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.

Student loans and coronavirus: Top 5 questions

How will coronavirus affect your educational debt? Read on to find out what you need to know about student loans and coronavirus.

Office Depot closing stores, laying off 13,000 workers

Office Depot announced a restructuring plan that includes closing stores and laying off about 13,100 employees by 2023.

JCPenney files for bankruptcy as coronavirus pushes retailer over edge

Retailer JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after the coronavirus pandemic forced stores to shut, the company announced Friday evening, joining J. Crew and Neiman Marcus.

Unemployed due to coronavirus? How to get a personal loan with no job

As millions are becoming unemployed due to Coronavirus, many are looking into personal loans to stay afloat. Here’s what you need to know before applying.

How do I get rid of PMI on my mortgage?

Private mortgage insurance (PMI) payments can be removed if you follow one of these steps below.