People are dining out less, apparently as a result of the tight economy.

Other ski operators in the state agreed that they could benefit, to a degree, from the tight economy.

In a tight economy, where public funding is being cut, prison libraries are no exception.

Historically, food has been a relatively inexpensive way to cope with stress and a tight economy.

"You would expect to see that in a very tight economy."

"I guess this is all part of a very tight economy," he said.

"Whether consumers will become wary of spending in a tight economy is top of mind for all businesses," he said.

Ms. Ford says you correct the errors and move on, but that the tight economy is making it harder to bounce back.

"During this time of severe job shortage and very tight economy," she wrote, "I am so grateful to be employed."

A tight economy has driven some dairy farmers to sell their land.