Emmy Award winning financial journalist Stacy Johnson, CPA answers popular questions our listeners have about their money.
Today's question is about saving; specifically, whether it's better to save for your kid's education or your own retirement. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/2-minute-money-manager/donations
Today's question is about Social Security; specifically, whether you should take Social Security as early as possible (62,) as late as possible (70,) or somewhere in between? Although 2 Minute Money Manager has been discontinued, it lives on in our awesomely growing podcast: MONEY with Stacy Johnson - Check it out at: https://www.moneytalksnews.com/podcasts/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/2-minute-money-manager/donations...
Today's question is about funerals; specifically, whether you should prepay your funeral expenses. It's a topic I've covered many times over the years and has both pros and cons. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/2-minute-money-manager/donations
While most experts insist that everyone needs a will, that's not necessarily true. Here's how to determine whether you need to do a little estate planning. Although 2 Minute Money Manager has been discontinued, it lives on in our awesomely growing podcast: MONEY with Stacy Johnson - Check it out at: https://www.moneytalksnews.com/podcasts/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/2-minute-money-manager/donations...
Today's question is about Social Security; specifically, whether America's retirement plan will still be around when those now in their 30s and 40s reach retirement age. Although 2 Minute Money Manager has been discontinued, it lives on in our awesomely growing podcast: MONEY with Stacy Johnson - Check it out at: https://www.moneytalksnews.com/podcasts/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/2-minute-money-manager/donations...
Today's question is about retirement; specifically, how to put aside money for retirement if you're barely making ends meet as it is. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/2-minute-money-manager/donations
Today's question is about debt; specifically, whether there's any such thing as "good" debt, as in debt that doesn't hurt your ability to achieve your financial goals. Although 2 Minute Money Manager has been discontinued, it lives on in our awesomely growing podcast: MONEY with Stacy Johnson - Check it out at: https://www.moneytalksnews.com/podcasts/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/2-minute-money-manager/donations...
Today's question is about stocks; specifically, whether it's a good idea to take profits when you think the market might drop. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/2-minute-money-manager/donations
Today's question is about early retirement; specifically, whether the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement is worth joining. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/2-minute-money-manager/donations
Today's question is about investing in exchange-traded funds, also known as ETFs. ETFs have become one of the most popular ways to invest in stocks, bonds, and other securities, attracting many billions of investor dollars. And there's a good reason why: They allow small investors to put money in the markets easily and inexpensively. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/2-minute-money-manager/donations...
Today's question is about income; specifically, how to get income without having to pay those pesky income taxes that so often come with it. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/2-minute-money-manager/donations
Today's question is about credit; specifically, whether we need to carry a balance on our credit cards to maintain a healthy credit score. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/2-minute-money-manager/donations
Instead of telling you about investment scams. Stacy tells you how to create your own. Rip-off your fellow citizens, no experience, knowledge or common decency required. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/2-minute-money-manager/donations
Today's question is about protecting your credit cards; specifically, whether you should use a special sleeve or wallet to keep your plastic from being electronically stolen. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/2-minute-money-manager/donations
One way to get ahead of debt is to borrow in the form of a debt consolidation loan. But before you go down this road, there's something you need to do first. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/2-minute-money-manager/donations
Are there any legitimate contests or prizes that require money upfront? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/2-minute-money-manager/donations
Today's question is about property taxes; specifically, if there's a way to freeze your taxes to keep them from going up, especially if you're a senior. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/2-minute-money-manager/donations
A reader wants to know if they should sell their house after it increased significantly in value. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/2-minute-money-manager/donations
A reader wants to know what to do after their new house turned into a money pit. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/2-minute-money-manager/donations
A reader wants to know how to safely dispose of chipped credit cards without compromising their personal information. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/2-minute-money-manager/donations
A reader wants to know if the ads they've been seeing for "federal rent checks" are legitimate. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/2-minute-money-manager/donations
A reader wants to know if gifting money to others will reduce their federal income taxes. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/2-minute-money-manager/donations
