Economy : Employers cut jobs for sixth straight month
Originally published on July 03, 2008

WASHINGTON (AP) — Employers cut payrolls by 62,000 in June, the sixth straight month of nationwide job losses, underscoring the economy’s fragile state. The unemployment rate held steady at 5.5 percent. more »



Economy : POLL: 9 IN 10 EXPECT TO BE HIT HARD BY GAS PRICES
Originally published on July 01, 2008

WASHINGTON (AP) — Four-dollar gasoline has stolen a beach vacation from Julie Jacobs’ family, “little small luxuries” like exotic bath washes from Angela Crawford and dinners out from folks all over the country. Phil English has had to sell his beloved but fuelguzzling red pickup. more »



Economy : Talk Back: How is the economy affecting your bottom line? [video]
Originally published on July 01, 2008

Luke's Pizza recently closed its locations in Frederick and owner Chad Randle said it was a direct result of soaring food and fuel costs. more »



Economy : Dollar stores becoming shopping destinations of choice
Originally published on June 30, 2008

Frederick resident Rose Truss frequents the dollar store, depending on what she's looking for, she said. Escalating prices however, will compel Truss and many others to prioritize the discount chains, she said. more »



Economy : After-tax incomes and spending show big gains
Originally published on June 27, 2008

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The millions of economic stimulus payments gave a massive jolt to household finanances in May, sending after-tax incomes up by the largest amount in 33 years. more »



Economy : US barley growers ponder potential beer deal
Originally published on June 27, 2008

HELENA, Mont. (AP) -- The prospect of Anheuser-Busch being taken over by a brewing company with roots in Belgium and Brazil has made some Northern Plains barley growers uneasy. more »