HispanicTips » Your Money http://www.hispanictips.com Essential Hispanic & Latino News :: Relevant, Trusted, Comprehensive and Useful Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:04:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Job Creation and Recovery for All: African-Americans, Latinos and The Stimulus Part II http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/23/job-creation-and-recovery-for-all-african-americans-latinos-and-the-stimulus-part-ii/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/23/job-creation-and-recovery-for-all-african-americans-latinos-and-the-stimulus-part-ii/#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:32:41 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/23/job-creation-and-recovery-for-all-african-americans-latinos-and-the-stimulus-part-ii/ HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=68351 0 Women and Minorities Getting Left Out of Green Job Market, New Study Finds http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/23/women-and-minorities-getting-left-out-of-green-job-market-new-study-finds/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/23/women-and-minorities-getting-left-out-of-green-job-market-new-study-finds/#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:06:39 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=68303 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=68303 0 Americans Running South: Why We are Flocking to Mexico for Work http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/23/americans-running-south-why-we-are-flocking-to-mexico-for-work/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/23/americans-running-south-why-we-are-flocking-to-mexico-for-work/#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:06:11 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=68301 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=68301 0 MoneyGram International Temporarily Reduces Money Transfer Fees from the United States and Canada to El Salvador – MoneyGram International Reduce Temporalmente Sus Tarifas De Envíos de Dinero Desde Estados Unidos y Canadá A El Salvador http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/19/moneygram-international-temporarily-reduces-money-transfer-fees-from-the-united-states-and-canada-to-el-salvador-moneygram-international-reduce-temporalmente-sus-tarifas-de-envios-de-dinero-desde-es/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/19/moneygram-international-temporarily-reduces-money-transfer-fees-from-the-united-states-and-canada-to-el-salvador-moneygram-international-reduce-temporalmente-sus-tarifas-de-envios-de-dinero-desde-es/#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:33:18 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=67825 MoneyGram International NYSE:MGI, a leading global money transfer company, announced today that it would temporarily reduce its money transfer service fee from all U.S. and Canada agent locations to El Salvador from Nov. 18 to Dec. 2. MoneyGram offered the temporary fee reductions in the days after Hurricane Ida to support Salvadorans recover from this deadly storm.“MoneyGram is eager to help the people in El Salvador continue their recovery and respond to the urgent needs following Hurricane Ida,” said John Warner-Gutierrez, vice president Latin America and Caribbean for MoneyGram International. “In addition, MoneyGram understands how vital it is for families and friends to support one another especially in times of great need. By temporarily reducing fees, we’re working to help families deliver more funds for the essential needs of their loved ones in El Salvador.”Beginning Nov. 18, customers in the U.S. and Canada can send up to $1,000 to El Salvador for only $8.50 from any agent location, including, ACE Cash Express, Advance America, Canada Post, CVS/pharmacy, Duane Reade, Walmart and the SuperValu locations operating under a variety of brands including ACME, Albertsons, bigg's, Bristol Farms, Cub Foods, Farm Fresh, Jewel-Osco, Lucky, Shaws Star Market, Shop'n Save and SHOPPERS. In the U.S., customers can send up to $899 online from www.moneygram.com for the same low fee.Warner-Guitierrez added, “We tend to see an increase in money transfers to affected regions following wide-scale disasters. Our goal is to provide families more choices to maximize the funds that could be sent directly to their loved ones to support the unique needs that arise following a disaster.”In El Salvador, MoneyGram customers can collect their money transfer funds at any of the Citi branches or other locations, including Banco Agricola, Banco Azteca, Banco Promerica, Elektra, Fedecaces, Fedecredito and Scotiabank. A currency exchange fee may apply.About MoneyGram InternationalMoneyGram International offers more control and more choices for people separated from friends and family by distance or those with limited bank relationships to meet their financial needs. A leading global provider of money transfer services, MoneyGram International helps consumers to safely send money around the world with funds arriving at available agent locations in as little as 10 minutes. Its global network is comprised of 186,000 agent locations in more than 190 countries and territories. MoneyGram’s convenient and reliable network includes retailers, international post offices and