Stacy Johnson CPA
Ask Stacy: Should I Drop My Life Insurance Policy?
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 28, 2018
Life insurance isn’t to protect you, it’s to protect those you love. If those you love don’t need protection, then you don’t need life insurance. Here’s how to know when to cancel.
Push in Congress Would Make Firms Like Equifax Hurt Less for Hurting Americans
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 28, 2018
Even as details of massive Equifax data breach surface, some lawmakers are trying to gut consumer protections in the credit industry.
New! Solutions to Common Financial Struggles for People 50 and Older
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 5, 2019
We’ve partnered with the largest nonprofit consumer counseling agency in the country to offer solutions to the most common financial struggles facing seniors including Medicare assistance, debt and budget counseling, Social Security maximization, help with paying bills, reverse mortgage counseling and foreclosure prevention.
The Single Biggest Lie of Trump’s Tax Plan
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 28, 2018
Trump’s not the only politician to ever fudge the facts, but his statements on tax reform give new meaning to the expression.
4 Reasons You Should Never Pay for Credit Monitoring
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 28, 2018
The Equifax data breach has raised the question of whether or not credit monitoring services are a good deal. My advice? Save your money.
Ask Stacy: Can I Repair My Own Credit?
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 28, 2018
Maintaining a clean credit history is important. Here’s a simple, step-by-step guide to make sure yours is in top shape.
Ask Stacy: What Should I Do With a Windfall?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
Wednesday night’s $700-million Powerball drawing has rekindled an old question: How should you handle a lump sum of money that lands in your lap? Here’s a step-by-step guide for doing things right.
Ask Stacy — How Can I Rebuild My Credit After a Bankruptcy?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
Starting out or starting over: Not easy, maybe, but simple.
The Stock Market’s in Nosebleed Territory — Time to Get Out?
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 27, 2018
With valuations stretched, and markets setting records, is there no place to go but down?
Ask Stacy — How Can I Get a Higher Limit on My Credit Card?
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 28, 2018
This reader wants to increase his credit line to build his credit, but his bank isn’t cooperating. The solution is simple …
Ask Stacy — 8 Tips to Get Credit When You Don’t Have Any
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 28, 2018
This young reader wants to know how to deal with a common credit conundrum: How are you supposed to build a credit history when you keep getting turned down for lack of a credit history?
Ask Stacy — Is My Investment Adviser Charging Too Much?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
Some advisers charge by the hour, some by commissions, some with an annual fee, like a mutual fund. Which is best?
Ask Stacy — 10 Simple Steps to Prevent Rip-Offs, Ransomware and Cyber Attacks
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
While it may seem that big companies would be better able to protect themselves than us little guys, keeping us safe is actually much easier. Here’s all you have to do.
Ask Stacy — I Should Be Able to Trust Your Ads, Shouldn’t I?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
Here’s what you need to know about advertisers on the internet.
Is Trump About to Go Down in Flames? Here’s How to Tell
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 14, 2017
Some media sources suggest impeachment is impending, others say there’s no “there” there. The best way to tell what’s really going on is right under your nose.
Ask Stacy — How Do I Invest in a Mutual Fund?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
A reader is interested in investing in a stock mutual fund, but wants to know exactly how to go about it. Here’s the answer, step by step.
Ask Stacy — How Do I Find Work When I’m Over 50?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
When you’re past your prime, finding work can be frustrating. But you can reinvent yourself. I know because I’ve done it.
Ask Stacy — I Got Ripped Off by an Online Store. What Can I Do?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
This reader ordered something online and never received it. She feels helpless, but she shouldn’t. She has powerful weapons at her disposal.
Ask Stacy — What’s the Best Way to Save for My Kid’s College?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
When it comes to saving for college, there are lots of options. Here’s everything you need to know in as few words as possible.
The True Cost of Bad Credit
Stacy Johnson CPA on May 18, 2017
A drop in your credit score means more than paying higher interest rates for loans. Here’s how it can mortgage your future and risk your retirement nest egg.
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