Business & Economy

interest hike...
Becky Bruce

Utah economist explains the reason behind interest rate increase

Robert Spendlove, an economist with Zions Bank, talked to KSL NewsRadio about the three-quarters of a percent interest rate increase.
4 years ago
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Curt Gresseth

What is behind rising credit-card debt? Financial expert weighs in.

A national expert explains the sudden rise in credit-card debt in April and what you can do to lower your monthly payments.
4 years ago
Utah airbnb rentals rising interest rates affecting millennial home buyers...
Dan Bammes

One realtor sees “signs of hope” in Utah housing market

With home listings up and home sales down, one Utah realtor is encouraged about the future of the Utah housing market, leading to what she calls "signs of hope."
4 years ago
Household debt...
Adam Small

Budgeting to keep up with inflation? Here are some tips

A Utah financial adviser gave tips on how to budget, saying now is a crucial time to manage money because of inflation.
4 years ago
Some executives are keeping their employees home in a way to save money and possibly help lower the...
Heather Kelly

Working from home could help bring down gas prices

Some businesses are having employees return to working remotely as a way to have money on gas, and possibly help lower gas prices.
4 years ago
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Lindsay Aerts

Chocolate shop apologizes, renames Book of Mormon-themed Twinkies

A Utah County chocolate shop has renamed its Book of Mormon-theme Twinkies after it was accused of being racist. The shop has also apologized.
4 years ago
Utah Starbucks...
Chandler Holt

Cottonwood Heights Starbucks first to unionize in Utah

Workers at the Cottonwood Heights Starbucks Location won their union election with the National Labor Relations Board by a margin of 11-6. This made them the first store in Utah to elect Workers United International Union as their representative in the workplace.
4 years ago
Gas prices climbed to an average of $4.69 per gallon, according to the latest survey by the AAA...
Martha Harris

With rise of gas prices, here are some tips to make fuel last longer

Regular maintenance and proper tire inflation are just a few things to make your fuel last longer as gas prices continue to increase.
4 years ago
China challenge summit attendees in auditorium...
Adam Small

China Challenge Summit brings experts to UVU

The China Challenge Summit will feature a range of expert speakers aiming to give insight into what China's impact on the U.S. is, and how to deal with it.
4 years ago
Two sports drink, one red one yellow...
DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer

No, you’re not imagining it — package sizes are shrinking

Some customers who have noticed the downsizing are sharing examples on social media. Others say shrinkflation is causing them to change their shopping habits.
4 years ago
salt lake cats...
Heather Kelly

Furry friends now feeling the pinch of supply chain shortage issues

Cat food is starting to feel the pinch in the supply chain shortage.
4 years ago
Ichiban restaurant--March 9, 1999--Sushi chef Peggy Whiting.    Photo by Kristan Jacobsen...
Mark Jones

Study finds Japanese is most popular takeout in Utah

Japanese food is the most popular takeout in Utah, according to a study by www.mealdeliveryexperts.com
4 years ago
bear market explained...
STAN CHOE and ALEX VEIGA

A bear market is hitting Wall Street. Here’s what that means

A bear market is a term used by Wall Street when a market index has fallen 20% or more from a recent high.
4 years ago
The Utah Department of Workforce Services is trying to make it more difficult for people who hack i...
Sam Herrera

Utah unemployment rate hits new low at 1.9%

The Utah unemployment rate hit a new low, according to the Utah Department of Workforce Services. The national unemployment rate remains at 3.6%.
4 years ago
ticket prices SLC...
Mark Jones

SLC International Airport to add another international nonstop flight

A new nonstop international flight between Salt Lake City and Frankfurt, Germany will begin Monday, May 23.
4 years ago
A customer pumps gas at an Exxon gas station, Tuesday, May 10, 2022, in Miami. U.S consumers have s...
Curt Gresseth

UVU commencement speaker tells her story of rising from high school dropout to bank president

Mary Daly shares her story of rising from high school dropout through the nudging encouragement of her mentor to become president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.
4 years ago
wholesale inflation utah interest rates...
Aimee Cobabe

Wholesale inflation impacting businesses all across Utah

In one example of wholesale inflation hikes in Utah, the owners of South Salt Lake's Left Fork Grill say they have to keep updating their menus because of rising prices.
4 years ago
EPA grants three Utah organizations funding for environmental cleanup...
Waverly Golden

Three Utah groups receive nearly $6 million for environmental cleanup

The EPA has announced three Utah organizations that will receive nearly $6 million in funding to advance environmental cleanup.
4 years ago
Lions Not Sheep FTC...
Aimee Cobabe and Samantha Herrera

Utah-based company under fire by FTC for “made in the USA” claims

The Utah-based company "Lions Not Sheep" signed a settlement over a Federal Trade Commission complaint against the company's labelling.
4 years ago
bankruptcy...
Curt Gresseth

Utah woman shares how she erased $20,000 in credit-card debt in less than 2 years

By extreme saving and working side hustles, a Utah woman found a way to get out from under $20,200 in credit-card debt. She explains how.
4 years ago
Gas lines caused by rising prices....
Marc Giauque

As nation sets national gas price record, Utahns ponder summer plans

Some Utahns are reconsidering their travel plans in wake of the gas price record.
4 years ago
Photo Marc Giauque, KSL Newsradio...
Marc Giauque

Lifeguard shortage could limit pool hours, delay openings

A lifeguard shortage could mean shorter hours this summer at Salt Lake County indoor and outdoor pools.
4 years ago
faa fines passenger...
Mark Jones

Allegiant Air announces four new nonstop routes from Provo City Airport

Allegiant Air announced four new nonstop routes out of Provo City Airport on Friday. The routes include Las Vegas, San Diego, Portland and Sanford/Orlando.
4 years ago
Utah 4-day workweek...
Curt Gresseth

Should Utah shift to a 4-day workweek? Show hosts divided.

Debbie says it's time to abandon the old school 40-hours-a-week approach to working. Her guest host, Sen. Todd Weiler said the 4-day workweek won't suffice.
4 years ago