Need a Better Mortgage? Call Uncle Sam
The Bush administration says it has the answer to the housing crisis: a program offering cheaper loans. And it has helped a lot of people. Critics say it's not enough.
Need a better mortgage? Call Uncle Sam - CNNmoney

Credit Doctors Often Just a Short-Term Fix for Credit Scores
As lending requirements tighten, hiring a credit repair expert, or credit doctor, to help improve your score in a matter of weeks or months sounds enticing. But consumer advocates warn that the industry is rife with shady practices and high fees ranging from several hundred to thousands of dollars.
Credit Doctors Often Just a Short-Term Fix for Scores - SmartMoney.com

Furniture Fire Sales
Looking to buy furniture? You are in luck because this is one of the best times in recent memory to get a deal. Furniture retailers are slashing prices, but you need to act fast. Here's how to save.
Furniture Retailers Slash Prices, but It Won't Last -SmartMoney.com

Best-Selling Cars & Trucks in U.S. - New King Coming?
Believe it or not, the Ford F-150 is still the best-selling vehicle in the U.S. But not for long. It is looking like the Toyota Camry will soon be the new king with Honda Accord and Honda Civic right behind.
Toyota Camry: Can It Beat the Ford F-150? - BusinessWeek Photo Gallery: Top 10 Selling Autos in U.S.

America's Most Expensive Shopping Streets
Some of the poshest shopping streets saw double-digit gains in commercial rents between 2008 and 2007 while others were flat. The priciest is still Fifth Avenue in NY followed by Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Others on list include San Francisco's Union Square, Honolulu's Kalakaua Avenue, Chicago's Michigan Ave, Boston's Newbury St., Washington DC's M St. and Miami's Lincoln Rd.
Poshest Shopping Street's in America