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Like all food prices, the cost of organics is going up. And since organic produce was already more expensive, the price hikes are taking a bite out of organic growth.
Get ready to pay more for everything. Prices for food and energy rose at triple the rate economists expected.
Get a grip on the things you can control. You can choose whether you go into a store and spend money you don't have on something you don't need. You can choose to tell your children that they can't have a new toy this week, and you can decide to cook dinner at home instead of heading out to a restaurant.
Prices for clothing, electronics, and other goods and services are at their highest in 17 years.
It may be time to sit down and review your policy--you could save a lot of money.
With prices up and wages flat, consumers have to make do with less.
Nearly 90 percent felt the needed to re-evaluate their bodies after leaving a dressing room.
One-third of all homeowner's liability claims are for dog bites.
"You could conceivably save $25, maybe $30 a month on your water bill."
Colorado Springs residents no longer have to separate recyclables for Waste Management.
Two reports released Monday show that Americans are cutting nonessential spending.
Cell phone limits of growing importance to parents of teens, 'tweens.'
Pew study: Almost two-thirds say that their incomes lag behind inflation.
Opening allows gives criminals to intercept e-mails and redirect messages.
Tyson Foods is recalling more than 51,000 pounds of raw chicken.
Some local kids are already back in the classroom. As you kids return to school will they be decked out with the latest clothes and electronics, or sporting last year's styles, hand-me-downs and grateful for a new pack of pencils.
Consumer alert: more than 40 million credit and debit card numbers were stolen from major stores - including two based in Colorado.
With gas prices through the roof, more people are turning to the internet to eliminate shopping trips. One web site tracks free shipping offers by retailers.
As joblessness creeps higher, some employers abuse growing power.
If you grabbed a cup of Starbucks on your way to work this morning, you can return for an iced drink for $2 after 2 p.m.
Even if cloth is just not an option, there are still some ways to save.
For starters, should you start drawing Social Security at 62 — at a reduced rate — or wait until you’re the “normal” retirement age and collect a little more? Or should you hold off until you’re 70 and collect the maximum payment?
Healthy choices hard to find at many top chains, consumer group reports.
Curbing food waste cuts your family budget.
Study finds 61 percent of companies allow employees to retire in stages.
As budgets get tighter and food gets more expensive, American shoppers are increasingly switching to store brands — even upper-income consumers who may not have been inclined to give them a try before.
Federal health officials say the salmonella strain linked to a nationwide outbreak has been found in irrigation water and a serrano pepper at a Mexican farm.
From grapes to label, a Silicon Valley startup is building a new way for you to make your own wine. It’s the Winepod. A self-contained way to do it yourself.
Qwest Communications is now offering Verizon Wireless services to all new customers in its residential service area.
Bennigan's filed for bankruptcy Tuesday, making its gift cards worthless. The doors of all restaurants have been locked.
Those built before 1950 help keep you skinnier by encouraging walking.
A century ago, it was common to rent out rooms in homes for extra cash. Tough economic times have people trying this old trick.
Chef Paul Anders of Sweet Basil in Vail will showcase Colorado's aquaculture and produce in the 5th Annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans. Chef Anders previously worked at The Broadmoor.
Bankruptcies soar as retirees, agencies struggle to keep up with rising costs.
The government is narrowing its warning to hot pepper lovers, saying only Mexican-grown jalapenos now are linked to the nationwide salmonella outbreak - clearing the U.S. crop.
Did you splurge on pricey granite countertops in your kitchen or bathrooms? If so, this will come as a kick in the teeth. A new report is warning homeowners that their granite countertops could be a health hazard.
Credit card companies are under no obligation to notify you that you've reached your limit. Instead, your card statement will hit you with a fee that averages $30 - $39.
The popular affordable food choice list, known as the "dollar menu," could soon be a thing of the past.
Colorado Springs residents have already sweated through a dozen days of 90-plus degrees this month, while in Pueblo the temp has topped 90-degrees 18 times. Some tips to keep your electric bill down.
Authorities are investigating a company that runs gas stations in Colorado. It's accused of ripping off drivers at the pump.
