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2013 Review: Were the Experts Right About Stocks, Oil and Housing Prices?
Maryalene LaPonsie on May 20, 2021
Every year we ask Wall Street and Main Street types for predictions. Let’s see who was more accurate for 2013.
5 Myths About Late Payments and Your FICO Scores
Guest Blogger on April 30, 2020
Late payments can have a huge impact on your credit scores, but there are many myths about them. We do some myth-busting.
Finally! I’ve Purchased Health Insurance Through Obamacare
Karen Datko on March 4, 2021
I made the Dec. 23 deadline to buy insurance that takes effect Jan. 1, and my new insurance reduced my monthly cost by 45 percent.
Ask Stacy: Isn’t Obamacare Going to Wreck the Economy?
Stacy Johnson CPA on March 4, 2021
The new health care law is complex and, for many, confusing. Here are some simple answers to help you understand the economic ramifications of this law on our economy and how the Affordable Care Act is designed to make care affordable.
Ask Stacy: Will I Have to Pay Taxes Because of a Foreclosed Home?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
It sounds impossible, but it’s true: Being unable to pay a credit card balance or losing your home to foreclosure could result in a big tax bill.
I Had to Abandon My Car!
Guest Blogger on November 2, 2020
When nasty winter weather grips a large part of the country, it’s good to know when your car insurance will cover weather-related driving mishaps and when it won’t.
The Perks of Being a Congressman: Are They Overpaid or Not?
Maryalene LaPonsie on May 7, 2020
Pop quiz: Are members of Congress exempt from Social Security? Keep reading, and we’ll sort out the fact from the fiction when it comes to congressional perks.
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.
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