Unaffordable Utah
Debbie Worthen, KSL TV
Affordable Housing Crisis Hits Home For SLC Renters
Dozens of renters in Salt Lake City found eviction notices on their doors last weekend, telling them their building had been sold and they had until the end of this month to be out.3 years ago
Ladd Egan, KSL TV
Unaffordable Utah: Women Hit Hard By ‘Pink Recession’
Women abandoned the workforce at an alarming pace in September, raising new fears that women are bearing the brunt of the pandemic and that it could have lasting impacts on their careers.4 years ago
Ladd Egan
Skyrocketing Lumber Prices Adding Thousands To Construction Projects
Homeowners looking to make repairs after this week’s severe windstorm are in for some sticker shock when they head to the lumber store.4 years ago
Cary J. Schwanitz & Ladd Egan, KSL TV
Utahns Who Get Unemployment Benefits May Now Get Rent Benefits
Utah residents who lost the federal $600 weekly unemployment benefits may qualify for an updated state program that helps people pay the rent.4 years ago
Dan Spindle, KSL TV
Utah Housing Market Good For Buyers & Sellers Despite Pandemic
Even considering the effects of COVID-19 on the economy, the laws of supply and demand were in full swing in Utah for the housing market.4 years ago
Ladd Egan
Lending Experts: Get Details Before Skipping Mortgage Payments
Don’t skip mortgage payments unless absolutely necessary, lending experts warned on Monday as concern and confusion pile up about potential consequences of forbearance programs.4 years ago
Ladd Egan, KSL TV
Unaffordable Utah: Small Business Survival During Coronavirus Pandemic
Bankers and state leaders are trying to spread the word about financial life preservers to help companies keep the lights on, pay rent and hold on to employees.4 years ago
Ladd Egan
Unaffordable Utah: Coronavirus Financial Survival
Many Utahns have faced sudden and serve hardships due to the coronavirus pandemic, but individuals and families can take steps now to manage their finances.4 years ago
KSL TV
Utah Housing Coalition Calls For Moratorium On Evictions, Foreclosures
The Utah Housing Coalition has called for a statewide moratorium on evictions and foreclosures during the coronavirus pandemic.4 years ago
Ladd Egan, KSL TV
Unaffordable Utah: ‘Unsustainable’ Baby Delivery Costs
Welcoming a bundle of joy is now leaving families with a bundle of bills as out-of-pocket costs for maternity care have increased nearly 49% in recent years.4 years ago
Ladd Egan, KSL TV
Unaffordable Utah: Fixing The US’s Worst Gender Pay Gap
Utah’s rosy economic picture has a dark underbelly: the worst gender pay gap in the nation that only seems to be getting worse.4 years ago
Ladd Egan, KSL TV
Unaffordable Utah: Are Student Loans The Next Debt Crisis?
Americans now owe a staggering $1.5 trillion in education loans, according to the Federal Reserve. The average student carries a loan balance of $37,000.5 years ago
SARAH SKIDMORE SELL AP Personal Finance Writer
Worried About A Recession? Protect Yourself, But Don’t Panic
If the threat of a recession gives you pause when it comes to your personal finances, remember now is a time to prepare, not panic.5 years ago
Ladd Egan, KSL TV
Unaffordable Utah: How Would Utah Fare During A Possible 2020 Recession?
Wall Street bounced back a bit Thursday, finishing up 100 points after dropping 800 points Wednesday. It was the worst day of the year for the market. The drop triggered fears of a possible recession.5 years ago
Ladd Egan, KSL TV
Unaffordable Utah: Can You Afford Summer Travel
Thinking of skipping the “vacation” part of “summer vacation” this year? If so, you’re not alone. The experts suggest planning ahead and thinking outside the box in order to make a summer vacation affordable.5 years ago
Ladd Egan, KSL TV
Are tiny homes the answer to Utah’s housing shortage?
It measures just 432 square feet, even so, a tiny home on display at a shopping mall in downtown Salt Lake City features a full kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, living area and plenty of storage.5 years ago
Ladd Egan, KSL TV
Report: Utah Ranks 2nd In Nation For Rising Home Prices
Home prices in Utah increased 14 percent in just one year, according to a new report by online mortgage marketplace RefiGuide.5 years ago
Ladd Egan, KSL TV
Unaffordable Utah: ‘We Didn’t Know What to Do,’ Housing Crisis Hits Renters Hardest
Renters or owners—who’s worse off in Utah’s housing shortage and affordability crisis?5 years ago
Ladd Egan, KSL TV
Unaffordable Utah: Beehive State Ranks #10 For Most Household Debt
Utah households are racking-up debt faster than the national average with the state now ranking tenth in the nation for highest debt, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.5 years ago
Ladd Egan
Unaffordable Utah: Time to Move or Time for a Reality Check?
It’s the flipside to Utah’s thriving economy and growing population: sharp increases in housing prices and the worry that living in the Beehive State is becoming unaffordable.5 years ago
Debbie Dujanovic, Mark Stevens
Unaffordable Utah: In A Pinch? Here’s How Emergency Cash Options Stack Up
If you find yourself short on cash, where do you turn? Payday loans, 401(k) loans, or credit cards? We compare the pros and cons of several emergency cash options.5 years ago
KSL 5 TV
Utah’s Population Increased By 400K People Since 2010
According to a new report, The Beehive State has the fastest-growing population in the country.5 years ago
Mike Anderson, KSL TV
Utah’s Homeless Population Up Slightly In 2018
According to the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development, the number of homeless in Utah is slightly up from a year ago.5 years ago
