You may have money in hedge funds or other risky bets. They can win big or lose big, as San Diego learned the hard way. >>

A free-spending couple learn how soon they can leave their careers and keep their abundant lifestyle intact. >>

THE irony couldn't have been lost on the 350 people who gathered for the Value Investing Congress West in Hollywood last week. >>

There's a thin line between getting a credit report gratis and being charged $12.95 a month. >>

Individuals acting in concert to push for divestment may force Sudan to change. >>

As the public voice of the FDA, David Acheson weighs facts and fairness. >>

WASHINGTON — Sometimes it doesn't take a village. >>

It took someone named Ford to spell out the truth. "The business model that sustained us for decades is no longer sufficient to ensure profitability," said Bill Ford, then chief executive of the great motor company, in an e-mail to his staff last summer. >>

The scam: Free medicine! >>

Here are key attributes of American households headed by people ages 30 to 39, based on a 2006 survey of 158,000 households, including 31,500 in the 30-to-39 age range. >>

"Public Wi-Fi may turn your life into an open notebook" (April 22) was timely, informative and accurate, according to my experiences. >>

For the last four years, my employer has given me an annual 3 1/2 % raise. But the company breaks the raise up in a peculiar way: 1 1/2 % in my biweekly paycheck and the remaining 2% in a separate check. I want my entire raise in my paycheck so I can budget my expenses better. But I think the company has found a clever way to hold down overtime costs, since my hourly wage includes the smaller amount. Is this legal? >>

Regarding the Global Capital article "Investment money pours in from Mexico," May 5: >>

Young children needing immunization against chickenpox and three other diseases probably will have to get an extra shot because of manufacturing problems that have cut production of a four-disease combo vaccine made by Merck & Co. >>

Apple Inc.'s iPods can cause cardiac implantable pacemakers to malfunction by interfering with the electromagnetic equipment monitoring the heart, according to a study presented by a 17-year-old high school student at a meeting of heart specialists. >>

Regarding "LAUSD sees a future in career ed," Rick Wartzman, California & Co., April 27: >>

Yahoo Inc. has added personalized trip recommendations to its travel service to lure more users and advertisers. >>