Flying in style: best biz-class seats

Airlines are fighting to attract business-class travelers. Here’s a look at how the newest offerings from six popular airlines stack up.

Ford to drop Fidelity Magellan from 401(k)
Ford is nixing one of Fidelity Investments’ largest and best-known mutual funds from the investment options it offers to employees, the company said Tuesday.

For the Record
When the Dow finally closes at a new high, I’ll celebrate by selling.

Unfriendly Skies
I don’t share the recent enthusiasm over the prospects for the airline sector.

Save $100 a Month
Every budget has some bloat. Here are simple ways to get lean.

Credit card fees head higher
Late fees and penalty interest rates continue to charge higher, according to a recent report from the Government Accountability Office.

12,000 Reasons to Sell
Another milestone for the Dow provides more incentive to take profits.

Stupid home loan tricks
Question: I cashed in my investments to raise a 25% down payment to buy a house. I’m thinking of taking out a home equity line of credit, borrowing against it and then investing the loan proceeds. I figure this would be a good way to rebuild my investment portfolio. What do you think? - James

The Perils of Public Windfalls
Receive a lump sum and expect to be harassed by folks wanting some of your prize.

Eight great year-end moves
Nathaniel Hawthorne understood the temptations of the season. “I cannot endure to waste anything as precious as autumn sunshine,” he wrote. “So I spend almost all daylight hours in the open air.” Nice work if you can get it.