Stacy Johnson CPA
United/Continental Merger: Good for Airlines, Not Consumers
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 27, 2010
The United/Continental merger may be just another boring business deal. Or it may mark the beginning of a trend to higher ticket prices.
Financial Advice for the Truly Stupid
Stacy Johnson CPA on May 1, 2010
Every now and then the would-be comedians here want to do a video just for fun…and to see if we can get on the Jon Stewart show. See if our most recent attempt makes you laugh.
10 Tips to Save on Life Insurance
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 7, 2012
There are ways to save on virtually anything you buy, from groceries to gas to houses. And yes, life insurance. Here are 10 tips to lower your bill.
Waiting for Change: Health Reform Timeline
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 27, 2010
You’ll be waiting for years for some major changes to health insurance. Others are right around the corner. Here’s a look at the current timetable.
11 Tips for a Less Expensive Lawn
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 16, 2010
When it comes to your lawn, seeing green doesn’t mean spending green. Here are some tips to keep your lawn green for less this summer.
Earn While You Learn With Investment Clubs
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 18, 2010
Most clubs require that you pay dues to belong, but there’s one type of club that might pay you to show up! If you’re a beginning investor interested in making both money and friends, take a look at investment clubs.
GAO: Debt Settlement Industry Defrauds Consumers
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 27, 2010
The Government Accountability Office recently called up 20 debt settlement companies, pretending to be consumers in need of help. What they found was an industry rampant with fraud.
How Your Home Insurance Can Vanish Overnight
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 6, 2012
It may never have occurred to you, but if you’re not in your home for any reason from vacation to renovation, you may no longer have homeowners insurance.
Uncle Sam to Sell 20% of its Citi Stake
Stacy Johnson CPA on May 3, 2010
Uncle Sam announced this morning that he’s selling 1.7 billion shares of Citigroup sometime soon. That’s depressing the price of the stock today, but I’m looking at it as a buying opportunity.
Can You Hide Smoking from Life Insurance Companies?
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 7, 2012
Anyone who smokes has considered it: quit smoking for a while, tell your insurance company you’re a non-smoker, get lower rates… then, if you light up again, so what? Well, if that’s your strategy, be careful not to get your ash handed to you.
A Healthy Gift for the Class of 2010
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 27, 2010
Although the provisions of the health care reform bill requiring insurance companies to allow kids 26 or under to remain on parental insurance policies don’t kick in until September, some major companies are giving graduating seniors a break.
Confusing Provisions of the CARD Act
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 19, 2011
The new credit law that went into effect in February established new and important consumer protection from credit card abuse. But when theory becomes practice, sometimes things can be a little fuzzy at first.
Portfolio Addition: Citigroup and Huntington Bancshares
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 5, 2010
On Friday, April 16th, we added 2,000 shares of Citigroup and 1,000 of Huntington Bancshares to our model portfolio. Here’s why.
Latest US Export? Consumer Protection
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 19, 2011
There’s an old expression: “When the US sneezes, the rest of the world catches a cold.” Our recent housing crisis and recession quickly spread around the world. Now we’re exporting something a little more pleasant: consumer protection.
Insurance Outrage: Hike Prices, Pay CEO $100,000,000
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 19, 2010
My personal health insurance bill went up 40% this year, and this week I learned that the CEO of the company that issued my policy, United HealthCare, received more than 100 million dollars in compensation last year. Do I care? Yes.
Taxes 2010: Can’t Pay? File Anyway!
Stacy Johnson CPA on May 6, 2010
Burying your head in the sand and ignoring your problems is normally not a great idea. But when you’re dealing with Uncle Sam, it’s flatout dumb. If you owe income taxes you can’t pay, or know someone who does, here’s what you need to know.
Credit Card Debt Declines Again
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 19, 2011
If you’ve been paying down household debt during these tough economic times, you’re in good company. Nearly 40% of consumers say they’re using more cash and less credit than they were a year ago.
Tips on Avoiding Five (More) Consumer Problems
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 16, 2010
Every year hundreds of thousands of consumers complain to the FTC. Looking at the list of the most popular consumer complaints is a great way to make sure you never become one of them.
Three Things You Need to Know Today
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 16, 2010
Think of it as a “consumer espresso”: Three things every smart consumer should know today, distilled down to 500 words or less.
Think Airline Fees Can’t Get Worse? Think Again.
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 27, 2010
At least one airline, Spirit Air, is now charging for carry-on bags. End of the fee frenzy? No way. It’s just the tip of the iceberg: there are dozens more ways to degrade your experience. Here are some of my ideas.
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