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- Open Question: Has anyone here ever gotten out of poverty?? If so, how did you do it??
(Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:40:46 GMT)
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I am 51 years young, and was forced into early retirement 7 years ago - due to a physical disability. My only income right now is my Social Security Disability check, which does not meet all my basic needs. I live in gov't subsidized housing, and am applying for Food Stamps, etc. I'm just starting up a small home-based business. I'm unable to work outside the home right now. However, my health is steadily improving - and I want to do all I can to get out of poverty ASAP! If you have been
- Resolved Question: Parents, what are you doing to save money for your family?
(Tue, 27 May 2008 13:09:39 GMT)
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Where the economy is down, gas prices are up, food costs are up, etc...what are you doing to save money? I have been hanging laundry outside, driving a lot less, yard saleing to buy clothes and toys for my daughter, vacationing closer to home, etc. Love to hear some tips and stories. On top of all that we're pressured to put money away for our childrens education, our retirement, etc.
- Resolved Question: I want to stay home from work...any advice?
(Mon, 19 May 2008 23:23:06 GMT)
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I had a baby in March, and am on maternity leave from my job as a teacher until September. I have been getting paid through my leave (we've got a great contract!) so I don't know what it would feel like on one income. However, as September approaches, I'm thinking that I'd like to take another school year off to raise my daughter. I currently bring home about $1900/month, after contributing to my retirement account, etc. My husband currently brings home about $2000/month, but sometimes a bit m
- Resolved Question: I'd like to stay home with my baby...any tips for making it work on one income?
(Mon, 19 May 2008 23:22:05 GMT)
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I had a baby in March, and am on maternity leave from my job as a teacher until September. I have been getting paid through my leave (we've got a great contract!) so I don't know what it would feel like on one income. However, as September approaches, I'm thinking that I'd like to take another school year off to raise my daughter. I currently bring home about $1900/month, after contributing to my retirement account, etc. My husband currently brings home about $2000/month, but sometimes a b
- Resolved Question: Am I too poor to invest in the stock market?
(Wed, 14 May 2008 11:06:15 GMT)
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23 years to retirement. I max out my roth IRA, I contribute up to my company's match of 4% in my 401k, I have one years worth of cash reserves, and, thankfully, no debt. But I only bring home around $520 weekly (bakers make dough, but not that kind!) I'm not interested in real estate. I would like to invest in funds like VFINX, VWO, FAIRX, VHGEX, AEMGX, CGMFX, and ETFs like LDF, but would it be better for me to just keep putting $150-200 weekly in my bank savings account, or in CDs and TIPs, i
- 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: Anybody creative here? Our CEO is retiring...?
(Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:27:38 GMT)
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I work at a credit union and our CEO is retiring next month! All of us (about 200 or so employees) are going to make a video recording for him to present at his retirement party.
The video will have each department hold up a 3 word sign dedicated to him.
Here's an example: He allows us to have jean/casual Fridays so one of the departments put "Thanks 4 jean days" and in the video they are all wearing jeans.
Any fun tips? He is at retirement age and likes pretty much what any other guy his
- Resolved Question: question about retirement..?
(Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:31:47 GMT)
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she never worked before, and she recently joined the world of WORK a year ago. but she is already in her 40. her average expense is about 5k/month. she worries about when she become 65 and retire....how could she quarantee getting enough income when she retire? no property , no shares, or any type of investment to rely on. any tip. ???
thankyou so much for your kind answer.
she is in california
yes she was married for 15 years, and divorced. she has no idea how much taxes were paid when she
- Resolved Question: Who Loves You Baby?
(Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:17:19 GMT)
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Is it the person who cuts you off in traffic?
Is it the tree hugger who throws green paint on your gas guzzler?
Is it the corporate exec who's robbing the retirement fund blind?
Is it the Christian who leaves a tract on the table at a resturant instead of a tip?
Who REALLY LOVES you?
It was Jesus who flung his arms wide open and said " I love you this much" as they nailed his hands to the cross.
