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5 Ways You’ll Profit From Financial Reform
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 19, 2011
Two years in the making, the new financial regulatory reform bill has arrived. Here are five ways it might put more money in your pocket – or at least keep it there.
What Financial Reform Means to You
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 19, 2011
It’s not easy to boil down 2,300 pages of new legislation into 1,000 words or so, but here’s the down and dirty of what you need to know about the new financial reform bill.
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
How Credit Cards are Changing in 2010
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 7, 2012
While interest rates continue to creep up and rewards continue to disappear, the trends in 2010 aren’t as bad as those of last year.
What You Need to Know About New Overdraft Rules
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 19, 2011
If you have a checking account, you now have a choice to make about overdraft protection. Read this, then decide.
Interchange Fee Regulations: Who Wins, Who Loses?
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 7, 2012
Debit card interchange fees – money merchants pay banks when they accept debit cards – could fall as a result of regulatory reform. Good for merchants? Definitely. Good for you? Maybe not.
10 Things People Buy They Should Get Free
Donna Gehrke-White on March 4, 2021
Life’s tough enough without paying for things you could be getting free. Here are some examples – see if you can add to our list.
Uncle Sam: Let’s Get Smarter About Money
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 2, 2012
The new financial reform bill contains a little-known provision establishing an office of financial literacy. Here’s what it might do for you.
Money Advice for Recent Grads
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 22, 2010
The transition from student to responsible adult isn’t always an easy one. Here’s some advice to consider as you start down the path.
3 Tips for Using a Credit Card Overseas
Brian O'Connell on August 5, 2010
Before you pack your credit card for foreign travel, make sure you know how to avoid fees and contact the company from afar.
Time to Choose – Declined Card or Overdraft Fee?
Brian O'Connell on December 19, 2011
You’re soon going to have to make a choice: to have your debit card refused when you’re out of cash – or to pay 30 bucks for overdraft protection if you exceed your balance.
Tips to Help Recent Grads Build Credit
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 14, 2010
Whether starting out or starting over, building a solid credit history is the key to better borrowing. Here’s how to do it right.
Credit Card Changes in Store?
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 19, 2011
With the passage of last year’s CARD act, consumers won major concessions from credit card companies. Now it may be your local merchant’s turn.
United/Continental Merger: Good for Airlines, Not Consumers
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 27, 2010
The United/Continental merger may be just another boring business deal. Or it may mark the beginning of a trend to higher ticket prices.
GAO: Debt Settlement Industry Defrauds Consumers
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 27, 2010
The Government Accountability Office recently called up 20 debt settlement companies, pretending to be consumers in need of help. What they found was an industry rampant with fraud.
Traveling Overseas? Pack the Proper Plastic
LowCards.com on November 7, 2012
When it comes to fees, there are some cards you’d really rather leave home without. Here’s a look at some of the best… and worst… cards for international travel.
Latest US Export? Consumer Protection
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 19, 2011
There’s an old expression: “When the US sneezes, the rest of the world catches a cold.” Our recent housing crisis and recession quickly spread around the world. Now we’re exporting something a little more pleasant: consumer protection.
Tips on Avoiding Five (More) Consumer Problems
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 16, 2010
Every year hundreds of thousands of consumers complain to the FTC. Looking at the list of the most popular consumer complaints is a great way to make sure you never become one of them.
Will Credit Counseling Hurt My Credit Score?
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 6, 2010
Question from a viewer: If you go to a credit counselor for help, how it will affect your credit history and credit score?
Using Savings Bonds as Tax-Free College Savings? 7 Things to Know First
Stacy Johnson CPA on March 28, 2010
There are exceptions to nearly every rule. But the rule allowing you to earn tax-free interest on EE savings bonds when used for education seems to have more exceptions than most. Before you buy EE bonds for education, read this first!
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