Stocks soar on reopening optimism

U.S. equity markets surged to their best levels in months as states continued to reopen and as traders returned to the New York Stock Exchange for the first time since shutting down on March 23 to slow the spread of COVID-19.

4 mortgage refinancing mistakes that can cost you money

With mortgages rates in decline, millions of Americans are mulling over a mortgage refinancing deal. When the light turns “green”, avoid these mortgage refinancing mistakes

What is earnest money when buying a home?

Home sellers want this show of good faith before they take their house off the market.

Johnson & Johnson to stop selling talc-based baby powder in US, Canada

Johnson & Johnson is ending sales of its iconic talc-based Johnson's Baby Powder in the U.S. and Canada, where demand has dwindled amid thousands of lawsuits claiming it has caused cancer.

Charge card vs. credit card: What's the difference?

Credit and charge cards have their similarities, but they actually have more differences. Getting to know those differences can steer you toward a better choice of plastic down the road.

How to stay calm in coronavirus uncertainty and hold on to your money

The rapid and uncontrolled spread of coronavirus has generated levels of fear, uncertainty and volatility that can make sound investing decisions difficult.

Survey: 40% of Americans fear they won't be able to retire

The current economic crisis has many Americans already planning to dip into their 401(k)s, but there are better options.

Some store reopenings in Tysons Corner Center leave residents confused

Voluntary compliance is what Fairfax County police say they’re counting on as retailers begin to open for business across Northern Virginia.