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Stacy Johnson CPA

My Friend’s ‘Experts’ Say to Grab Social Security at 62 and Invest It. Here Are 7 Reasons They’re Wrong.

on July 14, 2026

The math sounds brilliant until you run it. Here’s why claiming early to out-invest Social Security usually backfires.

6 Things to Know About the Diagnosis 9 in 10 Americans Are About to Get

on July 14, 2026

A new medical rulebook just took effect — and your next checkup could land a disease label on your chart.

Suze Orman and Dave Ramsey Both Rely on the Same Number. As a CPA, I Can Tell You It Doesn’t Exist

on July 14, 2026

Two famous rules. One imaginary number underneath both. Here’s what it’s costing the people who believe them.

7 Steps to Roll Over Your IRA or 401(k) Into a New IRA Without Handing the IRS 20%

on July 14, 2026

Want to move your retirement account from one place to another? No problem. Just follow these steps.

I’m 70 and a CPA. Here Are 5 Times Being Cheap in Retirement Can Cost You

on July 14, 2026

There are times in your life when cutting corners stops being frugal and starts being costly.

5 Dumb Mistakes Nearly Every Investor Makes

on July 13, 2026

After over four decades in the market, I’ve seen it all. Here are the expensive blunders that even experienced investors make over and over.

The 10 Golden Rules for Organizing and Decluttering Your Home

on July 13, 2026

Stop buying storage bins. Here is a practical, psychology-backed guide to decluttering your home without spending a fortune.

The Biggest Threat to Your Retirement Savings Isn’t a Scammer — It’s Your Own Family

on July 13, 2026

Over 70% of the money stolen from seniors is taken by someone they trust. Here’s how to see it coming.

Forget the ‘Dancing Robots.’ Here’s How to Actually Profit From Automation.

on July 13, 2026

Automation is reshaping the economy. Here’s how to profit from the robotics revolution.

The ‘Widow’s Penalty’: The Tax Ambush That Hits the Year After Your Spouse Dies — and 5 Ways to Beat It

on July 13, 2026

Lose your spouse and the IRS can hand you a bigger tax bill on less income — here’s the fix.

What Traffic Is Really Costing You — and the 10 Cities Where It Hurts Most

on July 13, 2026

In some U.S. cities, sitting in traffic drains drivers well over $1,800 a year. Is yours on the list?

5 New Ways Advertisers Are Tricking You in 2026

on July 11, 2026

Scammers are using AI and dark patterns to trick even the savviest shoppers. Here’s what to watch for now.

8 Cars That Make Driving Easier (and Safer) for Retirees

on July 10, 2026

These top picks from U.S. News prioritize visibility, comfort, and controls that actually make sense.

My Friend Debby Owes $40,000 on Her Credit Cards. As a CPA, Here Are the 7 Steps I Told Her to Take

on July 10, 2026

She makes $65,000 and owes $40,000 on plastic. Here’s the honest plan I gave her — and the trap to avoid.

Money in a Minute for the Week Ending July 10, 2026

on July 10, 2026

Here’s a quick roundup of the news that moved your money this week, from Money Talks News founder, Stacy Johnson.

This Type of Stress Is Considered the Worst for Your Heart and Health

on July 10, 2026

What can impact your health more than divorce, disability or even the death of a loved one? Learn what it is and what to do about it.

I’ve Answered 30,000 Money Questions Since 1991. These 7 Come up the Most.

on July 10, 2026

After 35 years as a financial journalist, the same seven money questions never stop coming. Here are my honest answers.

7 Ways a Cancer Diagnosis Wrecks Your Finances — and How to Fight Back

on July 9, 2026

Even if you have great insurance, that won’t save you. These money traps hide inside a cancer diagnosis.

I’ve Been a CPA Since 1981. Here Are the 5 Best Sources of Free Money Most People Ignore.

on July 17, 2026

Real free money exists — no catch, no scam. Most people walk right past all five of these.

30 Things Frugal Pros Never Buy (and What They Do Instead)

on July 9, 2026

Wealth isn’t just what you earn; it’s also what you keep. Here are the money traps the financially savvy avoid at all costs.

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