The Mortgage Bankers Association said Friday the percentage of loans at least a month overdue or in foreclosure was up from 9.2 percent in the April-June quarter, and up from 7.3 percent a year earlier.

When times are tough, you cut expenses. More folks are changing their car insurance to save some bucks. News 12 is on your side with what you can do and how insurance companies are willing to help.

Christmas is now exactly three weeks away, and though your tree may be all lit up, the outlook isn't so bright for retailers. Thursday afternoon, retailers will report their November numbers, and lots of people are very nervous about what this report card is going to show.

Driving into Columbia County lately you can't miss all those new buildings. Loads of new businesses are going up there. So why when times are so bad are people still willing to invest money there?

In another sign of the times, the owners of Augusta Mall facing their own financial crisis--to the tune of more than a billion dollars.

Nationally, GM and Ford reported big drops in sales in November, but that's a trend that seems to be missing in Augusta. Some dealers tell us they actually sold more new cars this November compared to last year.

Both the Salvation Army and Golden Harvest are seeing empty shelves because of bigger demands and smaller donations.

Officials at the South Carolina Surplus Property Office say a customer who donates at least $50 in toys can buy a surplus laptop computer for $25. The computers usually sell for $200.

People aren't just saving on clothes and electronics this weekend, they're also saving taxes on guns in South Carolina.

South Carolina businesses may see a break on workers' compensation rates next year.

This year especially, volunteers are expecting big crowds at free Thanksgiving Day dinners because of the economy. We visit Aiken's One Table as preps are well underway.

Beginning on Jan. 1, 2009, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will change.

It seems everything costs an arm and a leg these days, but that doesn't mean your feet have to suffer. In fact, a lot of people are now "soled" on shoe repair.

News 12's Meredith Anderson finishes her list of 12 Fantastic Freebies.

Counting dollars this holiday season, Tom De Santes wants to avoid buying high-priced techno gadgets as gifts for his two sons.

In these tough times, cheap is good, but free is better.I know what you're thinking. Nothing's free, and if it is, there's a catch. Well, we've found 12 Fantastic Freebies with no strings attached.

Construction of new homes has hit a record low and they're the lowest they've been in 50 years.

The number of people without a job in South Carolina is at 8-percent, the highest it's been in 25 years.

Huge declines in financial and energy stocks lead another plunge.

They say the way to a person's heart is through their stomach, so here's the deal: you bring two cans of food plus $10 to a participating florist, and you get a dozen roses.

Kicking the habit of smoking is something many people want to do already, and in these tough financial times, there's all the more reason to stop.

Gas prices in Aiken are as low as $1.45 a gallon for regular gas. With the lower prices, we're On Your Side with what you can do with the extra money.

Even with gas prices dropping, many industries are bracing for what's expected to be a rough holiday shopping season. One industry that seems to be hanging in there during the tough times is the consignment industry.

With all the uncertainty in the financial world, you may be wondering what to do with your investments. Specifically your 401(k). If you're getting nervous, there are some options that won't wreck your retirement plans.

A major chapter in Augusta's history has come to an end. Castleberry's production line has shut down. News 12's Chris Thomas has been following the story that began with a botulism outbreak. Management is now speaking out.