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?
There are now almost 50 million Americans without health insurance. But even for those who do have coverage, collecting on it can sometimes be frustrating.
It's billed as the most sweeping change to federal education funding since the GI Bill. It's the College Cost Reduction Act, passed by the House and soon to be voted on by the Senate. Money reporter Stacy Johnson reveals who wins and who loses if this bill becomes law.
Most cell phone contracts keep you with a carrier for at least a year. And if you leave early? You lose $200, maybe more. But money reporter Stacy Johnson has the story of a service that will promises to let you get in or out of a contract without the hefty fees.
Cellular plans can be complicated and costly. But there are simple ways to save. For example, you can use dial-around services to call long distance...even internationally for less than 5 cents a minute.
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?
Getting something for low or no cost certainly sounds appealing...especially when what you're getting is a mortgage. But are the no-closing-cost mortgages you see advertised really no cost?
It's June, the wedding month. And if you're about to walk down the aisle, there are lots of things to talk about, including family finances.
Everyone has a horror story about customer service. The clerk rolled her eyes at you. You had to bag your own groceries. It used to be the exception and not the rule. Well, there’s a growing trend in American business that claims to be putting the customer first. Money reporter Stacy Johnson explains…
With the cost of energy skyrocketing, many people are turning to things like solar to shave their power bills. But you donât 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.
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.
Everybody loves a bargain. Especially when you can take that bargain and live in it, or sell it for a profit. That's the promise of buying foreclosed property.
You've tuned up your car, checked your tire pressure and done everything else you can think of to use less gas. Well, there may be a simple way to shave your bill by an additional 15 - 30 cents on every gallon.
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.
You write a check, the money leaves the account the next day. But you deposit a check, it could be a week before you get the credit. Is it fair? Uncle Sam seems to think so.
With the start of school around the corner, maybe you've considered giving your student a leg up on learning by hiring a tutor.
The cost of a wedding these days is approaching 30 grand. Will you be vowing till debt do you part?
You have heard that travel agents get big discounts when they travel. If true, maybe you should become one before you hit the road this summer.
Death is an uncomfortable subject for most people. Maybe that's why it's easy to get into a bad deal when making your funeral arrangements ahead of time.
If you've ever dreamed of making money in real estate, you're in the right place. Because today money reporter Stacy Johnson completes his series on investing in distressed properties.
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