Rodrigo Sermeño
Rodrigo Sermeño covers the financial services, housing, small business, and cryptocurrency industries for The Kiplinger Letter. Before joining Kiplinger in 2014, he worked for several think tanks and non-profit organizations in Washington, D.C., including the New America Foundation, the Streit Council, and the Arca Foundation. Rodrigo graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's degree in international affairs. He also holds a master's in public policy from George Mason University's Schar School of Policy and Government.
Latest articles by Rodrigo Sermeño
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8 Tips and Warnings on PPP Loan Forgiveness
loan forgiveness Not having to pay back Paycheck Protection Program loans is a huge benefit for small-business owners. But there are a lot of rules that must be followed to have a PPP loan forgiven.
By Rodrigo Sermeño Published
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Answers to PPP Loan FAQs (Now That There's Fresh Funding for the Loans)
small business loans Small business owners are getting another crack at Paycheck Protection Program loans. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about the loans.
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PPP Program Is Out of Funds — But Firms Should Keep Applying
business There’s a reason the money’s all gone — the terms of the Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses are generous.
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Another COVID-19 Victim: The Touch Screen
Technology Consumers will look askance at anything they’re asked to touch, leading to a surge in app usage and other alternatives to contacting public screens.
By John Miley Published
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What Small Businesses Must Know About the SBA's New Stimulus Loans
business CARES Act expands select loan programs administered by the Small Business Administration. See if you qualify.
By Rodrigo Sermeño Published
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11 Places to Find Funding for Your Small Business
business When you’ve got a big new idea that you want to get off the ground or an existing operation that requires an influx of capital to keep charging ahead, you want money fast. And that puts you at risk of paying unnecessarily high interest rates for the first lending option you encounter or wasting time with unnecessarily slow approval processes that may even end in rejection.
By Rodrigo Sermeño Published
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A Housing Shortage Looms: Builders Can’t Keep Up
business Starter homes especially are becoming scarce.
By David Payne Published
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Improving Prospects for Most Small Businesses
business Firms in the housing and tourism sectors can prosper as home sales surge and low gas prices encourage more travel.
By David Payne Published
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2016: A Second Good Year for Housing
business The housing market picked up last year in many areas of the U.S. Look for it to grow as well or better this year.
By David Payne Published
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Where the Housing Market Is Headed in Late 2015
business First-time home buyers will be a big driver of this market's recovery.
By David Payne Published
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Housing Market Gets Stronger in 2015
Economic Forecasts An improving economy and attractive home features will draw first-time and move-up buyers.
By David Payne Published
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Small Business Revving Up in 2015
business Many firms with fewer than 50 workers have plans to expand, venture into new markets and add to payrolls.
By David Payne Published
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