http://topics.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/American_Automobile_AssociationFind stories, videos, and photos about American Automobile Association from CNN.com.en-usCable News Network LP, LLLP.Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:16:01 GMT5http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/img/1.0/logo/cnn.logo.rss.gifhttp://topics.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/American_Automobile_Association14433Find stories, videos, and photos about American Automobile Association from CNN.com.http://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/11/25/thanksgiving.travel/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/11/25/thanksgiving.travel/index.html#cnnSTCTextTravelers across the United States arrived en masse at airports, hit the roads and boarded trains Wednesday, a day before the Thanksgiving holiday.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:33:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/wayoflife/07/15/aa.save.on.insurance/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/wayoflife/07/15/aa.save.on.insurance/index.html#cnnSTCTextIn these recessionary times -- and they don't appear to be going away any time soon -- everyone's ears perk up when they hear about new ways to save money on the cost of owning and operating an automobile.Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:45:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/05/07/markets/oil/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/05/07/markets/oil/index.htmOil prices settled slightly higher Thursday, giving back strong gains from earlier in the session, after a big selloff on Wall Street overshadowed optimism about the economic outlook and future energy demand.Thu, 07 May 2009 19:15:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/01/12/markets/oil/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/01/12/markets/oil/index.htmThe price of oil fell Monday as investors remained focused on last week's bad economic news and bet that demand for petroleum products will continue to decline.Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:52:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/01/09/markets/oil/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/01/09/markets/oil/index.htmOil prices fell Friday after a government report showing significant job losses added to concerns about weaker demand in an ailing economy.Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:55:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/31/markets/oil/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/31/markets/oil/index.htmThe price of oil jumped Wednesday, capping a volatile year with a swing of $7 from the session low to the close, as investors responded to news of a possible supply disruption in Europe.Wed, 31 Dec 2008 22:22:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/12/04/aa.finding.good.repair.shop/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/12/04/aa.finding.good.repair.shop/index.html#cnnSTCTextFor those of you who are schoolteachers, you will understand what I am about to relate. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:54:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/11/17/markets/oil/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/11/17/markets/oil/index.htmOil fell on Monday and ended at a 21-month low as fears over the global economic slowdown accelerated on news that Japan officially fell into a recession.Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:01:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/11/16/news/economy/gas_prices_sunday/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/11/16/news/economy/gas_prices_sunday/index.htmRemember $4 gas? Soon it will be $2 gas.Sun, 16 Nov 2008 13:19:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/11/15/news/economy/gasoline_saturday/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/11/15/news/economy/gasoline_saturday/index.htmRemember $4 gas? Soon it will be $2 gas.Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:48:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/11/14/markets/oil/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/11/14/markets/oil/index.htmOil prices fell Friday as investors took cues from from the selloff in stocks as an indicator of weak global demand for energy.Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:58:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/11/14/news/economy/gasoline/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/11/14/news/economy/gasoline/index.htmRetail gasoline prices fell further overnight, bringing the decline since the summer's record high to nearly $2 a gallon, according to figures released Friday.Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:05:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/11/11/markets/oil/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/11/11/markets/oil/index.htmThe price of oil fell to a 19-month low Tuesday, sliding below the psychologically important $60 level, as investors looked past China's massive economic stimulus plan to focus on weak global demand and a stronger dollar.Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:00:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/10/28/news/economy/gas_prices/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/10/28/news/economy/gas_prices/index.htmGasoline prices fell overnight, settling Tuesday to approach the lowest level in roughly three years, according to the American Automobile Association.Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:12:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/10/27/news/economy/gas_prices/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/10/27/news/economy/gas_prices/index.htmGasoline prices fell overnight, settling to the lowest prices in nearly 19 months, a survey for the American Automobile Association showed Monday.Mon, 27 Oct 2008 20:21:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/10/24/news/economy/gas_price/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/10/24/news/economy/gas_price/index.htmGasoline prices fell overnight, settling to prices not seen since this time last year, a survey for the American Automobile Association showed Friday.Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:50:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/10/20/markets/oil/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/10/20/markets/oil/index.htmThe price of oil rose Monday as investors weighed a potential OPEC supply cut against longer-term concerns about weakening demand.Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:51:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/10/20/news/economy/gas_price_aaa/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/10/20/news/economy/gas_price_aaa/index.htmGasoline prices fell overnight, moving to within 3 cents of the $2.90 a gallon mark after sliding below $3 over the weekend, a survey for the American Automobile Association showed Monday.Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:32:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/10/08/markets/oil/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/10/08/markets/oil/index.htmOil prices fell Wednesday amid concerns that global economic weakness will continue to crimp demand for energy.Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:15:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/10/07/news/economy/_prices/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/10/07/news/economy/_prices/index.htmIf there's one bright spot in a bad economy, it's that gasoline prices have fallen, and they're expected to drop even further.Tue, 07 Oct 2008 09:36:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/US/09/13/bush.ike/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/US/09/13/bush.ike/index.html#cnnSTCTextPresident Bush Saturday said officials will ensure gasoline stations don't gouge customers after Hurricane Ike, but with some prices near $5 a gallon, some consumers were not so sure.Sun, 14 Sep 2008 03:02:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/US/06/23/mexico.gas/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/US/06/23/mexico.gas/index.html#cnnSTCTextMore Americans, tired of skyrocketing gas prices, are crossing the border to Mexico, where fueling up costs a great deal less.Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:10:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2006/06/23/news/companies/towing_insurance/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2006/06/23/news/companies/towing_insurance/index.htmImagine you're having a really bad week: Monday, your tire blows out. Tuesday, you lock your keys in the car and Friday, your car battery dies.Fri, 23 Jun 2006 14:27:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2006/05/24/pf/saving/willis_tips/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2006/05/24/pf/saving/willis_tips/index.htmAs you plan your Memorial Day travel and festivities Five Tips is here to get you safely on the road and back.Wed, 24 May 2006 18:27:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2006/05/18/news/economy/summer_driving/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2006/05/18/news/economy/summer_driving/index.htmDespite near record gas prices and repeated cries for someone to do something about them, the American motorist plans on driving even more this Memorial Day weekend than they did last year, according to a AAA study released Thursday.Thu, 18 May 2006 14:51:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2006/05/17/markets/eia_oil/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2006/05/17/markets/eia_oil/index.htmOil prices fell Wednesday despite the fact that the government said supplies of gasoline rose less than expected.Wed, 17 May 2006 13:25:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2006/05/09/news/economy/gas_prices/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2006/05/09/news/economy/gas_prices/index.htmMotorists weary from paying near-record gas prices can expect a little relief at the pump, the government said Tuesday. But not much.Tue, 09 May 2006 15:14:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2006/05/05/pf/saving/willis_tips/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2006/05/05/pf/saving/willis_tips/index.htmIs expensive gas causing you to rethink your summer vacation plans? Don't worry. In today's Five Tips we're going to tell you how to cut your travel costs this summer.Fri, 05 May 2006 14:22:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2006/05/01/news/economy/gas_prices/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2006/05/01/news/economy/gas_prices/index.htmReversing an upward trend to near record prices, the cost of gasoline slipped by a penny over the weekend, with a nationwide survey showing a drop for the first time in five weeks. But motorists shouldn't expect a big rollback any time soon.Mon, 01 May 2006 15:41:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2006/04/24/pf/saving/willis_tips/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2006/04/24/pf/saving/willis_tips/index.htmOwning a car these days is becoming more expensive. Driving a car