15 Cities for People Who Hate Driving and Long Commutes
In the cities on our list, commutes are shorter than average, and a great many of them are on foot, bicycle, or via public transportation. The list is heavy on college towns, for a few good reasons: Such places are good fits for nondrivers because they are often compact and dense, and they often have liberal populations that demand more investment in public transportation.
Why Unemployment Will Hit 11 Percent
Economists have been heralding a turnaround for six months, largely because key measures like home prices, retail sales, bank losses, and job cuts have been deteriorating more slowly than they used to. But there's a big difference between a slowing rate of decline and actual improvement, and the economy remains in worse shape today than many prognosticators ever foresaw.
15 Cars Fueling the Auto Recovery
Buyers continue to shun big vehicles in favor of those getting good mileage. And excitement still sells, with some hot new sports cars sprinting out of the gate.
Tips for Buying the Perfect Digital Camera
Shopping for a digital camera once seemed simple: get the most pixels for the money. But megapixel mania is over. Now, buyers must discern important and extraneous features.
8 Restaurants on a Roll
It might not be good for America's waistline, but froufrou dining off petite plates is out. The recession has made us hungry for family-size piles of comfort food, skyscraping burgers, and all-you-can-eat fries. See which dining chains have kept Americans full during the recession.
10 Tips to Save on Holiday Gifts
Given the shaky job market, holiday budgets are tighter this year. So to avoid the winding lines and sold-out merchandise, here are 10 tips to save you time and money as you kick off your holiday shopping.
Cities Where Job Recovery Will Be Slowest
While the nation's job market is awful overall—thousands of Americans are exhausting their unemployment benefits daily—it's clear that the true jobs picture is as varied as the nation's topography. With the promise of a recovery on the horizon, new data show that the employment upturn will be regional as well.
America's Best Affordable Places to Retire
We sought out places with a low cost of living and reasonable housing prices that still offered access to the services and amenities that people should look for in an ideal retirement spot. Each city on the list has high-quality healthcare and elder-care facilities, as well as an abundance of educational and cultural events.
