Economy

As usual, the co-founder of Microsoft, and one of the richest men in the world, Bill Gatesmade the economic predictions for 2023 from his Gates Notes blog.He indicated that this will be a difficult year, taking into account that the war between Russia Y Ukraine continues, along with the consequences it brings through the pandemic of the COVID-19.(More news: Minister of Finance: 'Oil transition will last about 15 years'). Additionally, he said that the accuracy of the world economy will take more time: “Five difficult years are ahead because we have the debts of the pandemic and the economic cycle…

Yo Layoffs, an ally to acquire housing Layoffs, more than a social benefit, are the gateway to financing your own home. In addition to being able to be used for the purchase or remodeling of a home, they are also applied for higher education, purchase of shares in public entities and purchase of insurance policies. If you want to own a home, then severance pay savings will become your greatest ally, according to the FNA. The entity recommends saving the money from this benefit with a defined purpose to have the opportunity to buy your own home. Photo: National Savings…

2023 began with an increase of approximately 400 pesos in the price of gasoline paid by Colombians. In this way, complete an increase of 1,000 pesos in the last four months, since between October and December it was 200 pesos each month.But drivers need to prepare because the price per gallon will continue to rise. The National Government plans to continue making "gradual and progressive" increases which could go until 2024.(Also read: These are some products and services that increase in price in 2023) These increases seek to reduce the fiscal deficit of the Fuel Price Stabilization Fund (FEPC) through…

In 2022, the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce received complaints from 300,934 citizens from all over the country for what they considered a violation of their rights as consumers.What they complained the most about was health issues (34 percent), public services (20 percent) and for the guarantees offered in the purchase of products or services (16 percent).(Also read: EPS Sanitas registers more than 7,400 claims after failure in information systems) The main sectors consulted were service providers Health serviceshome public service companies and telecommunications companies.The highest number of records occurred in the Andean region, with 177,826 Colombians served, representing 59…