If your list of New Year's resolutions includes "Paying Down Debt", or "Saving More Money", then you're in the right place. Today money reporter Stacy Johnson begins his series on Fiscal Fitness '08 with some advice on finding help.
Cell phones can be expensive, and cell phone billing methods can be confusing. What would you do if your cell bill arrived, and it was more than 200 pages long and totaled more than $1,400?
Think you've got it bad with the fees your credit card charges you? Well try this: $247 up-front, for a $300 credit line... And that's not the worst of it!
With the cost of energy skyrocketing, many people are turning to things like solar to shave their power bills. But you don’t have to spend 10s of thousands of dollars to make a difference. Money reporter Stacy Johnson explains how little things can make a big difference.
some parts of the country, housing prices are falling at double-digit rates. A bad situation for homeowners, but a possible opportunity for investors. Money reporter Stacy Johnson explores what's next, and who might benefit...
With the focus on the high cost of energy, alternative ways to heat and cool your home are gaining traction. But are they finally going to become affordable? Money reporter Stacy Johnson has an update on one of the brightest ideas: solar.
If you're dieting, you might be considering enrolling in one of many heavily advertised weight-loss programs. But which ones are worth the money? Today money expert Stacy Johnson compares prices on Jenny Craig and Nutrisystem.
By the time a police car hits the auction block, it's often got a hundred thousand miles on it. But it's cheap, it's fast and it's built to last. Are used police cars a steal?
When you want to get the lowest rate on the money you borrow and the highest rate on the money you save, where do you go? Bank? Credit Union? Online? Let's find out.
When you go out, do you worry about the kids, the babysitter or whether the dog is on the couch? Well, technology is riding to the rescue. Money reporter Stacy Johnson tells us how smarter homes are making better- informed homeowners.
It's always a good idea to expand your
knowledge, especially when it comes to making money. But before you sign up for classes, it pays to make sure you've got the right teacher. Part 1 of 2.
Want a better credit rating? The usual way to get one is to pay off debts... but some people are now doing something different: piggybacking on someone else's score to make theirs look better.
If you can't afford a vacation home, you're certainly not alone. But many people opt for the next best thing...owning a share of a vacation home or condo that you visit once a year. They're called time shares. Are they for you?
The US dollar has fallen to historic lows against the Euro and other world currencies. And it's not just a sign of the times... it may be a sign that you should do something.
Americans have always been required to have a passport to travel overseas, but thanks to today's heightened security, that requirement now extends to Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean as well. And all those extra passports are causing Uncle Sam a problem...that he might just be passing along to you. Money reporter Stacy Johnson explains.
In these days of soaring gas prices, you may be tempted to switch from premium to regular gas. A good way to save money, or something penny-wise but pound foolish? Money reporter Stacy Johnson files this premium report.
Home foreclosures are reaching record levels in many parts of the country. And it's no wonder, since most people who can't make their payments do the opposite of what they should. If you're behind in your mortgage, heed this expert advice from money reporter Stacy Johnson.
Hiring a licensed contractor for your next home improvement project should assure you that they're honest and competent. The problem is making sure they're actually licensed contractors.
Getting a driver's license is a coming-of-age for many kids. It's their ticket to freedom, no longer having to rely on family and friends to get around. But there's a price to be paid for freedom: high insurance rates.
Do you think you know what's going to happen to interest rates, the economy and the stock market this year? Compare your guesses to those of the experts.
2006 was the fist year that saw debit card purchases topped the 1 trillion dollar mark. But when you head to the store, which kind of plastic is best...debit or credit? According to money reporter Stacy Johnson, it's a question of interest.
You don't really have to worry about inflation this year.... unless you drive a car, go to college or pay for health insurance. Where price increases will be great in 2008...