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Wreck Your Car in the Big Apple, Get a Big Bill From the Fire Department
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 17, 2010
New York City may soon start charging motorists up to $500 if the fire department shows up at the scene of a traffic accident. Other cities are already doing something similar. More fallout from driving municipal budgets into a ditch?
Health Care Without Insurance – Medi-Share
B.T. Ballenger on February 19, 2011
Cheaper alternatives to traditional health insurance are out there, if you know where to look. Example? Cost-sharing arrangements managed by Christian groups.
Monday’s Money Deals: Cameras, Leather, and Free Excedrin
B.T. Ballenger on June 24, 2011
It’s your last chance to buy online in time for Christmas, unless you want to trade savings for speedy shipping. Check out these deals on cameras, leather jackets, chocolate and more.
Foreclosure Rip-offs – First the Banks, Now the Lawyers?
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 7, 2012
In prior stories, we’ve covered blatant rule violations by lenders and the lawyers they hired to process foreclosures. Turns out some of the lawyers defending hapless homeowners may also be more interested in money than justice.
Ask Stacy: How Do I Work from Home without Getting Worked Over?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
Can you really make money working from home? Sure, but it’ll take some work to separate the scams from the scores.
Bush Cut Compromise Hurts the Poor, Fattens the Rich
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 10, 2010
If the proposed compromise preserving the Bush Tax Cuts moves forward as agreed, it will benefit the wealthy a lot more than it will the working poor.
28 Ways to Save on Gas You Already Know – And Maybe One You Don’t
Stacy Johnson CPA on March 16, 2022
Checking your tire pressure, tuning up your car, carpooling… While tired ideas like these might help you cope with higher prices at the pump, they’re not your best defense. Not even close.
No Economic Hangover Here: We’re Spending More on Booze
Michael Koretzky on December 8, 2010
For those who sell beer, wines, and mixed drinks, it seems happy days are here again.
The Top 5 Holiday Scams for 2010
B.T. Ballenger on February 19, 2011
Charitable giving can be jolly or folly, depending on who you give to. This is the time of year that brings out the scams – here are 5 to look for.
Bush Tax Cuts Extended for Everyone, Including the Rich
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 7, 2012
For the next two years we’ll be living in tax heaven: we’re going to have the Bush tax cuts extended, along with all the other cuts established during the Great Recession. So much for deficit reduction.
11 Promising Jobs for 2011
Michael Koretzky on December 7, 2010
Some of the best-paying jobs, and the ones most in demand for next year, are in careers you’ve probably never heard of.
5 Tips for Deducting Holiday Giving
Michael Koretzky on December 8, 2010
If you don’t obey these IRS rules for deductions, being in a charitable mood in December could lead to a horrible mood swing next April.
Deficit Reduction Recommendations: A Real Page Turner
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 5, 2010
Read the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform’s recommendations for a fascinating – and horrifying – glimpse of just how much money our government has been wasting.
Ask Stacy: Pre-Qualified for a Refinance – Should We Bite?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
What would you do if you got unsolicited mail saying you’re qualified for a special government program and pre-qualified for a special mortgage rate? Here’s what I’d do.
The 5 Dumbest Gifts for Your Guy
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 5, 2010
Shopping for that special someone, girls? Everybody is different, but we know several things you shouldn’t buy for your guy — and why. Guys: check our Wednesday post for the girls’ no-no list.
Gift Cards Are Better This Year: 3 Tips to Buy Them for Less
Michael Koretzky on December 2, 2010
Thanks to the CARD Act, Gift Cards have fewer fees less fine print. And thanks to these tips, you won’t have to pay face value when you buy one.
Putting a Lexus Under the Tree This Year?
Stacy Johnson CPA on May 20, 2021
Check out some silly ads that suggest you can infuse holiday cheer into just about anything if you slap on a big, red bow.
The 5 Dumbest Gifts for Your Girl
B.T. Ballenger on December 5, 2010
Shopping for that special someone, guys? Everybody is different, but if you don’t know how to shop for women, here are five things you might want to cross off your list.
Government Seizes 82 Websites for Selling Counterfeit Goods
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 1, 2010
Two agencies of the government – the Departments of Justice and Immigration – acted together yesterday to shut down sites offering counterfeit merchandise. Here’s the complete list.
New Airline Survey Rates Everything from Websites to Movies
Michael Koretzky on December 1, 2010
Which airlines have sky-high customer satisfaction? Who’s got the best website? The best frequent flyer program? A new survey has the answers.
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