Stacy Johnson CPA
Ask Stacy — Should I Buy an Extended Car Warranty?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
There are two types of people: those who can’t stand the idea of unexpected expenses, and those who can’t stand the idea of paying for protection they don’t need.
Ask Stacy — How Can I Get a Delinquency Off of My Credit Report?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
A reader and her husband were surprised to find a delinquent account on his credit history, and now they need to clean it up before they apply for a mortgage. Possible? Yes. I know it is because I’ve done it myself.
Ask Stacy — Should I Borrow $80,000 or Forget Art School?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
This high school senior faces a choice: lose out on the opportunity to attend a prestigious college, or borrow 80 grand. Are those really the only options?
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Stacy Johnson CPA on April 11, 2017
Today we launched something entirely new, months in the making. You’re going to like it.
Ask Stacy: Should I Co-Sign My Fiancee’s Car Loan?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
Mark’s getting married soon, but in the meantime, his fiancee needs a car. Which one of them should sign for the loan?
Ask Stacy: What Can I Do About My Student Loan Debt?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
Becky graduated with $126,000 in student loan debt. This is no way to start out in life. What are her options?
Ask Stacy: How Do I Start Over?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
Whether you’ve spent 20 years in prison, gotten divorced or just plain screwed up, here’s how to rebuild your financial life, step by step.
Ask Stacy: Do I Have to File Income Taxes?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
Believe it or not, there are people who don’t have to file income taxes and there are others who think they don’t. Here’s why you don’t want to be in either group.
Ask Stacy: What’s the Fastest Way to Pay Off My Mortgage?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
Want to get rid of the mortgage ASAP and pay as little interest as possible in the meantime? Here’s what you need to know.
Ask Stacy: Should I Try Multilevel Marketing?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
There are lots of ways to make extra money, including the time-tested method of network or multilevel marketing. Is it for you?
Ask Stacy: Should I Pay for Identity Theft Protection and Credit Monitoring?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
We’ve all seen the ads: Protect your credit for just $9.95 a month! Worth the money? Here are three reasons why it’s not.
Ask Stacy — Is There a Statute of Limitations on Debt?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
You have an old debt that long ago dropped off your credit history. Then one day you get a call from a debt collector insisting you pay it. Can they do that?
Ask Stacy: What the Heck Is a Hedge Fund and How Do They Work?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
Here’s what they are and why they may be the dumbest thing you can do with a million bucks.
Ask Stacy: The Most-Asked Money Questions of 2016
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
Here are some of the most popular categories of reader questions from 2016, along with answers. Odds are you’ve probably wondered about some of these things yourself.
Our 10 Most Popular Stories of 2016
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 2, 2017
What was hot in personal finance in 2016? Here’s a list of our most popular stories.
Ask Stacy: How Can I Get Out of My Financial Hole?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
In this week’s column, one reader is having trouble making ends meet and another provides some insight and inspiration that might help.
Ask Stacy: Where Can I Get a Free Credit Score?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
There used to be few free ways to see your credit score. Now you can find one in seconds.
Ask Stacy: How Can I Get a Government Grant?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
Free money in the form of government grants is a rumor that just won’t die. But I’m dead certain you’re not going to get a federal grant to prop up your business or fix up your home.
Ask Stacy: Is It Possible to Get Out of a Co-Signed Loan?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
It’s a common situation: You take out joint credit or co-sign a loan, then wish you hadn’t. What can be done? Usually, not much. But there may be hope.
Ready to Shop Till You Drop? Read This First
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 25, 2016
When you reflect back on your life, you won’t think of the things you had, but the times you had.
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