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Your Pet Has Cancer: What Should You Do?

Angela Colley on November 27, 2018

Your dog or cat is a member of the family, and you want to provide the best care. Weigh these factors if your pet is sick.

2-Minute Money Manager: Should I Cancel My Credit Card?

Stacy Johnson CPA on November 26, 2018

If you’re not using a credit card, should you formally cancel it, or just throw it in a drawer and forget about it? The answer may surprise you.

Social Security Q&A: Will My Benefits Be Taxed?

Jeff Miller on May 7, 2020

Concerned about having your Social Security taxed? If not, maybe you should be.

Doing the Holidays Without Busting Your Budget

Marilyn Lewis on November 19, 2018

The recipe for holiday sanity: Plan, save and front-load the work. We show you how.

Social Security Q&A: How to Find Social Security Advice You Can Trust

Russell Settle on March 17, 2020

Social Security representatives are sometimes poorly trained, offering incorrect information that can cost you thousands. Here’s what you need to know.

2-Minute Money Manager: How Do I Find a Good Financial Adviser?

Stacy Johnson CPA on November 13, 2018

No matter what they call themselves — from financial planner to stockbroker or investment manager — their answer to this simple question can help you decide where to get advice.

4 Ways to Fight a Traffic Ticket

Angela Colley on November 2, 2020

Are lights flashing in your rear view mirror? Here’s how to put the brakes on the bad consequences of traffic violations.

Social Security Q&A: What’s ‘File and Suspend,’ and Should I Do It?

Jeff Miller on May 7, 2020

The right Social Security claiming strategy can get you thousands of dollars more in lifetime benefits. Some strategies no longer work, but others do.

10 Tips for Finding a Bank With More Bang for Your Buck

Marilyn Lewis on November 6, 2018

You can save money and headaches by finding a better bank. Here’s what to consider and where to look.

Ask Stacy: Where Can I Get Social Security Advice?

Stacy Johnson CPA on May 7, 2020

Choosing the proper claiming strategy can mean thousands more in Social Security money over your lifetime. Here’s how to find an inexpensive expert who can help.

10 Ways to Fight Winter Cold and Save Money

Marilyn Lewis on November 5, 2018

When the cold winds of winter blow, these cheap tricks will help keep your home’s temperature up and bills down.

States With the Most Millionaires: Where Does Yours Rank?

Gael F. Cooper on November 2, 2018

The state at the top of this list is likely to surprise you.

Social Security Q&A: If I Wait Till Age 70, How Much More Will I Get?

Russell Settle on March 17, 2020

If you quit working prior to full retirement age and wait until 70 to take Social Security, you’ll get an increase in monthly benefits. But maybe not as much as you think.

How to Save on Rising Health Insurance Premiums

Karla Bowsher on October 26, 2018

Health insurance premiums and deductibles for workers with employer-sponsored plans are rising faster than wages and inflation. Here’s what you should do now.

How to Limit Your Kid’s Cellphone Usage

Tina Chang on October 26, 2018

These major carriers offer ways to manage how your children use their cellphones — helping you keep them safe and your phone bills under control.

12 Ways to Avoid Homebuyer’s Remorse in Today’s Market

Lucy Lazarony on October 25, 2018

Regrets plague a majority of homeowners — including concerns about the ongoing costs of owning a home. Here’s how to avoid that fate.

Social Security Q&A: I’m Losing Social Security Because I’m Working

Jeff Miller on March 17, 2020

It doesn’t seem fair: You take Social Security, then it gets reduced because you choose to keep working. But learn the rules, and it’s not as bad as you think.