costs about $7,834 a year according to the Automobile Association of America.Mon, 24 Apr 2006 15:31:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2006/04/19/markets/eia_oil/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2006/04/19/markets/eia_oil/index.htmOil prices jumped above $72 a barrel to yet another record Wednesday after a government report said supplies of crude made a surprise decline and gasoline stocks fell far more than expected.Wed, 19 Apr 2006 13:49:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2006/04/18/news/economy/gas_price_investigation/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2006/04/18/news/economy/gas_price_investigation/index.htmAs American drivers shell out more and more money at the pump with each passing day, some are asking whether big oil companies are scheming to withhold supplies in order to boost prices.Tue, 18 Apr 2006 16:55:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2006/04/18/news/economy/gas_prices_ethanol/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2006/04/18/news/economy/gas_prices_ethanol/index.htmAs gasoline prices spiral upward ahead of the high-demand summer season, some traders and consumer advocates are laying at least part of the blame squarely on the doorstep of the federal government.Tue, 18 Apr 2006 10:20:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/11/09/pf/saving/willis_tips/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/11/09/pf/saving/willis_tips/index.htmEver since Hurricane Katrina and Rita, we've seen the highest gas prices ever while oil companies have seen their profits soar. As U.S. senators grill oil company Big Wigs from ExxonMobil and Shell, today's 5 tips lets you in on how to fight back at the pump.Wed, 09 Nov 2005 16:30:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/09/29/news/economy/state_gas_prices/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/09/29/news/economy/state_gas_prices/index.htmDrivers in much of the Southeast -- and especially Georgia -- probably have a hard time believing reports of retreating or stable gasoline prices around the rest of the nation.Thu, 29 Sep 2005 15:28:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/09/09/news/economy/gas_prices/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/09/09/news/economy/gas_prices/index.htmGasoline prices edged lower Friday, with the price of regular unleaded gasoline falling by more than a penny, according to AAA's daily fuel gauge report.Fri, 09 Sep 2005 09:33:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/09/08/news/economy/gas_prices/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/09/08/news/economy/gas_prices/index.htmAfter peaking on Labor Day, gas prices continued a slow slide Thursday, according to AAA's daily fuel gauge report.Thu, 08 Sep 2005 09:49:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/08/31/news/gas_prices/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/08/31/news/gas_prices/index.htmConsumers can expect retail gas prices to rise to $4 a gallon soon, but whether they stay there depends on the long-term damage to oil facilities from Hurricane Katrina, oil and gas analysts said Wednesday.Wed, 31 Aug 2005 13:37:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/08/26/news/economy/gas_price/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/08/26/news/economy/gas_price/index.htmGasoline prices eased for the fourth straight day Friday, edging lower from a record high set at the beginning of the week, according to travel club AAA's daily fuel gauge report.Fri, 26 Aug 2005 10:52:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/08/25/news/economy/gas_price/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/08/25/news/economy/gas_price/index.htmGasoline prices eased for third straight day Thursday, edging lower from a record high set at the beginning of the week, according to travel club AAA's daily fuel gauge report.Thu, 25 Aug 2005 09:55:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/08/22/news/economy/gas_prices/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/08/22/news/economy/gas_prices/index.htmGasoline prices climbed to a new high, above $2.60 per gallon Monday, according to travel club AAA's daily fuel gauge report, extending more than a week of record-setting gains.Mon, 22 Aug 2005 10:38:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/08/19/news/economy/gas_prices/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/08/19/news/economy/gas_prices/index.htmGasoline prices climbed above $2.60 Friday to set a seventh straight record, according to travel club AAA's daily fuel gauge report.Fri, 19 Aug 2005 11:27:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/08/17/news/economy/gasoline/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/08/17/news/economy/gasoline/index.htmPrices at the pump struck their fifth consecutive high Wednesday, according to travel club AAA's daily fuel gauge report.Wed, 17 Aug 2005 10:46:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/08/16/news/economy/gasoline/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/08/16/news/economy/gasoline/index.htmPrices at the pump struck another record high Tuesday, according to travel club AAA's daily fuel gauge report.Tue, 16 Aug 2005 10:14:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/08/15/news/economy/gas_prices/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/08/15/news/economy/gas_prices/index.htmGasoline and diesel prices raced to another record high Monday, according to travel club AAA's daily fuel gauge report.Mon, 15 Aug 2005 