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Stacy Johnson

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Managing Debt

Do Unpaid Bills Expire, or Will I Owe Them Forever?

If you receive bills from a collection agency for a debt that’s 10 years old, do you have to pay them?

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Taxes

Do I Have to File Income Taxes?

If you meet certain criteria, you may not have to file an income tax return. You may want to, however, and here's why.

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Personal Finance

What Can I Do About My High Property Taxes?

If your property taxes seem high, is there anything you can do? If the value they're based on seems too high, here's how you can appeal.

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Personal Finance

Do You Need a Financial Adviser?

Will DIY investing get you where you need to go, or do you need a guide? Here's how to decide — and how to choose if you decide you want help.

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Credit Score

Why Isn't My Credit Score Going Up?

When you've improved your credit habits, how long will it be before your credit scores reflect your efforts? And what factors affect your score?

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Personal Finance

Can I Make Money Flipping Houses?

Television shows can make flipping houses look easy. The reality is very different. If you're thinking of trying it, you may have a lot to learn first.

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Personal Finance

How to Tell If You'll Have Enough Money to Retire

Which retirement savings calculator will give you the best idea of whether you'll have enough money to retire? The answer is not reassuring.

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Credit 101

Why Does My Credit Score Change So Often?

A reader sees his fluctuating FICO score and doesn't understand why it's moving up or down -- or whether that's a problem.

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