financial institutions. To learn more about money transfer at an agent location, please visit www.moneygram.com.ContactsMoneyGram InternationalJody Hinkle, 952-591-3839jhinkle@moneygram.comorLuis Araoz, 305-421-0884laraoz@moneygram.com Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=67825 0 New Study Demonstrates Hidden Credit Card Fees Take From the Poor and Give to the Rich – The report found that through imposing swipe fees on every transaction paid by plastic and requiring those fees to be buried in prices to consumers, the credit card industry ensures that the top 10% of Americans get $354 million in frills while the bottom tier pays $669 million more than they should. http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/18/new-study-demonstrates-hidden-credit-card-fees-take-from-the-poor-and-give-to-the-rich/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/18/new-study-demonstrates-hidden-credit-card-fees-take-from-the-poor-and-give-to-the-rich/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:04:29 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=67623 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=67623 0 Workshops for Latino immigrants focus on preventing foreclosure in Sacramento – Preserving and protecting that investment is the focus of a pilot program launched this week to help Mexican and other Latino immigrants in Sacramento and the northern San Joaquin Valley avoid foreclosure http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/10/workshops-for-latino-immigrants-focus-on-preventing-foreclosure-in-sacramento/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/10/workshops-for-latino-immigrants-focus-on-preventing-foreclosure-in-sacramento/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:51:54 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=66565 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=66565 0 Traveling in Mexico despite drug violence, H1N1 flu http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/10/traveling-in-mexico-despite-drug-violence-h1n1-flu/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/10/traveling-in-mexico-despite-drug-violence-h1n1-flu/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:09:32 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=66498 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=66498 0 Roaming the Riviera Maya – It’s easy to enjoy winning accommodations, scenic nature reserves, wondrous ruins and delectable cuisine without yardlong drinks. http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/10/roaming-the-riviera-maya-its-easy-to-enjoy-winning-accommodations-scenic-nature-reserves-wondrous-ruins-and-delectable-cuisine-without-yardlong-drinks/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/10/roaming-the-riviera-maya-its-easy-to-enjoy-winning-accommodations-scenic-nature-reserves-wondrous-ruins-and-delectable-cuisine-without-yardlong-drinks/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:09:11 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=66497 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=66497 0 In Queretaro, a rich and colorful past and present – A colorful past rich in Mexican history (Intrigue! Revolt!) is just part of the charm of this now-mellow colonial city. http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/10/in-queretaro-a-rich-and-colorful-past-and-present-a-colorful-past-rich-in-mexican-history-intrigue-revolt-is-just-part-of-the-charm-of-this-now-mellow-colonial-city/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/10/in-queretaro-a-rich-and-colorful-past-and-present-a-colorful-past-rich-in-mexican-history-intrigue-revolt-is-just-part-of-the-charm-of-this-now-mellow-colonial-city/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:08:37 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=66496 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=66496 0 Mexico City’s literary circle – The Centro Histórico area is the nation’s repository of rare and antique bookstores. http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/10/mexico-citys-literary-circle-the-centro-historico-area-is-the-nations-repository-of-rare-and-antique-bookstores/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/10/mexico-citys-literary-circle-the-centro-historico-area-is-the-nations-repository-of-rare-and-antique-bookstores/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:07:57 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=66495 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=66495 0 Mexico’s family-friendly hot spots – Consider heading to locales in Nayarit and Oaxaca, where surf, sun and inexpensive attractions have been a hit for one family of four. http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/10/mexicos-family-friendly-hot-spots-consider-heading-to-locales-in-nayarit-and-oaxaca-where-surf-sun-and-inexpensive-attractions-have-been-a-hit-for-one-family-of-four/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/10/mexicos-family-friendly-hot-spots-consider-heading-to-locales-in-nayarit-and-oaxaca-where-surf-sun-and-inexpensive-attractions-have-been-a-hit-for-one-family-of-four/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:05:20 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=66491 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=66491 