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- Open Question: Obama plans to vastly increase income and other taxes -- are you supporting his tax increases or fighting them
(Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:52:08 GMT)
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An associate with connections in the Obama camp says that as president Obama plans on instituting a Value Added Tax (VAT). If this associate is to be believed, Obama also plans to cancel the tax deductibility of state taxes, raise capital gains taxes, reinstate estate taxes ("death taxes"), lift the cap on the amount of income subject to social security taxes and impose a new ??Patriot? tax with a confiscatory level of penalties for those who give up their U.S. citizenships/LPR. His fellow
- Resolved Question: I want to invest money in SIP for my retirement & kid's education &marriage. How is bajaj capital.San-Canada
(Sun, 08 Jun 2008 19:37:49 GMT)
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Since last 3 years i am in Canada. I have one son.I am 35 years old. I made some good savings in Canada. Now, i am coming back to india. I am thinking to invest my money in SIP for my retirement and also for my son's education and his marriage. I read about Bajaj Capital and its SIP plans. Can you suggest me should i have to go with it or not? If there is another good scheme or plan for my purpose; please send me your reply.
I preffered to invest in government sector . or you can suggest any g
- Open Question: wot z the best country to live in and work?
(Sat, 07 Jun 2008 14:19:37 GMT)
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m mba student currently living in delhi, india. m planning to move out n permanently settle down in sm other country.
please tell me which country r u from. wot r its gud and bad aspects clearly so that it helps to kno more about the place.Plz tell wot ever u feel is important to kno about the place - 1.envt, 2.ppl, 3.govt, 4.taxes, 5.climate, 6.work opportunities, 7. average std of living/ income to savings ratio , 8. post retirement benefits, 9.financial support system, 10. immigration laws
- Voting Question: What kind of savings plan is best for me?
(Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:39:03 GMT)
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I want to start saving for retirement, and I want a plan that will allow me to automatically deduct a specified amount from my checking account every week or month. Preferably a low risk tax-deferred fund.
I am in my mid 40's and self employed. Any suggestions? Thanks
- Voting Question: Does anyone else ever worry about their retirement and savings for the future?
(Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:00:15 GMT)
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At what age would you consider a person has sort of missed the boat as far as ever having a carefree retirement with no financial strains if they have not previously saved for their future? The cost of living keeps increasing so shouldn't one basically panic if they've never saved a dime and have no retirement plan through their employer and are already in their forties?
- Resolved Question: Clueless about retirement savings?
(Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:28:11 GMT)
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I'm 26, making about $32,000 a year right now. I am up for signing up for my office's retirement plan. I don't know how much money to put in, or wether to get a reg. IRA or a Roth IRA.
- Voting Question: Save or payoff high interest car loan?
(Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:24:56 GMT)
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I have about 10k saved up and about 6k in a retirement account (Thrift Savings Plan). I am 23, my only debt other than my mortgage is my car loan @11,793.00. The interest rate is 10% apr and I have 48 mos left on the loan. I have about $1000 per month leftover to save and I'm averaging 5% apy. Should I put that extra money towards paying the car off quicker or should I save most of that money? I am not eligible to refinance the car for a better interest rate due to some collections that were j
- Resolved Question: If we are heading for an economic depression, what will happen?
(Mon, 02 Jun 2008 03:53:22 GMT)
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If the U.S. is indeed heading toward another economic depression as some experts seem to think, what will happen to jobs? 401k plans? retirement savings (such as IRA's, savings bonds, etc)? Is there anything that can be done to prepare/safeguard ourselves in the event a depression becomes a reality?
- Voting Question: What are some good financial retirement plans for parents after passing on family business?
(Sat, 31 May 2008 17:02:49 GMT)
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I am taking over the family business soon (Worth approx. $500,000)
My parents are worried on how they will still sustain financial freedom after passing on their company to me. It is primarily a cash business and I want for them to retire without having to worry about money. They have savings but nothing is in the bank. (Old Asian generation mentality)
I propose treating them like company board members that take a certain percentage from the business, while I keep the rest for expansion op
- Resolved Question: Personal Finance! PLEASE Help!!!!! 10 points!!?