The focus of a salmonella outbreak has now shifted from tomatoes to jalapeno peppers grown in Mexico and distributed in Texas. The FDA has issued a voluntary recall. While most large grocery store chains haven pulled fresh jalapenos from their shelves, some local markets are still selling them and customers are buying.
If you buy gas at Sunmart, odds are you're getting cheated. Texas inspectors found a pattern of cheating at its gas pumps.
High gas prices, housing market downturn leave some workers stuck.
For many golf is a weekend passion where the latest in technology is welcomed for longer drives and shorter putts. But for one man, its the lure of the original way the game was played that brings him to the course.
Xcel Energy expects to turn off power to 47,000 Colorado customers in the second and third quarters this year because they failed to pay their bill on time.
"People are not thinking about retirement. They are just worried about getting through the month." A new study warns of an impending retirement crisis.
A study of one to three-year-olds found background TV, in this case an adult game show, was distracting enough that it disrupted the toy play of children at every age, even when the kids weren't paying attention to the screen.
If you've been feeling blue or tired, look no further than what's on your plate. We have a list of foods to alter your moods.
The Pikes Peak Workforce Center has a new program for active duty Army spouses stationed at Fort Carson, and Air Force spouses stationed at Peterson Air force Base, who are interested in Information Technology.
It's blazing hot today. How can you stay cool without spending a bunch of money? Here are 10 tips to help!
As Americans get used to higher food and gas prices, it's suddenly cool to be frugal.
Pueblo's Senior Resource Development Agency, SRDA, has received a $60,000 state grant for its Meals on Wheels program, to deal with rising gas and food prices.
More freedom in the summer leads to more eating for many kids, so parents need to pay attention.
Using oxygen and electricity, the technology kills mold, bacteria, and viruses before consumers get a chance to eat them and get sick. "Ozone will kill eColi, salmonella, and listeria."
UPS drivers cover millions of miles each year. The company is constantly exploring ways to save gas and money. Here's their top tips.
Local agencies that serve the elderly are watching record gas prices hurt clients as well as their own bottom line.
The Care and Share Food Bank of Southern Colorado says they could be in serious trouble because of a lack of donations.
You've heard of Telecommuting, but how about Teleworking? Kiplinger estimates 100 million employees will telework by the year 2010.
“The whole area of home entertainment, maybe it's cocooning with these economic times, seems to be more prevalent.”
If you haven't seen the family movie, "The Sandlot," it's terrific. Tonight you can watch the movie for free, meet Olynpic athletes, play games and participate in a Home Run Derby. It's all part of Summer Movie Nights in America the Beautiful Park, put on by the City of Colorado Springs.
For the first time in 16 years, the number of coupons redeemed didn’t decline.
The fourth of July is a popular travel-by-car vacation. With this years' record gas prices, some families plan to stay closer to home - but not that many.
An E. coli outbreak in Michigan and Ohio has been linked to the same supplier that ships beef to King Soopers stores in Colorado.
An Ohio mechanic has developed an engine that he says gets 110 miles per gallon of gas, while also reaching speeds over 100 miles per hour. The mechanic is waiting on patents.
From the Fabulous Fourth to an Old Fashioned Fourth, nearly every community in Colorado celebrates Independence Day with fireworks, picnics, music and fun. Here is your rundown of area events.
Forget the gloomy economy - celebrate America and make memories with your family!
Those milk jugs you've been hauling home from the store for decades have gotten a makeover. Wal-mart and Costco claim they're cheaper to ship, better for the environment and cost less.
To cope, most are driving less, easing off the air conditioning and heating at home and cutting corners elsewhere. Half are scaling back vacation plans; nearly as many are considering buying cars that burn less gas.
As salmonella cases continue to climb, the government is checking if tainted tomatoes really are to blame for the record outbreak - or if the problem is with another ingredient, or a warehouse that is contaminating newly harvested tomatoes.
Melissa Herzog's 10-year-old daughter spent two months in the hospital after her kidneys failed because of E. coli poisoning that health officials determined was probably caused by raw milk from the dairy.
No one is immune from a tough economy, including the family pet. Some people take food off their own plate, or delay buying their own medication, to care for their animals. Food banks have begun offering pet food to care for both animals and their owners.