0 Older Hispanics hit by high jobless rate – The AARP is holding a forum focusing on older Hispanic workers, who were among the first to be laid off when the recession hit. http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/05/older-hispanics-hit-by-high-jobless-rate-the-aarp-is-holding-a-forum-focusing-on-older-hispanic-workers-who-were-among-the-first-to-be-laid-off-when-the-recession-hit/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/05/older-hispanics-hit-by-high-jobless-rate-the-aarp-is-holding-a-forum-focusing-on-older-hispanic-workers-who-were-among-the-first-to-be-laid-off-when-the-recession-hit/#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:15:39 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=66072 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=66072 0 Translating finance, in dollars or dinero – Lynn Jimenez’s “¿Se Habla Dinero? The Everyday Guide to Financial Success” http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/02/translating-finance-in-dollars-or-dinero-lynn-jimenezs-%c2%bfse-habla-dinero-the-everyday-guide-to-financial-success/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/02/translating-finance-in-dollars-or-dinero-lynn-jimenezs-%c2%bfse-habla-dinero-the-everyday-guide-to-financial-success/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:41:38 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=65618 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=65618 0 Ten Thousand Dives Under the Sea – Spotlight on Scuba-Mex Dive Shop in Paamul, Q.R. Mexico http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/02/ten-thousand-dives-under-the-sea-spotlight-on-scuba-mex-dive-shop-in-paamul-q-r-mexico/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/02/ten-thousand-dives-under-the-sea-spotlight-on-scuba-mex-dive-shop-in-paamul-q-r-mexico/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:03:04 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=65587 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=65587 0 Study Emphasizes “Economic Value” of Spanish in U.S., Brazil – salaries of bilingual Hispanics in US are 2.7% higher on average than those for Hispanics who only speak English. http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/30/study-emphasizes-%e2%80%9ceconomic-value%e2%80%9d-of-spanish-in-u-s-brazil/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/30/study-emphasizes-%e2%80%9ceconomic-value%e2%80%9d-of-spanish-in-u-s-brazil/#comments Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:55:20 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=65516 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=65516 0 New Study Shows that for Latinos in NYC, The Recession is a Depression http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/29/new-study-shows-that-for-latinos-in-nyc-the-recession-is-a-depression/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/29/new-study-shows-that-for-latinos-in-nyc-the-recession-is-a-depression/#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:31:14 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/29/new-study-shows-that-for-latinos-in-nyc-the-recession-is-a-depression/ HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=65423 0 We Sometimes Experience Irrational Fear Traveling to Countries Where Violence Occurs Far Away from Touristed Areas – Arthur Frommer on Mexico http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/28/we-sometimes-experience-irrational-fear-traveling-to-countries-where-violence-occurs-far-away-from-touristed-areas-arthur-frommer-on-mexico/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/28/we-sometimes-experience-irrational-fear-traveling-to-countries-where-violence-occurs-far-away-from-touristed-areas-arthur-frommer-on-mexico/#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:21:55 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=65202 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=65202 0 The pulse of Peru: A revitalized Lima invites rediscovery http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/28/the-pulse-of-peru-a-revitalized-lima-invites-rediscovery/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/28/the-pulse-of-peru-a-revitalized-lima-invites-rediscovery/#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:21:24 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/28/the-pulse-of-peru-a-revitalized-lima-invites-rediscovery/ HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=65201 0 Inexpensive Restaurant Choices in Lima, Peru http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/28/inexpensive-restaurant-choices-in-lima-peru/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/28/inexpensive-restaurant-choices-in-lima-peru/#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:19:49 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=65198 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=65198 0 Santiago, Chile, Is Hardly Sleepy Anymore http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/28/santiago-chile-is-hardly-sleepy-anymore/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/28/santiago-chile-is-hardly-sleepy-anymore/#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:19:27 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=65196 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=65196 0