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Stacy Johnson CPA

Is It Bad to Sleep With Your Pet? 7 Things Science Says

on June 12, 2026

Roughly half of pet owners share a bed with their dog or cat. Science has some surprising opinions.

Social Security Could Jump 4.7% in 2027 — but Don’t Celebrate Yet

on June 12, 2026

I’ve been writing about money since 1991, and I’ve learned one thing about cost-of-living adjustments. A fat one is rarely a gift.

I Used to Pitch These ‘Free Dinner’ Investment Seminars. Don’t Take the Steak.

on June 11, 2026

Free investment dinners have been around for decades. Before you RSVP, here’s what you need to know.

Robert Kiyosaki Says 2026 Will Bring the Biggest Crash in History. I’ve Been Investing for 45 Years: Ignore Him and Do These 6 Things Instead

on June 11, 2026

He’s been predicting crashes for years. Here’s the part he’s got right — and the part that’s just selling fear.

5 Money Apps Tracking Your Every Move (and How to Shut Them Down)

on June 10, 2026

Your tax app saw your refund. Your payment app saw your rent. These money apps are watching you right now.

6 Things to Know As 42,000 Vulnerable Seniors Face Losing Federal Job Training

on June 10, 2026

Washington wants to ax the only federal job program for low-income older Americans. The fallout could be brutal.

A New Report Says Social Security Will Cut Your Check 24%. As a 70-Year-Old CPA, I’m Not Panicking — but I’m Making These 6 Moves

on June 9, 2026

Yes, a 24% cut is on the table for 2032. No, your benefits aren’t vanishing. Here’s the real math.

A 60-Year Fluoride Study Just Landed. Here’s the Verdict — and the Fine Print Most Headlines Are Skipping

on June 9, 2026

Thousands of Wisconsinites, 60 years, one fluoride question. The answer’s clearer than the coverage suggests — but not as clean.

Report Finds Over 45% of U.S. Households Can’t Cover the Basics — Here’s How to Make Sure Yours Can

on June 9, 2026

Brookings says nearly half of U.S. households can’t afford the basics. Here’s how to land in the other half.

Ask Stacy: How Do I Pay for My Kid’s College Without Wrecking My Retirement?

on June 8, 2026

Your kid can borrow for college. You can’t borrow for retirement. Here are rules to keep both intact.

6 Trump Family Crypto Bets Getting Crushed in Bitcoin’s Crash (and Why They’re Still Winning)

on June 5, 2026

Bitcoin’s below $62K. The Trump family is bleeding billions on paper — but they already cashed out. Investors didn’t.

I’ve Been Trading Stocks for 45 Years. Here Are 6 Reasons Day Trading Is a Sucker’s Bet

on June 5, 2026

You no longer need $25,000 to day trade. The bad news? You’ll probably still lose it all.

Money in a Minute for the Week Ending June 5, 2026

on June 5, 2026

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

7 Things to Know About the Study That Ties Junk Food to a 58% Higher Dementia Risk

on June 3, 2026

A Harvard study on ultraprocessed food and dementia just landed, and the numbers are downright alarming.

Top Analyst Says SpaceX Is Worth Half What Musk Is Asking — Days Before Record IPO

on June 3, 2026

One analyst says Musk’s space empire is worth half what he’s asking. Here’s why that matters before you click “buy.”

5 Types of People Who Shouldn’t Use an Online Will — and 5 Who Should

on June 2, 2026

Online wills are cheap, fast, and legal. They’re also a financial mistake for the wrong person. What’s right for you?

Ask Stacy: How Should I Be Investing As I Approach Retirement?

on June 1, 2026

The old rules don’t work anymore. Here are six things every investor over 50 needs to get right.

9 Million Seniors Are Missing $58 Billion. Here Are 3 Ways to Get Your Share

on June 1, 2026

There are benefits most older Americans never claim, and it could mean missing out on up to $10,000 a year.

Starter Homes Now Top $1 Million in 233 U.S. Cities — 8 Things to Do If You Live in One

on June 1, 2026

Starter homes are hitting seven figures in hundreds of cities across America. Here’s how to buy yours before prices climb higher.

5 Reasons the Stock Market Is About to Drop — and Why I Won’t Sell a Thing

on May 29, 2026

Inflation’s back, the Fed’s stuck, and stocks cost more than they have since 1999. Here’s what I’m doing about it.

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