(Sun, 25 May 2008 22:48:45 GMT)
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a. most important part of a savings plan
b. allows for a more secure future
c. keeps you from overspending
d. federal programs that provide retirement, disability, and life insurance benefits
e. shows you how your savings will grow over a set period of time
f. money owed
g. designates what should happen to a person's wealth upon his/her death
h. first roadblock to savings
i. second roadblock to savings
j. allows one to save money in a retirement fund before taxes
1. 401K (1 point)
2. Wi
- Resolved Question: Help with math?
(Thu, 22 May 2008 01:34:44 GMT)
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Please help me
Consider twin sisters with two different retirement savings plan:
Plan 1: Cora begins a retirement account at age 20. She stars with $2000 and then saves $2000 per year at 7% interest compounded annually for 10 years. Then she stops contributing to the account but keeps her savings invested at the same rate.
Plan 2: Mawiyah doesn't save any money in her twenties. When she turns 30 she starts with $2000 and then saves $2000 per year at 7% interest compounded annually for 35 ye
- Resolved Question: Math help??
(Thu, 22 May 2008 00:15:10 GMT)
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Please help me
Consider twin sisters with two different retirement savings plan:
Plan 1: Cora begins a retirement account at age 20. She stars with $2000 and then saves $2000 per year at 7% interest compounded annually for 10 years. Then she stops contributing to the account but keeps her savings invested at the same rate.
Plan 2: Mawiyah doesn't save any money in her twenties. When she turns 30 she starts with $2000 and then saves $2000 per year at 7% interest compounded annually for 35 ye
- Resolved Question: Young, single, self-employed female looking for best Retirement Plan?
(Mon, 19 May 2008 15:07:38 GMT)
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I am 24 years old and the sales and event director of a booming event venue. I have a passion for my job and am expecting to make a $35,000+ commission at year's end on top of my $30,000 guarenteed salary. Unfortunately, I am
10-99'd. But I do have a signed agreement that my employer will pay (tax free) the extra 7.65% that I normally would not have to pay if I was on a regular payroll. I get paid weekly ($576.92/week). I have trying to set aside money to pay my taxes that I will owe, bu
- Resolved Question: Finance question please help!!!?
(Sat, 17 May 2008 04:02:58 GMT)
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Your goal is to save $2 million by the time you retire at age 65. Assume that you are exactly 25yrs old have no savings.
However, you plan on making the first contribution towards your retirement account today then at age 30, 35 and 40. Given that your earning power will increase over time the amount that you contribute at age 30 will be double what you contribute today, the amount at age 35 will be three times what you contribute today, and the amount at age 40 will be four times what you co
- Resolved Question: I have no savings or retirement plan at 33...advise!?
(Thu, 15 May 2008 16:41:51 GMT)
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I've made bad financial decisions, and have no savings to speak of for the future. I am also going back to school to for a new career,therefore am living paycheck to paycheck right now. I rent a house and have a car payment, but no major debt. I can't afford to put much money away, but what should I do? I want to improve my life and future, but am afraid that the cost of school will be enough to drain me for a while.
- Resolved Question: Can we retire at the age 55.?
(Tue, 13 May 2008 23:51:05 GMT)
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My closest relative is dying to retire, but i am not sure she has enough money. She is very beautiful, she worked hard and she made good money. She has total $ 650,000/ (about 250,000 in retirement plan and 400,000 in savings). She has fully paid good car, but no house. She says that she needs minimum 3000/ dollars per month to live. But I think she needs 3500 dollars per month. Her way of living is expensive. She will start getting about 1,500 dollars per month from social security at the age
- Voting Question: How can I continue to maximize my retirement savings when my new employer does not offer a 401K or other plan?
