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Ask Stacy: What If I Owe the IRS and Can’t Pay?
Tax Day is here, and midnight is the deadline. If you’re running late, you have options – but most require filing something today. If you owe and can’t pay, don’t ignore it. Here’s what to do.
8 Cheap Ways to Prevent or Relieve Headaches
Constantly popping acetaminophen or ibuprofen can add up, and migraine medications can be expensive. Before you resort to either, try these low-cost, pill-free tips for preventing and treating headaches.
Review: American Express Blue Cash Preferred
This week, we look at a credit card that’s all about cash back. But it’s also got some drawbacks. Is it right for you?
Dr. Demento and the Desecrated Turkey
There’s more than one way to cook a turkey. But it took me decades to figure it out.
4 Prepaid Services You Don’t Need
From lawyers to calling cards, prepaid services can be convenient. But they’re not always cost-effective. Here are four you might be better off avoiding.
8 Ways to Save Big on Small Appliances
I never pay more than $10 for small appliances. That’s because I never buy them new.
A Simple System to Destroy Debt
It’s possible to pay off every debt you have in months, rather than years. It’s not easy, but it is simple. Here’s a five-step process that will work, if you work it.
Tip Inflation: Why Do We Pay More for Bad Service?
Back in the 1950s, a good tip was 10 percent. Now we pay 15 percent for bad service. What happened?
Your Child Might Be an Identity Theft Victim
Even 5-year-olds can have their identities stolen. It can wreck their credit as adults and cost their parents now. Here’s how to prevent it.
Credit Card Makeover: Stacy Johnson
Today, Money Talks News introduces a new feature: credit card makeovers. We start with the Money Talks News founder, but after that, we want to hear from you. Want a credit card pro to help you save on interest and earn more points? Say the word.
5 Tips That May Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Disease affects more than 10 percent of older Americans – and costs society billions of dollars a year. But these simple tips might help you avoid this deadly disorder.
The Cure for Expensive Vaccinations
Many colleges either require or encourage freshman students to get a meningitis vaccine, something that can cost $200 at a doctor’s office. But according to this reader, you can get it for $5.
The 10 Dumbest Tech Questions Employees Ask
With our smartphones and computer tablets, we like to think we’re tech-savvy. But according to the chief information officers at some American companies, we have a lot to learn.
Buying a Boat? Tips to Staying Afloat
The sticker price of a boat is just the beginning. Learn about the total cost of ownership or you’ll quickly sink your savings.
Airline Credit Cards Offer Friendlier Flying
Airline credit cards can earn you more than miles – they can earn you better treatment at the airport and lower prices on the plane.
Ask Stacy: Should I Get Started With Stocks?
To those on the outside, the stock market can resemble a roller coaster combined with a casino. Is it worth taking a ride?
Most Hybrid Owners Wouldn’t Buy Another One
A survey released yesterday says most hybrid owners won’t be repeat purchasers, because the gas savings aren’t enough to offset the premium price.
Review: IberiaBank Visa Platinum Rewards Card
A little-known bank is trying to do something that its bigger competitors haven’t been able to pull off: a credit card with decent rewards and a low interest rate.
Why I Buy Lottery Tickets
If I were buying stacks of tickets every day, I’d have a problem. But I’m not. This is an indulgence, a harmless pleasure. So get over it.
10 Ways to Be Charitable on a Budget
Frugality doesn’t mean insensitivity. Use these 10 tips to turn your savings ideas into a smile for a friend, neighbor or your favorite charity.
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