Business & Economy

Rent signs are placed at a home in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 10, 2023. Rent prices are droppin...
Derrick Jones

Why rent prices are dropping nationwide but not in Utah

Rent prices are starting to slide in some parts of the country, but Utah's prices don't seem to budge.
3 years ago
A person plays lottery at a store as US Powerball jackpot grand prize grew to a whopping $1 billion...
Jeanne Sahadi

Powerball is fun, but here are 3 better ways to increase your wealth

Considering you have a better chance of being struck by lightning than winning the Powerball, there are three ways to increase your financial wealth.
3 years ago
The Hollywood sign is seen as it is repainted in preparation for its 100th anniversary in 2023, in ...
Mark Jones

Hollywood strike having big impact on Utah economy

Virginia Pearce, of the Utah Film Commission, says 12 films or series have been delayed because of the Hollywood strike. She says that is about a $64 million hit to the Utah economy.
3 years ago
in-n-out workers serve customers at counter, the chain will ban masks for employees...
Allessandra Harris Gurr

In-N-Out banning masks to improve customer service

In-N-Out is barring employees from wearing masks during shifts in an effort to emphasize and improve customer service.
3 years ago
Father reads a book with son and daughter at their home in Provo on Wednesday, April 28, 2021....
Derrick Jones

Utah families: The key to economic success and the challenges ahead

As far as economic outlook goes, Utah is usually at or near the top. What's our secret? It seems like it's Utah Families.
3 years ago
for sale sign in front of home...
Carlos Artiles Fortun

Younger Americans willing to make sacrifices to find affordable homes

A majority of younger Americans who do not own a home say they’re willing to make a sacrifice to find more affordable homes.
3 years ago
Police have arrested the person who may have been ripping out and stealing AC units and taking the ...
Mark Jones

Maintaining your air conditioning system during the hot days of summer

Cleaning your air filters and clearing space around your AC are a few of the tips to keep your air conditioning system running properly.
3 years ago
Federal firefighters on verge of quitting...
Tom Haraldsen and Adam Small

Federal firefighters on verge of quitting unless given a raise

As wildfire risk grows, more federal firefighters could quit their jobs if they don't see a pay raise soon.
3 years ago
Mark Jones

Farmers Insurance pulls out of Florida. Should Utahns be worried?

Farmers Insurance will no longer offer auto, home or other policies under its main brand in Florida because of the risk of Hurricanes.
3 years ago
A passenger walks past a Delta Airlines plane at a gate at Logan International Airport in Boston, M...
Samantha Beech and Ramishah Maruf

More summer travel delays: Major Northeast airports issue ground stops

As storms move across the Northeast, major airports were warning of flight delays on Sunday.
3 years ago
A tassel with 2023 on it rests on a graduation cap as students walk in a procession for Howard Univ...
Nicole Goodkind

Why college is getting more expensive?

Upon saving $5,011 in a year, it would take the average American 75 years to save up enough cash to send one of their children to one of the best universities in the country. College is getting more expensive.
3 years ago
Curt Gresseth

In January, Biden vowed to take on junk fees. How’s he doing so far?

A financial expert talks about junk fees, what they are, where they appear and what is being done to eliminate them.
3 years ago
Image of credit cards...
Heather Kelly

Credit Card Competition Act could strip consumer perks

The Credit Card Competition Act would make credit card transactions less expensive for credit card companies, and less valuable to consumers.
3 years ago
Curt Gresseth

In Utah, inflation continues to cool down

Inflation has cooled for 12 consecutive months, dropping to 3% in June; both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached their highest levels since April 2022 on the news.
3 years ago
a person is pictured next to machinery in a factory...
Alicia Wallace, CNN

Key US inflation gauge cooled last month to the lowest level in nearly three years

PPI is a closely watched inflation gauge since it captures average price shifts before they reach consumers and is a proxy for potential price changes in stores.
3 years ago
Bottles of Anchor Steam beer are displayed on August 3, 2017 in San Anselmo, California. Photo cred...
Jordan Valinsky

The oldest craft brewery in the United States is shutting down after 127 years

After 127 years in business, the oldest craft brewery in the United States is closing.
3 years ago
Sliding centers are reopening as the Luge World Cup returns to Olympic Park this winter for the fir...
Mark Jones

Is Utah hosting the Olympics a burden to taxpayers or an investment?

Utah could be hosting the Winter Olympics in 2030 or 2034. Many facilities need to be maintained. Is that a burden on taxpayers or a major investment?
3 years ago
a grocery cart with toothpaste and toothbrushes in it...
Parija Kavilanz, CNN

Back-to-school spending is forecast to drop 10% as inflation bites

Back-to-school spending by parents with children in grades K-12 is expected to decrease 10% this year over last year to $597 per student.
3 years ago
UDOT released an animated video Tuesday, June 29, 2021, that depicts what a gondola system would lo...
Simone Seikaly

UDOT chooses gondola for Little Cottonwood Canyon

UDOT reports the gondola option for Little Cottonwood Canyon "best meets the project purpose," namely, improving traffic in the canyon.
3 years ago
Utah’s consumer sentiment continues to rise...
Carlos Artiles Fortun

Utah consumer sentiment continues to rise

A new report from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute shows Utah consumer sentiment continues to rise.
3 years ago
Packages are seen in an Amazon warehouse. Amazon Prime Day is here, which means a lot of deals, and...
Michael Camit

Amazon Prime Day is here; how to protect yourself from scams

Online scams are all too common, and scammers come out of hiding for Amazon Prime Day. Learn how to protect yourself with tips from a Better Business Bureau spokesperson.
3 years ago
A home under construction at Slopeside Village in Summit County. Beginning July 11, Utahns looking ...
Adam Small

Utah’s first-time homebuyer aid program begins Tuesday

The sponsor of the Utah first-time homebuyer legislation says this is about honoring the American dream of homeownership.
3 years ago
Firefighters try to keep house fires from spreading on Mountain Hawk Drive as the Shady Fire burns ...
Ramishah Maruf

Another major insurance company limits new homeowners insurance in California

Along with other major insurance companies, Farmers Insurance now has new limited policies for California homeowners.
3 years ago
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Amanda Dickson

Insurance companies eyeing climate change when considering risks, costs

Insurance companies aren't politicizing climate change. They're looking long and hard about how it may affect your policy.
3 years ago