Tough economic times are leading more people to apply at strip clubs for jobs.

Today’s consumer minute includes a look at how people are cutting their budgets, plus a look at the world’s cheapest car, and good news about gas prices.

Low interest rates are continuing to spark mortgage activity.

Someone is actually hiring, flights are cutback, and bad news for casinos.

More than 34,000 people who worked for Circuit City are out of a job or starting a new one after the company closed its stores for good on Sunday including the store at Garden City in Cranston.

There’s news about online scams, US Airways announcement, more TV, and cigars.

Soon, it’s going to cost you more to mail a letter.

The New-Bedford Standard Times reports that Massachusetts-based clothing store Talbots .

Macy’s may be cutting thousands of jobs but it’s opening a district office in Attleboro

Mortgage giant Freddie Mac has good news that should help more than 8,000 American homeowners.

Today’s Consumer Minute is a mix of cutting caffeine, more job cuts, and higher grocery bills.

A new program offers a low mortgage rate, the mall is closing early, and digital TV is delayed.

In contrast to many banks across the country, Domestic Bank in Cranston announced Monday that it is hiring. 

Making the consumer minute report are Pfizer cuts, Neiman Marcus, and casket outlets.

More details are coming out about holiday shopping.