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- Resolved Question: Retirement Income Options?
(Tue, 20 May 2008 08:22:11 GMT)
Retirement firm :
Hi. Looking into the future, my wife & I will have five sources of income:
- my military pension
- my 401k with employer contributions
- my traditional IRA
- our regular mutual funds (taxable, joint account)
- wife's spousal IRA (begins this Summer) (she's a housewife)
1. What other tax deferred investment accounts should we consider for retirement aside from the Roth IRA? (My firm doesn't have Roth 401k.)
2. What other favorable taxable investments should we consider for retirement?
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- Resolved Question: 1: U.S. Savings Bonds are exempt from state and local taxes. Municipal bonds are exempt from federal income ta
(Fri, 09 May 2008 20:18:35 GMT)
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U.S. Savings Bonds are exempt from state and local taxes. Municipal bonds are exempt from federal income tax and, sometimes, state income tax as well.
True
False
2: A "third market maker" is an order to buy or sell a stock at a specific price.
True
False
3: You should beware of a sales person encourages you to borrow money or cash in retirement funds to invest, tells you to write false information on your account form, or offers to share inside information.
True
False
4: Federal or
- Resolved Question: if I'm made redundant or take early retirement can I then work as a consultant for the same firm?
(Fri, 09 May 2008 19:57:43 GMT)
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I'ma male age 61 and my firm want to make me redundant and give me my pension early. But they need me to help with a project later this year. Is there any legal reason why they can't employ me as a consultant on a part-time basis?
- Resolved Question: roth IRA and 401k? and a Roth IRA question.?
(Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:03:09 GMT)
Retirement firm :
Hi, I'm only 21 and I know retirement is several decades from now, but is it possible to contribute to both the Roth IRA and the 401k (in the future, when I find a job)?
i'm a college student and I am interested in opening a Roth IRA account...how would I go about opening such account? I've been told that some banks could open a Roth IRA account but then I was told that its better if I go to a brokerage firm and open such account. Which place should I go/ will benefit me in terms of returns/in
- Resolved Question: If my employer changes retirement firms in Jan. 2008, then do I use the old firm to file my 2007 tax return?
(Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:35:17 GMT)
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- Resolved Question: Recent grad seeks advice re student loan debt from attorneys?
(Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:33:27 GMT)
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I graduated law school in May, took the July CA bar, and passed. I'm now working at a small firm as an associate. I know I make a low wage ($25/hour), but I am getting hands-on file responsibility. I hope to find a job at a mid-size firm next year, once I have some experience.
I owe about 55K in federal consolidated loans, interest rate is 4.5%. My mom paid off my private loans totaling $100K using her home equity line (it has a lower interest and she can deduct the interest), and I pay the h
- Resolved Question: income tax rules site name?
(Tue, 01 Apr 2008 08:12:07 GMT)
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clearification regarding transfer af asset by firm to its partner at the time of retirement
- Resolved Question: Discouraged - Need a financial plan for the future?
(Tue, 01 Apr 2008 05:30:44 GMT)
Retirement firm :
I want to start saving for a down payment for a house. I want to start investing in a retirement plan. I have no savings at all.
I currently make about 3K each month after taxes (I work at a firm that pays less than competitive wages with no benefits, but I get great experience - I probably will change jobs next year for higher pay). Rent is 800/month (I live in LA). I have excellent credit (score is 770), but I owe 55K in federal consolidated student loans. I also owe my mom 130K (I pay the
- Resolved Question: Holding 2 IRA's at different firms....Smart or Not?
(Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:51:17 GMT)
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I already contribute 10 percent at my employer with a 4 percent match to a Roth 401k. Im looking to add an Roth IRA thru T.Rowe Price and invest in one of the Retirement 2030+ funds, specifically the 2050 fund. I however have a freind that is an Edward Jones represenitive and is pushing for my business, I however just really like the options being offered thru T. Rowe Price, although my Edward Jones guy knows his stuff and has never steered my family wrong. Would it be smart to hold an IRA w
- Resolved Question: status of 403b?
(Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:13:12 GMT)
Retirement firm :
had started a 403b at a job 5 years ago and never rolled it over to my new job.
if i call the firm handling the retirement accounts what should i expect? have i lost the money that was matched by the agency i worked for since it's been so long? have i lost the money i put into the 403b? is it true i can't roll over a 403b to a 401K? it's about a $1000 so if i were to cash it out i would only get 700 right?
a lot of questions i know but your help is much appreciated.
- Resolved Question: 403B gone or sitting in account somewhere?
(Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:07:23 GMT)
Retirement firm :
i had started a 403b at a job 5 years ago and never rolled it over to my new job.
if i call the firm handling the retirement accounts what should i expect? have i lost the money that was matched by the agency i worked for since it's been so long? have i lost the money i put into the 403b? is it true i can't roll over a 403b to a 401K? it's about a $1000 so if i were to cash it out i would only get 700 right?
a lot of questions i know but your help is much appreciated.
- Resolved Question: Social Security Reform Problem?
(Fri, 21 Mar 2008 03:08:10 GMT)
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Suppose the following Social Security reform became law:
(1 ). All current SS recipients will continue to receive their benefits, but no increase will be made other than cost-of-living adjustments.
(2). US citizens, between age 40 & retirement, who are not yet on SS, can opt to continue with the current system.
(a). Those who opt out can place what they would have contributed to SS in one or more government-approved mutual funds.
(b). Those under 40 must place their contributions i
- Resolved Question: What is the best retirement system,a lump sum to invest in a finacial investing firm or a company annunity,or?
(Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:23:26 GMT)
Retirement firm :
an annunity you purchase from a company assuning you are 63 yrs old fair health not perfect health?
- Voting Question: The shareholder lost big while the CEO's raked it in...comments?
(Sat, 08 Mar 2008 03:31:32 GMT)
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After the sales of Countrywide stock in 2007, Mozilo (the CEO) of Countrywide received more than $120 million in compensation but the firm registered losses of $1.6 billion. O'Neal (CEO of Merrill Lynch) was compensated with a $161 million retirement package while Merrill Lynch registered losses of $10 billion in 2007.
http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7010265372
- Resolved Question: Recession and Job Strategies?
(Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:04:08 GMT)
Retirement firm :
Unfortunately I am in a field that is being hit hard by the "recession" or soon to be one. My employer announced recently that they cut all of our pay 10%, stopped contributing to our retirement and stopped overtime pay. (I am salary so overtime is really a bonus to us). I have been with the firm for 2.5 yrs. and am still the one who has been here the shortest. My husband is now on my case to update my resume (which I did) and begin applying for other jobs (which I havent yet). Everyone in my
- Resolved Question: Can someone help me fix this paragraph please?, I know some sentences doesn't make scense,can u please help me
(Mon, 03 Mar 2008 19:43:44 GMT)
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Health care is one of the issues that both candidates plan to improve. Hillary Rodham Clinton plans to lower cost and have affordable health care insurance by providing tax credit for all people based on their income. This plan will insure individuals not to pay more than the limited percentage of their income even though if people become ill or loose their job health care insurance won??t be lost. However, business will have a choice of either offer coverage or make contribution to public, d
- Voting Question: which financial firm should I use for my retirement money Wachovia or zack's?
(Mon, 25 Feb 2008 06:00:16 GMT)
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- Voting Question: I need some job advice please...?
(Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:41:51 GMT)
Retirement firm :
I'm in my mid-twenties, graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Commerce from a great school and I've been employed with the same firm for about 7 years.
At first, it was great because I was constantly challenged, I was promoted a few times, but I've since stagnated.
I find myself slacking off very often because I can perform all my duties in half the time.
I don't want to resign, because several senior management are retiring within a few years and I've been directly told I'm next i
- Resolved Question: Banks/brokers with a clean human rights track record?
(Tue, 05 Feb 2008 01:45:22 GMT)
Retirement firm :
I would like to start a savings account for retirement, but I am having trouble finding a bank or brokering firm that does not have dependent ties to companies with major human rights abuses. I would go towards JP Morgan, just because its been cornered enough to start pulling out of its more egregious investments, but compromise really wasn't what I was aiming for. Can anyone help? Diminutive banks are definitely okay. (I'm in NYC if that helps.)
- Resolved Question: Can I open a SEP IRA (business retirement account) with a U.S. investment firm if I have a business in Mexico?
(Thu, 03 Jan 2008 21:07:10 GMT)
Retirement firm :
I am an American currently living in Mexico-- have been since the beginning of 2006-- and I'm about ready to open a business here. I have the bulk of my money (which is a very modest amount) invested in stocks/bonds/securities with a U.S. investment firm but am finding that I'm having to pay a lot of taxes each year on my earnings. I have no retirement acct yet, and need some kind of tax shelter (not to mention some security for the future!) I am told that I could contribute MORE per year wit
- Resolved Question: is John Hancock a good firm to invest with mutual funds?
(Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:05:39 GMT)
Retirement firm :
I'm curious because I would like to start a long term investment for retirement at 18 so that my funds could grow. Any suggestions?
- Resolved Question: How should I allocate my Roth 401k contributions?
(Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:27:03 GMT)
Retirement firm :
I am 24 years old and I am going to begin contributing into a Roth 401K retirement plan. I'll start with 10%. Please review the funds that my company offers and advise what would be the wisest investments at this time in my life. I assume that most of you will suggest going aggresive early on and I agree. Thanks in advance for the responses, and please answer only if you have some real experience because I'm trying to learn from you guys.
Short-Term Fixed Income
Stable Value
Government Infl
- Resolved Question: as a plaintiff in pro per for a settlement from progressive insurance, they sen their legal firm. bill ander
(Thu, 13 Dec 2007 07:47:46 GMT)
Retirement firm :
I am up against the head of the firm now, or the company hired by progressive insurance, bill anderson of santa rosa replaced at last minute, the associate lawyer, dapne beletsis. four years since the accident, fucked up foot, ankle, heel, and my doctor put me on antidepressants effexor and trazodone, because i couldnt work out which took me off the anti depressants i had been using. I hadnt needed antidepressants for eight years, substitutilng vigorous excercise i can no longer do. Lame
- Resolved Question: UK raising the retirement age to 70?
(Wed, 28 Nov 2007 10:28:49 GMT)
Retirement firm :
So if the firm I work for closes when I am 67.
what are my job prospects?
or
what do I eat for the next 3 years?
- Resolved Question: transferring non retirement fund to another investment firm?
(Wed, 28 Nov 2007 06:29:49 GMT)
Retirement firm :
I'm thinking about transferring my non-retirement fund to another investment firm. Is there a way that this can be done without being taxed? Does it depend on the type of non-retirement fund that I am in? Thanks
- Resolved Question: Has anyone used Fidelity representatives for investment advice?
(Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:55:56 GMT)
Retirement firm :
I have a variety of Fidelity mutual funds and I am thinking of using one of their representatives to review and evaluate my portfolio. I hope to get some sound advice about how to invest over the long term for retirement. Has anyone used their services and what did you think of them. I realize they may push their own products, as most advisors do at the large firms, but I haven't found an independent advisor that I feel comfortable with.
- Resolved Question: If my IRA custodian (i.e. ETrade or Vanguard) declared bankruptcy, would my assets be protected?
(Mon, 12 Nov 2007 21:23:31 GMT)
Retirement firm :
News of the recent mortgage and lending crisis had me wondering: In the event the securities firm were to go bankrupt, perhaps due to their over-exposure to sub-prime mortgage-backed assets, would my retirement assets at that same firm be safe? Perhaps retirement accounts like IRA's and 401k's are protected by law?
- Resolved Question: Interested in starting my retirement, What do i do next?
(Tue, 06 Nov 2007 21:23:37 GMT)
Retirement firm :
Money makes me nervous! I have no idea who to talk to or where to even start. A guy came to my college talking about retirement and basically preached to us about starting AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE that way interest will pile up over the years. I want that! But where do i go next? I am just a college student and cant afford too much, but i want to better my future in any way i can. Does anybody have any advice for me. I heard Charles Schwab is a good firm? Should i do that? Please, somebody expl
- Resolved Question: which online trading firm is best for new investors?
(Tue, 30 Oct 2007 02:02:03 GMT)
Retirement firm :
my wife and i are wanting to invest a small amount of money over a long period of time but not sure where to start or in which market we should start any advice would be great since i dont actually know anyone who trade or invests outside of a normal retirement plan
- Resolved Question: Choosing living trust successor trustee.?
(Fri, 26 Oct 2007 17:37:45 GMT)
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I am about to get a living trust for passing on my assets when I die. My problem is choosing a successor trustee to execute the trust when I die. I do not want to saddle any of my relatives with that responsibility. I thought I could make my lawyer the successor trustee, but he doesn't want that - he's only part-time near retirement and not part of a big firm. I talked to an officer of the trust department at my bank and it seemed they would do this type of thing until she told me I still
- Resolved Question: How can House Republican leaders stave off a rout in 2008?
(Thu, 18 Oct 2007 19:22:45 GMT)
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How can House Republican leaders stave off a rout in 2008? The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), responsible for electing Republican House members, had a pathetic $1.6 million in cash at the end of August. Republican retirements from the House continue to rack up, including several in vulnerable districts. The issues seem to be stacked against the GOP as Democrats exploit issues such as health care and the Iraq war.