Love can be defined by actions and by sacrifice , all the good feelings and happy thoughts in th
- Resolved Question: How many of you have retired well or are on the way of retiring well?
(Sat, 19 Apr 2008 02:56:28 GMT)
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So what are your tips for a good retirement? I need some good advice because when I become a senior, I'd like to be well off. I'm in my 20s if that helps.
- Resolved Question: How can I pay off all my student loan as soon as possible?
(Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:28:49 GMT)
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I hate debt and as areult find it very hard to sleep at night,how can I get rid of it and focus on saving for the future and retirement tips please? thanks you xx
Shall I be very frugal and live like a miser and pay it all off or do you guyz think life is too short?
- Resolved Question: I just got my first real job after college?
(Fri, 11 Apr 2008 02:13:50 GMT)
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...I am going to be an x-ray technologist at a hospital. I'm going to be signing papers soon to start the job. What do I need to know or watch for when signing papers in regards to things such as taxes, 401Ks, retirement, insurance, ect?
Any tips?! =)
Thank you in advance for any tips/warnings/information/things to expect! =)
- Resolved Question: Anybody ever get offered a buyout?
(Wed, 09 Apr 2008 09:41:52 GMT)
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The Navy found they had too many officers and decided to offer an early retirement bonus. They promised any officer who volunteered for retirement a bonus of $1000 for every inch measured in a straight line between any two points in his body.
The officer got to choose what those two points would be. The first officer who accepted, asked that he be measured from the top of his head to the tip of his toes. He was measured at six feet and walked out with a bonus of $72,000. The second officer wh
- Resolved Question: Do you like this very funny but a little dirty joke?
(Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:26:12 GMT)
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The Pentagon recently found it had too many generals and offered an early retirement bonus. They promised any general who retired straight away his full annual benefits plus $10,000 for every inch measured in a straight line between any two parts of the general's body, with the general getting to select any pair of points he wished.
The first man, an Air Force general, accepted. He asked the pension man to measure from the top of his head to the tip of his toes. Six feet. He walked out with a
- Resolved Question: casino workers?
(Thu, 03 Apr 2008 03:45:49 GMT)
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anybody work at any of the detroit casinos? do dealers make good tips? i am going to dealer school and wanted to know how much in tips dealers make. Plus i wanted to get a job at one of the casinos before finishing school so that i am already in. If you work at a casino, which one is the best to work for? do they match your retirement fund $1 for $1 ???Thanks for the help!
- Resolved Question: problem with tenants dog?
(Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:56:34 GMT)
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Well, we're renting our back cottage to them and they have a dog, 4 months old. In our neighborhood it's usually very peaceful. It's a bit like a rich retirement area. Anyway, everytime they give him a bath, or they do anything he doesn't like, eg. lock him in the backyard. He howls like mad, like they're torturing him or something, the backyards huge, he has loads of toys. So the other day, my neighbor, a lady in her 60s, who always used to get along well with us phoned our house, and I answ
- Voting Question: If I have more than one IRA account does that mean I can only make $5000/yr total contributions or to each?
(Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:45:15 GMT)
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P.S. I am 19 years old and am in the bottom part of the 25% tax bracket. Any other retirement savings tips, maybe to lower myself into a different bracket or anything.
Roth or Traditional? I am thinking Roth because of how much time I have.
- Resolved Question: A day of help for millions filing returns solely to obtain stimulus payments?
(Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:48:51 GMT)
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The IRS has set aside Saturday, March 29 as "Super Saturday," a day of help just for you!
Approximately 320 IRS offices will provide free help preparing a simple 1040A for people who are filing solely to receive their stimulus payment. In addition hundreds of IRS partners will be opening their doors on that day offering free help too.
Most individuals do not have to do anything special this year to receive their payment. However, many Social Security, Veterans' and Railroad Retirement bene
- Resolved Question: What's the dress code for RN's working at a hospital? Where's the best place to buy scrubs and what kind/color
(Sat, 15 Mar 2008 21:36:03 GMT)
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sneakers must you wear? are you allowed to wear earrings? any other tips? are all RN requirements the same whether you work at a hospital or a retirement home/doctor's office?
