Stacy Johnson CPA
How Much House Can You Afford?
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 18, 2015
There are few purchases more costly, or emotional, than buying a home. Here’s how to do the math to see what you can afford, workarounds if you don’t have enough, and a reminder to keep your ego on the sidelines.
Ask Stacy: Help! They’re Wrecking My Credit!
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
“The man representing himself in court has a fool for a client.” This expression also applies to those representing themselves when dealing with collection agencies.
Ask Stacy: How Can I Watch TV Without Cable?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
Can you cut the cable and ditch the dish without sacrificing selection? Yes. And there’s more than one way to do it.
The LIBOR Scandal for Dummies
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 6, 2012
The unfolding LIBOR scandal may make Bernie Madoff look like a Girl Scout. If you haven’t taken the time to understand it, you should. Madoff catered to a handful of wealthy investors, but this outrage may have affected millions worldwide – including you.
Online Mortgage and Rate Searches: The Big Lie?
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 6, 2012
If you rely on online interest rate searches to give you the best rates on savings accounts, mortgages, car loans, or credit cards, you really need to read this.
Ask Stacy: How Can We Lower Our Mortgage Payments?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
If you can refinance a $200,000, 30-year mortgage from 7 percent to 4 percent, you’ll end up $135,000 richer. But refinancing these days is a minefield. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could pick up the phone and call an expert for free help to get it done? As it happens, you can. Here’s some advice and an 800 number.
Ask Stacy: How Do I Stop Collection Agency Calls?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
This reader gets harassed by collection agencies seeking other people with the same name. But whether collection calls are legitimate or not, here’s how to make them stop.
6 Steps to Your Personal Independence Day
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 6, 2012
As you celebrate our nation’s independence day, maybe you should be thinking of your own. Are you getting closer to financial freedom? If not, here are some tips that will take you there.
Ask Stacy: Can I Drop My Health Insurance?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
In 2014, the Affordable Care Act will force insurance companies to insure everyone. So why not just drop your health coverage, pay the penalty, then buy insurance if you get sick? Check out this exchange on health care reform between me and a reader.
The Supreme Court Health Care Decision: What It Means to You
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 6, 2012
The media is talking about which politicians “won” and “lost” when the Supreme Court ruled on health care reform. But here’s what really matters: how it all affects you.
7 Tips to Save on Motorcycle Insurance
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 6, 2012
Live to ride, ride to live. But save a few bucks while you’re at it.
Ask Stacy: Can I Get Settled Debts Removed From My Credit History?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
You pay off a credit card debt by settling it for less than you owed. Problem solved? With the debt, yes. With your credit score, no. Here’s how to destroy debts without destroying your score.
Ask Stacy: How Can I Destroy High-Interest Debt?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
This reader is tired of fighting a 15 percent interest rate and can’t transfer the balance to a lower-rate credit card. Are they out of luck?
15 Easy Ways to Go Green and Save Green
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 18, 2012
Yet another study has come out saying Americans aren’t committed to eco-friendly spending. I don’t believe it – because there are very simple tips for saving both the environment and your money.
Ask Stacy: Can I Get Paid to Put an Ad on My Car?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
We’ve all seen cars wrapped with ads. Is it possible you can get paid to drive one? Or better yet, get a new car and a check?
How to Make Money Writing Books
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 11, 2012
If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing your name on the spine of a book, you’ll find it easier to self-publish today than ever before. But publishing a book is easy. The hard part? Getting people to buy it.
Ask Stacy: Do I Have to Pay Taxes If I’m Not in the US?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
You’d think that if you’re living abroad and earning all your money from a foreign company, you wouldn’t have to file a U.S. tax return or pay U.S. income taxes. Unfortunately, you’d be wrong.
Ask Stacy: If I Settle a Debt, Do I Have to Pay Taxes?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
Having debt you can’t pay is taxing. But as it turns out, walking away from your debts can be even more taxing. Thinking of debt settlement? Read this first.
Ask Stacy: Is the Authorized User on My Credit Card Hurting Me?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
If you let someone else use your credit card as an authorized user, it can help them establish credit. But does that tie their credit to yours?
Ask Stacy: Should I Buy Facebook?
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 3, 2026
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is about to become the richest 27-year-old on the planet. Can owning a piece of his burgeoning business make you richer too?
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