Not Big Macs, french fries and chocolate shakes. Mostly salads, wraps and apple dippers without the caramel sauce. His waist size has dropped from 50 to 36.
Auto manufacturers warn that ethanol can corrode fuel lines and damage hoses, seals and the fuel pump in cars not made to carry ethanol. That can lead to bad gas mileage, poor performance and may even affect the vehicle computers that warn of problems.
Many people are struggling under the heavy weight of debt. But some women are starting to flex their financial muscles and fight their way through it, thanks to a special boot camp.
They Velcro, snap, pull up, and come in all colors and designs. Up front prices run anywhere from $100 to $500.
A new survey by the Associated Press and AOL found people who reported high levels of debt suffered from at least three stress-related illnesses including headaches, stomach problems and even heart attacks.
The price of staples -- from beef to chicken to eggs to milk -- is expected to go higher as the corn that goes into feeding U.S. livestock gets even more scarce.
The idea is to boost a woman's bust line by injecting the wrinkle remover Botox.
A case of salmonella directly linked to tainted tomatoes has been confirmed in El Paso County.
Kroger stores across Texas are recalling some of its line of eggs after finding mold inside the shell.
With high gas and food prices, most people are pinching their budgets these days. But that doesn't mean you have to lead a bland life. Tonight, the City of Colorado Springs is offering free family fun in America the Beautiful Park.
One business has seen a 300 percent increase in sales this year. The majority of the stoves and pellets are made in America. That means it's homegrown heat that fuels our economy.
A recent survey found that Coloradans are dropping cell phone contracts as a way to save money. Many contacts have early termination fees, but there are ways around them.
Energy experts say electricity and natural gas prices will be going up significantly in the months to come. In Colorado Springs the price hike is expected to be lower than the national average, but will still climb.
The Vectrix is virtually silent as it makes its way down the road. You can travel between 40 and 60 miles per charge, and then all you have to do is plug it in. And the Vectrix doesn't just ‘scoot’ around town. It’s actually pretty fast, reaching a top speed of 62 miles per hour.
"These angels come in, they clean and they've become my friends too."
If you have a roof carrier on your vehicle it can cost you six miles per gallon.
Corn, wheat and other crops are affected. As much as one-quarter of the crops in the southern third of Wisconsin may be gone. Besides ruining crops, flooding has led the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to close a 200-mile stretch of the Mississippi River, the nation's primary trade waterway, to agriculture and cargo ships.
You know that smell when you first open a new plastic shower curtain or liner. According to a new report from the Center for Health, Environment and Justice, that smell and its source are full of toxic chemicals.
If the salmonella scare connected with tomatoes has you looking for local sources of food, Colorado's Farmers Markets have opened for the summer. We have a comprehensive list for you.
The Centers for Disease Control estimates some 300,000 Americans are hospitalized each year and 5,000 die because of food borne illnesses.
On average it takes 5-10 years for a customer to recoup the money they will spend on a hybrid compared to a comparable standard model -- even when factoring in savings on gas.
An 8 gigabyte model of the new iPhone will sell for $199 starting July 11. A 16 gigabyte model will cost $299.
Tuesday morning on News First Today, dietician Martha Rosenau, RD talks with reporter Andy Koen about the popularity of vegan and vegetarian diets.
Since September, Kelley Blue Book has dropped the value of mid-sized SUVs $2,300. Large SUV prices more than $3,400. Some drivers are hanging on to gas guzzlers because they're upside-down in their vehicles.
With gas and food prices through the roof, most people are looking elsewhere in their budgets to save money. One place is the drug store.
With food and gas prices skyrocketing, more American are replacing petunias with pepper plants.
The study found engaging in conversation interferes with a person's ability to focus on a visual task. Researchers say speaking seems to be far more demanding on the brain than listening to somebody talk.
While many people think they can survive a day on only a few hours sleep, new research shows that's not the case. A study published in The Journal Of Neuroscience reveals that while some sleep-deprived people think their brain is functioning normally, it's not.
The survey found three groups of bachelors. 8% who never want to marry, 62% want to marry, but half of them won't settle for less than perfection and about 30% who are on the fence.