Stocks rally as more states reopen economies

U.S. equity markets maintained gains Wednesday even though the Federal Reserve, in the April minutes, warned the coronavirus may carry 'considerable risk' for the U.S. economy.

What is earnest money when buying a home?

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

6 mortgage myths debunked

With mortgage rates in decline, more Americans will try to land a new home at a great deal or refinance an existing one. Along the way, watch out for these “mortgage myths."

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.

Stocks reverse course as investors take profits

U.S. equity markets closed lower across the board giving up earlier gains as investors took profits and reassessed the progress of a potential coronavirus treatment.

Millennial Money: Put off debt payments to start saving now

If you’re one of the millions of Americans making less or receiving unemployment benefits because of the coronavirus pandemic, you’re probably working to recalibrate your finances.

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.

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.

Dow surges over 900 points amid coronavirus vaccine progress as lockdowns ease

U.S. equity markets soared Monday after drugmaker Moderna announced progress toward a COVID-19 vaccine and as lockdowns continued to ease nationwide.

‘I’ve never felt so unsafe’: American Airlines passenger shares video of 'overcrowded' plane

A recent video on Twitter depicting a packed American Airlines flight might lead some to believe it was filmed before the coronavirus pandemic. But the video was taken on a May 17 flight by a passenger who said she “never felt so unsafe,” in her life. 

5 ways to pay your mortgage off early

Refinance, biweekly payments and other tips that lead to an early mortgage payoff.