Stacy Johnson CPA
Ask Stacy: Should I Buy an REO or Foreclosed Home?
Stacy Johnson CPA on May 14, 2018
Buying a foreclosed or repossessed home could be the deal of a lifetime, or a financial disaster. Here’s what you need to know.
Ask Stacy: What’s Cloud Storage and Is It Safe?
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 10, 2020
Here’s a simple explanation of cloud storage, as well as the reasons your documents are likely safer in the cloud than anywhere else.
Ask Stacy: Should My Wife and I Have Separate Checking Accounts?
Stacy Johnson CPA on May 7, 2018
Whether to combine or maintain separate accounts is an age-old battle. But the solution is a simple one.
Ask Stacy: Can I Take a Tax Deduction for Charity Work?
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 16, 2018
Chances are good that millions fewer Americans will enjoy a deduction for charitable giving on next year’s tax return. Here’s why.
Ask Stacy: Should I Invest in ‘Freedom Checks’?
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 13, 2018
Whenever you’re confronted with an investment opportunity, use this simple rule of thumb to separate truth from fiction.
Ask Stacy: How Do I Switch Brokerage Accounts?
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 28, 2018
Moving from one investment company to another is simple — but prepare for an unpleasant surprise.
Should You Hire a Service to Negotiate Your Cable and Other Bills?
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 24, 2019
Services like BillCutterz and BillFixers will negotiate your cable, internet, phone and other monthly bills in exchange for a share of the savings. I tried it: Here’s what happened.
Ask Stacy: Should I Buy Rental Car Insurance?
Stacy Johnson CPA on March 26, 2018
Rental car insurance — also known as “collision damage waiver” and “loss damage waiver” — can often cost as much the car rental. Is it an outrageous upsell or necessary protection?
Ask Stacy: What’s the Best Investment for Kids?
Stacy Johnson CPA on March 16, 2018
When it comes to saving, starting young is the best way to finish rich. Here are the best investments and accounts for kids.
Ask Stacy: Should I Invest in Marijuana Companies?
Stacy Johnson CPA on March 12, 2018
Talk about your smokin’ investments. You can now own a part of companies growing, distributing and selling marijuana. Good idea, or just for dopes?
Ask Stacy: Should I Buy a Used or New Home?
Stacy Johnson CPA on March 7, 2018
A new home usually has relatively few maintenance issues, but it can be costly. A used home might have better landscaping and location. Here’s how to decide which is best is for you.
Ask Stacy: How Can I Find a Better Cellphone Plan?
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 28, 2018
Confused on how to find the right cellphone plan? Following these three simple steps makes it a breeze.
Will Trump’s Trade Tariffs Save American Jobs or Cost American Jobs?
Stacy Johnson CPA on March 3, 2018
If you think Trump’s new tariffs on steel and aluminum won’t affect you, read this.
Ask Stacy: How Can I Cut the Cost of Cable?
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 28, 2018
Millions of people find their entertainment elsewhere these days. Should you join them?
Ask Stacy: My Online Purchase Was a Rip-Off — Now What?
Stacy Johnson CPA on February 23, 2018
You order something online and it either doesn’t measure up, or you don’t get it at all. Here’s how to prevent it and what to do when it happens.
Ask Stacy: Interest Rates are Low — What’s a Saver to Do?
Stacy Johnson CPA on February 21, 2018
Interest rates have recently started rising, but they’re still low. Here are some ideas to radically increase your returns without increasing your risk.
The Trump Budget Proposal: More Guns, Less Butter
Stacy Johnson CPA on February 16, 2018
The recent budget proposed by President Trump reflects a vast reordering of government priorities. Here are some highlights, along with links to additional resources.
Ask Stacy: Should I Buy Stocks or Contribute to a Retirement Plan?
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 28, 2018
Investing in the stock market can be a good idea. So is putting money in your company’s retirement plan. But what if you don’t have enough to do both?
Ask Stacy: Which Is Best — Individual Stocks or Stock Mutual Funds?
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 28, 2018
When it comes to buying stocks, you’ve got choices. Is it better to buy individual company stocks, or to use a mutual fund? The answer: yes.
Ask Stacy: Which Are Best — Banks or Credit Unions?
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 28, 2018
Bank or credit union? There’s a simple answer as to which is best, and there’s a simple reason why.
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