What is earnest money when buying a home?
Home sellers want this show of good faith before they take their house off the market.
Home sellers want this show of good faith before they take their house off the market.
Can’t pay for college because of coronavirus? Here’s what you need to do
Don’t let the COVID-19 pandemic derail your college plans.
Don’t let the COVID-19 pandemic derail your college plans.
Where’s my stimulus check? IRS adds phone operators to answer relief payment questions
The IRS is adding 3,500 phone representatives to handle a flood of calls from taxpayers waiting for their stimulus checks.
The IRS is adding 3,500 phone representatives to handle a flood of calls from taxpayers waiting for their stimulus checks.
Magic Johnson giving $100M in loans to minority-owned businesses struggling amid COVID-19 pandemic
Advocates say small and diverse businesses are inherently at a disadvantage when it comes to the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program.
Advocates say small and diverse businesses are inherently at a disadvantage when it comes to the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program.
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.
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.
Coronavirus causing financial crisis — here’s how your credit card can help
Credit cards can provide a lifeline during financial difficulties.
Credit cards can provide a lifeline during financial difficulties.
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.
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.
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.
The current economic crisis has many Americans already planning to dip into their 401(k)s, but there are better options.
Coronavirus pandemic puts Social Security at risk of insolvency by 2030
Bipartisan Policy Institute estimated that the depletion date would jump from 2035 to 2029.
Bipartisan Policy Institute estimated that the depletion date would jump from 2035 to 2029.
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.
Voluntary compliance is what Fairfax County police say they’re counting on as retailers begin to open for business across Northern Virginia.
What to do if your credit card gets declined
It can be embarrassing, but it’s not necessarily your fault.
It can be embarrassing, but it’s not necessarily your fault.
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.
How will coronavirus affect your educational debt? Read on to find out what you need to know about student loans and coronavirus.
Target extends $2-an-hour pay increase for workers through July 4
The pay bump will last into the summer, two months longer than originally announced.
The pay bump will last into the summer, two months longer than originally announced.
Coronavirus pandemic forces retirement savings to take backseat, study shows
A new study shows Americans are concentrating less on their retirement savings as other priorities take precedence.
A new study shows Americans are concentrating less on their retirement savings as other priorities take precedence.
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.
Office Depot announced a restructuring plan that includes closing stores and laying off about 13,100 employees by 2023.
Hagerstown Premium Outlets to reopen Saturday, hand out masks to shoppers
Hagerstown Premium Outlets is the latest retail to reopen during the coronavirus outbreak.
Hagerstown Premium Outlets is the latest retail to reopen during the coronavirus outbreak.
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.
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.
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.
Private mortgage insurance (PMI) payments can be removed if you follow one of these steps below.


















