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Ask Stacy: Do I Have to File Income Taxes?

on January 31, 2018

Believe it or not, there are people who don’t have to file income taxes and there are others who think they don’t. Here’s why you don’t want to be in either group.

Ask Stacy: What’s the Fastest Way to Pay Off My Mortgage?

on January 31, 2018

Want to get rid of the mortgage ASAP and pay as little interest as possible in the meantime? Here’s what you need to know.

Ask Stacy: Should I Try Multilevel Marketing?

on January 31, 2018

There are lots of ways to make extra money, including the time-tested method of network or multilevel marketing. Is it for you?

Ask Stacy: Should I Pay for Identity Theft Protection and Credit Monitoring?

on January 31, 2018

We’ve all seen the ads: Protect your credit for just $9.95 a month! Worth the money? Here are three reasons why it’s not.

Ask Stacy: Where Can I Find Help With Credit Card Debt?

on April 30, 2020

Are you being bombarded with ads from agencies wanting to help you out of a debt jam? Ignore them. Read this instead.

Ask Stacy — Is There a Statute of Limitations on Debt?

on January 31, 2018

You have an old debt that long ago dropped off your credit history. Then one day you get a call from a debt collector insisting you pay it. Can they do that?

Ask Stacy: What the Heck Is a Hedge Fund and How Do They Work?

on January 31, 2018

Here’s what they are and why they may be the dumbest thing you can do with a million bucks.

Ask Stacy: The Most-Asked Money Questions of 2016

on January 31, 2018

Here are some of the most popular categories of reader questions from 2016, along with answers. Odds are you’ve probably wondered about some of these things yourself.

Ask Stacy: How Can I Get Out of My Financial Hole?

on January 31, 2018

In this week’s column, one reader is having trouble making ends meet and another provides some insight and inspiration that might help.

Ask Stacy: Where Can I Get a Free Credit Score?

on January 31, 2018

There used to be few free ways to see your credit score. Now you can find one in seconds.

Ask Stacy: How Can I Get a Government Grant?

on January 31, 2018

Free money in the form of government grants is a rumor that just won’t die. But I’m dead certain you’re not going to get a federal grant to prop up your business or fix up your home.

Ask Stacy: Is It Possible to Get Out of a Co-Signed Loan?

on January 31, 2018

It’s a common situation: You take out joint credit or co-sign a loan, then wish you hadn’t. What can be done? Usually, not much. But there may be hope.

Ask Stacy: Do I Need a Financial Adviser, or Can I Manage My Money Myself?

on January 31, 2018

Is investing something you can do on your own, or do you need to pay a pro?

Ask Stacy: Insurance Price Is Important, but What About Company Quality?

on January 31, 2018

The internet is full of tips about lowering the cost of insurance. But how about some advice on getting what you pay for?

Ask Stacy: Are Service Plans and Extended Warranties Worth It?

on January 31, 2018

Should you buy a service contract or extended warranty? My answer has always been no. These days, however, I’m less sure. Here’s why.

Ask Stacy: How Am I Supposed to Live on Social Security Alone?

on May 7, 2020

A reader just retired and is worried that her retirement income won’t be enough. She should be.

Ask Stacy: Should I Hire BillCutterz to Lower My Cable and Other Bills?

on April 7, 2020

With no effort on my part, BillCutterz saved me $240 annually, then told me where I might find another $360. You really should check these guys out.

Ask Stacy: Should I Borrow From My Retirement Account to Pay Debts?

on January 31, 2018

One in 5 Americans able to borrow from their 401(k)s have done so. But that doesn’t mean it’s a great idea.

Ask Stacy: Can I Have My Student Loans Forgiven?

on January 31, 2018

A reader wants to know whether it’s possible to get out from under student loans by having them forgiven. Here’s the must-know if you have student loans.

Ask Stacy: How Can I Get Credit Without Credit?

on January 31, 2018

It’s the old chicken/egg story. This reader can’t get credit because she has no credit history. But is that really the problem? I think not.

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