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Four tips for negotiating low hotel pricesFor the best hotel prices, pick up the phone and negotiate for lower rates, Hamm writes.
Nissan Leaf electric car drivers hit 100 million miles markNissan Leaf electric car drivers are keeping pace with Chevy Volt drivers, having covered more than 100 million electric miles, Voelcker writes.
For great vacation deals, find local destinationsYou don’t have to buy expensive plane tickets and travel far to have a great vacation, Hamm writes.
Retail sales buoyed by autos, holiday shopping in NovemberRetail sales rose 0.3 percent last month in the US, buoyed by car sales and the effort to rebuild after superstorm Sandy. The start of the holiday shopping season also contributed to the rise in retail sales.
Foreclosures hit nine-month high, but starts dropForeclosures completed by banks rose to a nine-month high in November, but there's some good news: The number of homes starting on the path to foreclosure fell to the lowest level in six years.
Ten great car-related gifts Car-related gifts are a great way to say thank you during the holidays. Click through this list for some great ideas for all ages and budgets.
Electric vehicle maker Coda lays off 15 percent of staffCoda Automotive, an electric vehicle company, confirmed Tuesday that it had laid off about 50 people, or 15 percent of its 330-person staff, Voelcker writes.
The high price of confirmation-biased shoppingConfirmation bias can be incredibly expensive and lead you to poor investment and shopping choices, Hamm writes.
Honda recall: 870,000 minvans and SUVs for ignition defectHonda recall of more than 800,000 Odyssey minivans and Pilot SUVs is the latest in what has been a recall-filled year for the automaker. The latest Honda recall involves ignitions that can release the key even when the car is not in park, allowing the vehicles to roll away.
Small business vs. big business: The divide widensAt the national level, the natural tensions that exist between small businesses and larger corporations has been heightened significantly since the election, Cornwall writes.
Tax hikes ahead. Time to accelerate dividend payments?While some investors would be hurt by the accelerated dividend payouts, many low- and middle-income taxpayers could benefit, Williams writes.
Top 5 product recalls in US history Product recalls happen nearly every day, but these five had a lasting impact. Can you guess which product recall was the most significant?
Electric vehicle awareness: the key to boosting salesElectric vehicle sales are doing pretty well, Voelcker writes, but advocates say education and awareness can go a long way towards selling more electric vehicles.
12-12-12: An auspicious date for a $1,212,120 wedding?12-12-12 is the latest triple-date marketing opportunity for the wedding industry. Banking on Chinese numerology, one Vegas wedding package is priced at $1,212,120 and includes a private jet.
Why billionaires will still pour millions into politicsAs income and wealth become ever more concentrated in America, the nation’s corporations and billionaires will invest even more in politics, Reich writes.
Costco profit soars 30 percent on high sales, low pricesCostco's profits rose 30 percent in the fiscal first quarter on better sales and more revenue from membership fees. Costco's gain beat analysts' expectations, and stock rose 14 cents per share in premarket trading.
Travelling on a budget? Bring your own food and drinks.Bring along snacks and drinks when you travel and you’ll find that money doesn’t leak out of your pocket along the way, Hamm writes.
Stocks gain on budget talk optimism, Fed stimulusStocks rose Tuesday in light of progress in budget talks being held in Washington. Stocks have edged up since the start of the month as investors watch for developments in the budget talks.
Volvo to license technology to Chinese parent companyVolvo's parent company Geely will provide Volvo with its knowledge of the Chinese market and lower-cost production in return for technology that Volvo plans to phase out in coming years, Vijayenthiran writes.
For cheap travel, avoid the tourist trapsWhen travelling, you’re going to find cheaper, better souvenirs – and experiences – off the beaten path, Hamm writes.
