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State by State: Where People Have the Highest and Lowest Credit Scores
Donna Freedman on May 17, 2018
Want to know where your state ranks? Check out these credit snapshots.
Saturday School: The Benefits of Paying Off Your Mortgage
Money Talks News on May 5, 2018
There are both pros and cons to paying down your mortgage. Watch this video to learn some of the benefits of owning your house free and clear.
1 in 3 Homeowners Might Lose Money to This Costly Mistake
Karla Bowsher on May 4, 2018
Not knowing one number can cost you tens of thousands of dollars. Find out how to get costs back under control.
Ask Stacy: If My Debt Is Sold to a Collection Agency, Do I Still Have to Pay It?
Stacy Johnson CPA on March 4, 2021
The internet says there’s a legal loophole allowing you to dodge your debts. Here’s what I say.
1 in 4 Consumers Make This Costly Credit Card Mistake
Karla Bowsher on April 19, 2018
A lot of people with credit cards are making this key — and expensive — error.
The Top 6 Credit Cards to Use When Renting a Car
Karla Bowsher on April 18, 2018
Paying for a rental car with the right kind of plastic can spare you insurance costs — including future rate hikes.
2 Things You Must Weigh Before Tapping Record-High Home Equity
Karla Bowsher on April 3, 2018
Americans are sitting on more “tappable” home equity than ever. At the same time, borrowing is growing both costlier and trickier. Here’s the scoop.
Saturday School: What Is Libor?
Money Talks News on March 30, 2018
Anyone who has shopped for an adjustable-rate mortgage has probably heard of a rate called Libor. Watch this video to find out what it’s all about.
6 Ways to Build Your Credit Score Without a Credit Card
Allison Martin on July 9, 2020
Signing up for a credit card isn’t the only way to boost your credit score. Here are some card-free ways to raise your financial standing.
State by State: Where Americans Are Best and Worst at Managing Debt
Donna Freedman on February 12, 2018
Data from more than half a million borrowers shows that people lower-income states often manage their debt better than those where incomes are higher.
Ask Stacy: Which Are Best — Banks or Credit Unions?
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 28, 2018
Bank or credit union? There’s a simple answer as to which is best, and there’s a simple reason why.
Ask Stacy: Did the New Tax Law Affect Reverse Mortgages?
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 2, 2020
Reverse mortgages can provide needed financial options for seniors. But will the new tax law change that?
Ask Stacy: How Can I Pay Off High-Interest Credit Cards?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
Credit card interest is eating you alive, but your credit isn’t good enough to qualify for a zero-interest card: Now what?
Ask Stacy: Should I Pay Off the House?
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 28, 2018
You have sufficient savings to pay off the mortgage and own your home free and clear. But is it better to have no debt, or a fat savings account?
3 of 2018’s Best Credit Cards
Stacy Johnson CPA on May 5, 2021
Whether you’re looking for reward points, cash back or a zero percent credit card, here are your best bets.
Why Tapping Your Home Equity in 2018 Might Be a Big Mistake
Karla Bowsher on January 11, 2018
More homeowners are using home equity debt to fund renovations. But home equity loans and HELOCs will cost you more this year and beyond.
Watch This: Why We Can’t Print More Money to Pay Down Debt
Money Talks News on January 9, 2018
The nation is drowning in debt. Watch this video to find out why taking the easy way out would do a lot more harm than good.
Ask Stacy: My Credit Card Debt Is Killing Me — What Can I Do?
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 28, 2018
If you’ve got a debt problem, it’s time to stop worrying and start doing something about it.
Ask Stacy: Should I Cancel My Unused Credit Cards?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
If you’re no longer using a credit card, you might as well cancel it, right? Wrong.
Ask Stacy: Can My Kid Get Student Loans Without Me Co-Signing?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
We all want to help our kids, but it would be nice to do it without putting our good credit on the line.
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