Crooks set sights on bank ATMs Stop and look before inserting your card into an ATM machine. Crooks have been tampering with automated teller machines...

For the week that ended Nov. 6. DIVIDEND Quarterly unless noted Increased Aaron’s Inc .018 from .017 Alliance Res Ptrs .76 from .745 Apollo Invest...

The worst recession in 70 years has ended. But tell that to people trying to find jobs. “The recession is not over until everyone who wants to work...

Moseley Architects’ reserved parking spaces aren’t for mothers with young children. They’re for people who drive fuel-efficient cars....

For the week that ended Oct. 30. DIVIDEND Quarterly unless noted Alliance Hldg GP .44 from .4275 Amcon Distrib .18 from .10 Amer States Water .26 from...

Scareware won’t shield computers Thieves in the cyber underworld are making a ton of money pedaling scareware—rogue security software—to...

It may seem an odd time of year to think about your taxes. But taking some steps before Dec. 31 can help minimize the amount you’ll owe or maximize...

WALL STREET For the week that ended Oct. 23. Dividends Quarterly unless noted Increased Artesian Rescs .1873 from .1784 Bank of Marin .15 from .14 Boardwalk...

Copeland and Christoph Casati love their midcentury modern home in western Henrico County. They love the architecture, the layout, the gorgeous design....

Bill and Debbie Sneller of Midlothian tried burning wood in their fireplace, but the hot air went up the chimney. They switched to propane and the draft...

The state’s Fuel Assistance program helps low-income households offset some of the cost of heating their homes, and the Crisis Assistance program...

A primer on spousal credit debt If your spouse dies and leaves behind credit-card debt, do you have to pay it? Maybe, maybe not: If it’s a joint...

When Ashton Harrison went to code yellow a year ago this month, employees at her three Shades of Light locations started handling landscaping duties around...

The largest single gift to any girls’ independent school—$31 million—has been bequeathed to Chatham Hall by alumna Elizabeth Beckwith...

For the week that ended Oct. 16. DIVIDEND Quarterly unless noted Increased Duncan Energy Ptrs .44 from .435 Enterprise Pdts LP .5525 from .545 Fst Citizens...

For the week that ended Oct. 9. DIVIDEND Quarterly unless noted Increased ConocoPhillips .50 from .47 Oneok Partners 1.09 from 1.08 Prospect Capital .4075...

It is open-enrollment season at your work. Take some time to educate yourself about the various health-plan options your employer offers. When selecting...

If such terms as deductibles, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts and preferred provider networks are swirling in your head, then it must...

Web sites manage social loans Do friends or relatives ever hit you up for a loan because they know you have a nest egg? Then they don’t repay the...

Co-insurance: Portion of incurred medical expenses, usually a fixed percentage, that the patient must pay out of pocket. Co-payment (co-pay): The flat...

Airlines shouldn’t be too cheap when it comes to helping customers whose bags are lost. The Transportation Department said airlines can’t arbitrarily...

Shopping for a credit card is a lot more complicated than it used to be. That might be a hard pill to swallow if your terms were unfavorably tweaked in...

The WRVA Alden Aaroe Shoe Fund isn’t just for shoes anymore. Donations of more than $60,000 this year helped more than 800 children get off to a...

Keep an eye on your credit score If you manage your credit well, you shouldn’t be angst-ridden about achieving a perfect credit score. You don’t...

Virginia’s sales-tax holiday / Oct. 9-12 Virginia’s sales-tax holiday on energy-efficient appliances is Oct. 9-12. During that period, appliances...