Stacy Johnson CPA
How to Contact Your Congress and President
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 26, 2011
In his speech on Monday, the president asked us to make our voices heard on the debt ceiling debate by contacting our elected officials. If you don’t know how – or even who they are – here’s what to do.
Ask Stacy: Ordering Flowers Online Can Cost You Hundreds
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
Even when you’re paying attention, it’s hard to avoid getting squeezed by a scam. But when you’re not paying attention, you become a duck in a barrel. Here’s what can happen when you mix online flowers with unexamined credit card statements.
Follow the Debt Ceiling Debate
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 26, 2011
If you’re not the type to follow what’s happening in Washington, make the debate over raising the debt ceiling an exception. If Congress doesn’t act soon, the consequences will be dire.
Quick – Buy a Plane Ticket!
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 25, 2011
Thanks to the inability of Congress to do even the simplest things, the FAA is now partially shut down and unable to collect federal taxes on tickets. Booking before the politicians get their act together could save 20 percent: unless your airline of choice chooses to pocket the money for itself.
Ask Stacy: Should I Refinance My Home?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
Every homeowner’s been there: Should I refinance or not? While both the math and paperwork seem complicated, the decision is often fairly straightforward.
Ask Stacy: Best Credit Card for Gas Rebates?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
When a family has a mom, dad, and two sons who all drive, guess what they want in a credit card? A rewards program that pays at the pump.
Insurance Companies Holding Out? Regulators Investigate
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 6, 2011
States are investigating whether insurance companies are doing enough to find out if life insurance policyholders have died and to pay the beneficiaries.
Ask Stacy: Is This Company Legit?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
This reader is looking for a home and has come across ads from a company that promises to provide her with a rent-to-own home. Should she bite? The steps I took to find out will come in handy when it’s time to check out any company.
6 Steps to Your Personal Independence Day
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 19, 2011
As our nation’s independence day approaches, 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.
Swipe Fees: Banks Win, Stores Lose
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 30, 2011
The banks were expecting bad news today as the Federal Reserve stood poised to radically reduce the fees they collect for processing debit cards. But what they got instead was proof that massive lobbying pays off.
Walmart Rolls Back Gas Prices 10 Cents a Gallon
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 29, 2011
If you live in one of 18 states, for the next 3 months you’ll probably find the cheapest gas in town at Wal-Mart.
New Patent Law: Patently Unfair?
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 29, 2011
Changing the way patents are handed out could result in a more efficient, faster, and less expensive process: something that could create jobs and enhance America’s global competitiveness. Too bad it might crush the little guy.
5 Classic Cars for Less Than $15,000
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 22, 2011
It’s entirely possible to find a car that’s a blast to drive, turns heads, costs less than most new cars and does something amazing: goes up in value.
Ask Stacy: Are Money Market Accounts Safe?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
How are the words “money market” like the word “dolphin?” Answer: both are labels that represent two completely different things. Whether you’re a fisherman or an investor, you need to know the difference.
Study: Cable Boxes Use More Power Than Refrigerators
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 7, 2012
Hate the cable company? Now you have something new to complain about. Turns out that not only is your cable bill too high, your set-top boxes are power pigs.
Your Comments: One More Rental Car Rip-off
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 18, 2011
You’re supposed to bring your rental car back full of gas. But according to this reader, some rental companies want to see more than an arrow on the gas gauge pointing to “F”.
Why Greek Debt Matters
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 16, 2011
Greece is 5,000 miles away, and their entire economy is about the size of Massachusetts’. How can the U.S. catch a cold when they sneeze?
Ask Stacy: Is It Time to Change Credit Cards?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
This reader is ready to move on to new credit cards. But will that help or hurt? And how many credit cards should she have?
Investors Take Warning: Storm Clouds Gathering
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 10, 2011
Since the market lows of March 2009, the stock market has been all blue skies and sunshine. Now the storm clouds are starting to gather. Is the party over?
How Should You Set up Your Business?
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 10, 2011
Ask a small-business person why they’re forming a corporation, and you’re likely to get a vague answer like “for tax purposes.” Wrong answer. If you’re an entrepreneur, here’s what you need to know when it comes to setting up your next business.
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