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Santa Barbara financial firm acquires Boston company

By   /  Thursday, July 25th, 2024  /  Economy, Latest news  /  Comments Off on Santa Barbara financial firm acquires Boston company

Santa Barbara-based World Investment Advisors, a subsidiary of World Insurance Associates, announced July 17 that it has acquired Boston Harbor Wealth Advisors for an undisclosed amount. Boston Harbor Wealth is an independent financial services firm located in Westborough, Mass and was represented by DeVoe & Company. It specializes in comprehensive financial planning and goal-oriented investment management Read More →

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Tri-county unemployment rate jumps up dramatically in June

By   /  Monday, July 22nd, 2024  /  Central Coast, Columns, Economy, Latest news, left, Tri-County Economy  /  Comments Off on Tri-county unemployment rate jumps up dramatically in June

After three straight months of seeing the unemployment rate fall, the Central Coast’s unemployment rate saw a dramatic jump from May to June, according to the latest data provided by the California Employment Development Department. Released July 18, the unemployment rate of the tri-counties was at 4.23% in June, up from an unemployment rate of Read More →

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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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