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10 Credit Card Predictions for 2011
LowCards.com on December 19, 2011
Last year, who would have predicted credit card use would drop and debit card use would rise? Well, we did, actually. So here are predictions for next year.
Ask Stacy: How Do I Work from Home without Getting Worked Over?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
Can you really make money working from home? Sure, but it’ll take some work to separate the scams from the scores.
Gift Cards Are Better This Year: 3 Tips to Buy Them for Less
Michael Koretzky on December 2, 2010
Thanks to the CARD Act, Gift Cards have fewer fees less fine print. And thanks to these tips, you won’t have to pay face value when you buy one.
Kardashian Kard Already Kaput
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 7, 2012
After less a month on the market, the ill-conceived Kardashian Kard – a debit card aimed at teens – has already been canceled.
How Countrywide Profited on Foreclosures
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 7, 2012
If you don’t understand why so many on Main Street are so angry at Wall Street, check out this story.
How to Save Gas Money This Holiday Season
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 11, 2010
Good thing Santa’s sleigh doesn’t run on unleaded, because the price of gasoline is going up for the holidays. Here’s how you can be a fuel-sipping Scrooge.
Ask Stacy: Should I Refinance My Mortgage?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
While deciding whether to refinance your mortgage may seem mysterious, when you boil it down, it’s just simple math.
The Mother of All Foreclosure Mistakes
Stacy Johnson CPA on October 20, 2010
Imagine standing in your front yard and watching as a car pulls up. A stranger gets out, walks up to you, verifies your identity, then serves you with foreclosure papers. Now imagine that you’ve never missed a mortgage payment in your life.
High-Tech Saving Websites: Not Ready for Prime Time
B.T. Ballenger on October 19, 2010
The next generation of money-saving websites is here, and they’ve got neat tricks – when they work.
The Foreclosure Freeze – What It Means and Why It Matters
Stacy Johnson CPA on October 20, 2010
You’ve seen the headlines about banks stopping foreclosures – but if you haven’t yet realized the implications for every American, this is a story you don’t want to miss.
Feds Sue, Settle with Credit Card Companies – How it Affects You
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 19, 2011
On Monday, the Justice Department sued Visa, MasterCard, and American Express for anti-competitive practices. A proposed settlement aims to end anti-competitive practices and allow customers to save money, but it is likely to also have unintended consequences for consumers.
Ask Stacy: My Wife Ran Up My Credit Cards Without Telling Me
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
My wife ran up my credit cards behind my back – now we’ve got debts we can’t pay. What should I do?
UPDATE – Congress Acts to Outlaw Home Resale Fee
Stacy Johnson CPA on October 1, 2010
How would you feel if you had to pay your home-builder 1% of the sales price of your house – 99 years after it was built? If you own a home – or think you might some day – read this.
7 Reasons You Should Join a Credit Union This Week
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 19, 2011
When it comes to making more or spending less, some things are a no-brainer. Here are 7 reasons why joining a credit union is one of those things.
Viewer Question: Can I Negotiate Debts Myself?
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 29, 2010
This reader has a good question: can I negotiate my own debts to get balances lowered – and while I’m at it, is it possible to get my creditors to remove the negative marks on my credit history?
No More Overdraft Protection? 5 Tips to Protect Yourself
B.T. Ballenger on December 19, 2011
If you didn’t opt in the optional overdraft protection this summer, your bank can no longer charge you $30 for overdrawing your debit card – instead, it will be rejected. Here are 5 tips to save both face and hassle.
Beware Small Business Credit Cards
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 19, 2011
The CARD Act made credit cards much more consumer-friendly. The problem? Not all credit cards are covered by the law – something that hasn’t escaped the notice of issuers.
Best New Car Deals – and 7 Tips to Drive a Hard Bargain
Michael Koretzky on September 13, 2010
There are some great deals out there on new cars. Here’s where to find them, along with buying tips that could save you thousands.
How to Teach Your Teens to Avoid Debt
B.T. Ballenger on September 10, 2010
A new study shows teenagers don’t understand the value of money. And guess who’s to blame for that? But parents can fix the problem with these helpful tips.
Convenience Checks: the Crack Cocaine of Credit?
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 19, 2011
They’re called “convenience checks,” but for the vast majority of recipients, there’s nothing convenient about them. For those who have a problem with debt, they’re temptation. For everyone else, they’re a nuisance.
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