Author: Stacy Johnson
Your Biggest Retirement Problem — and a New Solution
Stacy Johnson on May 25, 2019
Don’t lie awake at night worrying. Here’s what you can do about your retirement planning woes.
2-Minute Money Manager: Should I Sell My House While Prices Are High?
Stacy Johnson on May 20, 2019
If the idea is “buy low, sell high,” is now the time to put your house on the market?
2-Minute Money Manager: My House Is a Money Pit — What Should I Do?
Stacy Johnson on May 13, 2019
Here’s what to do when your dream home becomes a nightmare, and how to avoid falling into a money pit in the first place.
The Complete Guide to Getting the Best Possible Deal on Car Insurance
Stacy Johnson on May 11, 2019
This is the last article on understanding and shopping for car insurance that you’ll ever need.
Enter Our Latest Sweepstakes For Your Chance to Win $2,500
Stacy Johnson on May 7, 2019
Enter our Mother’s Day sweepstakes, and you could win $2,500 to help that special woman in your life celebrate!
2-Minute Money Manager: How Do I Dispose of My Chip Credit Cards?
Stacy Johnson on May 6, 2019
Destroying unused credit cards used to be easy — you just cut them up. But with today’s chip cards, could that be enough?
2-Minute Money Manager: Is ‘Federal Rent Checks’ a Legit Program?
Stacy Johnson on April 29, 2019
Maybe you’ve seen the ads: “Get thousands in income monthly simply by getting your fair share of Federal Rent Checks!” Sound too good to be true? Here’s the rest of the story.
2-Minute Money Manager: Can Gifting Lower My Taxes?
Stacy Johnson on April 22, 2019
If you want to lower your tax bill, you can give to charity. But can you also lower it by giving to family? Yes and no.
How Long Should I Keep My Tax Returns?
Stacy Johnson on April 20, 2019
Keeping your tax returns and all the paperwork supporting them isn’t as much of a pain as it used to be. Here’s why.
How I Got a Perfect Credit Score in 4 Steps
Stacy Johnson on April 15, 2019
My FICO credit score is 850 out of 850. Here’s how I pulled it off — and how anyone else can, too.
2-Minute Money Manager: Do I Have to Sign Up for Medicare?
Stacy Johnson on April 15, 2019
Medicare is a great health care solution for seniors. But there are situations when you don’t want it … at least not yet.
2-Minute Money Manager: What’s the Best Medicare Supplement Insurance?
Stacy Johnson on April 8, 2019
Don’t wait until you’re 65 to start learning about Medicare, or Medicare Supplement Insurance. Here’s what you need to know.
Here’s How Much the Police Make in All 50 States
Stacy Johnson on April 1, 2019
Police and sheriff’s officers risk their lives to protect and serve. Here’s how much they get paid to do it, state by state.
2-Minute Money Manager: Should I Invest in Real Estate Through Fundrise?
Stacy Johnson on April 1, 2019
Crowdfunding through companies like Fundrise is becoming a popular path to potential profits in real estate. Here’s how it works.
2-Minute Money Manager: Should I Invest In a Fixed Annuity?
Stacy Johnson on March 25, 2019
If you’re of a certain age, you’ve probably heard of annuities. Here’s a simple explanation of how they work and whether they’re for you.
2-Minute Money Manager: Should I Get a Variable Annuity?
Stacy Johnson on March 18, 2019
Some variable annuities offer all the upside of the stock market without any of the downside. Too bad that protection comes at a cost.
2-Minute Money Manager: What’s the Best Medical Alert Plan?
Stacy Johnson on March 11, 2019
“Help! I’ve fallen, and I can’t get up!” If you’re considering a medical alert plan, here’s how to find the best deal.
2-Minute Money Manager: Should I Invest in Real Estate Investment Trusts?
Stacy Johnson on March 9, 2019
REITs offer a relatively easy way to invest in real estate. But should you take the plunge?
2-Minute Money Manager: I’m Retiring Soon — How Should I Invest My Savings?
Stacy Johnson on March 4, 2019
If retirement is on the horizon, you can’t afford to take too much risk, but you also need to make as much as possible. Here are your options.
Did You Miss These 7 Tax Credits and Deductions?
Stacy Johnson on February 27, 2019
Every dollar of deductions and credits you uncover can mean money in your pocket. Don’t file that return until you’ve gone over this list.
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