The Treasury Secretary’s take on Bush-era tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans, getting land for free from the government and other consumer-focused items from Monday’s Times. ...

Here’s one trick for lowering a medical bill from a Consumerist.com contributing editor. ...

A bank customer learns that he can pay $30 to stop payment on a check — but that the fee covers only the first six months. ...

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J. D. Power ranks Edward Jones highest for overall satisfaction. ...

Ready to repair fences, feel pressure to visit more and rental hassles? Then, welcome of second home ownership. ...

This week’s Your Money column talks about new rules that will eventually provide investors with some more clarity on 401(k) fees. ...

Just about every major company offers some sort of chronic care program, but the quality of offerings can vary widely. ...

The fees have long been murky, but new rules from the Labor Department will make the charges a little clearer. ...