(Tue, 13 May 2008 16:03:50 GMT)
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I will be working for a startup that does not offer many of the traditional benefits. I would like to continue maxing out my savings plans, but where can I put away money pre-tax?
- Resolved Question: How much do I have in my 401(k)?? if my interest is 6%??
(Mon, 12 May 2008 03:09:46 GMT)
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If I woked for a company for 30 years, and I participated in a 401K .How much do I have today? I contributed $4,000 a year my employer matched 100% for a total annual savings contribution of $8,000 at 6% rate interest. The payments into the retirement plan are made at the end of the year.
- Resolved Question: Need mature advice concerning our mother and her future?
(Sun, 11 May 2008 01:01:44 GMT)
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I'm in my 30',s my sister in her 20's. shes a nurse i'm a teacher. (and i know, i dont capitalize my 'i' 's-i'm lazy when it comes to the internet.)
anyway, i believe in children repsecting their parents at any age. here's our dilemma: mom is 61. she pretty much abused and neglected us all or lives. we forgave her and we know she loves us in her limited capacity. we have still honored her by being kind to her and helping her whenever we can. she has not always made the wisest choices concernin
- Voting Question: Is this good enough?
(Wed, 07 May 2008 17:54:51 GMT)
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I will be starting a state job soon that offers a wonderful 20 year state retirement plan. I also have started a Roth IRA through T. Rowe Price to which I plan of contributing at least 2000 to every year.
I have no debt except for my car, and I am working on getting my personal savings up to $10,000.
I am 32 and a single parent of 2. Am I on track? Does this seem good enough for a sound retirement?
- Voting Question: How to use extra money?
(Mon, 05 May 2008 17:34:11 GMT)
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I will receive a bit of cash ( , 300,000)from my parents estate. I already am fully vested in a retirement savings, have a retirement pension and will hopefully retire in 10 years. I also have funds in stocks and bonds.I have a mortgage at 6.7% of 15 years left. I plan on paying off all credit cards and have no other debt. Is it wiser to place the funds in the market, CD, etc. or put some towards paying off mortgage. The twist is my home has just been placed in a floodway zone which reduce
- Resolved Question: Can someone explain pensions to me please?
(Sun, 04 May 2008 03:09:13 GMT)
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I'm 22, and for the first time in my life have found myself with a regular monthly income and am thinking I should probably start putting something away for the future.
My employer doesn't offer a pension scheme and I probably won't be staying with them for more than a couple of years anyway. So I guess that means I go with a personal pension plan? I've looked into them but they're a bit confusing and seem to rely on me knowing what age I'll retire, and predicting my income, and focusing on g
- Resolved Question: Would you say this is a good savings plan for my retirement?
(Fri, 02 May 2008 20:13:53 GMT)
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I'm in my very early 20s and currently save around £450 per month, which goes straight off my wages into my savings account. My savings account pays me 5.80% gross per annum, which I believe is a pretty good rate. As I already own my home, can be a very frugal person at times and have no mortgage to pay, that money is put towards other things such as enjoying life with those that are special to me. My relationship manager at the bank states that if I was to stick with this savings account fo
- Resolved Question: TSA or IRA???
(Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:08:38 GMT)
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I am currently 26 years old and have a yearly income of $70,000. I have no major investments, rent an apt and have minimal debt (small student loan, small car loan and no credit card debt). My employer offers a pretty good retirement program and it's composed of 3 parts:
1. Pension at retirement ( 1.5% of my final average monthly compensation X years of credited service)
2. Employer paid retirement saving account (my employer contributes 5% of my salary per period to a savings account
3. 403
- Resolved Question: College Savings Plan OR Additional Mortgage Payments?
(Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:10:34 GMT)
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OK, I have a 6-month old daughter and I am trying to decide whether to put extra money into a 529 account or if I should use that money to pay down and eventually pay off my mortgage (thus freeing up more money for college). Here are my stats followed by my comments on the options I have:
Age: 27
Marital Status: Married
Income: $100k/yr
Retirement: $46k
Savings (incl. Emer.): $35k
Primary Residence: $150k (Left on Mortgage: $100k [15yr fixed@6.00%])
Rental Property: $112 (Left on Mortgage: $60
- Resolved Question: Withdrawing money from retirement plan?
(Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:41:20 GMT)
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My uncle receives these account statements from his previous employer showing an opening balanace of xxxx amount of money. The paper says Retirement and Savings Plan Account Statement. He wants to take out that money, how does he go about withdrawing that amount and does anybody know if he has to pay a penalty for removing the amount. He doesnt work there anymore. and worked there for 4 years and a half.
- Voting Question: Caring for elderly step parents?
(Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:21:24 GMT)
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A moral question perhaps. My mom, 71 had brain cancer a few years ago and is on the verge of needing care, 24/7. She married a man about 25 years ago. She, always the bread winner of the two, and he worked up until 7 years, then decided that he was 'retired' with a $650 SS check and -0- retirement, never planned for retirement. My mom, retired from the U.S. Gov. has already spent her savings and filed for bankruptcy once. Now with her mental capacity deminished, he over spends, buys guns, jewe
- Resolved Question: Can you check my grammar on this essay also?
(Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:45:26 GMT)
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College students are faced with very important decisions throughout their college careers. There are constantly letters in the mail from credit card companies urging them to obtain credit today for a ??better? tomorrow. Credit card companies target college students because they typically spend a lot, whether its supplies needed for college or other luxuries. Whether one is pursuing studies in veterinary sciences, business, or liberal arts, all students have one thing in common; we must l
- Resolved Question: What can I do to restore my life My family is thieving scum who changes peoples will and institutionalizes?
(Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:51:43 GMT)
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family relatives to steal their money on the pretense of helping them. I had a situtation where a woman decided to kill my childern (abortion) and freaked and the family was awaiting to steal my money I was planning on doing federal work but it is unlikely to happen now with the pleasant things written about my sanity.
Is there a legal way to disown my family so they will be unable to falsely swear that I am crazy they have history of doing this and even setting up people to have an accide
- Resolved Question: Tax shelter for the retired??
(Wed, 16 Apr 2008 05:49:55 GMT)
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My mom is 62 years old and retired two years ago. She's been living off her savings and interest income she collects monthly from a local bank. I believe she earns about 5.2% in interest from a base of $500k. Now, is there some sort of tax shelter for someone that's retired? What other options does she have in putting the money somewhere else to maximize her return?
I'm not too familiar with retirement plans and if she's qualified to set aside money into any sort of plan. I'm thinking
- Resolved Question: Best way to save/invest money for maximum return?
(Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:42:49 GMT)
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mid 20's male wanting to invest ~$15 - 20,000. I have looked into high interest savings and CD's and bonds but i feel that more than 5 or 6% can be made off that much money within a year. Yeah i know as far as a retirement plan that will be long term...but I'm just into straight up making some money, right now, that can help me start my life after college. So what about money market account, stocks, mutual funds,...?
- Resolved Question: What is it?
(Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:31:32 GMT)
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The constant dividend growth model may be used to find the price of a stock in all of the following situations except:
a. when the expected dividend growth rate is less than the discount rate.
b. when the expected dividend growth rate is negative.
c. when the expected dividend growth rate is zero.
d. when the expected dividend growth rate is more than the >expected return.
e. the constant growth model works in all known circustances, it never fails.
22.
The
- Resolved Question: How could we make 500k a year and still craping by??!!??
(Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:50:44 GMT)
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I am so puzzled as to my family situation, we make about 500k a year and are still living paycheck to paycheck. Mostly i will blame the tax. after 45% tax, we are only left with 320k, after medical insurance and retirement plan savings, we are left with 260k a year. Sounds like a lot, after house/auto insurance, pest control and other necessary cost for the house, we are left with 200k a year.
