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Consumer Watchdog Is Just Getting Started
B.T. Ballenger on January 4, 2013
In its first couple years, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has fined big banks millions and assumed oversight of credit reporting agencies. That was a warm-up.
6 Reasons the Recent Credit Card Deal Won’t Hurt You
Jason Steele on August 6, 2012
Think you’ll have to pay more fees with the latest news of that big credit card settlement? Think again.
8 Reasons Why You’re Getting an F in Personal Finance
Len Penzo on May 24, 2014
Failing a class in school is one thing. Failing your financial goals as an adult is another. Here’s how to earn an A-plus in personal finance.
Ask Stacy: Is This Company Legit?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
This reader is looking for a home and has come across ads from a company that promises to provide her with a rent-to-own home. Should she bite? The steps I took to find out will come in handy when it’s time to check out any company.
Senate Votes Today to Delay “Swipe Fee” Reform
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 8, 2011
A law is supposed to go into effect next month that would radically reduce the fees retailers pay banks when you use a debit card, costing the banks billions. But will it happen – and more to the point, should you care?
Money in a Minute: Headlines For Feb. 2, 2011
Michael Koretzky on February 2, 2011
In today’s roundup: Chevy’s Volt shocks Nissan’s Leaf, Dow tops 12,000, mortgage fees increase, AT&T is accused of overcharging, and the unbanked are finding financial services at an unlikely place.
Visa and MasterCard – Overcharging by 80 Percent?
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 19, 2011
The Federal Reserve yesterday suggested that the fees merchants have been paying for debit card transactions have been way too high and disproportional to costs.
What Regulatory Reform Means to You
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 19, 2011
Billed as the most sweeping reform since the 1930s, the financial reform bill is close to becoming law. Will it actually reform anything? Here are the main provisions – you be the judge.
9 Tips to Save on Appliance Purchases
Stacy Johnson CPA on May 28, 2020
The “Cash for Appliance Clunkers” program is the latest way to save on new, energy efficient appliances, but it’s certainly not the only way. Whether you’re planning to take advantage of your state’s program or it’s already over, check out these appliance-shopping tips.
Confessions of a Serial Haggler
Stacy Johnson CPA on February 10, 2010
Most people negotiate on super-expensive things like cars and houses. But for many, that’s where the haggling stops. It shouldn’t. Negotiating for better deals on everything from cable bills to doctor visits isn’t just rewarding: it can be fun. Check out this story on how to do it right.
Retirees Reveal Their Best-Ever Investments — and Many Had Nothing to Do With Finances
Kathleen Coxwell on November 4, 2026
Money isn’t the only thing you need to consider when it comes to investing.
These 5 Retirement Mistakes Cost Me $180,000—Here’s How to Avoid Them
MTN Staff on November 4, 2026
I worked two extra years because I made these mistakes. Hopefully you won’t have to.
Store Cards Average Nearly 33% Interest. 5 Traps to Know at the Register
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 4, 2026
The cashier’s 20% offer sounds like a gift. Federal regulators found the catch — and one trap bills interest on money you already paid.
Some Gold Can Go in an IRA and Some Can’t. The Test Is Written Into Federal Law
Kendall Blythe on November 4, 2026
Coins and bars face different tests, and who holds the metal matters too. Get it wrong, and the IRS may treat the purchase as a withdrawal.
The IRS Built a Program to Fix IRA Mistakes, but at What Cost? Starts May 1, 2027
Kendall Blythe on November 2, 2026
Four kinds of IRA errors qualify. Most of them depend on who made the mistake.
10 Strategies for Sticking to a Budget That Actually Work
The Penny Hoarder Editors (The Penny Hoarder) on November 2, 2026
If your budget feels like a punishment, here are smarter ways to plan it.
How Asset Titles and Beneficiaries Save Your Heirs From Costly Probate
Medora Lee and USA TODAY on October 29, 2026
More than a quarter of Americans with estate plans are carrying stale beneficiary designations that could accidentally hand assets to the wrong person — or trigger a costly probate battle.
Americans Have $27 Billion in Gift Cards They Haven’t Used. 6 Ways to Cash Yours In
Stacy Johnson CPA on October 29, 2026
Odds are there’s one in your junk drawer right now. Here’s how to turn it into money — and the fee that could be eating it.
How Many Credit Cards Should You Have? 5 Questions That Reveal the Right Number
Stacy Johnson CPA on October 28, 2026
Most Americans guess wrong — and it costs them more than they realize.
Inflation Wrecked Your Budget This Year? 9 Moves to Get It Back on Track Before January
Donna Freedman on October 28, 2026
Now’s the time to fix what’s wrong, so that you can avoid dragging bad habits into the coming new year.
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