parking

    By Catherine New

    | 9:00AM 7/12/2011
    City dwellers know that finding an affordable downtown parking spot involves cutthroat competition. And in some urban centers, even the winners pay through the nose for a place to stash their cars. Find out where the rates are worst (and the high price we all pay for "free" parking.)

    By Dawn Kawamoto

    | 8:15AM 4/18/2011
    Americans love their cars. After all, this is the country that gave the world the Model T -- and the Corvette. And thanks to our automotively affectionate culture, some homeowners have the potential to generate income from renting out their garages or driveways.

    By Dawn Kawamoto

    | 5:00AM 4/18/2011
    The economy may be looking up, but for many of us, budgets are still tight. But if you're a homeowner wishing for a way to pump up your finances, you may be overlooking your greatest asset -- your home. There are plenty of unconventional ways to make money by renting out a portion of your property.

    By Jonathan Berr

    | 10:45AM 9/20/2010
    The developer of the Yankees Stadium parking lots may be headed for default on the $237 million in bonds that were used to finance the construction. And the Yankees are hardly alone. Sports teams around the country are struggling to attract cash-strapped fans.

    By Aaron Crowe

    | 3:00PM 8/12/2009
    In the United States, where having a car is a God-given right akin to the right to assemble, getting free parking is almost as holy.Whether you drive a Hummer or a Prius, finding free or relatively cheap parking for the 95% of the time when you're not driving is relatively easy.Free parking -- at...

    By Josh Smith

    | 1:00PM 6/18/2009
    When the mayor of your town suggests that individuals complaining of noise violations near an airport should sell their homes to deaf people, you know you have a character on your hands. But when he backs up a city employee who tickets resident vehicles in their own driveways you may want to call...

    By Josh Smith

    | 1:30PM 6/17/2009
    Fees are the scourge of many a concertgoer's experience -- these little additions can quickly turn a no brainer ticket purchase into one that requires an investigation of your checking account. Ticket sellers aren't' oblivious to the fact that this nickel and dime attitude ticks off their...

    By Gary E. Sattler

    | 1:00PM 10/16/2008
    It's a rare car indeed: The Duesenberg, Model J Luxury Roadster was manufactured in a quantity of just 470 units between 1928 to 1937. Jay Leno was awfully lucky to get one of these cars. At least he was lucky, until the estate of the car's deceased owner got wind of it and filed a lawsuit to...

    By Beth Pinsker

    | 12:30PM 7/17/2008
    It's becoming even more expensive to own a car in London. A new survey shows that the city is the most expensive for parking in the entire world, with an average of $68.07 per day, or $1,166.87 a month. Actually, two London spots were top on the list -- the top rate for the financial district and a...