6 Ways to Cash in on Creativity

on May 20, 2021

Don’t think you can make money off your talent? Check out these six real-life examples of people who do.

Ask Stacy: Is It Legal for Banks to Stack the Deck?

on January 31, 2018

For years it’s been common practice for banks to clear checks and debit card transactions to maximize overdraft charges. Is it legal?

Ask Stacy: Is Peer-to-Peer Lending a Pyramid Scheme?

on January 31, 2018

Peer-to-peer lending is all the rage, and for good reason: It offers borrowers access to low-cost money and investors high-interest returns. But what if it’s all a Ponzi scheme?

Seasonal Savings – Shopping by the Calendar

on April 7, 2020

From air conditioners to travel, here’s when to buy it at the lowest price.

Ask Stacy: Are We Heading Toward a Fiscal Cliff?

on January 31, 2018

Unless Congress acts, $600 billion of spending cuts and tax hikes will take effect in 2013. It could derail the economy and tank the stock market. This reader is worried about what’s going to happen. So am I.

Review: Capital One Platinum Prestige Credit Card

on November 19, 2020

Looking for a balance transfer offer with no annual fee? The Capital One Platinum Prestige card might be for you.

Health Savings Accounts for Beginners

on May 20, 2020

If you’re not taking advantage of HSAs because you find them confusing, you’re missing out on big savings. Here are the quick, basic steps to using them.

Ask Stacy: Can I Protest Bad Marks to Improve My Credit Score?

on January 31, 2018

You can improve your credit history and score by disputing negatives. But there’s a catch…

Save for Retirement or Pay Down Credit Card Debt?

on February 17, 2021

Whenever you find an extra dollar or two, knowing what to do with it can make you richer. So which would you do – add it your retirement account, or pay off the plastic?

Ask Stacy: Help! They’re Wrecking My Credit!

on January 31, 2018

“The man representing himself in court has a fool for a client.” This expression also applies to those representing themselves when dealing with collection agencies.

Ask Stacy: How Can I Watch TV Without Cable?

on January 31, 2018

Can you cut the cable and ditch the dish without sacrificing selection? Yes. And there’s more than one way to do it.

Money Management Tips for Irregular Incomes

on June 1, 2022

Are you irregular? What we mean is, do your paychecks come at odd intervals and in weird amounts? Here’s how to live normally with irregular income.

Ask Stacy: How Can We Lower Our Mortgage Payments?

on January 31, 2018

If you can refinance a $200,000, 30-year mortgage from 7 percent to 4 percent, you’ll end up $135,000 richer. But refinancing these days is a minefield. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could pick up the phone and call an expert for free help to get it done? As it happens, you can. Here’s some advice and an 800 number.

25 Simple Ways to Save an Extra $1,000

on June 30, 2021

How are you doing on your New Year’s resolution to save more money? If the answer is “not so great,” don’t worry – there’s still plenty of time to turn it around. Here are 25 tips that, used collectively, can easily make you a thousand dollars richer by the end of the year.

Ask Stacy: How Do I Stop Collection Agency Calls?

on January 31, 2018

This reader gets harassed by collection agencies seeking other people with the same name. But whether collection calls are legitimate or not, here’s how to make them stop.

Couples & Cash: How to Stop Fighting About Money

on November 30, 2022

A psychologist tells you eight easy steps to finding common ground when it comes to money – if you’ve ever fought over money, or know someone who has, check it out.

10 Cheap Ways to Sell Your House for More

on March 3, 2021

I have to sell two houses, and I’ve already made a lot of mistakes. Here’s what the pros tell me I need to do.

3 True Loan Stories: Loaning Money to Family & Friends

on August 24, 2020

Nothing is more dangerous than lending money to those you know and love. Here’s what to look out for.

Ask Stacy: Can I Drop My Health Insurance?

on January 31, 2018

In 2014, the Affordable Care Act will force insurance companies to insure everyone. So why not just drop your health coverage, pay the penalty, then buy insurance if you get sick? Check out this exchange on health care reform between me and a reader.

5 Ways to Get Cheap (or Free) Roadside Assistance

on July 30, 2020

When your car breaks down, getting it fixed is expensive enough – but so is just getting it towed to the mechanic. Here’s how to cheaply get off the hook the next time your car is on the hook.

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