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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.
3 Steps to Improve Your Credit History
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 4, 2012
They say history can’t be rewritten. But they’re wrong. You can change and improve your credit history. Here’s what you need to know.
Taxes: Death of the Refund Anticipation Loan?
Michael Koretzky on August 9, 2010
IRS stops aiding and abetting tax preparers in making high interest loans to those Americans who can least afford them.
8 Reasons You Should Love Credit Cards
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 19, 2011
Paper or plastic? That used to be what the cashier asked when bagging your groceries. These days the same question could apply about paper money vs credit cards. Here are eight reasons why plastic is the right answer.
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.
Just the Ticket – Tips to Shop the Ticket Resale Market
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 7, 2012
If you want tickets to a concert, game or other popular event, you’ve got two choices: pay the asking price from the primary seller, or take a chance and try to get a deal from one of many resellers. Here’s how to play the game.
Fast Way to Lose Weight? Lighten Up on Credit Cards
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 29, 2010
Nearly all fast-food chains now accept plastic. It’s a trend that’s adding to both bottom lines of the chains – and the bottoms of their customers.
Should You Join the Gold Rush?
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 14, 2010
The price of gold is up 400% since 2001. Time to join the gold rush, or is the party almost over? Here are both sides of the gold coin.
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.
HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit)
Dan Schointuch on March 23, 2026
Get a great rate on a home equity line of credit in as few as 5 minutes with Figure. The application process is 100% online, approval is often done same-day, and funds can be available to you in just 5 days.
The 1960s Revisited: Guns vs. Butter Debate
Donna Gehrke-White on July 9, 2010
U.S. Legislators grapple with controlling the budget while waging two expensive wars. Result: The Senate cannot agree to pass extended unemployment benefits to help the long-term unemployed.
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.
New Penalty for Homeowners Who Walk Away
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 5, 2015
Losing your home to foreclosure is one thing, but walking away just because it’s financially convenient could keep you out of an FHA-backed mortgage for seven years.
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.
Money and Marriage: Like a Horse and Carriage
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 21, 2010
Only drug addiction and extramarital affairs play a more active role in divorce than disagreements over money, so it makes sense to talk about finances before your marriage.
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.
Lost a Home To Foreclosure? Here’s How Long It Will Take To Buy Again
Brian O'Connell on June 17, 2010
Losing a home to foreclosure isn’t a pleasant experience, but it’s not the end of the world or the end of being a homeowner.
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.
6 Tips to Pay Less for a College Degree
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 21, 2010
While college is certainly expensive, it’s often not as expensive as the “sticker price” that you so often see in the popular press. Here are six strategies you can use to make it more affordable.
The Right Way to Close a Credit Card Account
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 7, 2012
Here’s a question I recently got from a viewer. It’s a common one…see if you can relate.
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