That devides up to 16k a month, we have 2 kids in day care, a hight mortgage, 2 car loans, dry clea
- Resolved Question: Budgeting for savings/student loan payements?
(Sun, 13 Apr 2008 05:05:00 GMT)
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I'm going to start paying off my students loans in Jan of '09.
I have $57,000 at %5 interest.
I'll be 23, and make $30-40,000 dollars a year (net). I know, not much but I'm going to be entering entry level in sales and marketing. It can be a lucrative field but it all depends on how hard you work which I plan on doing.
I want to pay these loans off within 5-7 years and plan on putting 1000 dollars a month to these. After budgeting this along with other monthly expenses, i'll have 600-900 d
- Resolved Question: Is Obama the only candidate with a flaud Universal Heatcare idea?
(Sat, 12 Apr 2008 21:32:08 GMT)
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John McCain believes that insurance reforms should increase the variety and affordability of insurance coverage available to American families by fostering competition and innovation.
* Reform the tax code to eliminate the bias toward employer-sponsored health insurance, and provide all individuals with a $2,500 tax credit ($5,000 for families) to increase incentives for insurance coverage. Individuals owning innovative multi-year policies that cost less than the full credit can deposit r
- Resolved Question: ex husband lied during divorce?
(Sat, 12 Apr 2008 03:30:26 GMT)
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when i got divorced i just wanted it overwith and basically left my husband with everything as long as i could have the kids with me. I left him the house, half of my savings, and retirement fund as long as he would just leave me alone, i was at the point were i was so depressed that i just wanted it done. he didnt pay child support for a year, and now because i was transferred with my job and wanted the kids to be able to go with me so they could have better opportunities i agreed to pay for
- Resolved Question: Can you help me?
(Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:54:18 GMT)
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15. Steven just deposited $10,000 in a bank account that has a 7.5 percent nominal interest rate, and the
interest is compounded monthly. Steven also plans to contribute another $12,000 into the account one
year (12 months) from now and another $15,000 into the account two years from now. How much
will be in the account five years (i.e., 60 months) from now?
16. Jill Jalian plans to deposit $5,000 each year for the next 20 years into her retirement account. She will
make her first deposit to
- Resolved Question: Federal Government Salary Verification?
(Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:32:50 GMT)
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The Federal job application asks for salary information from all of your previous jobs. Does anyone know if the government verifies salary? I'm not going to lie on my application, but would like to know how to correctly answer this question...
Is it acceptable to list your salary to include incentives? For example, if my current company GIVES a guaranteed extra 5% contribution into a 401k plan, can I add this to my salary? Not to be confused, the 5% is NOT a match, rather they give you 5% on
- Resolved Question: planning my retirement..?
(Tue, 08 Apr 2008 05:47:14 GMT)
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I am at the beinging of planning my retirement. I am 38 I make 8 Dollars an hour, I have a IRA that I put 50$ a month into and NO savings or live insurance.
The only thing somewhat for sure right now is I do not want to own a home when I retire. I do not want to be retired and have to do yard work or house hold repairs.
I do not know if I will ever make and/or save enough to buy a condo, but have not ruled that out.
I am not sure what to do.
I have thought about a retirement community w
- Resolved Question: planing my retirement.?
(Tue, 08 Apr 2008 05:46:18 GMT)
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I am at the beinging of planning my retirement. I am 38 I make 8 Dollars an hour, I have a IRA that I put 50$ a month into and NO savings or live insurance.
The only thing somewhat for sure right now is I do not want to own a home when I retire. I do not want to be retired and have to do yard work or house hold repairs.
I do not know if I will ever make and/or save enough to buy a condo, but have not ruled that out.
I am not sure what to do.
I have thought about a retirement commu
- Voting Question: Retirement Savings?
