Fuel Economy - Gives data of fuel economy for year and make, major models.
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'Marketplace' Report: Broke Banks Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0400 The number of shaky U.S. banks is at the highest level in about five years and bank profits plunged by 86 percent in the second quarter according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Madeleine Brand talks to Marketplace's Bob Moon about how to keep your money safe. Poverty Rate Reflects Stalled Economy, Experts Say Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:51:00 -0400 The U.S. Census Bureau reports real median household income rose slightly last year, and the official poverty rate stayed roughly the same as in the previous survey. The share of people without health insurance dropped slightly, as well. Some budget experts say the numbers demonstrate that the economy has stopped expanding. Census: Fewer Americans Lack Health Insurance Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:20:00 -0400 The total number of Americans who don't have health insurance has dropped slightly for the first time in seven years, the U.S. Census Bureau has said. Those figures can be attributed, in part, to an expansion of federally subsidized insurance for children.
5 really cost-effective fuel savers Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:59:54 -0400 Surprisingly, some fuel efficient vehicles aren't the most economical choices out there. Here are some that are. GM unveils new compact car Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:40:48 -0400 Slated to enter the U.S. market for the 2011 model year, the Cruze could replace the Cobalt small car.
