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Tax Hacks 2014: Avoid Tax Preparation Impulse Buys
Stacy Johnson CPA on February 19, 2014
It’s apparently not enough to simply charge for preparing your taxes. Some services want to separate you from part of your refund with refund anticipation loans and checks. Just say no.
Tax Hacks 2014: Home Office Deductions
Stacy Johnson CPA on February 12, 2014
If you’re eligible, a home office deduction can save you big bucks at tax time. If you’re not, claiming it can get you in big trouble. Here’s all you need to know.
Tax Hacks 2014: The 10 Dumbest and 4 Smartest Things You Can Do With a Tax Refund
Stacy Johnson CPA on February 7, 2014
Every year millions of Americans get money back, then blow it. Here are the best and worst ways to treat the return of your hard-earned money, along with some advice on tracking your refund.
Tax Hacks 2014: Beware These 7 Tax Scams
Stacy Johnson CPA on February 5, 2014
There are lots of different kinds of cons happening during tax time. Some are happening to taxpayers, and some are being perpetrated by them.
Tax Hacks 2014: Avoid These 18 Expensive Tax Mistakes
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2014
“To err is human; to forgive, divine.” Taxes aren’t a great place to err, because the IRS isn’t divine. Here are some of the most common mistakes you’ll encounter at tax time, along with tips to avoid them.
Tax Hacks: Paying a Pro to Do Your Taxes? Read This First
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 10, 2016
The majority of Americans pay a tax professional to do their taxes for them. Since this is a job many can do themselves in minutes, a lot of people are wasting a lot of money. But if you’re going to pay a pro, here’s how to get your money’s worth.
Using TurboTax? Here’s How to Increase Your Tax Refund up to 10 Percent, Free
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 23, 2014
Use TurboTax, and you can get 5 or 10 percent added to your federal tax refund, free. The one catch? You have to take it on an Amazon gift card.
Our 10 Most Popular Stories of 2013
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 31, 2013
We published more than 1,000 stories in 2013. Based on the number of hits they got, here are the 10 our readers decided were the best.
What the New Volcker Rule Means in Plain English
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 11, 2013
The much-discussed Volcker Rule has now become a reality. Here’s what you need to know to understand where it came from and what it means.
Looking for the Best Online Deals? They’re Closer Than You Think
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 10, 2013
We just added something you’re going to like: the best deals available online, listed by category and sortable by how hot they are.
Ask Stacy: Will I Have to Pay Taxes Because of a Foreclosed Home?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
It sounds impossible, but it’s true: Being unable to pay a credit card balance or losing your home to foreclosure could result in a big tax bill.
Razor Blades: You’re Paying Twice as Much as You Have To
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 22, 2013
I just shaved 60 percent from my cost of shaving, and got a better product. You should too.
Ask Stacy: Will Obama Stop Medicare From Paying for My Cataract Surgery?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
When it comes to the Affordable Care Act, political agendas have led to so much misinformation, it’s hard to know what to believe.
Ask Stacy: Should a 22-Year-Old Have an IRA?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
A reader’s son just inherited an IRA from his grandmother. It’s not a big amount now, but if he plays his cards right, it could make him a millionaire one day.
My Embarrassing Confession: I’m a Deadbeat
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 1, 2013
Consumers are responsible for about two-thirds of the U.S. economy, so the more we spend, the better for everyone. But I’ve got to tell you: I’m not doing my part. Not even close.
Ask Stacy: Should I Co-Sign My College Freshman Son’s Lease?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
A reader is faced with something many of us have encountered: risking our credit to help out a loved one. Is it ever OK?
Congress Attacks America: How to Prepare for a Debt Ceiling Disaster
Stacy Johnson CPA on October 9, 2013
When it comes to most financial calamities, you don’t see them coming until it’s too late. Not so with the debt ceiling. In just over a week, your 401(k) could be decimated and our country could be shoved toward recession. Is there anything you can do to protect yourself?
Obamacare Insurance Marketplace: Off to Rocky Start
Stacy Johnson CPA on October 1, 2013
Want to be one of the first to enroll for health insurance on the new state online marketplaces? Good luck with that.
We’re a Finalist in a National Video Contest — Help Us Win
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 10, 2013
Money Talks News is a finalist in a national video contest sponsored by American Airlines. Check out our entry!
Ask Stacy: How Do I Cancel a Credit Card?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
When you want to stop using a credit card, you just cut it up, right? Not quite. Here’s how to do it right.
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