Sprint accepting applications from NM tech startups (DEADLINE: APRIL 12, 2024)
The Scale Up New Mexico program, funded in part by the United States Economic Development Administration and housed at New Mexico State University’s Arrowhead Center, will offer its Pitch Deck Sprint online accelerator to tech startups in New Mexico.
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Cohort completes Scale Up NM’s Business Model Sprint for tech startups
The Scale Up New Mexico program, funded in part by the United States Economic Development Administration and housed at New Mexico State University’s Arrowhead Center, recently saw its first 2024 cohort complete a Business Model Sprint business acceleration program.
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Accessing Government Benefits for Families
Government assistance provides essential services and support for families, ensuring the well-being and stability of households.
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Taking Care of Ourselves: Health and Money Smarts for Women
Remember to make time for your physical, mental, and financial well-being – recognizing that while there may be challenges, there are steps you can take – and that you’re not alone.
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New Mexico Economic Development Department Launches Interactive Business Resource Map
The New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Office has launched a new tool that will connect New Mexicans to business, entrepreneurial, and community resources from across the state, Acting Cabinet Secretary Mark Roper announced today.
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United States negotiates to make New Mexico a vital domestic epicenter for advanced chip manufacturing
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today applauded the White House announcement that will make New Mexico a vital domestic epicenter for silicon chip manufacturing.
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CFPB Takes Action to Halt False Claims of ‘Free’ International Money Transfers
CFPB warns remittance transfer providers about false claims regarding cost and speed.
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Unlocking Federal Small Business Set-Aside Opportunities in 2024: Attend the conference online.
Unlocking Federal Small Business Set-Aside Opportunities in 2024: Attend the conference online.
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“Integrating Our Business Statistics for an Ever-Changing U.S. Economy”: Newly Created Annual Integrated Economic Survey due out in July 2025
Seven legacy annual economic surveys have all had their final releases in their current format and are now integrated into a single survey – the AIES.
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Justice Department Sues Apple for Monopolizing Smartphone Markets
Apple’s Broad-Based, Exclusionary Conduct Makes It Harder for Americans to Switch Smartphones, Undermines Innovation for Apps, Products, and Services, and Imposes Extraordinary Costs on Developers, Businesses, and Consumers
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Una Guía Rápida sobre los Programas de Asistencia Alimentaria
La inseguridad alimentaria, que consiste en la falta de acceso a suficientes alimentos para satisfacer las necesidades básicas, afecta a más de 17 millones de hogares en los Estados Unidos.
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Is Allsup’s FINALLY making a move to Las Cruces?
A permit recently filed with the City of Las Cruces hints at our broader community’s first Allsups location.
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Junk fees are driving up closing costs – and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants to hear from you
Families who manage to save up for a down payment and get approved for a mortgage often get an unwelcome surprise: closing costs that all too often are full of junk fees.
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Spring Forward with Energy Savings
It’s that time of year again! Twice a year, we adjust our clocks either one hour forward or backward as part of Daylight Savings. On March 10, we’ll once again adjust our time to “spring forward.”
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Time is running out to apply for the 2024 HIRE Vets Medallion Award!
This is the only federal-level employment award that celebrates employers who have demonstrated a commitment to recruiting, employing and retaining our nation’s veterans.