One of the positive aspects for consumers in these tough economic times is that inflation is well under control. And in one key area of consumer spending in particular -- food -- it's almost impossible not to save money these days.   Full Story

Washington » Health care and environment-focused jobs will drive a jobs recovery, the White House predicted Monday even as it cautioned that the work will require better training to give workers greater skills.   Full Story

Utah bankruptcy filings rose 62 percent during the first half of 2009, a sure sign the nation's economic recession that began well over a year ago continues to take a toll on the financial health of many of the state's residents.   Full Story

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Employers nationally cut 467,000 jobs in June and the unemployment rate climbed to a 26-year high of 9.5 percent, while in Utah new claims for unemployment benefits remain elevated and the jobless rate could be as high as 5.   Full Story