The S.E.C.’s efforts to limit so-called 12b-1 mutual fund fees means investors will pay for advice differently. ...

Changes to fee waivers for certain Citibank checking accounts may not immediately apply to all customers, depending on when they opened the account. ...

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How do you explain panhandling and homelessness to a small child? ...

Renting a hybrid from a car sharing program can be cheaper than renting it from a regular rental car service. Here’s why. ...

An update on extended unemployment benefits, the state with the highest unemployment rate and other consumer-focused items from Wednesday’s Times. ...

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Cautious lenders want borrowers to be on the job with guaranteed income, not on or preparing to go on maternity or paternity leave. ...

Washington is refocusing on unemployment, a look at the rights of passengers traveling in Europe and other consumer-focused items from Monday’s Times. ...