There has been talk of a few fixes, including firing key NR
- Resolved Question: age discrimination?
(Thu, 11 Oct 2007 06:04:29 GMT)
Retirement firm :
I know someone who has worked for a firm for 12 years and is the longest serving member of staff, yet he has been made redundant whilst younger men with less service have not. He is, however, 2 years past state retirement age. Does he have a case for unfair dismissal due to age discrimination?
- Resolved Question: Financial Advisor?
(Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:55:04 GMT)
Retirement firm :
My husband and I just bought a house, have a minimal amount of credit card debt, college loans, want to have a nice retirement fund, go on vacations...all that good stuff people want to do in their later years.
Can anyone recommend a good financial advising firm (we live in Eugene Oregon) that can help us get a plan together to both pay off our debt and to save money for rainy days and sunny days alike?
- Resolved Question: Hi. I need help figuring out my dad's retirement funds.?
(Tue, 25 Sep 2007 18:43:31 GMT)
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He plans to retire in 6 years after working 30 years for the same private company. He does have a pension and an annuity. Recently his company gave him the option to invest a large amount of money on his own (through an investment firm) and he can cash out the money at retirement or receive payments. They still say he has a pension and not a 401K. Is this investment money his annuity or his pension? Or is it something completely different--an IRA? And what should he do with this large su
- Resolved Question: Where should I go to invest in equity index or no-load mutual funds?
(Mon, 24 Sep 2007 13:50:47 GMT)
Retirement firm :
I am mad that I spent so much $ on Class A mutual funds and want to dump my brokerage firm and start investing the smart way. I have read that equity index funds and no-load mutual funds are the way to go, but I have no idea where to go or which funds to buy. I just want to put my money away in aggressive investments and let the money sit there and reinvest the dividends. I don't want to buy and sell stocks - I would rather put it in diversified funds and just let it grow. I have 30 years
- Resolved Question: why won't he diagnose me?
(Tue, 04 Sep 2007 01:40:35 GMT)
Retirement firm :
I feel that I have Lupus.
I had a pos ANA
Nephritis
photosensitivity
mouth ulcers
unexplained hives & rashes
horriblr joint pain
multiple inflamitory issues
visual distrbences (SP)
I am a mail carrier and I don't think I can go much further. Without a firm diagnosos I can't move forward with disability retirement.
Winter is the worst and I don't know what to do, my job is killing me
I'm only 26 and I look like I'm 36 and feel like i'm 46
I've been tested for MANY things was neg for syphil
- Resolved Question: Is There ??striking similarities? between America??s current situation and the factors that brought down Rome?
(Tue, 14 Aug 2007 19:23:32 GMT)
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The US government is on a ??burning platform?? of unsustainable policies and practices with fiscal deficits, chronic healthcare underfunding, immigration and overseas military commitments threatening a crisis if action is not taken soon, the country??s top government inspector has warned.
David Walker, comptroller general of the US, issued the unusually downbeat assessment of his country??s future in a report that lays out what he called ??chilling long-term simulations?.
These includ
- Resolved Question: 401k and IRA question?
(Sat, 21 Jul 2007 03:29:43 GMT)
Retirement firm :
I have been working for four years and have changed jobs a lot of times because I want to move up fast; therefore, I've never put money in 401k. I only have Roth IRA with a brokerage firm and always contribute the max each year. My longest job was only two years. I'm still planning to move around. How should I plan for my retirement?
- Resolved Question: what are the best retirment plans for a young adult?
(Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:36:50 GMT)
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HI, i'm 19 and trying to find some information so at the end of the summer i can open some kind of retirement plan. I have researched ira's, roth ira's, mutual funds, stocks, bond, etc...now I just want to know what would be the best way to approach this as a young adult with limited funds( couple thousand). Also ive looked into different places such as schwab and Scottrade, any opinon on a good firm would also be helpful.
Also i guess i should have added, i am a college student and my source
- Resolved Question: Will Democrat tax hikes jeopardize the retirement portfolios of millions of middle-income Americans.?
(Wed, 04 Jul 2007 18:15:26 GMT)
Retirement firm :
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Washington??s ??War Against Winners??
A cap-gains assault on private partnerships would strike a dagger into the heart of U.S. capital formation.
Last Friday??s precipitous stock-market plunge, with the Dow Jones dropping 185 points, is all about Washington??s continued war on prosperity.
