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Greek crisis may have impact in U.S.
May 21, 2010
Tess Vigeland talks to Jacob Kirkegaard about how Greece's financial crisis can have an impact on American workers and the U.S. economy.
Time for a Roman holiday?
Sep 22, 2011
David Lytle of Frommers.com talks to Tess Vigeland on how best to take advantage of the falling value of the euro against the dollar and the unrest in Greece.
Is cheap euro driving people to Europe?
Sep 22, 2011
Tom Meyers, editor-in-chief of Eurocheapo.com, talks with Steve Chiotakis about whether more people are flocking to Europe because of the weak euro.
Why not woo the masses to mass transit?
Steve Chiotakis May 12, 2010
As gas prices go up in the summer, you might think transit systems would take advantage of people wanting to flee their cars. But Los Angeles Times columnist David Lazarus says not enough is being done get more people to use public transportation.
Why the rental car market is so exciting
Alisa Roth May 6, 2010
Avis has joined Hertz in the race to buy Dollar Thrifty. The rental car industry is anticipating a better travel market this summer, and Thrifty would provide an in to the tourist sector. Alisa Roth reports.
Parking rates go up, cities make bucks
Sep 22, 2011
Nobody likes paying for parking, but with city budgets tightening more municipalities are eying the parking meter as a source of new funds. Andrea Bernstein reports.
Hertz deal furthers rental consolidation
Bob Moon Apr 26, 2010
Rental car company Hertz is aiming to grab a bigger share of the vacation rental market with the purchase of the Dollar-Thrifty Automotive Group. Bob Moon reports.
NYC's green dividend saves city billions
May 27, 2010
New Yorkers have one-third the carbon footprint of the average American because most of them take the subway. That translates to a savings of $19 billion a year, most of which stays in the city. Andrea Bernstein reports.
No more 'bar cars' on train to NYC
Jill Barshay Apr 22, 2010
The Metro North line between New York City and Stamford, Conn. has a bar car that allows Wall Street types to have a commuter happy hour. But the state legislature is nixing them in favor of more seats. Jill Barshay reports.
Big money sways small Arizona town
Apr 20, 2010
The town of Tusuyan, Ariz. only has about 500 people, but Italian developers spent over $300,000 to influence a local election. The real reason: the town is situated a mile from the Grand Canyon. Claudine LoMonaco reports.
