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10 Things You'll Be Paying More for This Year

Expect to pay more this year for many consumer goods -- from diapers to toothpaste to Big Macs. Just as the typical American family will finally have a few more dollars to spend, inflation will take a chunk of that extra cash.

Three Greentech Auto Stocks to Watch

The hard-hit U.S. auto industry is making a comeback, partly due to advances in green technologies. From electric cars to engines that operate on natural gas, greentech should be good news not only for the industry, but also for investors. Hilary Kramer explains how to profit.

Electric Car Projects Have the Most Buzz for Green Investors

Investors are bullish about the electric car business, with startup CODA Automotive the latest to bag additional venture capital for the launch of its first vehicle. It joins many carmakers with plans to launch electric cars for the masses.

An IPO Parade in Cleantech

Two start-ups, biofuel maker Codexis and solar-energy firm Solyndra, recently filed, and others are rumored to be doing so, including sexy electric-car company Tesla Motors and smart-grid integrated-technology maker Silver Spring Networks.