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Bracing For A Second Wave Of Home Foreclosures There is growing concern that the home foreclosure crisis may worsen next year as lenders are hit by a new category of loans that haven't caused much trouble. Bank analysts say they expect delinquency rates on so-called "option arms" to continue rising, and those loans could cause as much trouble as subprime loans did. Why Auto Lenders Want To Call It Quits Many auto lenders are pulling back incentives to lease vehicles. Consumers don't want to lease trucks and SUVs anymore and the credit crunch isn't helping. Avoiding leasing is actually a good thing, says our personal finance expert. Wal-Mart Pares Costs By Selling Local Produce The retail giant defines produce grown in the same state as "locally grown." But advocates of locally grown food say only produce with short traveling times deserve the label. Slicing The Price Of A Bagel The New York bagel doesn't change much, except for the price. And it may serve as a barometer of the changing cost of food. Flour prices have dropped after spiking earlier this year. So at least one bagel shop had dropped its price a dime, to 90 cents. But other shops aren't budging yet. Housing Limbo: How Low Will Prices Go? Many homeowners — and those looking to buy — are nervous. With transportation, food costs and unemployment on the rise, making a decision about one of the largest purchases of your life is far from simple. Here, experts weigh in with factors to consider before you buy. 'Marketplace' Report: Why Food Costs So Much The USDA forecasts food prices will go up by as much as 6 percent this year — the largest annual increase since 1990. What's causing the high cost of food? Scooter Sales Accelerate; So Do Thefts, Injuries America's scooter industry is surging, benefiting from high gas prices and a slumping economy. Two other markers of their rising popularity have emerged: higher rates of theft and injury. Scooter Rundown: Best Fits From Tall To Small Record numbers of Americans are getting out of their cars and hopping onto scooters, spurred by high gas prices and concern for the environment. But with many options and styles to choose from, picking the right ride can be tricky. The Price Of College A college degree can cost as much as a decent single family house and more often than not, it's the parents who foot most of the bill, yet, a new study shows many families don't consider the price tag when choosing a school or whether that degree will help pay it off later. So we ask: How should we pay for college? Consumers Still Spending, But More Cautiously Disappointing results from some of the nation's largest retailers are among factors driving stocks lower this week. Consumers haven't stopped spending their money; they're just spending differently. Money Coach: Myth vs. Fact In Cost Cutting Tips Is public transportation always cheaper? Can pulling the plug on cable television really help save money? Money Coach Alvin Hall combs through some of the most popular money saving myths, and explains which measures are actually effective in trimming costs. In Sagging Economy, Are Vacations Taking A Hit? With soaring gas and plane ticket prices, this was supposed to be the summer of staying at home. But was that prediction off the mark? Farai Chideya speaks with Madeline Nunn, senior travel agent with the American Automobile Association. What Happens To Patrons' Cash When Bank Fails? Banks are failing as a result of the housing crisis, and a former chief economist with the International Monetary Fund predicted Tuesday that the global financial crisis is far from over. David Wessel, economics editor of The Wall Street Journal, talks about what happens to people with money in a bank that fails. Learning How To Pass On Generational Wealth They say it takes money to make money. But how do you get that money in the first place? For more on paving a financially secure future for you and your family, Farai Chideya speaks with Dr. Julianne Malveaux. Lenders, Service Members Clash Over Law Attorneys say disputes over the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, a World War II-era law designed to protect active duty service members from foreclosures, repossessions, evictions and other financial misfortunes, are becoming more common.