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Will New Mortgage Rules Mean Fewer Lenders?
B.T. Ballenger on October 22, 2018
Banking industry representatives say smaller lenders may not be able to handle new rules designed to make mortgages safer for consumers, which could hurt potential homebuyers. Are they right?
Can You Opt Out of Medicare?
Marilyn Lewis on November 26, 2019
Here’s something you may not know: You don’t have to sign up for Medicare. The catch? If you don’t enroll when you’re first eligible, you could pay some serious financial penalties later in life.
Want Your Mortgage Approved? Might Want to Skip Chase, Try SunTrust
Marilyn Lewis on November 2, 2020
Sensitive to rejection? Here are the big lenders who approve the most mortgage applications and those who’re toughest.
10 Things You Should Never Hear From a Car Insurance Company
Guest Blogger on November 2, 2020
Know your rights when it comes to buying and keeping car insurance coverage.
Ask Stacy: Will Obama Stop Medicare From Paying for My Cataract Surgery?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
When it comes to the Affordable Care Act, political agendas have led to so much misinformation, it’s hard to know what to believe.
Ask Stacy: Should a 22-Year-Old Have an IRA?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
A reader’s son just inherited an IRA from his grandmother. It’s not a big amount now, but if he plays his cards right, it could make him a millionaire one day.
Mortgage Rates Are Up, Down, All Around. When’s the Time to Pounce?
Marilyn Lewis on November 2, 2020
Mortgage interest rates are probably headed up. The better the economy gets, the more apt they are to rise. Experts predict rates will hit 5 percent in 2014 and 5.3 percent in 2015.
5 Halloween Pranks Covered by Car Insurance
Guest Blogger on November 2, 2020
Your vehicle could be the target of pranksters and vandals. Here’s what to do if it’s damaged on Halloween or any other day.
Ask Stacy: Should I Co-Sign My College Freshman Son’s Lease?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
A reader is faced with something many of us have encountered: risking our credit to help out a loved one. Is it ever OK?
10 States Where Driving Has Plummeted
Guest Blogger on November 2, 2020
Cultural and economic shifts spell steep declines in the time Americans spend behind the wheel.
5 Ways to Reduce Next Year’s Tax Bill Right Now
Marilyn Lewis on May 20, 2020
There’s still time to gather all the tax deductions you can before 2013 is over. Bonus: You’ll get more organized in the process.
1 Million Customers Are Blacklisted by Banks
Marilyn Lewis on March 3, 2021
If you’ve been rejected by banks, the bitter truth is that you may not have many options. But there are some things you can do.
Remarrying in Midlife or Old Age? 6 Tips
Susan Ladika on January 29, 2021
You need to discuss finances, adult kids and estate planning before remarrying later in life.
Walmart Food Stamp Stampede: Who Should Pay?
B.T. Ballenger on March 4, 2021
Some Louisiana residents on food stamps went on a shopping spree at Walmart last weekend when a glitch removed the spending limit from their accounts.
10 Groups That Stand to Suffer Most From the Government Shutdown
Marilyn Lewis on March 3, 2021
Wondering just who is paying for the shutdown so far? Here’s a list of who’s getting hit the hardest.
12 Cheap and Easy Halloween Costumes You Can DIY
Angela Colley on October 13, 2021
Store-bought Halloween costumes are more of a ‘trick’ than a ‘treat.’ Check out our 12 cheap do-it-yourself possibilities.
Not Planning to Buy Health Insurance? Here’s What’s Going to Happen to You
Susan Ladika on March 4, 2021
You’ll have to pony up cash to the federal government if you ignore the requirement to purchase health insurance — and you could face a pile of medical bills if you’re injured or seriously ill.
Americans Don’t Want Health Insurance? Since When?
Stacy Johnson CPA on March 4, 2021
Because of Obamacare, many Americans are now insisting they shouldn’t be forced to have health insurance. But here’s what I’m not understanding: Don’t you want health insurance?
Are Car Insurance Companies Illegally Jacking Up Rates?
B.T. Ballenger on November 2, 2020
The Consumer Federation of America says insurance companies are discriminating against consumers they think won’t ditch if rates go up for no reason.
Might Want to Use Your Frequent-Flier Miles Before You Die
B.T. Ballenger on January 29, 2021
Several airlines don’t allow them to be transferred, even if you have a great reason for not using them, such as being dead.
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