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Vital signs: Santa Barbara-Santa Maria worker wages beat national average

By   /  Wednesday, July 17th, 2024  /  Columns, Economy, Latest news, Santa Barbara County, Subscriber content, Tri-County Economy  /  Comments Off on Vital signs: Santa Barbara-Santa Maria worker wages beat national average

Workers in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara had an average hourly wage of $33.13 in May 2023, compared to the nationwide average of $31.48, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on July 11.  Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that higher-paying major occupational groups included management ($68.09), computer and mathematical ($63.83), and legal ($59.02). Lower paying occupations Read More →

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Portfolio watch

By   /  Wednesday, July 17th, 2024  /  Banking & Finance, Columns, Economy, Latest news, Subscriber content  /  Comments Off on Portfolio watch

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Merrill exec sees economic tailwinds for Central Coast

By   /  Friday, July 12th, 2024  /  Central Coast, Economy, Latest news, middle, Subscriber content, Tri-County Economy  /  Comments Off on Merrill exec sees economic tailwinds for Central Coast

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California, Central Coast unemployment fall in May

By   /  Sunday, June 23rd, 2024  /  Central Coast, Economy, Latest news, left, Tri-County Economy  /  Comments Off on California, Central Coast unemployment fall in May

For the third consecutive month, the unemployment rate on the Central Coast dipped dramatically from the previous month, according to the latest data provided by the California Employment Development Department. Released June 21, the unemployment rate of the tri-counties was at 3.33% for May, down from 3.96% in April and 4.56% in March. All three Read More →

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Portfolio watch

By   /  Thursday, June 20th, 2024  /  Banking & Finance, Economy, Latest news, Subscriber content  /  Comments Off on Portfolio watch

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Portfolio watch

By   /  Thursday, June 13th, 2024  /  Banking & Finance, Banking Industry, Columns, Economy, Latest news, Subscriber content  /  Comments Off on Portfolio watch

California homeowners pay an average of $28,790 in non-mortgage costs per year to own their properties, according to Bankrate.com’s latest report on the hidden cost of home ownership. The figure includes property taxes, insurance, upkeep and repairs, utilities and cable, making California No. 2 after Hawaii (more than $29,000). The average cost across the country is $18,112 or about $1500 per month. Read More →

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Dubroff: The Fed risks falling behind when it comes to rate cuts

By   /  Thursday, June 13th, 2024  /  Columns, Economy, Latest news, Subscriber content  /  Comments Off on Dubroff: The Fed risks falling behind when it comes to rate cuts

Henry Dubroff

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