11:39:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/08/12/news/economy/gasprices/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/08/12/news/economy/gasprices/index.htmGasoline and diesel prices stayed on their record-breaking course Friday, according to travel club AAA's daily fuel gauge report.Fri, 12 Aug 2005 10:33:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/08/11/news/economy/gasprices/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/08/11/news/economy/gasprices/index.htmAverage retail prices for gasoline and diesel climbed to record levels Thursday, according to travel club AAA's daily fuel gauge report.Thu, 11 Aug 2005 16:11:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/03/31/news/economy/aaa_gas_prices/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/03/31/news/economy/aaa_gas_prices/index.htmNEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Gasoline prices continued to climb Thursday, extending a trend that has seen record prices every day for almost two weeks.Thu, 31 Mar 2005 16:49:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/03/30/news/economy/gas_prices/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/03/30/news/economy/gas_prices/index.htmGasoline prices continued to climb Wednesday, extending a trend that has seen record prices every day for almost two weeks.Wed, 30 Mar 2005 12:44:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/03/28/news/economy/aaa_gas_prices/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/03/28/news/economy/aaa_gas_prices/index.htmGasoline prices kicked off the workweek with another record setting day despite an ease in the cost of crude, which has fallen more than three dollars a barrel since the middle of March.Mon, 28 Mar 2005 15:01:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/03/25/news/economy/gasoline/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/03/25/news/economy/gasoline/index.htmIt seems there's no end in sight for record-setting prices at the pump, with gasoline prices striking a new high above $2.12 Friday, according to an AAA survey.Fri, 25 Mar 2005 13:47:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/03/21/news/economy/gas_driving/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/03/21/news/economy/gas_driving/index.htmThe average cost of driving in the United States is nearly unchanged from one year ago despite higher costs for gasoline, a travel group said Monday.Mon, 21 Mar 2005 19:11:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/03/21/news/economy/aaa_gas/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/03/21/news/economy/aaa_gas/index.htmGasoline prices continued to charge into uncharted territory, hitting another record high Monday despite crude falling from all-time peaks, according to an AAA survey.Mon, 21 Mar 2005 13:04:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/03/18/news/economy/gas_prices/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/03/18/news/economy/gas_prices/index.htmNEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Gasoline is tracking the rising cost of oil, reaching a new all-time high just a day after U.S. light crude did the same, and well before the peak demand summer driving season.Fri, 18 Mar 2005 12:26:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/03/17/news/economy/aaa/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/03/17/news/economy/aaa/index.htmFor those who thought gas prices were troubling before, there's a new reason to complain about pain at the pump.Thu, 17 Mar 2005 13:00:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/03/16/news/economy/aaa/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/03/16/news/economy/aaa/index.htmIf gas prices seem high, it's because they're within a hair of hitting a new record, according to the American Automobile Association.Wed, 16 Mar 2005 13:29:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2004/05/28/news/economy/summer_travel/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2004/05/28/news/economy/summer_travel/index.htmRecord-high gas prices aren't putting a dent in Americans' travel plans this Memorial Day weekend, or their plans for more expensive vacations this summer.Fri, 28 May 2004 12:52:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2004/05/18/news/economy/aaa/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2004/05/18/news/economy/aaa/index.htmMemorial Day travelers aren't letting a little gas price surge get in their way.Tue, 18 May 2004 14:09:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2004/03/31/markets/gas/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2004/03/31/markets/gas/index.htmGasoline prices fell Tuesday for the first time in a week, the AAA motor club said Wednesday.Wed, 31 Mar 2004 16:13:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2004/03/23/news/economy/gas_aaa/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2004/03/23/news/economy/gas_aaa/index.htmThe average price of gasoline at the pump has hit a record high of $1.738 a regular self-serve gallon, according to the Automobile Association of America.Tue, 23 Mar 2004 16:13:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fsb/fsb_archive/2003/06/01/346432/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fsb/fsb_archive/2003/06/01/346432/index.htmAfter the Catholic church, AAA--the official name of the American Automobile Association--is the second-largest organization in the U.S. With 46 million members, the century-old AAA is a beloved Am...Sun, 01 Jun 2003 04:01:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fsb/fsb_archive/2001/03/01/298093/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fsb/fsb_archive/2001/03/01/298093/index.htmIt