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.
Should You Buy or Lease Your Next Car?
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 2, 2011
In the never-ending debate about buying vs. leasing cars, leasing still loses. Here’s why, along with a few exceptions.
Money Talks Opens a Store!
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 1, 2011
One night I thought of something funny I could put on T-shirts. Next thing you know, Money Talks News is opening an online store. Was the T-shirt funny enough to justify the effort? You decide.
Homes: Buying vs. Renting
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 31, 2011
Plenty of calculators around the Web are supposed to help you decide whether to rent or buy. There’s only one problem: They probably won’t help much.
Ask Stacy: Is There Legitimate Work From Home?
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 30, 2011
It’s a question I get all the time: Is it possible to earn a few bucks from home? Because it sure seems like every “opportunity” turns out to be a scam.
Hurricane Coverage, or Commentary on the Media?
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 29, 2011
We’ve all seen the stupid shot of the intrepid reporter braving the hurricane while warning us not to attempt the same thing. Well, here’s a video of one who definitely should have followed his own advice.
Last-Minute Disaster Preparation
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 26, 2011
If you’re one of the 60 million people in the path of Irene, or know someone who is, here’s the last-minute guide to saving your financial life.
Time to Take Ford for a Ride?
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 19, 2011
With the economy teetering on the brink of a double-dip recession, the last thing you’d think of buying is an auto stock. So why did I buy 500 shares of Ford yesterday?
10 Tips to Sell Your Car For More
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 17, 2011
Ready for new wheels? Step one is getting rid of the old ones. Here’s how to sell your car as fast as possible for as much as possible.
Ask Stacy: Which Online Broker Should I use?
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 16, 2011
If you aren’t in the stock market now, this might be a good time to start. But how do you pick a discount broker?
Ask Stacy: Why Are Stocks Tanking and What Should I Do?
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 9, 2011
Stocks are crashing, gold is skyrocketing, and U.S. debt is downgraded. Is this the big one?
U.S. Loses AAA Rating: How Will it Affect Your Finances?
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 7, 2011
Just what we didn’t need. On the heels of a debt ceiling debacle, slowing economy and 10 percent stock decline, now for the first time in its history, the U.S. loses its AAA bond rating. Here’s how it might affect you.
Stock Sell-off: Is It Time to Panic?
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 3, 2011
It was logical to assume the market would rally when the debt ceiling deal was finally done. And maybe it would have, if that were the only news. But there’s scarier stuff on the horizon: Namely, whether our economic recovery remains intact.
Ask Stacy: What Does the Debt Ceiling Deal Do to My Money?
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 1, 2011
Now that a debt deal is looking likely, let’s take a look at what it does – and more importantly, what it means to your family’s finances. One thing’s for sure: The stakes are high.
GOP Refuses Tax Hikes for Oil Companies – Exxon Makes $10 Billion in 3 Months
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 29, 2011
Thanks to the deadlock on the debt ceiling debate, one of the most profitable companies in the world is getting richer as the rest of us get poorer. It didn’t have to be this way.
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 July 26, 2011
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 25, 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 23, 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 July 19, 2011
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 July 12, 2011
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.
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