Search Results for 'tricks of the trade'
4 Expensive Workouts and 7 Ways to Get Them for Less
Amanda Geronikos on March 29, 2013
If you pay for a personal trainer or classes in yoga, CrossFit, or Zumba, here’s a way to stretch your budget and avoid giving your wallet a workout.
6 Ways to Beat the Uber Price That Was Picked Just for You
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 18, 2026
Two riders. Same trip. Same minute. One saw $89, the other $66. Here’s how to be the second guy.
13 Things Frugal People Never Do
Donna Freedman on September 17, 2026
Everyone approaches frugality a bit differently. However, there are some things frugal people never do.
Amazon Set Its October Sale for Oct. 6-7 — and Built a Button That Shops While You Sleep. Set These 5 Rules First
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 15, 2026
Amazon’s new Auto-Buy will spend your money without asking twice. Here’s what to decide well before it starts.
One Medicare Advantage Plan Just Dropped a Cancer Hospital With 4 Weeks’ Notice. What to Do If This Happens to You
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 15, 2026
Your Medicare plan can drop your doctor or hospital midyear. If that happens to you, do this.
Washington Killed ‘Click to Cancel,’ But States Are Riding to the Rescue
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 8, 2026
The feds scrapped the rule that would’ve set you free. Find out if your state is showing up to help.
If You’re Buying a House Soon, One Line in Your Agent’s Contract Could Cost You $13,000
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 31, 2026
Here’s the clause in the contract to check before you sign — or even tour a home.
Bill Gates Says AI Will Kill Jobs. If You’re Retired, Here Are 6 Things That Are Scarier.
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 28, 2026
Everyone read Gates’ warning as a jobs story. Retirees don’t have jobs, but they have these reasons to worry.
Paying a Bill Online? The Top Google Result Might Be a Fake — With Hidden Fees
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 27, 2026
You searched for your utility’s payment page. The site that popped up first wasn’t theirs — and the fees weren’t optional.
Cheaper First Class Sounds Great. Here’s the Catch Airlines Aren’t Advertising
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 17, 2026
Airlines are dangling “cheap” first-class fares. But is it what you actually want and does it work in your favor?
The FTC Is Mailing $23.8 Million in Grubhub Refunds: 6 Things to Do Before Your Check Expires
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 13, 2026
Grubhub deceived diners and drivers. Now 640,000 people are getting checks — and the clock is already ticking.
I’ve Been a CPA Since 1981. Here Are 5 Money ‘Mind Hacks’ That Actually Work
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 12, 2026
Half the “money mindset” advice online is nonsense. After 40-plus years as a CPA, I’ve found these really work.
Home Depot Is Accused of Selling Your Data. Here Are 5 Sneaky Ways Stores Cash in on You.
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 6, 2026
A new lawsuit says Home Depot sold shoppers’ personal data. It’s not alone — and you’re the product.
Airlines Blame Fuel for Sky-High Fares. The Real Reason Is Worse — 6 Ways to Beat It
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 3, 2026
Oil’s crashing again — so why won’t your ticket get cheaper? The answer isn’t fuel. It’s something the airlines won’t say.
The 5 Best Home Internet Services Across America From Fiber to 5G
Eric Chiu on July 28, 2026
Compare the best home internet providers to find fast, reliable and affordable coverage.
Your Gas Bill Is Up $1.10 a Gallon. Here’s How Much That Steals From You Each Year.
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 27, 2026
The war premium buried in every gallon adds up faster than you think. Here’s your number — and seven fixes.
7 Unappetizing Ways Food Delivery Apps Overcharge You — and How to Fight Back
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 7, 2026
That 40% off vanishes by checkout. Sixteen attorneys general just told the FTC exactly how the apps do it.
Are Prediction Markets Faking Their Winners? One Just Got Caught
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 24, 2026
A Wall Street Journal probe found those viral Polymarket “winners” weren’t winning anything — the bets were staged.
6 Ways the Iran War Permanently Changed the Global Economy — and Your Wallet
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 17, 2026
The shooting may stop. These changes to your money won’t reverse — and most people don’t see them coming.
7 Brutal Truths About Buying New Cars Instead of Used
Stacy Johnson CPA on May 11, 2026
Buying new instead of used could quietly steal six figures from your retirement. Here’s the math.
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