Category: Economy
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International Women’s Day: Inspire Inclusion
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Every year, this day – March 8 – serves as a powerful reminder of the progress made toward gender equality and highlights the work that still needs to be done. In 2024, the theme of the campaign…
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Central Bank of Brazil Promotes Pix as a Solution for Cross-Border Payments
According to Bloomberg, the Central Bank of Brazil is looking to take the country’s instant payment system, Pix, to the global stage. The Pix has quickly become a household name in the country, with over 160 million users adopting the payment method since its launch by the Central Bank at the end of 2020, according…
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Banco Rendimento Launches Service that Facilitates International Payments in Brazilian Reais
Banco Rendimento, a Brazilian financial institution that offers specialized consulting and an extensive portfolio of currency solutions, launches a product that allows foreign companies to access local collections and disbursements, as well as cross-border payments to and from Brazil. The new Third-Party Non-Resident Account (NRA3) enables transactions in Brazilian reais, through systemic integration via APIs…
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Sol de Janeiro Announces Its First Immersive Experience on Roblox
Sol de Janeiro, the beauty brand on a mission to spread self-celebration and joy around the world, has launched its first immersive experience, the Sol de Janeiro Universe, on Roblox—a global immersive platform for communication and connection. This captivating experience brings the ethos of Sol de Janeiro’s celebration of the body, connection, self-love, and personal…
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Understanding Your Options When You Can’t Pay Your Mortgage
If financial difficulties have put you at risk of missing a mortgage payment, familiarize yourself with the relief options available and be prepared to act quickly. According to Freddie Mac, your first step should be to contact your mortgage company to determine which course of action makes the most sense for your circumstances. You may…
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Should I Hire a Financial Planner?
Whether for a fixed short-term goal, such as paying off debt, or to chart a comprehensive roadmap for your financial future, a Certified Financial Planner can be essential in the process. To find a professional you can trust and to get the most out of working with them, consider the following answers to frequently asked…
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Get Your Credit Report in Spanish
Knowledge is power, especially when it comes to understanding your personal credit history. A survey by Experian reveals that 25% of Hispanic-Latinos in the U.S. want to know what the information in a credit report means, 45% are interested in learning how to build credit, and 50% want to know how to maintain a high…
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What is Silver Tourism?
Silver Tourism is an area that can be included in the broader concept of “silver economy.” The European Parliament defines the “silver economy” as one that includes older adults in economic activity, creating products and services tailored to their needs. The tourism sector aimed at older people is one of the areas that needs more…
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Brazil Calls for Greater Inclusion of Developing Nations in Global Discussions
As he begins the presidency of the group of the 20 largest economies in the world (G20), Brazil’s Foreign Minister called for reforms in the United Nations and other multilateral institutions, while criticizing the agency’s inability to prevent global conflicts. Mauro Vieira told the foreign ministers of the other nations in the group that the…
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NYC to Provide $13 Prepaid Card Per Day to Newly Arrived Immigrants
New York City announced a partnership to provide prepaid cards to newly arrived immigrant families for food and groceries.