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Ask Stacy: Quitting Smoking Saves Me $150 a Week; How Can I Invest It?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
Think changing something small may not result in anything big? Think again. Even if you don’t smoke, see how an extra $150 a week can change your life.
Ask Stacy: How Can I Remove My Name From My Ex’s Mortgage?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
You can dump a bad spouse, or a bad house. But try getting out from under the mortgage.
Ask Stacy: Is Another Recession On the Way?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
This reader wants to know if another recession is coming. The answer? Bet on it.
Ask Stacy: When Should You File Bankruptcy?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
Jane is selling her belongings at yard sales to pay her creditors. Stop and read this, Jane.
Ask Stacy: What Can I Do About My High Property Taxes?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
“I fought the law and the law won” doesn’t always apply. Sometimes you can fight City Hall and win. I’ve done it twice.
Ask Stacy: Help! Student Loan Debt Is Threatening My Daughter’s Future
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
This reader’s future son-in-law is threatening to drag her daughter down with his massive student loans. Short of calling off the wedding, what’s a mother to do?
Ask Stacy: How Safe Are Budgeting Sites Like Mint and PowerWallet?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
Online budgeting sites Mint and PowerWallet require that you enter your most personal financial information, including bank user names and passwords. Can these sites be trusted?
Ask Stacy: If the Power Company Ruins My Appliances, Can I Make Them Pay?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
The power company fails to maintain its equipment, and the resultant power surge fries your electronics and appliances. Sure, it’s their fault. But do they have to pay? You’ll find the answer shocking.
Ask Stacy: If I Temporarily Lose My Health Insurance, Will I Get Fined?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
A reader is starting a new job and won’t have health insurance for three months. Will that result in an Obamacare penalty?
Ask Stacy: Will the $16.65B Bank of America Settlement Help Me With My Mortgage?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
If you have a mortgage from Bank of America or Countrywide, you need to read this. Added bonus: If you don’t understand the financial crisis that caused the Great Recession, here’s a simple explanation.
Ask Stacy: How Can I Claim My $20 Million Lottery Prize?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
A reader visited a website that says he’s owed $19,887,000 in unclaimed lottery winnings, and that they’ll hook him up for a fee. Here’s where he should go instead, and you should, too.
Ask Stacy: Can I Erase Myself From the Web?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
Who knows what lurks online about you? Unfortunately, a lot of people could, including potential employers. Here’s how to deal with it.
Ask Stacy: Why Should We Pay for Obama’s Vacations?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
The president’s flights don’t cost him a dime, but cost taxpayers $180,000 per hour. Is it fair?
Ask Stacy: Am I Too Old to Buy a Home?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
A reader is thinking of buying a home, but wonders if she’s a little long in the tooth to start the process.
Ask Stacy: Should I Use a Mortgage Broker or a Bank?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
When you’re borrowing big, like for a mortgage, even a tiny difference in interest can mean big bucks over time. So what’s the best way to find the best deal?
Ask Stacy: Isn’t Obamacare Going to Wreck the Economy?
Stacy Johnson CPA on March 4, 2021
The new health care law is complex and, for many, confusing. Here are some simple answers to help you understand the economic ramifications of this law on our economy and how the Affordable Care Act is designed to make care affordable.
Ask Stacy: Will I Have to Pay Taxes Because of a Foreclosed Home?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
It sounds impossible, but it’s true: Being unable to pay a credit card balance or losing your home to foreclosure could result in a big tax bill.
Ask Stacy: Will Obama Stop Medicare From Paying for My Cataract Surgery?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
When it comes to the Affordable Care Act, political agendas have led to so much misinformation, it’s hard to know what to believe.
Ask Stacy: Should a 22-Year-Old Have an IRA?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
A reader’s son just inherited an IRA from his grandmother. It’s not a big amount now, but if he plays his cards right, it could make him a millionaire one day.
Ask Stacy: Should I Co-Sign My College Freshman Son’s Lease?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
A reader is faced with something many of us have encountered: risking our credit to help out a loved one. Is it ever OK?
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