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Colorado's Silent Recession

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How to recession-proof your finances

By Sarah Mulholland
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Money

Colorado’s slowing growth could be a symptom of its own success

By Sarah Mulholland
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Between high prices for groceries and pet food, some Coloradans say they’re struggling even without a recession

By Stephanie Rivera
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Federal economic policies stir up an unusual level of impact on the ground in Colorado

By Caitlyn Kim
RIFLE WESTERN SLOPE
Money

Budget season for Colorado cities and counties marked by caution and uncertainty

By Bente Birkeland and Tom Hesse
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Money

Colorado’s job market slumps as legislative economist calls out bad data

By Sarah Mulholland
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Money

How long can grocery prices keep rising?

By Briana Heaney
Money

Is Colorado in a recession? Tell us if you’re feeling the pinch when it comes to groceries, housing and jobs

By Colorado Public Radio Staff
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News

CU Economist: Too early to ring recession bell, though not all signs are rosy

By Tom Hesse
SILENT RECESSION CAR SALES
Money

Is Colorado’s car market flashing a check engine light for the economy?

By Nathan Fernando-Frescas
News

Big parts of Colorado’s economy are looking lackluster — are we in a recession?

By Sarah Mulholland

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