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Ask Stacy: Should I Invest My Health Savings Account in Stocks?

Stacy Johnson on March 14, 2018

HSAs are a great way to save on income taxes while putting aside money to meet medical expenses. But should you put that money at risk by investing it in stocks?

Ask Stacy: Should I Invest in Marijuana Companies?

Stacy Johnson on March 12, 2018

Talk about your smokin’ investments. You can now own a part of companies growing, distributing and selling marijuana. Good idea, or just for dopes?

Tax Hacks 2018: Beware These 10 Common and Costly Tax Mistakes

Stacy Johnson on March 12, 2018

Everybody makes mistakes, but this isn’t the time to make them. Go over this list to make sure your tax return is error-free and your refund can find you faster.

Ask Stacy: Can I Work While Getting Social Security?

Stacy Johnson on March 9, 2018

There’s nothing wrong with earning a little extra income to supplement those Social Security payments. Or is there?

Ask Stacy: Should I Buy a Used or New Home?

Stacy Johnson on March 7, 2018

A new home usually has relatively few maintenance issues, but it can be costly. A used home might have better landscaping and location. Here’s how to decide which is best is for you.

Ask Stacy: Should I Get a Reverse Mortgage?

Stacy Johnson on March 5, 2018

For some, reverse mortgages are a perfect way to get extra retirement income. But they’re not for everyone.

Ask Stacy: How Can I Find a Better Cellphone Plan?

Stacy Johnson on March 5, 2018

Confused on how to find the right cellphone plan? Following these three simple steps makes it a breeze.

Will Trump’s Trade Tariffs Save American Jobs or Cost American Jobs?

Stacy Johnson on March 3, 2018

If you think Trump’s new tariffs on steel and aluminum won’t affect you, read this.

Ask Stacy: How Can I Cut the Cost of Cable?

Stacy Johnson on March 2, 2018

Millions of people find their entertainment elsewhere these days. Should you join them?

Ask Stacy: How Can I Sell Used Electronics?

Stacy Johnson on February 28, 2018

Everybody has them: electronic devices that are too old to use and too valuable to trash. Here’s how to convert them into money.

Ask Stacy: My Online Purchase Was a Rip-Off — Now What?

Stacy Johnson on February 23, 2018

You order something online and it either doesn’t measure up, or you don’t get it at all. Here’s how to prevent it and what to do when it happens.

Ask Stacy: Interest Rates are Low — What’s a Saver to Do?

Stacy Johnson on February 21, 2018

Interest rates have recently started rising, but they’re still low. Here are some ideas to radically increase your returns without increasing your risk.

Why House Hunters Shouldn’t Rely on HGTV’s ‘House Hunters’

Stacy Johnson on February 19, 2018

From cooking to custom cars, TV is full of “how-to” shows. But if you’re hunting for a house, don’t take HGTV’s “House Hunters” too seriously.

Ask Stacy: Should I Get a Debt Consolidation Loan?

Stacy Johnson on February 16, 2018

One way to get ahead of debt is to borrow in the form of a debt consolidation loan. But before you go down this road, there’s something you need to do first.

The Trump Budget Proposal: More Guns, Less Butter

Stacy Johnson on February 16, 2018

The recent budget proposed by President Trump reflects a vast reordering of government priorities. Here are some highlights, along with links to additional resources.

Ask Stacy: Should I Buy Stocks or Contribute to a Retirement Plan?

Stacy Johnson on February 14, 2018

Investing in the stock market can be a good idea. So is putting money in your company’s retirement plan. But what if you don’t have enough to do both?