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Helping Your Kid Financially Prepare for College

Stacy Johnson CPA on August 15, 2010

It is almost time for your high school graduate to leave for college. Talking with your son or daughter about budgets, credit cards, and the dangers of debt should be part of the preparation in sending them off into a life on their own.

Travel is About to Get Easier – In the Air and On the Ground

Michael Koretzky on August 11, 2010

Federal rules may force airlines to make travel easier, while a new survey may persuade hotel chains to provide nicer rooms.

3 Tips to Avoid the Latest Credit Card Scam

Stacy Johnson CPA on August 27, 2010

Americans recently lost more than $10 million to bogus credit card charges from a single ring of scam artists. If you’re not examining your monthly statements, maybe you were a victim.

$12.99 HDMI Cables: Great Deal? Nope!

Stacy Johnson CPA on August 3, 2010

If you’ve ever paid a total of more than $2.30 for an HDMI cable, read this!

10 Cheap Tips to Heat-Proof Your Ride

Stacy Johnson CPA on May 20, 2021

Your summer vacation plans probably don’t include a stop on the side of the road. Even if you don’t know the difference between your car’s axle and Axel Rose, these 10 tips will help your car beat the summer heat.

Many Card Issuers Not Adequately Disclosing Penalty Rates

Stacy Johnson CPA on December 19, 2011

Some credit card issuers no longer provide full disclosure of the terms of the penalty rate, or fail to correctly follow disclosure requirements required by the new Federal Reserve rules.

10 Tips to Help You Save $1,000 by Christmas

Stacy Johnson CPA on February 9, 2017

The year’s more than half over. If you’re not meeting the savings resolutions you made in January, here are some tips that can help you catch up in time for the holidays.

How to Jailbreak and Unlock Your iPhone

Dan Schointuch on August 1, 2010

Now that U.S. Trademark Office has declared it legal to jailbreak and/or unlock your iPhone, the question remains, “How the heck do I do that?” Here’s your answer.

10 Tip-Offs to Online Rip-Offs

Stacy Johnson CPA on November 7, 2012

If you want to avoid being burned in an online scam, run through this checklist from the FTC

Viewer Question: Should I Trade Forex?

Stacy Johnson CPA on July 8, 2010

“Forex” refers to trading foreign exchange contracts. Good idea? Sure. Like hitting yourself on the head with a hammer, it will feel good when you stop.

10 Best Money Saving iPhone Apps

Dan Schointuch on May 28, 2020

If you’ve got an iPhone, here are the 10 best apps to help you find deals, track expenses, and save money.

Bank of America: Free Checking May Become Fee Checking

Brian O'Connell on December 19, 2011

The nation’s largest bank, Bank of America, is exploring ways to leave free checking behind.

Owe Back Taxes? 9 Tips to Help

Brian O'Connell on March 7, 2017

There’s no shame in falling behind on your taxes, but bury your head in the sand and you’ll owe even more.

Taking Car Insurance iPhone Apps for a Spin

Teresa Mears on November 2, 2020

Car insurance companies are creating iPhone apps for reporting accidents and more. How well do they work?

Can’t Pay Your Student Loans? Ask for a Deferment

Brian O'Connell on November 7, 2012

If you can’t pay your student loans because of job loss, illness or other hardship, you may be able to get a deferment.

A Heart-Breaking Choice: The Family Dog or Home Insurance

Dan Schointuch on June 17, 2010

After a dog-bite incident, one family was forced by their insurer to choose between their beloved dog and their home insurance.

What Are Your Odds of an IRS Audit?

Jim Robinson on April 9, 2010

Your odds of an audit depend largely on your income, but that’s not all the IRS looks at. To truly determine your odds of an audit, you first need to understand the IRS audit selection process.

How a DUI Conviction Affects Your Car Insurance

Dan Schointuch on November 2, 2020

If you’ve been convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, it will likely drive your car insurance rates through the roof.

8 Tips for Buying a $5,000 Car

Stacy Johnson CPA on December 19, 2011

Is it possible to find a reliable car for $5,000? I know for a fact that it is because I’ve done it more than once. But you need to follow some simple steps to make sure you get the right car at the right price. Here’s how to go about it.

Can You Beat a Traffic Ticket?

Dan Schointuch on March 31, 2010

Blue and red lights start flashing in the review mirror and with a sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach, you realize the lights are flashing for you. It’s a traffic stop and you might be about to get a ticket, unless you follow this advice.