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We recently looked at the most economical used cars to buy as gas prices rise; now Money magazine has done a test on four fuel-efficient vehicles that you can buy new, figuring out which one is the most economical overall. Four cars were tested: the Ford Focus, the Smart for Two, the Volkswagen Jetta and the Toyota Prius. And the results turned out like this: (more…)

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Real estate prices across the United States have been hit really hard in recent times, but in some areas things are really starting to turn around. You have to keep a good eye on your local area to see when housing prices are starting to rebound, especially if you’re considering selling or buying. Money Magazine put out a list of signs that the housing market in your area is rebounding, so take a look at these indicators to figure out what’s happening to real estate around you: (more…)

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The cost of gas seems to know no ceiling, and many Americans are feeling the pressure. Commuting comes at a premium, public transportation is gaining in popularity, and costs of all goods are on the rises. These factors leave many wondering if it’s time to tap into U.S. oil reserves. (more…)

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Rising fuel prices are affecting Americans from all walks of life, and a new study says that nine in ten residents are very worried about how these costs will affect them. (more…)

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With home prices falling, you might think that now would be the perfect time to buy. But hold that thought: the fact is, though housing prices are on the way down, <a href=”http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25374401/”loan interest rates are on the rise, eating away at your real savings. (more…)

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A troubled economy has affected life in many ways, and has now begun to influence neighborhood real estate. Empty strip malls, fueled by a need to collect rent, are now filling their spaces with nontraditional tenants, like libraries and churches. (more…)

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If you’ve purchased an airline ticket recently, you’ve likely been unhappily surprised by soaring rates and a list of surcharges that literally pours off of the page. Unfortunately, as oil costs go up, surcharges will continue to rise and, in many cases, multiply. (more…)

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World food prices are on the rise, and consumers are beginning to feel the pinch. The rising cost of flour has made the price of bread and cereals begin to climb, higher meat prices have caused many third world consumers to up their vegetable consumption, and now increased rice costs in Asia are cause for concern and, in some cases, riots.

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credit: Beige AlertTo encourage people to buy environmentally friendlier hybrid cars, the United States government has been running some tax incentive schemes. If you are one of the people who bought a hybrid car expecting a tax credit of up to $3,000, it might be a shock to find out that you may not get all of this credit after all.

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credit: Joshua Davis (articnomad)With all the bad financial news in the press today, filling up your local news and the front page of your favorite paper, you’re bound to be wondering how bad the shape of the economy is. MSNBC’s John Schoen says that though a storm is on the horizon, it’s hard to say how bad it’ll get.
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