Author: Stacy Johnson CPA
I'm the founder of Money Talks News and have spent the last 40+ years in the personal finance trenches. I'm a CPA, author of a few books and multiple Emmy recipient. I'm married to a woman I don't deserve, have an awesome dog and live on the water in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
7 Tips to Save on Motorcycle Insurance
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 27, 2012
Live to ride, ride to live. But save a few bucks while you’re at it.
Ask Stacy: Can I Get Settled Debts Removed From My Credit History?
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 26, 2012
You pay off a credit card debt by settling it for less than you owed. Problem solved? With the debt, yes. With your credit score, no. Here’s how to destroy debts without destroying your score.
Ask Stacy: How Can I Destroy High-Interest Debt?
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 19, 2012
This reader is tired of fighting a 15 percent interest rate and can’t transfer the balance to a lower-rate credit card. Are they out of luck?
15 Easy Ways to Go Green and Save Green
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 14, 2012
Yet another study has come out saying Americans aren’t committed to eco-friendly spending. I don’t believe it – because there are very simple tips for saving both the environment and your money.
Ask Stacy: Can I Get Paid to Put an Ad on My Car?
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 12, 2012
We’ve all seen cars wrapped with ads. Is it possible you can get paid to drive one? Or better yet, get a new car and a check?
How to Make Money Writing Books
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 11, 2012
If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing your name on the spine of a book, you’ll find it easier to self-publish today than ever before. But publishing a book is easy. The hard part? Getting people to buy it.
Ask Stacy: Do I Have to Pay Taxes If I’m Not in the US?
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 5, 2012
You’d think that if you’re living abroad and earning all your money from a foreign company, you wouldn’t have to file a U.S. tax return or pay U.S. income taxes. Unfortunately, you’d be wrong.
Ask Stacy: If I Settle a Debt, Do I Have to Pay Taxes?
Stacy Johnson CPA on May 29, 2012
Having debt you can’t pay is taxing. But as it turns out, walking away from your debts can be even more taxing. Thinking of debt settlement? Read this first.
Ask Stacy: Is the Authorized User on My Credit Card Hurting Me?
Stacy Johnson CPA on May 22, 2012
If you let someone else use your credit card as an authorized user, it can help them establish credit. But does that tie their credit to yours?
Ask Stacy: Should I Buy Facebook?
Stacy Johnson CPA on May 15, 2012
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is about to become the richest 27-year-old on the planet. Can owning a piece of his burgeoning business make you richer too?
Ask Stacy: Can I Trust Your Ads?
Stacy Johnson CPA on May 8, 2012
Nearly all free media, including Money Talks News, is supported by advertising. If the ad appears on a trusted website, does that make the advertiser trustworthy?
Ask Stacy: Can I Get My Sister Off My Credit Card?
Stacy Johnson CPA on May 1, 2012
We’ve all done it, or at least been asked to: let someone less responsible share our credit by co-signing a loan for them or adding them to our credit card account. Here’s what to do when you need the party to end…
Rebates Coming, Courtesy of Health Care Reform
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 27, 2012
The Affordable Care Act requires insurance companies to spend at least 85 percent of the money they take in on patient care. If your insurance company didn’t, you might have some money heading your way this summer.
I Fought the Law and I Won
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 25, 2012
If you’re the victim of credit card fraud, your loss is limited to $50 by federal law. Or is it? Here’s what happened when I turned to government watchdogs to get a simple answer to a simple question.
Ask Stacy: What If I Owe the IRS and Can’t Pay?
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 17, 2012
Tax Day is here, and midnight is the deadline. If you’re running late, you have options – but most require filing something today. If you owe and can’t pay, don’t ignore it. Here’s what to do.
The Cure for Expensive Vaccinations
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 12, 2012
Many colleges either require or encourage freshman students to get a meningitis vaccine, something that can cost $200 at a doctor’s office. But according to this reader, you can get it for $5.
Ask Stacy: Should I Get Started With Stocks?
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 10, 2012
To those on the outside, the stock market can resemble a roller coaster combined with a casino. Is it worth taking a ride?
Ask Stacy: Can I Blog for Bucks? Can I Avoid PMI?
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 3, 2012
Today we answer a couple of questions, including how to make extra money blogging and how to avoid paying for private mortgage insurance.
Will Mega-Millions Fund Your Retirement? Don’t Bet On It
Stacy Johnson CPA on March 30, 2012
40 percent of Americans with incomes between $25,000 and $35,000 think their best shot at paying for their retirement is winning the lottery. Their odds of winning an academy award are much greater.
Ask Stacy: Roth or Regular IRA?
Stacy Johnson CPA on March 27, 2012
There are very few things you can do now to reduce your 2011 tax bill. One is to put money aside in an Individual Retirement Account, or IRA. But to decide that’s a smart move, you’ve still got to decide whether to go with a Roth or regular. Do you know the difference?
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