Friday Linkfest

• Debit cards: A good deal... - I've never been hit with a debit fee, but its good to hear these are all but gone. Are we going to see better rewards programs for these cards in the future?
  
• Credit card rewards go green - Some cards are jumping on the environmental bandwagon to draw in more customers.
  
• FCC approves the iPhone - We knew it would happen, but who is going to pay $500 for one?
  
• Local gas prices - Check out what your local prices are compared to other states.
  
• Fed crackdown on abusive mortgages
  
• US workers get less paid vacation - But I bet you already guessed that.
  
• How to Make Money from 0% APR Balance Transfers - Worth the effort?
  
• EPA rules would bar some hybrids from HOV lanes - HOV lane special access should be given by how much mileage your car gets (allow Yaris, Metro, etc) not expensive technology.
  
• Getting past the Prius - Once again, people look at expensive $20k+ hybrids for fuel efficiency, when the Toyota Yaris and upcoming Smartcar with plain Jane engines blow them out of the water. Look out for Honda's fuel cell vehicle and lease one (it is only for lease - deja vu!) if you have a sick desire to see your car crushed in a few years.