started with Los Angeles. I needed to get there and back, and quickly. So I called my travel agent, and she punched in my itinerary. About 96 seconds later I had an aisle seat on a major airline...Thu, 01 Mar 2001 05:01:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2000/05/01/278198/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2000/05/01/278198/index.htmLike a coach before a big game, I always exhort readers of this column to do price research and negotiate hard for the best deal on a new car. Doing just that has saved many a consumer thousands of...Mon, 01 May 2000 04:01:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/1999/05/01/259199/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/1999/05/01/259199/index.htmWhen their new-car warranties run out--usually after three years or 36,000 miles--most motorists steer clear of the dealer's service department. Instead, they take the majority of their business to...Sat, 01 May 1999 04:01:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/1997/12/01/234620/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/1997/12/01/234620/index.htmTHIS MONTH: --Getting help with your debts --The best rates for CDs, loans Mon, 01 Dec 1997 05:01:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/1996/07/01/214196/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/1996/07/01/214196/index.htmPeople and Politicians alike are fuming: Gasoline prices have shot up more than 16% since February, adding about 18' to every gallon of unleaded regular. If you can think of places you'd rather spe...Mon, 01 Jul 1996 04:01:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/1996/06/01/213232/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/1996/06/01/213232/index.htmTHIS MONTH: --The smartest ways to get cash when you're abroad --Dress for success--for a lot less. --Collectible lunch boxes that bring home the bacon Sat, 01 Jun 1996 04:01:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/1994/08/01/89026/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/1994/08/01/89026/index.htmIf you are like many Americans, you're probably spending more time than ever in your car. For instance, the Federal Highway Administration reports that the average auto commute in the 10 biggest me...Mon, 01 Aug 1994 04:01:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/1993/07/01/88135/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/1993/07/01/88135/index.htmCheck it out: a bright, clean room, an extra-long mattress, a sparkling pool outside, a color TV with HBO and a remote that works, free coffee and Danish in the lobby -- all for less than $50 a nig...Thu, 01 Jul 1993 04:01:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/1993/05/01/87994/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/1993/05/01/87994/index.htmYou may be taking a vacation soon, but criminals seem to be working harder than ever. Howard Apple, chief of the FBI's Interstate Theft Unit, says that worldwide, ''crime against travelers is incre...Sat, 01 May 1993 04:01:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/1992/08/01/87469/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/1992/08/01/87469/index.htmWhen Sears Automotive Centers were accused in early June by California and New Jersey regulators of overcharging their states' car repair customers, drivers everywhere got a reminder: Choose your m...Sat, 01 Aug 1992 04:01:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/1992/07/01/87383/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/1992/07/01/87383/index.htmUnspoiled, unsung and largely undiscovered, America's 2,040 state parks are the nearest thing there is to having wilderness in your own backyard. Says Kathy Bartlett, Northeast regional director fo...Wed, 01 Jul 1992 04:01:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/1991/02/01/86359/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/1991/02/01/86359/index.htmMany travelers hunt like tigers for low air fares -- then turn pussycat when booking a hotel room, meekly accepting the highest advertised rate. But those so-called rack rates are often management'...Fri, 01 Feb 1991 05:01:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1990/04/23/73414/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1990/04/23/73414/index.htmTHE HOTEL GLUT has business travelers benefiting richly from the forces of supply and demand. Service is up but prices are not. Hostelries ranging from budget to best-in-town have plunged into an a...Mon, 23 Apr 1990 04:01:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/1989/11/01/85425/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/1989/11/01/85425/index.htmSometime between the season of the Cuisinart and the era of oat bran, we predatory consumers of the 1980s began to chew our kills more Sslowly. Perhaps it was ominous tremors in the junk bond marke...Wed, 01 Nov 1989 05:01:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/1988/04/01/84378/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/1988/04/01/84378/index.htmSun block is not all you need to avoid getting burned on your next vacation or business trip. If you plan to rent a car, pack a magnifying glass and calculator. Once you read the fine print of the ...Fri, 01 Apr 1988 05:01:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1988/02/01/70165/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1988/02/01/70165/index.htmOne moment you glide the highways safely in your sleek Mercedes. The next, grit from an ordinary motorist fouls your headlights' tiny wiper blades. Should you proceed? To answer such questions, Mer...Mon, 01 Feb 1988 05:01:00 EST