(Sun, 06 Apr 2008 22:08:44 GMT)
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The company that I work for, DO NOT have 401K plan.. Currently, I am maximising on my Roth IRA. Is there any other plan that is available that I can take advanage of to save for my Retirement? I am 45.
- Resolved Question: Is this a secure Socialist retirement plan?
(Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:41:00 GMT)
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We hear daily how many in the 40 to 60 age group are now worried about retirement as they have little to no retirement savings. Many have double in revolving debt then what they have in currant savings.
Is this simply because that while some of us in this age group were working hard and actually putting away for a secure retirement, the rest of them were investing their retirement in Beanie Babies, Lottery tickets and Bingo while working minimal jobs and living off US Government entitlements
- Resolved Question: Discouraged - Need a financial plan for the future?
(Tue, 01 Apr 2008 05:30:44 GMT)
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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: You can Put Your IRA Money in US Stocks & Have Hillary Tax it to Death. Or You Can Own Stocks Outside the US?
(Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:00:34 GMT)
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... where tax rates are coming down.
Will we see Americans invest their retirement savings outside the US because of the Dems plans to make corporations pay for the Dems' socialism?
- Resolved Question: Retirement versus paying down debt?
(Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:56:28 GMT)
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I am 44 years old, single, currently no children. I rent my apartment and have $109,000 in student loan debt and a $22,000 auto loan. The student loan interest is 7.75% (KILLING ME). My income last year was about $115,000. I currently divert $225 per pay check or $5,850/year into my 401K plan for two reasons; to build a retirment plan and to get the tax break. I am wondering if I should be putting this money toward my student loan instead. In January 2009 my student loan interest rate wi
- Resolved Question: how many out there at or above the age 30 have no?
(Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:49:10 GMT)
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savings or retirement funds?
What plans do you have to try to change it? or Can you change it if you live from pay check to pay check?
- Voting Question: MIL spent 1.6 million of insurance $$ from FIL passing away in 8 years?
(Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:50:50 GMT)
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What would you do?
Here are the facts:
1. FIL passed away 8 years ago and left MIL with 1.6 million dollars (he worked in insurance)...
- 1 million in cash and the other 600,000 in Retirement savings plan
2. MIL has received about 250,000 over the past 8 years from a trust fund
3. So, total is roughly 1.9 million dollars
4. MIL has a spending addiction and hoards purchases in her home. She spent 400,000 the first year on trips and renovating her home (which was only valued at 200,000)
5
- Voting Question: i need to my a life plan from 18 to 80 years old?
(Sat, 22 Mar 2008 18:28:13 GMT)
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Transfer
Summer Gen Eds
Part Time Job
Study Abroad
Build Savings
Internship
Graduate
First Job
Apartment
Car Loan
Sister Graduate
House
Marriage
Kids
Retirement
that is what I have so far and need more, but I'm not sure what I want to be doing when Im 40 etc any ideas?
its for my personal finance class
thank you in advance for you help =)
- Voting Question: Random Question?
(Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:15:42 GMT)
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If you were/are single in a fairly comfortable financial situation (at least 100K a year, 20-35 years old), which of the following plans for your income would you take (net tax)?:
1. 60% spend/40% save, save goes into time deposit to be untouched for at least 3 years.
2. 50% spend/20% save/30% in stocks/real estate.
3. Minimal spending, all surplus income goes to savings account.
4. Minimal spending, all surplus income is invested in real estate/stocks.
5. No plan, 100% income expendable
I w
- Resolved Question: I want to start a savings for my son but I dont want it in his name ..?
(Thu, 20 Mar 2008 02:04:00 GMT)
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so it wont effect financial aid in the future if he decides to go to college. I am looking for something with a high return that I can put money into for the next 18 or 20 years. Also I am planning on starting a retirement savings this year for me and my babys momma. Any suggestions for all of this? Thanks.
...yea, because if it is in his name it can effect financial aid...
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