Consumerist
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gas prices
Oil Prices Drop, Sadly
The price of oil dropped $2.19 today, to $117.91, spurring a stock market and dollar rally. Sounds like good news. Except that it's dropping because the market thinks more people won't be able to afford to drive their cars as much. Who's up for a "staycation?"
Oil Prices Tumble Again; Stock Markets Surge [NYT] (Photo: hanapbuhay)
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graphs
Pretty Graphs Track Drowning Dollar
These graphs by GOOD magazine show how much the dollar has sunk against various currencies from May 07-April 08. But don't feel too bad, folks, at least we're giving the South African Rand a thorough drubbing.
Currency: The Sinking Dollar [GOOD]
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economy
Stores In NYC Start Accepting Euros
The dollar just isn't what it used to be, ya know? "Euros accepted" signs are popping up all over NYC as shopkeepers (for one) welcome our new tourist overlords: More » -
gouging
Dollar Rent A Car Charges $2.00 "Top Off Fee," Even If You Return With A Full Tank Of Gas
No longer content gouging customers who return their rentals with less than a full tank of gas, Dollar Rent A Car is now assessing a $2.00 "top off fee" for cars that have already been topped off. More » -
shopping
Dollar Parity Results In Piles Of Clothes Discarded By Canadian Shoppers
Canadians are heading to the U.S. to do their shopping—and are leaving their old clothes behind in order to avoid paying a duty when they cross back into Canada. More » -
shopping
What Does The Weak Dollar Mean To Shoppers?
You've probably been hearing a lot about the weak dollar, but might not be sure what exactly it means for you. More » -
personal finance
Make Sure You Know What You're Doing Before You Invest In Gold
A lot of financial advisors have suggested investing in gold lately, since the U.S. economy seems headed for the crapper and gold tends to increase in value as the dollar plummets. And a lot of people seem to be following that advice, because gold is up above $750 an ounce now, "its highest level since 1980," says SmartMoney. But gold investments can change value quickly and can be even more difficult to predict than regular investments, so don't go all Scrooge McDuck on the gold hoarding. More » -
economy
Canadian Book Buyers Are Angry Over Dollar Parity
Canadian book buyers are mad! After decades of higher book prices being explained away by the weak Canadian dollar, book buyers suddenly find themselves paying "more" money for the same book. More » -
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whistleblower's anonymous
Dollar/Thrifty's Unwritten Rule For Mechanics To "Find" Problems Covered By Warranty And Bill The Manufacturer
An unverified reader report has an interesting claim that should grab the attention of every auto-maker. Dudes, Dollar/Thrifty Group car rental is totally ripping you off. More » -
car rentals
Car Rental Grace Periods Died Graceless Death
You may have missed it, but a number of national car-rental places amended or ended their car-rental grace periods this year. These were rules that said if you returned your car an hour or two late, they wouldn't charge you for the overtime. More » -
top
UPDATE: Hertz Hatin' On The Boroughs Too
Hey, it's not just me and Dollar Rent-A-Car that hates the Boroughs and everything their denizenship of loudmouthed bozos and doofus hipsters stands for. Hertz does too! More » -
dollar
Dollar-Rent-a-Car Hatin' On the Boroughs
Dan thinks Dollar-Rent-A-Car is a bigot, hating jews, minorities and filthy liberals. Otherwise, how can you explain item 1.O from their rental policy? More »
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