Archive for 'Stacy Says'
Ask Stacy: Should I Borrow $80,000 or Forget Art School?
Apr 26, 2011 - This high-school senior is confronted with a choice: lose out on the opportunity to attend a prestigious college, or borrow 80 grand. But are those really the only options?
The Short Answer: Quick Reader Questions of 2010
Dec 28, 2010 - As the year winds down, we catch up on our readers' questions – especially the short ones.
Ask Stacy: How Do I Work from Home without Getting Worked Over?
Dec 10, 2010 - Can you really make money working from home? Sure, but it'll take some work to separate the scams from the scores.
Ask Stacy: Why Can’t I Get My Free Credit Report?
Nov 12, 2010 - A certain number of people will believe whatever you say on TV, providing you say it often enough. Example? "FreeCreditReport.com"
Ask Stacy: Should I Refinance My Mortgage?
Nov 05, 2010 - While deciding whether to refinance your mortgage may seem mysterious, when you boil it down, it's just simple math.
Ask Stacy: Do I Have Too Many Credit Cards?
Oct 29, 2010 - Reader question: I've got 10 credit cards, most with zero balances. I'd like to close some - but won't that hurt my credit score?
Ask Stacy: Should I Shun Stocks and Buy Bonds?
Oct 21, 2010 - Having no money in these volatile economic times is stressful – but so is having some money and not knowing where to invest it.
Ask Stacy: Why Do Good Borrowers Get Punished?
Oct 15, 2010 - Sheila makes all her mortgage payments, but nobody will allow her to refinance her underwater mortgage. How come there's no help for people who do the right thing?
Ask Stacy: My Wife Ran Up My Credit Cards Without Telling Me
Oct 03, 2010 - My wife ran up my credit cards behind my back - now we've got debts we can't pay. What should I do?
Ask Stacy: Is All That Glitters Golden?
Sep 24, 2010 - This week we have some questions about whether to invest in gold, grills or dishwashers.
Are We About to Pay a 1% National Sales Tax?
Sep 20, 2010 - Is there a law pending in Congress that would require paying a 1% sales tax on all transactions? Technically, yes.
Ask Stacy: Last Lessons for My College Kid?
Sep 17, 2010 - This week we look at a question regarding a soon-to-be graduating student and the potential expiration of the so-called Bush tax cuts.
Ask Stacy: What To Do With a Windfall?
Sep 10, 2010 - Question: I just inherited from a relative. What should I do with the money?
The Research Has It Wrong – Don’t Make the Same Mistake
Sep 08, 2010 - A new poll claims that if given one wish, Americans would rather be richer than thinner, smarter, or even younger. Another study claims happiness comes from a $75,000 salary. Hogwash - here's why.
Tragedy in Austin, Lessons Learned?
Feb 18, 2010 - According to his suicide note, Joseph Andrew Stack crashed a small plane into an Austin IRS office today because he was frustrated by a lack of work and an unfair tax system.
