Not all ‘clunker’ trade-ins are equal

Now that the House has approved rushing an additional $2 billion to prop up the financially strapped “cash for clunkers” car purchase program, owners of the 1991 Dodge Caravan might be thinking of trading in their old boat of a vehicle for something newer.

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Americans still yearning to RV

BUENA, N.J. - Bill and Esthermay Brooks are nomads of the Interstate system. They’ve crossed the continental United States five times over the last 15 years, chalking up visits to all the lower 48 states in their national roving. They plan to steer their 35-foot-long Georgie Boy Pursuit motor home north to visit the 49th state, Alaska, in 2011.

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On the road again and again

NEW YORK - Jerry Orchard, 73, and his wife Nancy, 67, have always loved to RV. Since buying their first rig, in 1965, they have hit the road for family vacations. But when Jerry retired about 10 years ago, they decided to step things up a notch.

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Dealers say ‘clunker’ rebates drawing in buyers

On Friday, a visitor to McEleney Autocenter in Clinton, Iowa, turned in his old, rusty Ford truck and drove away with a brand new Hyundai Accent.

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Will you take advantage of the government's 'cash for clunkers' program?

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Can Bob Lutz help turn GM around?

General Motors has called on its former product development guru Bob Lutz to be a key player in the automaker’s big comeback push. Can Lutz help turn GM around?

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Did terrible cars bring down Detroit's automakers?

We’ve identified 10 terrible cars that helped Detroit’s major automakers down the path to their current state of disarray. Which one do you think is the worst? Tell us in the discussion section below, and don’t forget to vote in our poll.

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Are you driving less these days?

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What's your forecast for the job market?

The government said Thursday the nation’s unemployment rate rose to 9.5 percent in June, a 26-year high, as businesses slashed a larger-than-expected 467,000 jobs, up from 345,000 job cuts in May.

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Auto dealer's business dinged, not totaled

Larry Tebo / The Elkhart Truth Donna Lochmandy of Heart City Automotive says that the loss of her Chrysler franchise hasn't had a big impact on her overall business.

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As Chrysler moves on, dealers ponder fate

For 46 years, Wade Walker sold Jeeps at his dealership in Montpelier, Vt. Now that dealership is going to have to reinvent itself.

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Will you be taking advantage of the government's 'cash for clunkers' program?

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Are you dealing with a frivolous lawsuit?

Some small business owners end up in legal battles that they believe are without merit. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is now targeting what they call “frivolous” lawsuits. Lisa Rickard of the U.S.

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Should the government be involved in corporate pay?

The Obama administration wants to introduce legislation that would seek to tame compensation across the corporate world. Should the federal government be involved in deciding how much money corporate leaders receive? Vote in our poll and add your comments below.

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Chrysler still faces massive challenge

Chrysler may have sealed its alliance with Italy’s Fiat, but the automaker still faces the serious challenges, according to analysts. The automaker must integrate operations with its new owner and bridge a product gap until a new line of small cars is available late next year.

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Is the customer always right?

The customer comes first. That’s a great lesson for any small business owner who wants to improve his or her relationship with clients. This week on Your Business we meet three entrepreneurs who’ve gone to the extreme to make their customers a priority.

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Is the customer always right?

The customer comes first. That’s a great lesson for any small business owner who wants to improve his or her relationship with clients. This week on Your Business we meet three entrepreneurs who’ve gone to the extreme to make their customers a priority.

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Is the customer always right?

The customer comes first. That’s a great lesson for any small business owner who wants to improve his or her relationship with clients. This week on Your Business we meet three entrepreneurs who’ve gone to the extreme to make their customers a priority.

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Is the customer always right?

The customer comes first. That’s a great lesson for any small business owner who wants to improve his or her relationship with clients. This week on Your Business we meet three entrepreneurs who’ve gone to the extreme to make their customers a priority.

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How do you feel about the job market?

Friday’s monthly jobs report shows the pace of layoffs eased in May, with employers cutting 345,000 jobs, the fewest since September. Are you feeling hopeful about the job market, or will this be another “jobless” recovery?

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Are you feeling hopeful about the job market?

New jobless claims data from the government Thursday show the number of people on U.S. unemployment insurance rolls fell slightly for the first time in 20 weeks, while the tally of new jobless claims also dipped.

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To shrink the current record federal budget deficits, what would you cut?

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GM faces hard road to profitability

It’s an outcome that was nearly unthinkable just six months ago. General Motors, a company once synonymous with America’s industrial might, is following its smaller rival Chrysler into bankruptcy court for a government-forced reorganization.

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Is a community business improvement district a good idea?

A community business improvement district sounds like a good idea, but as we see on this week’s “Your Business,” in one Massachusetts town not everyone feels the same way. What do you think? Share your views below and vote in our poll.

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GM filing would be risky, but looks likely

Over the next few weeks, General Motors is expected to reach another milestone in its storied 101-year history: bankruptcy.

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