It's a good time to be a Hog: On Wednesday, Harley-Davidson announced a stunning second-quarter jump in income, making the legendary Milwaukee-based motorcycle manufacturer a rare bright spot in a gray economy.
Some people take fun to the extreme, engaging in pastimes that put their health -- and even their lives -- at risk. Insurance companies refer to such activities as "hazardous vocations," and charge higher premiums to those who engage in them. One way or another, these hobbies will cost you.
Two weeks ago, DailyFinance asked our readers for their advice on how to save money at the pump. In the more than 1,500 responses that followed, we found a lot of creative solutions. Today, we look at maintenance and new-vehicle options that will help you spend less per mile.
Matthew Biberman had a story to tell about his dad and a one-of-a-kind motorcycle, and he soon turned his passion into a book deal. But the newly published author says the book deal is just the beginning -- learning how to pitch your story is what builds audiences.
If you know your bobbers from your choppers, take a look at Harley-Davidson's 2011 motorcycle line. The latest Hogs have everything you'd expect -- contemporary customs drenched in chrome and wicked new colors and graphics -- plus new surprises like a built-in iPod Nano.
Analysts forecasts range from 26 cents per share to 56 cents. However, if the actual figure is anywhere within that range, it will be a marked improvement over last year's earnings of 8 cents per share in the same quarter.
Speculation that Kohlberg Kravis Roberts might buy Harley-Davidson is driving up the share price. But will Harley devotees be happy with the changes that might result if the private equity deal goes through?
