From a report by bankrate.com, insurance If you’re buying a used car worth less than $ 2,000, you might wonder: Why even bother with an auto insurance quote? One reason, of course, is the law: In most states, you will be required to insure regardless of the value of the vehicle. Some states require proof [...]

Listening to Small Businesses, in Cleveland and Across the Country Ed. Note: Click play below to jump straight to the President’s portion of the online forum, rewind to watch the full session with CEA Chairman Austan Goolsbee. The President joined some of his top economic advisors in Cleveland today for a “Winning the Future” Forum [...]

div class=”cnnStryVidCont” readability=”7″> A digital peek behind the Oscar curtain STORY HIGHLIGHTS Multiple mobile apps, official and otherwise, will enhance this year’s Oscars The Academy Awards official paid app will give users behind-the-scenes camera shots Apps come as entertainment embraces the “second screen” many viewers use The countdown to Hollywood’s biggest night is on. Join [...]

Buying a car in retirement My husband and I rented a Buick Lucerne while we were vacationing last week and he really liked it. So it didn’t surprise me much when marketing research firm J.D. Power and Associates sent me a report this morning that said Buicks, and the Lucerne in particular, are among the [...]

From a report by bankrate.com, auto Gas prices are on the rise again, with the possibility of prices this summer increasing 35 cents to 85 cents per gallon over current rates, according to the federal Energy Information Administration. Gas prices can vary widely not just from one region to another, but even at stations within [...]

Sluggish new-home sales drag on economy’s growth WASHINGTON — Sales of new homes plummeted in January, and businesses ordered fewer long-lasting goods. But the number of people applying for unemployment benefits has fallen in the past four weeks to the lowest level in two years. Read more on The Monterey County Herald Sluggish New-Home Sales [...]

From a report by bankrate.com, 6.18% (60-month, new car) 7.20% (36-month, used car) Here’s a look at the state of auto loan rates from Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts conducted Feb. 23, 2011. Auto loan rates were mixed this week, with average rates on new-car loans and used-car loans moving in [...]

Letter: Writers ‘facts’ fail the check test In regards to Jean Spong’s Oct. 28 letter, “Social Security explains Tea Party,” please check out Factchecker.org . Social Security was never a voluntary program. Immigrants are not eligible for Social Security benefits. Read more on The Daily Reflector Rowan to be sentenced Feb. 25 Denny Hecker’s girlfriend, [...]

Ford plans to team with Sollers in Russia DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. is teaming up with Russian automaker Sollers to make and distribute cars in Russia, one of the fastest growing auto markets. read more Read more on KETK 56 Tyler Retail Stocks Weak On January Sales NEW YORK (TheStreet) — Retail stocks [...]

From a report by bankrate.com, auto With cold temperatures as well as snow and icy conditions blanketing much of the country, many drivers who are not familiar with winter car maintenance can find themselves with some costly repairs. Here are four items to keep in mind as you brace for the next winter storm. Fill [...]