Sloan Schrage
KSL
Salt Lake City, UT, United States
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Submitting a claim to the government for pothole damage? Good luck with that
Friends might tell you to file a claim with the city or state if a pothole damages your vehicle. Good luck with that because payouts for pothole damage in Utah are rare. → Read More
Who pays to fix crunched vehicle when a carport collapses at an apartment complex?
Is a landlord responsible for damage caused by a carport collapse? And what if there is negligence, like letting the posts go into disrepair? → Read More
Hidden kitchen fire hazard: Microwaves that start by themselves
There's a potential hazard lurking in your kitchen: microwaves that start all by themselves. → Read More
Gephardt: How a little maintenance can save you big on appliance repairs or replacements
Appliances do not come cheap — and if your refrigerator or stove suddenly stops working it could put your wallet in a tough bind. → Read More
Gephardt: Why investors should stay the course during turbulent markets
A recent Wall Street rollercoaster has many people frightened about their investments and retirements. → Read More
More than 1/3 Americans don't have retirement; here's how to start
It may be the worst kept secret in America — many of us are falling short on retirement savings. → Read More
Bank employee impostors are using Zelle money transfer app to drain accounts
A new scam centered around the cash payment app, Zelle, is hitting a fever pitch as it drains money directly from bank accounts. → Read More
Need a favor? Here's how to ask that researchers say will get you a 'yes' answer
Ever needed a little assist from a friend or co-worker, but you weren't exactly sure how to ask for it? → Read More
8 ways you can save money on gas
On average, a gallon of regular gas was selling for $4.30 in Utah on Thursday. According to AAA, Utahns have never paid this much for gas before. → Read More
How to ensure your holiday gift return goes smoothly
Christmas Day has come and gone, so now it's time for the next seasonal tradition — returning unwanted gifts. → Read More
From flea markets to asking for a raise: Here's how to haggle
Who doesn't love scoring a bargain? There's a way for people to pay less than the price tag on just about anything. You just need to know how to ask. → Read More
Gephardt: When you should book your flight for the best deal
Finding that sweet spot in booking a flight so that you're getting the best possible bang for your buck may seem more like an art than science. Real data reveals some do's and some don'ts about the best and worst times to book flights. → Read More
Every drop counts: Utah restaurant chain cuts back the automatic water pour
This week, KSL-TV is exploring simple ways to save water that go beyond how we water our lawns, because every drop counts \u2014 especially when 90% of Utah is in extreme drought. → Read More
Gephardt: Low inventory leads to sticker shock for used car shoppers in Utah
A shortage in new car production has trickled down to the used car market, and that has pushed prices into overdrive. → Read More
Bandwidth Bottleneck: Gephardt uncovers what's eating through your data plan
Early in the pandemic, many home internet service providers ditched data limits to help people working and learning remotely. Fast forward 10 months and those limits are back. → Read More
Gephardt: What to do when credit card issuers cut your limits
If you\u2019ve had your credit card abruptly canceled by your bank or your limit lowered recently, you\u2019re not alone. → Read More
Gephardt: Worsening coin shortage could inflate the price of consumer products
Two weeks after a KSL-TV investigation into the causes of the national coin shortage, the issue seems to be worsening. → Read More
Gephardt: Robocalls rising again, but experts say it's getting tougher for the bad guys
How much have you enjoyed the last couple months of relative peace from robocalls? Well, brace yourselves, because they’re making a comeback. → Read More
Gephardt: Utah’s real estate market remains strong during pandemic
While selling a home anytime can be a nerve-wracking experience, imagine selling during a pandemic where jobs are being lost and people are struggling to make ends meet. → Read More
Refund Roulette: Gephardt investigates why wrong ticket holders received refunds
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown more than a few curveballs at folks who bought tickets to now-canceled events this summer. → Read More