We're a nation that loves to drive, but in recent years, the soaring price of gas and the stuttering economy have kept our cars in our driveways more often. However, according to the Chase Freedom Lifestyle Index, our spending on road trips seems to be rising again.
The Online 401(k) team is back from their cross-country documentary trip to investigate our nation's soured financial dreams. And whatever else Americans are running low on, there's no shortage of pessimism about our retirement prospects.
Summer is nearly here, but high gas prices and high unemployment are making the idea of the traditional vacation seem a bit scary. Luckily, DailyFinance's readers have ridden to the rescue with their best advice on inexpensive places to go, the best ways to get there, and how to make the most of you limited resources.
Summer vacation season is nearly here. Time to travel -- but how can we do it without draining our bank accounts? DailyFinance is asking our readers for advice: How do you save on road trips? What are your favorite low-cost places to visit? And what are your best tips for enjoying a summer vacation without bankrupting yourself.