The latest assault comes courtesy of House Democrat Sander Levin. Late last week, he introduced a bill that essentially would abolish the 15 percent capital-gains tax preference for risk investing,
- Resolved Question: Democrats are jeopardizing the retirement portfolios of millions of middle-income Americans. Firemen, police o
(Sun, 01 Jul 2007 17:49:41 GMT)
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Democrats think they??re striking out at the rich, they??re actually jeopardizing the retirement portfolios of millions of middle-income Americans. Firemen, police officers, and teachers, to name a few, are all represented by the big state and city pension funds.
The latest assault comes courtesy of House Democrat Sander Levin. Late last week, he introduced a bill that essentially would abolish the 15 percent capital-gains tax preference for risk investing, and raise it by 20 percentage poi
- Resolved Question: I want to start an IRA?
(Mon, 18 Jun 2007 22:54:40 GMT)
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Can someone who has done it, advise me on a good firm and what it takes to start the most basic of IRA's.
My Husband And I have no retirement and I just need a good starting point and I'm told for my station in life an IRA is the way to go.
Our gross income is 93,000 a year.
- Resolved Question: For all those whining about oil profiteering...?
(Mon, 11 Jun 2007 02:41:22 GMT)
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If you are in a 401k or some other investment program for retirement, does this make you just as guilty as those you accuse of doing so. Many investment firms put money from retirement funds in oil companies. Do you know where your money is being invested? Are you making money from oil profit also?
- Resolved Question: i work in a small firm which does not have any retirement plans. what are the options i have?
(Tue, 05 Jun 2007 06:23:36 GMT)
Retirement firm :
outside of my work, Traditional IRA is only 4000$, i want to put more into retirement savings.
- Resolved Question: Need help quickly please! Salary & benefits vs. self employment.?
(Tue, 22 May 2007 23:17:49 GMT)
Retirement firm :
I'm 45 and have an extensive professional resume & CPA license. I'm currently working as a commercial loan officer for a bank. I like what I do now.
I've just be offerred an opportunity to join a competing bank as a lender. From what I can tell, it is a better opportunity. I've also just been offerred an opportunity to join an established consulting firm to open my own consulting practice. I'd be using more of my CPA background in the consulting position and it would take me out of ba
- Resolved Question: What approach does a person take to begin investing in stocks?
(Fri, 18 May 2007 17:32:30 GMT)
Retirement firm :
I have been looking to do this sort of thing for a while now, thru those individual investing firms like Ameritrade, E-trade, Fidelity. But, I did not want to get over my head. I have some retirement with Fedilty, but I want to see how I can do it on my own with out lossing...
- Resolved Question: Case 2 - APES 110 (20 marks) Maximum 1000 words?
(Wed, 04 Apr 2007 17:14:24 GMT)
Retirement firm :
John Jones is a senior audit partner in a local audit firm and is planning to retire in 12 months time. He is well respected by a number of his clients and as a result has been offered a position on the board of ABC Pty Ltd (a listed company), to take effect immediately earning him fees of $20,000 plus 2000 shares (2% of the company's total shares). Furthermore, as a way of introducing him to the other members of the board they have agreed to pay his air fares and accommodation to the next boa
- Resolved Question: What recourse does a citizen have to appeal an illegal action by the government?
(Tue, 20 Mar 2007 16:18:55 GMT)
Retirement firm :
I was forced into retirement by the IRS in retaliation for having made complaints to my elected representatives of
certain abusive and illegal practices being used to attempt to
force me to pay a tax debt owed by my wifes former spouse.
My health has been destroyed, and I am now terminally ill with
a degenerative heart condition, resulting from 6 years of this
callous, unrelenting harassment. I was told that unless I paid,
I could lose my job, or I could have my wages garnished.
Despi
- Resolved Question: What is one of the best money market checking/savings accounts with the highest interest yield?
(Wed, 28 Feb 2007 02:09:56 GMT)
Retirement firm :
I currently bank of Bank of America. I am disappointed in their low interest rates and am thinking of switching to a brokerage or mutual fund firm that handles checking and savings accounts as well as retirement funds. Can anyone recommend one that yields a decent rate of return with low fees? I'm also thinking of possibly linking a Capital One 5% money market savings account to my existing accounts. Does that make sense to do?
- Resolved Question: Can anybody help me find information on the Australian tourism and retirement property market?????
(Mon, 26 Feb 2007 16:28:09 GMT)
Retirement firm :
I am researching a very important paper for college and need up to date information on Tourism/Retirement property in Australia and more specifically in the Queensland region. I have requested info from loads of firms but no one has get back to me. I am getting desperate!!!!!!!! I need prices, rents, yields and general market conditions. Please help if you can.
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