Author: Stacy Johnson CPA

Should I Drop Cable and Stream Instead?

Stacy Johnson CPA on October 1, 2018

If you’re tired of paying the high cost of cable, consider dropping it and going for a streaming TV solution instead. Here’s how to do it, step by step.

2-Minute Money Manager: Are Online, Internet-Only Banks Safe?

Stacy Johnson CPA on April 14, 2020

Online-only, internet banks often pay much higher savings rates than traditional banks. But are they as safe?

Do Seniors Still Get an Extra Tax Deduction?

Stacy Johnson CPA on September 23, 2018

Seniors are used to getting special treatment at tax time. Are those days gone?

2-Minute Money Manager: Can I Increase My Social Security After I Retire?

Stacy Johnson CPA on October 30, 2018

If you keep working after you start getting Social Security, it’s possible to get bigger monthly checks. Here’s how.

2-Minute Money Manager: What’s the Best App for Making Money?

Stacy Johnson CPA on September 12, 2018

You won’t get rich, but there are free apps that can make you money without much effort. Here are a few examples.

2-Minute Money Manager: How Much Should I Spend on an Engagement Ring?

Stacy Johnson CPA on September 10, 2018

When it comes to engagement rings, ignore traditional advice — and also ignore traditional diamonds.

Cryptocurrencies Are Crashing: Should I Still Invest?

Stacy Johnson CPA on September 6, 2018

Cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ethereum are plunging in value today. Should you “buy low” and hope for a turnaround?

2-Minute Money Manager: How Can I Find Unclaimed Money?

Stacy Johnson CPA on November 18, 2019

Think there’s no way you could possibly have any lost or unclaimed money? That’s what I thought too. Find out why you’re probably wrong.

2-Minute Money Manager: How Do Student Loans Work?

Stacy Johnson CPA on August 31, 2018

You practically need a doctorate to understand student loans. Here are the CliffsNotes, including how student loans work and the single best way to repay them.

2-Minute Money Manager: How Do I Know I’ll Have Enough to Retire?

Stacy Johnson CPA on August 8, 2018

Approaching retirement and wondering if you have enough saved? Here’s a simple, quick method to find out.

2-Minute Money Manager: Can I Sell My Insurance Policy?

Stacy Johnson CPA on July 25, 2018

If you’ve outgrown the need for life insurance and could use some cash, it’s possible to sell your life insurance policy. But it’s not as easy as it sounds.

2-Minute Money Manager: Should I Get Disability Insurance?

Stacy Johnson CPA on July 23, 2018

Health insurance will pay medical bills. But if you’re sick or can’t work, who’s going to pay other bills? Here’s what you need to know about disability insurance.

7 Questions to Ask Before Paying a Robo-Adviser

Stacy Johnson CPA on July 23, 2018

In the past, you had to pay a human for investment advice. These days, you can hire a robo-adviser for half the price. Are they as good?

Why Are Credit Scores So Different?

Stacy Johnson CPA on September 24, 2019

How can your credit scores vary so wildly? Find out what is behind a system that seems confusing at best, and downright unfair at worst.

2-Minute Money Manager: Should I Hire Help to Settle an IRS Tax Bill?

Stacy Johnson CPA on July 2, 2018

You’ve probably seen the ads: “Owe Taxes to IRS? We Can Help!” ‎Can these tax-relief companies really help with unpaid tax bills? Here’s what you need to know.

2-Minute Money Manager: Should I Buy Gold?

Stacy Johnson CPA on August 28, 2018

Some people think gold is a terrible investment, while others think it’s the best place to keep money in an uncertain world. The truth is somewhere in between.