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Ask Stacy: Can I Blog for Bucks? Can I Avoid PMI?

on January 31, 2018

Today we answer a couple of questions, including how to make extra money blogging and how to avoid paying for private mortgage insurance.

What Type of Credit Card Rewards Are Best for You?

on June 22, 2022

Ever been burned when you couldn’t redeem your frequent flier miles for the rewards you’d been promised? Maybe you should avoid the airlines altogether.

Ask Stacy: Roth or Regular IRA?

on January 31, 2018

There are very few things you can do now to reduce your 2011 tax bill. One is to put money aside in an Individual Retirement Account, or IRA. But to decide that’s a smart move, you’ve still got to decide whether to go with a Roth or regular. Do you know the difference?

Can Watching TV News Make You Stupid?

on June 30, 2021

The purpose of watching news on TV is to be better informed. But depending on what you watch, you may end up knowing less than when you started. Here are two tips to help you separate journalism and propaganda.

Ask Stacy: Should I Transfer to a Zero-Interest Credit Card?

on January 31, 2018

Why would you pay interest on a credit card balance when you can transfer to a card with a zero-percent promotional rate?

7 Things to Know Before You Join a Clinical Trial

on July 31, 2020

Clinical trials can earn you hundreds or even thousands. But they aren’t necessarily easy to get into – or through. Here are some details from those in the industry.

Ask Stacy: Can a Short Sale Be Removed From My Credit History?

on January 31, 2018

This former service member had to short-sale their house and wants the negative mark removed from their credit history. Reasonable? Possible?

Ask Stacy: How Can I Clean Up My Credit History?

on May 29, 2020

This member of the military wants to know if he should contact old creditors to see if they’ll remove bad marks from his credit history. Is it possible?

Ask Stacy: Chase Screwed Me. Should I Sue?

on January 31, 2018

This reader took out a low fixed-rate loan from Chase Bank only to see her minimum payments more than double. What can she do?

Ask Stacy: How Can I Get Ahead on $26,000 a Year?

on January 31, 2018

This reader appreciates tips on spending less, but what he really wants to know is, “How can I make more?” Here’s what I think…what about you?

Your USPS Money Order Is Lost. What Now?

on July 31, 2020

So your USPS money order is lost in the mail somewhere? You can get a replacement, but it’s going to take some work.

Despite TV’s Obsession With Pawnshops, They’re Still Last Resort

on June 30, 2021

There are no less than 5 reality shows now glorifying the pawn business. But there’s nothing glorious about paying uber-high rates to borrow money.

Ask Stacy: Should I Pay Off My House or Invest?

on January 31, 2018

He’s 29 years old, his only debt is his mortgage, and he’s got enough in the stock market to pay it off. What would you do?

Ask Stacy: How Bad Are Old Unpaid Bills?

on January 31, 2018

Those old delinquent debts have long faded from your memory. But now that it’s time to buy a house, will potential mortgage lenders forget about them too?

Why I Never Shop at Dollar Stores

on May 4, 2017

Are you a dollar store detester or devotee? You won’t catch me in one. Here’s why.

Money Hacks 2012 – 8 Shortcuts to Getting Richer

on March 4, 2021

They’re called “hacks”: clever solutions to tricky problems. Here are some of my favorites to help you save more or spend less.

2012 Forecast: Stocks, Housing, and Oil Prices

on May 29, 2020

It’s a new year, which means a new set of economic predictions from every pundit and blowhard in the business. We’ve collected several, and as usual, pit them against the opinion of average folks on the street. Let’s see who wins!

Ask Stacy Followup: My Credit History Reappeared!

on January 31, 2018

About a month ago, a reader wrote to report that her credit history had been accidentally wiped out by TransUnion. It’s back now, and there’s a lesson in it for all of us.

What to Watch For When Your Bank Merges

on December 28, 2011

If you haven’t had your bank merge with another in your lifetime – well, you haven’t lived all that long. If it hasn’t happened to you yet, it will. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself.

Ask Stacy: How Do I Get Started Investing?

on January 31, 2018

Tired of earning less than 1 percent on your savings? Here’s how to do better.

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