Stacy Johnson CPA
5 Mammogram Myths That Keep Women From Getting Screened
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 30, 2026
For years, women were warned that screening finds cancers that never needed treating. A new look at the original trials says otherwise.
Is an Amazon Prime Price Hike Coming? 5 Moves to Make Before Your Renewal
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 30, 2026
Amazon just raised Prime prices in another country for the first time. The details hint at who’ll pay most.
Older Americans Leave $58 Billion on the Table Every Year — Here Are 15 Ways to Claim Your Share
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 29, 2026
There are multiple programs availabe to help you, and it can take just 10 minutes to find out what you qualify for.
12 Generic Groceries That Are Identical to Name Brands (and 5 You Should Never Buy)
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 29, 2026
Big brands make most store-brand groceries in the same factories. Here’s where to save — and which to skip.
Your Smartwatch Says You Burned 500 Calories. 5 Reasons It’s Probably Wrong
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 29, 2026
Three of four top smartwatches credited calories nobody burned. The worst offender may be on your wrist right now.
A New Bill Would Let Some Workers Retire at 60 With Full Social Security. Here’s the Catch
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 29, 2026
Full benefits at 60 would be worth six figures to the right worker. Before you circle the date, read the fine print.
The IRS Just Replaced Its App. Here’s What It Can Do, and the Fake to Avoid
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 29, 2026
Your refund, your balance, even your tax transcripts are now on your phone. So are the scammers hoping you download the wrong app.
5 ‘Safe’ Investments Financial Advisors Steer Their Own Parents Away From
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 29, 2026
Some of the most trusted products sold to retirees carry traps that can gut a lifetime of savings.
Your Heart Can Be Inflamed for Years Without a Symptom. 6 Ways to Cool It
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 29, 2026
A 480,000-person study found a hidden process reshaping hearts for years before symptoms. One driver is something you can change.
The CFPB Just Hid Millions of Complaints. 6 Ways to Vet a Lender Anyway
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 28, 2026
For years, you could read other customers’ horror stories before you signed. Last month, Washington turned that off.
Your Kid’s Free $1,000 Trump Account Has a Catch — I’m a CPA, and Here’s When a 529 or Roth Beats It
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 28, 2026
The free $1,000 is a great deal. But putting your own money in? That’s a different story.
New Colon Cancer Screening Rules: When to Start, When to Stop and Which Test to Use
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 28, 2026
The starting age dropped, a blood test joined the list, and there’s now an age doctors say to quit.
Money in a Minute for the Week Ending Sept. 25, 2026
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 25, 2026
Here’s a quick roundup of the news that moved your money this week, from Money Talks News founder, Stacy Johnson.
The RMD Mistake That Costs 401(k) Owners a 25% Penalty
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 25, 2026
The IRS lets you take your whole IRA withdrawal from one account. Do that with a 401(k) and it stings.
14 Things You Should Throw Out the Day You Retire — Before They Drain Your Savings
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 25, 2026
Hang on to these relics of your working life and watch your retirement money vanish.
The Scam Defense That Works Even When You’re Tired, Sick or Distracted
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 25, 2026
Scammers don’t beat you on your best day. They wait for your worst. Here’s how to be ready.
A New Rule Kicks 2 Million Off Medicaid in January. You’ll Help Pay for It
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 25, 2026
You don’t have to be on Medicaid to feel this one. The bill finds you anyway — here’s the route it takes.
5 Car Brands That Will Bleed Your Wallet Dry — and 3 You Should Buy Instead
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 24, 2026
One of these brands loses 63% of its value in five years. Don’t sign that loan until you read this.
Medicaid Paid for the Nursing Home. Then the State Came for the House
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 24, 2026
Federal law makes states collect from the estate, even after a widow dies. Most families hit had less than $48,500.
Buy Your Prescriptions From Canada? 6 Things to Do Before Oct. 22
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 24, 2026
Canadian pharmacies are urging Americans to stock up before an Oct. 22 customs deadline. The deadline’s real. Their advice is another story.
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