Author: Stacy Johnson CPA
I'm the founder of Money Talks News and have spent the last 40+ years in the personal finance trenches. I'm a CPA, author of a few books and multiple Emmy recipient. I'm married to a woman I don't deserve, have an awesome dog and live on the water in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Ask Stacy: Why Won’t My Credit Score Go Up?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 13, 2015
There are lots of fixes for a bad credit score, such as lowering your credit utilization ratio. But the most effective thing you can do? Pay your bills on time and be patient.
New Year, New You, New Us
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 1, 2015
If you think we’re a trusted source for consumer and personal finance news, you’re right. But we’re becoming much more.
Ask Stacy: Help! Student Loan Debt Is Threatening My Daughter’s Future
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 30, 2014
This reader’s future son-in-law is threatening to drag her daughter down with his massive student loans. Short of calling off the wedding, what’s a mother to do?
25 Things Babies Born in 2015 May Never Know
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 29, 2014
When kids born in 2015 start asking about what life was like back in the old days, you’ll have this list to show them how things used to be.
10 of the World’s Most Insulting Fees and How to Beat Them
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 25, 2014
The frenzy of fees in everything from travel to banking is the financial equivalent of a cold slap in the face. Here are 10 examples, and some advice on fighting back.
Ask Stacy: How Safe Are Budgeting Sites Like Mint and PowerWallet?
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 9, 2014
Online budgeting sites Mint and PowerWallet require that you enter your most personal financial information, including bank user names and passwords. Can these sites be trusted?
Should You Have Disability Insurance?
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 9, 2014
If you get sick, hopefully you have health insurance to pay your medical bills. But if you can’t work, what’s going to replace your income?
Ask Stacy: If the Power Company Ruins My Appliances, Can I Make Them Pay?
Stacy Johnson CPA on October 7, 2014
The power company fails to maintain its equipment, and the resultant power surge fries your electronics and appliances. Sure, it’s their fault. But do they have to pay? You’ll find the answer shocking.
Ask Stacy: If I Temporarily Lose My Health Insurance, Will I Get Fined?
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 16, 2014
A reader is starting a new job and won’t have health insurance for three months. Will that result in an Obamacare penalty?
Afraid of a Hack Attack? Here’s a Simple Way to Make Hackers’ Lives Harder and Yours Easier
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 8, 2014
If you’re not using a free password service, you’re making your life a lot more difficult than it has to be and making hackers’ lives a lot easier than they should be.
Congrats to Our Invite-a-Friend Contest Winners!
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 3, 2014
Two lucky Money Talks News readers just won $500. Could you be next?
Ask Stacy: Will the $16.65B Bank of America Settlement Help Me With My Mortgage?
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 26, 2014
If you have a mortgage from Bank of America or Countrywide, you need to read this. Added bonus: If you don’t understand the financial crisis that caused the Great Recession, here’s a simple explanation.
Why Corporations Pay Less Taxes Than You, Part 2
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 1, 2014
We’ve been talking about how some American companies are using loopholes to avoid paying U.S. taxes. We’re not the only ones.
Got a Money Problem? The Solution May Be Closer Than You Think
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 30, 2014
Whether it’s finding help with debt, finding a better mortgage or finding a low-interest car loan, if you have a money problem, our Solutions Center can help you solve it.
Ask Stacy: How Can I Claim My $20 Million Lottery Prize?
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 29, 2014
A reader visited a website that says he’s owed $19,887,000 in unclaimed lottery winnings, and that they’ll hook him up for a fee. Here’s where he should go instead, and you should, too.
Ask Stacy: Can I Erase Myself From the Web?
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 22, 2014
Who knows what lurks online about you? Unfortunately, a lot of people could, including potential employers. Here’s how to deal with it.
Make Money by Helping Your Friends Make Money
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 16, 2014
If you’re willing to reach out to help your friends live a more rewarding life, you could win $500, and so could one of them.
8 Ways to Save on Life Insurance
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 25, 2014
Here’s how to get the biggest bang for your buck on life insurance, as well as decide how much you need.
How Stock Splits Work and Why They Matter
Stacy Johnson CPA on May 21, 2014
Apple is about to split its stock seven for one. Here’s what it means, why it matters and whether the impending split is a buy signal.
What My Mom Taught Me About Money
Stacy Johnson CPA on May 9, 2014
As Mother’s Day approaches, it occurs to me that my mom taught me everything I ever needed to know about money when I was a kid.
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