Stacy Johnson CPA
Take Five: A Roundup of Reads From Around the Web
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 10, 2011
A look at five interesting personal finance posts from other bloggers around the web. This week: Costco will knock $600,000 off a diamond ring, green ideas for Easter celebrations, how to drive a food truck, an inspirational story about debt, and how to avoid “frugal fatigue.”
Ask Stacy: How Can My Car Insurance Go up Like This?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
Linda’s insurance company raised her car premiums by $55/month just for being divorced rather than married. Isn’t that discrimination?
The 5 Golden Rules of Saving on Insurance
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 10, 2011
Most people spend more time and effort shopping for groceries than insurance. And that’s a shame, since you probably spend more insuring your family than feeding it. Here’s what you need to understand, organize, and save on insurance.
Which is Better: Renting or Buying a Home?
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 4, 2011
There are calculators around the web that are supposed to help you decide whether to rent or buy. There’s only one problem – they probably won’t help much.
Money Talks’ Stacy Johnson Selected to Head Government Investigation of Suze Orman
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 1, 2011
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is beginning an investigation into TV “gurus” who rake in big bucks in exchange for questionable advice.
April is Financial Literacy Month: How Money-Smart Are You?
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 1, 2011
Ready for a pop quiz? Here’s a quick test to see how wise you are when it comes to money.
Ask Stacy: Do I Keep My Savings or Pay off Debt?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
It’s a question many of us face: We have money in a savings account earning next to nothing, while at the same time we’re paying interest on borrowed money. Crazy? Maybe. But maybe not…
CPSC: Walking Water Balls Aren’t Safe
Stacy Johnson CPA on March 31, 2011
They look like fun, but this is entertainment that starts with sealing you in an airtight ball – one you can’t get out of without outside help.
How Wall Street Wagers Pump up Gas Prices
Stacy Johnson CPA on March 31, 2011
Think Moammar Khadafy’s behind the rise in gas prices? The true answer may be a lot closer to home. Here’s what really influences the price of oil, and how you can hedge against higher prices.
Ask Stacy: Is It OK to Buy Insurance Online?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
This reader has been told that when it comes to things like insurance, local is better than online and long distance. What do you think?
Ask Stacy: How Do I Diversify My Credit Portfolio?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
To have the best possible credit score, it’s a good idea to have more than one type of credit. But how do you go shopping for different types of loans?
It’s St. Patrick’s Day! Our Best Stories for Bringing Home the Green
Stacy Johnson CPA on March 17, 2011
If you’re planning on a day-long pub crawl this St. Patrick’s Day, here’s a few stories you might like to bring along…
First Step to Stop Counterfeiters – Your Shoes
Stacy Johnson CPA on March 17, 2011
Nearly 40 percent of the counterfeit goods seized in the U.S. every year are footwear. Here’s how to stop the heels who are selling this stuff, and why you should.
Ask Stacy: Why Aren’t You Buying Stocks? Also: Are Gift Cards Taxable?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
Steve wants to know what stocks I’m buying now, why he got charged sales tax on a gift card purchase, and if I’d like to join him on his next ride in Florida.
Forgiven Credit Card Debt May Be Taxable
Stacy Johnson CPA on March 10, 2011
If you negotiated a debt settlement in 2010 on the balance of your credit card account, you may owe taxes on the forgiven debt.
Foreclosure King David Stern Shutting His Doors
Stacy Johnson CPA on March 9, 2011
The foreclosure law firm we investigated last year – one of the largest in the United States – will soon be going out of business.
Best Buy’s Buy-Back Program: Good Buy or Goodbye?
Stacy Johnson CPA on March 7, 2011
Best Buy – with help from Ozzy Osbourne and Justin Bieber – is making a big media splash with their “Buy Back Program.” But it’s not unique, nor is it worth paying for.
Women Make only 75 Percent of What Men Make – Fact or Fiction?
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 7, 2012
Last night NBC’s Savannah Guthrie implied that women are paid only 75 percent of what men make for the same work. What she accomplished was to perpetuate the myth that women aren’t good with numbers.
Taxes 2011 – 3 Steps to Convert This Year’s Refund Into Next Year’s Tax Credit
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 7, 2012
What if you could take this year’s tax refund, spend every dime, then get it all back, plus 30 percent? Impossible? Not at all. Read on…
Ask Stacy: When is it OK to Walk Away?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
This reader is unemployed, has a home that’s seriously underwater, and has $35,000 worth of credit card debt that she can’t pay. What would you advise?
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