Business + Economy

Customers of Venmo, PayPal and CashApp should not store their money for the long term with these ap...

KEN SWEET AP Business Writer

Money stored in Venmo, similar apps could be vulnerable says financial watchdog

Money stored on a payment app is not being held in a traditional bank account and may not be protected in the event of a bank run.

10 hours ago

A souring geopolitical relationship between China and the United States is one of the reasons famil...

Hugo Rikard-Bell

China’s soured milk and its impact on Utah’s dairy farmers

Does China have a noticeable impact on the day-to-day lives of everyday Americans? Utah dairy farmers will tell you; yes, they absolutely do.

11 hours ago

Pride month merchandise is displayed at a Target store Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn....

Devin Oldroyd

Should Pride clothing be in the kid’s section?

Target has fallen out of favor with many loud voices over its Pride line of clothing. Should Pride clothing be in the kid's section?

2 days ago

State Farm stops home insurance sales in California...

Curt Gresseth

State Farm Insurance pulls out of California because of catastrophes and increasing costs

State Farm Insurance is no longer accepting homeowner insurance applications in California.

2 days ago

Pride month merchandise is displayed at the front of a Target store in Hackensack, N.J., Wednesday,...

ALIZA CHASAN, CNN

Target removes some LGBTQ+ Pride merchandise over threats to employees

Target is the latest company to face backlash over support for the LGBTQ+ community by selling Pride products.

3 days ago

utah state capitol building pictured, unclaimed money in utah has been given back to veterans...

Dan Bammes

Over $700,000 in unclaimed money returned to veterans

Utah State Treasurer Marlo Oaks said his office has been matching veterans in Utah with unclaimed money.

3 days ago

Electric vehicles are close to a tipping point, making up more than 10% of all cars sold globally l...

Emma Keddington, KSL NewsRadio

UDOT grant to boost the availability of EV charging stations

Whitesides says he expects to see an expansion of 20 charging locations along the Wasatch Front and in rural areas in Moab.

4 days ago

Ramishah Maruf, CNN

State Farm stops home insurance sales in California, citing wildfire risks

State Farm is stopping new home insurance sales in California, citing wildfire risks and skyrocketing construction costs.

4 days ago

A new Washington Post-Ipsos poll shows that 75% of workers would prefer a 10-hour, four-day workwee...

Allessandra Harris

Four-day workweeks are growing in Utah once again, but this time they’re hybrid

A new Washington Post-Ipsos poll shows that 75% of workers would prefer a 10-hour, four-day workweek rather than the common 8-hour, five-day workweek.

6 days ago

Crews finish placing the Delta Center name on the former Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, on May 25,...

Lindsay Aerts

Delta Center sign returns to the home of the Utah Jazz

Seventeen years ago a contract expired and the Delta Center became the Energy Solutions Center, then Vivint.

7 days ago

Consider lifeguarding for your summer side hustle. Lifeguard shortages are still a thing this year,...

Amanda Dickson

Need a summer side hustle? Try lifeguarding

If you're hunting for a summer side hustle, lifeguarding could be good. There's a nation-wide shortage, though it's not as bad here in Utah.

8 days ago

A grocery-shopping guru joined KSL Podcast D2 to offer tips and advice on how to pinch your pennies...

Curt Gresseth

How to cut down on your costs at the grocery store

A grocery-shopping guru joined KSL Podcast D2 to offer tips and advice on how to pinch your pennies while shopping for food.

13 days ago

A “now hiring” sign is pictured at Salt Lake Running Company in Salt Lake City on Friday, Nov. ...

Amie Schaeffer

Utah’s economy is slowing down, according to April employment report

Utah's job report for April showed strong job growth in rural communities, but also a slowing in Utah's economy.

14 days ago

The US Treasury Department is seen here in Washington, DC, on May 8. President Joe Biden has resurf...

Tami Luhby, CNN

Here’s how the 14th Amendment factors into the debt ceiling debate

Several liberal lawmakers in both chambers are pushing him to invoke the amendment rather than give in to Republican demands.

14 days ago

salt lake bees fans come back to smiths ballpark...

Devin Oldroyd

Ballpark NEXT: The future of Smith’s Ballpark and the Ballpark community

To help decide what should be done with the Smith's Ballpark, the city is hosting a contest called Ballpark NEXT.

14 days ago

A Utah apartment spokesman shares his insights on how to make apartment life better and more afford...

Curt Gresseth

Square footage isn’t everything, says Utah apartment spokesman

A Utah apartment spokesman shares his insights on how to make apartment life better and more affordable.

15 days ago

a store window with multiple closed signs on it, business continuity plans help prevent closures...

Samantha Herrera

Be Ready Utah: Creating a continuity plan for your business

According to Be Ready Utah, 40% to 60% of businesses without a continuity plan never reopen after a disaster.

15 days ago

The IRS is launching a new program for doing your taxes....

Amanda Dickson

Could doing your taxes be free and easier?

Doing your taxes can be intimidating, and sometimes expensive. A new tool from the IRS could help with the costs — but let's look at other advantages and drawbacks.

16 days ago

Consumers are taking on smaller home improvement projects as higher interest rates and inflation ta...

Nathaniel Meyersohn and Parija Kavilanz

Home Depot seeing an end to its three-year run of robust sales

NEW YORK (CNN) — Home Depot couldn’t keep its protracted robust sales streak going any longer. The home improvement chain reported a dismal quarter as consumer spending on home improvement projects – which was buoyed by the stay-at-home pandemic lifestyle – come to a screeching halt. The retailer posted disappointing sales for its first quarter […]