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12 Horrible Pieces of Insurance Advice
Guest Blogger on November 2, 2020
Some suggestions to cut the cost of insurance can produce disastrous results.
Review: Citi Platinum Select AAdvantage MasterCard
Guest Blogger on June 4, 2020
Citi’s new American Airlines MasterCard offers some generous perks for frequent fliers of this airline.
Study: Health Savings Accounts Aren’t Working
B.T. Ballenger on May 20, 2020
They’re leading to more emergency room visits, fewer screenings for cancer and fewer prescriptions.
10 Money Missteps New Grads Should Avoid
Angela Colley on March 3, 2021
Are you a recent graduate? The terrain is already tough enough. Don’t make it worse by developing bad money management habits.
Ask Stacy: Help! They’re Trying to Reduce My Social Security Payments!
Stacy Johnson CPA on May 7, 2020
Social Security is a simple concept, but the execution can be complicated. One example is the Windfall Elimination Provision. Does it apply to you?
Ask Stacy: Should I Lend My Granddaughter Money for Law School?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
Lending to family and friends has been going on since the first money was minted. Is it a good idea? That depends on who’s doing the borrowing and who’s doing the lending.
The Definitive Guide to Promo Codes, Coupons and Deals
Angela Colley on April 7, 2020
Looking for a deal? With these handy resources for finding discounts, there’s no reason to pay the full retail price for anything.
Drivers Want to Punish Those Who Text Behind the Wheel
Guest Blogger on November 2, 2020
A new survey found that a large majority of motorists think drivers who text behind the wheel should pay more for car insurance than those who speed.
5 Financial Tips for Freshmen
Guest Blogger on April 30, 2020
Your college-bound child will benefit greatly from knowing about these basic money tools. And so will you.
21 Terrible Mother’s Day Gifts
Craig Donofrio on April 4, 2018
There could be exceptions, but generally these gifts aren’t wanted, aren’t appropriate for the occasion or are thoughtless.
Un-Total Your Wrecked Car
Guest Blogger on November 2, 2020
Sometimes it’s not in your best interest to let the insurance company declare your damaged vehicle a total loss.
Ask Stacy: Should I Pay Off My Mortgage?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
This reader has enough in savings to pay off her mortgage, but hesitates to drain her savings to do it. The math is simple, but the answer isn’t.
Let’s Talk About Dying
Donna Freedman on January 29, 2021
Your family will have a hard enough time dealing with grief. Don’t make them hunt for your will or try to guess the name of your lawyer.
10 Key Characteristics of Debt-Free People
Len Penzo on March 3, 2021
Why do some people — no matter how much they make — get into debt, while others — no matter how modest their means — don’t?
How the Great Recession Changed Our Habits
B.T. Ballenger on November 2, 2022
Five years later, people feel more prepared for retirement and are making bigger contributions to their 401Ks. Most have less debt, too.
Ask Stacy: What’s the Best Way to Borrow For a Vandweller Lifestyle?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
This reader wants to leave the normal life behind to live and work from a van. The problem? Nobody will lend him the money.
3 Easy, Healthy, Yummy No-Bake Breakfast Ideas
Karla Bowsher on May 20, 2021
These three recipes prove that one cheap staple can yield a seemingly endless variety of quick and nutritious meals.
Ask Stacy: Do I Have to Pay Taxes on Forgiven Debt?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
Imagine enduring a foreclosure, then adding some salt to the wound with a giant tax bill. It can happen with all types of loans and credit card debts.
12 Tips for Buying High-Quality, Low-Priced Furniture
Angela Colley on July 31, 2020
From buying at the right time to choosing colors, here’s what you need to find furniture that lasts, and save time and cash while you’re at it.
Ask an Expert: What Should I Look For When Shopping Credit Cards?
Guest Blogger on January 31, 2018
The way many Americans pick their plastic is by responding to ads or a pre-approved card offer in the mail. Bad idea. If you want the perfect credit card, ask yourself these four questions.
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