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.
It’s About Time: 401k Fees May Soon Be Disclosed
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 15, 2010
For years, employees have been in the dark regarding fees they pay to invest in 401ks and other work-related voluntary retirement plans. The Department of Labor has finally agreed to turn on the light.
What Financial Reform Means to You
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 15, 2010
It’s not easy to boil down 2,300 pages of new legislation into 1,000 words or so, but here’s the down and dirty of what you need to know about the new financial reform bill.
Half of Baby Boomers May Not Have Enough For Retirement
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 14, 2010
According to a recently-released study, many of those facing retirement haven’t set enough aside to keep their golden years golden.
Now You Can Deposit Checks Through Your Smart Phone
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 14, 2010
The ability to check your balance and transfer funds has long been a mainstay of smartphone apps, but now banks are increasing the convenience by allowing you to deposit paper checks through your phone as well.
10 Tip-Offs to Online Rip-Offs
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 14, 2010
If you want to avoid being burned in an online scam, run through this checklist from the FTC
Healthcare.gov Now Helping With Health Insurance
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 14, 2010
There are plenty of comparison websites for those seeking private health insurance. Now the government has started one of their own that allows you to compare not just private insurance, but public options as well.
Should You Join the Gold Rush?
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 13, 2010
The price of gold is up 400% since 2001. Time to join the gold rush, or is the party almost over? Here are both sides of the gold coin.
How Credit Cards are Changing in 2010
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 13, 2010
While interest rates continue to creep up and rewards continue to disappear, the trends in 2010 aren’t as bad as those of last year.
40 Million Americans Now Have Bad Credit Scores
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 13, 2010
Feeling bad about your low credit score? At least you have plenty of company.
Tyco Buys ADCT – Gain of 73% for Online Portfolio
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 13, 2010
ADC Telecommunications is a stock in the real-money online portfolio at MoneyTalksNews.com. If the deal goes through, it represents a 73% gain in less than a year.
Wall Street Gobbles Up 1/3 of Your 401k Pie
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 12, 2010
Think a $35 fee to check a bag is annoying? Compared to the hidden fees you pay to invest in your company’s 401k or 403b plan, they’re chickenfeed.
2010 Grads Seeing Lower Salaries
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 9, 2010
While the cost of college increases annually, the payoff for many disciplines is shrinking as salary offers fall.
5 Tips to Take the Bite Out of Dental Bills
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 8, 2010
Health care reform will provide access to medical care for millions of uninsured Americans, but it won’t help with dental bills. Fortunately, you don’t have to grin and bear it.
Viewer Question: Should I Trade Forex?
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 8, 2010
“Forex” refers to trading foreign exchange contracts. Good idea? Sure. Like hitting yourself on the head with a hammer, it will feel good when you stop.
13 Cool Tips for Lower Energy Bills
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 7, 2010
Don’t spend a fortune keeping cool this summer when you don’t have to. Here are a few tips to put a chill in your summer energy bill.
Help! I’m Trapped in London!
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 7, 2010
My good friend is trapped in London without a passport, money or credit cards. Can you help me bring her home?
What You Need to Know About New Overdraft Rules
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 7, 2010
If you have a checking account, you now have a choice to make about overdraft protection. Read this, then decide.
Thinking Stock Options? Think Again.
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 6, 2010
When I was a stock broker, I speculated with stock and index options in an attempt to make a killing. But I got killed instead. Here’s why I think options are among the world’s stupidest investments.
Why You Should Buy Stocks and Houses Now
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 6, 2010
Stock market? Falling. Housing market? Unstable. Savings accounts? Paying zilch. What’s an investor to do? Here are my predictions on where we’ll be in the summer of 2012, along with a look at my personal portfolio.
How to Buy Property for Back Taxes
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 1, 2010
While foreclosures are one way to buy property cheap, they’re not the only way. You can also buy property by paying past-due real estate taxes. Here’s how it works.
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