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American dream giving way to housing changes?
January 30, 2012 7:49 PM
Each generation of young professionals has its differences, and its own set of problems. The life-long plan so many Americans have used -- of getting a job, buying a house and paying off a mortgage -- is certainly changing; it's more difficult to get a loan, and some people would... more » -
Apartment development picking up in CO Springs, changes to come
January 30, 2012 7:45 PM
Each generation of young professionals has its differences, and its own set of problems. The life-long plan so many Americans have used -- of getting a job, buying a house and paying off a mortgage -- is certainly changing; it's more difficult to get a loan, and some people would... more » -
Local jobs at stake in budget stalemate Play Video
November 22, 2011 7:58 PM
Thousands of local jobs are in jeopardy after the Congressional "Supercommittee" failed to agree on spending cuts. The stalemate triggered $1 trillion in automatic cuts to Medicare and defense spending. Economist Fred Crowley of Southern Colorado Economic Forum says any cuts in defense spending will have a direct, negative... more » -
Local concerns in debt debate
August 1, 2011 11:34 PM
Decisions being made on Capitol Hill over how to handle the nation's debt have people across the country waiting to see what happens. "I'm very concerned," says Colorado Springs resident Geraldine Webb, a disability insurance receiver. "I do live from month to month," Webb says, and to make... more » -
Some not as optimistic about unemployment drop in January
February 6, 2011 7:15 PM
"I knew it was going to be real tough," says Brandon Pelton, who's currently unemployed, looking for work, and fighting to receive benefits in the meantime. However he had no idea it would be as tough as it's been to find a job after getting out of the Army last... more » -
A $0 electric bill thanks to the sun
June 7, 2010 1:42 PM
Mark Ferguson got some happy news in the mail when his Colorado Springs Utilities bill came: a charge of $0 for his total electric use for the month. It wasn't a typo. Back in March, Ferguson installed solar panels and now uses the sun to power his home. "I... more » -
Ditching moon mission could cost Colorado
February 2, 2010 8:12 PM
President Obama has scrapped NASA's $100 billion plan to return astronauts to the moon. Around $9 billion has already been spent on the Constellation Project, much of it through aerospace companies whose research and development branches are based in Colorado. The Orion Crew Vehicle, a modern day equivalent... more » -
Housing market showing signs of improvement locally
January 9, 2010 8:00 PM
We've heard bad news about the real estate market nationally for a long time. Locally, there's a bright spot. Home sales on the Pikes Peak Multiple Listing Service were up 5 percent last year, and experts expect the same in 2010. Some are saying home sales are back... more »
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