You'd think it would be tricky to celebrate Halloween on a tight budget, but many customers say getting ready isn't as scary as they thought.

It seems like we're all riding this economic roller coaster and the Western Carolina Fair seems to be riding it too.

The drops to the Teacher Retirement System and Employees Retirement System may cause state officials to delay cost of living raises for retirees next year.

Foreclosures, as predicted, are on the rise, but Atlanta officials are working to keep people off the streets with some federal help.

The Augusta Department of Labor has seen many more people filing for unemployment lately, and officials blame the economy.

Augusta city administrator Fred Russell is recommending you foot the bill by paying higher property taxes. News 12's Chris Thomas compares the cost of doing business in Augusta and other cities.

Kmart is reminding consumers you can still buy things on layaway.

In today's economy, keeping homes warm in the winter months may be tougher. News 12 is on your side with ways to save when the weather is cooler.

Press Secretary Dana Perino now says the president is "open minded" about a fresh dose of stimulus, and will consider what Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke told lawmakers yesterday.

The housing market is in deep trouble around the country but not as much around here. Some new numbers say houses in the Augusta-area are still gaining value and that's good news for you.

State utility regulators are holding a public hearing on a request by South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. for a midyear rate increase.

In these tough times, many of you are looking for ways to get help. The Charlie Norwood VA Hospital and the Salvation Army are reaching out to offer it to those who need it most.

The Richmond County school system is selling items through an online auction site, hoping to clean out some old buildings and make some money for the general fund.

Social Security benefits will increase 5.8 percent next year, the largest amount in 26 years, but some people worry that's not enough to keep up with inflation.

One of the world's largest business outsourcing companies is taking root in Augusta. That will mean hundreds of new jobs for the area. It is a plus during such hard economic times.

One vote, for millions of dollars. Voters in Columbia County will take to the polls in three weeks to decide whether or not to keep a one cent sales tax and to vote yes or no for a Tennis and Aquatics Center.

It turns out that a lot more stimulus checks are still on the way to the people who are supposed to get them.

The cost of college goes up just about every year; but after today students may be paying more for less.

In today's economy, some school leaders are worried businesses may not be able to donate as much as before.

A new national report says 30 percent of Georgia's working families are working poor.

House Speaker Bobby Harrell and Senate President Pro Tem Glenn McConnell said in a joint statement Tuesday they'll take up 7 percent in budget cuts.

The economic crisis has hit many of us in the pockets pretty hard and it's affecting the locally owned businesses that depend on your cash.

Keeping city vehicles rolling is costing millions. The city of Augusta is working to find cheaper ways to provide the services we all take for granted.

There is some local good news in the midst of all the economic mess. Augusta is leading all other major cities in Georgia when it comes to hotel revenue.

Possible items on the chopping block are high school sports, conservation efforts, and even crimes investigated by state law enforcement.