Bio Rodrigo Serme�o
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Rodrigo Sermeño
Rodrigo Sermeño covers financial services, housing, small business, and franchising industries for The Kiplinger Letter. He previously covered Congress for PJ Media. Before switching to journalism, 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 School of Public Policy.
Trade Deficit Narrows for Third Consecutive Month
Kiplinger's latest forecast on the direction of the trade deficit.
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Home Building Appears to Gain Momentum
Kiplinger's latest forecast on housing starts and home sales
11 Places to Find Funding for Your Small 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 ...
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11 Sources of Funding for Your Small Business
Practical Economics
A Housing Shortage Looms: Builders Can't Keep Up
Starter homes especially are becoming scarce.
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Improving Prospects for Most Small Businesses
Firms in the housing and tourism sectors can prosper as home sales surge and low gas prices encourage more travel.
2016: A Second Good Year for Housing
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.
Where the Housing Market Is Headed in Late 2015
First-time home buyers will be a big driver of this market's recovery.
Housing Market Gets Stronger in 2015
An improving economy and attractive home features will draw first-time and move-up buyers.
Small Business Revving Up in 2015
Many firms with fewer than 50 workers have plans to expand, venture into new markets and add to payrolls.