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10 Tips for Holiday Shopping With Credit Cards
LowCards.com on December 19, 2011
The bad news: Millions of Americans are still paying off last year’s holiday purchases. The good news: If you’re paid up, you can profit from your credit cards this holiday season.
Walmart Offers Price Matching
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 22, 2010
Wallmart is matching competitor’s offers for Black Friday and all weekend long. But here’s some advice – don’t bring the kids.
Tips for Buying and Using Gift Cards
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 22, 2010
Gift cards will be a hot holiday gift item once again in 2010. A National Retail Foundation survey shows that almost 57% of adults want a gift card, ahead of clothing, books, entertainment and electronics.
Ask Stacy: Credit Reports are Free – Why Aren’t Scores?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
It’s easy to confuse credit reports and credit scores, especially since both are crucial. But here’s one big difference: you can get a free report, but not a free look at your credit score.
5 Tips to Save on Thanksgiving Dinner
B.T. Ballenger on November 19, 2010
Thanksgiving costs Americans an average of more than $40 — but use these tips to trim the fat from your shopping list and you’ll have one more thing to be thankful for this year.
How to Save Money While You Care for Your Pet
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 18, 2010
Would you give up a long-planned vacation so your pet could have surgery? Nine out 10 pet-owners say yes. But sometimes, we’re not fiscally smart about how we care for the animals we love.
“Educational” Videos for Infants – A Waste of Money?
B.T. Ballenger on November 18, 2010
New research provides more evidence that educational media designed for children under age 2 is a waste of money, and might even delay a child’s development.
3 Things You Don’t Know About Hand Sanitizers, 3 Tips to Buy It Right
Michael Koretzky on November 15, 2010
Some hand sanitizers are only 40 percent effective, and last for as little as two minutes – yet Americans spend $117 million dollars on them every year.
White Pages Following Rotary Phones Into History
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 11, 2010
Want to build a low-cost memorabilia collection? Here’s an idea: collect the white pages from the states where they’re no longer required to be distributed.
Federal Reserve Board Clarifies Credit Card Rules
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 2, 2010
The Federal Reserve Board recently acted to clarify recent credit card rules to remove uncertainty and make credit card statements easier to understand.
Health Care Without Insurance – $50/Month?
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 1, 2010
What if doctor’s offices were like gym memberships: pay $50 monthly and come as often as you like: no insurance, no deductible, no paperwork, no bill.
10 Tips to Find Long-Term Care Insurance
Michael Koretzky on November 13, 2010
With the economy in the tank, most us are too focused on our short-term goals to think about long-term care. But the sooner you do, the more you’ll save.
High-Tech Saving Websites: Not Ready for Prime Time
B.T. Ballenger on October 19, 2010
The next generation of money-saving websites is here, and they’ve got neat tricks – when they work.
5 Tips to Avoid “Cell Phone Bill Shock”
Michael Koretzky on October 18, 2010
The FCC is proposing new rules to help prevent unexpectedly high cell phone bills. Until they make that final call, 5 tips to keep your bills low.
Ask Stacy: Should I Apply for a Credit Card to Get a Store Discount?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
This reader wants to know if applying for a credit card to get a store discount is a good idea. The answer? That depends. There are 3 reasons you shouldn’t apply for store credit cards – and 3 you should.
Free Identity Theft Protection With These 10 Tips
B.T. Ballenger on November 7, 2012
There’s no need to pay for costly protection from identity theft. Free identity theft protection can be yours after reading these ten tips.
Are Your Friends Costing You?
Stacy Johnson CPA on October 6, 2010
Is dinner with friends eating up your budget? Are drinks with coworkers drying up your disposable income? Here’s what do to when your friends are keeping you from your financial goals.
Ask Stacy: My Wife Ran Up My Credit Cards Without Telling Me
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
My wife ran up my credit cards behind my back – now we’ve got debts we can’t pay. What should I do?
Dems and Republicans Agree: Commercials Are Too @#$ LOUD!
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 30, 2010
The Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act (CALM) just got one step closer to becoming law. Are the days of having to hold the remote in your hand to preserve your eardrums nearing an end?
Monday’s Money Deal: Online Grocery Coupons
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 27, 2010
Like everything else online, searching for grocery coupons can score you a deal or a scam. Best bet: Stick the big sites. Here’s a list that will help net you deals without potential malware, adware or other net-based nastiness.
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