Home sales are down, foreclosures are up. And with gasoline and food prices so high, retailers say consumers are making fewer and smaller purchases

The housing crisis, the credit crunch and high gas prices may be hurting consumer confidence in the United States but the impact is not necessarily the same for everyone.  Some see a silver lining in a weak U.S. economy.  During tough economic times, some businesses specialize in turning losses into profits.  VOA's Mil Arcega reports.