- Resolved Question: These are some of my lifetime goals...?
(Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:04:41 GMT)
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-Go back to school in order to finish getting a Bachelors degree (at least)
-Become a GOOD personal trainer (Iâ??ve already have been certified before, but Iâ??ve never been employed as one.)
-Become a true athlete again /run another full marathon (at least one moreâ?¦)
-Learn to invest in the stock market and work it!
-Save a person's life from a burning high-rise (haha â?? just kidding!)
-Buy a BMW 3-series, with all the upgrades
-Get a better job that challenges me and is more exciting
-Le
- Resolved Question: Identify this Japanese animation for me....?
(Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:11:46 GMT)
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It had 5 kids you could say. There was 4 guys and a girl, they flew around in a space ship I guess, the leader flew a smaller craft that would dock in the rear of the ship. There were 2 motorcycles on the wings tips, one of which the girl drove, and a race car that would come out of the nose. The 5 th person was a fat dude who's purpose was to fly the ship. Anyway, it was real cheesy and it was from the early very 80's. They would go around kickin' a*s accordingly. I can't give any more detail
- Resolved Question: How can I make flatwork more fun ......?
(Thu, 06 Mar 2008 19:29:03 GMT)
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My tb ex p2p will NOT hack out alone as everything in God's creation is out to kill her and I start out with a rather long bodied 17hh mare and 200 yds out I end up with something wound so tight it resembles a shetland sitting under me!
Therefore, when we have no company to go out with (which is quite often) we are limited to a small(ish) arena. As the going is fairly heavy in the arena we don't do any jumping as she's with me for semi-retirement, and she's spent all her life working and breed
- Resolved Question: Have you heard?
(Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:08:19 GMT)
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Brett Favre has announced his retirement!! I'm not particularly a Packers fan but I LOVE Favre. Tip of the cap to him.
Hmmm I'm supposed to actually post a question here aren't I? Ok so what are your thoughts on Brett and how he ranks as one of the "greats" in the NFL>.
- Resolved Question: I need to get a summer job... I want to be a waitor at a restaurant. I have some exp. where Can i get hired??
(Sun, 02 Mar 2008 07:01:09 GMT)
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So, I'm a guy... I'm gay.. lol And I have wait staff experience.
I worked for 2 years at a retirement home where I was a fully functional server. I took orders off of a diverse menu of 10 entries and 4 sides, a large variety of drinks, a different soup and different desert every night. I was responsible for taking their orders, getting their drinks myself, getting their soup, then garnishing their entries and bringing them out to the table on a shoulder trey. When they were finished I wo
- Resolved Question: Cutting costs?
(Sat, 01 Mar 2008 21:55:07 GMT)
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The Pentagon discovers that it is with many generals and ball a program of voluntary retirement. As incentive, they had decided to give 10,000 dollars for count measured in a line between colon any of the body of the officer. The first general whom she accepted asked for so that they measured of the high one of the head until the tip of the feet. It received a check from 720.000 dollars. As the general one strained the arms and asked for to measure in the distance enters the tips of the finger
- Resolved Question: 401K advice Needed?
(Sat, 01 Mar 2008 18:00:32 GMT)
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Hello, I'm a 40 year old professional, with a wife and 2 year old son. The early years of my marriage, in particular the desire to keep my wife at home during the first years of our child's lives, have led us to empty out a 401K from a previous employer. I'm essentially starting over again with my new 401K. I'm also having to think about saving for my children's college education.
My current asset allocation in my new 401K is: 20% in an S&P500 index fund, 20% in a small cap growth fund, 20%
- Resolved Question: investing for retirement....?
(Sun, 24 Feb 2008 16:56:07 GMT)
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I am only 25 currently and I was wondering about some suggestions for investing for the short term (5-10 years) and for retirement. I really want to start up a photography business within the next year to year and a half and was wanting some quick investing tips for getting a jump start on it. I could put about $200-$400 a month away in investments right now. In 6 months that may change with my job (possibly more in about 6 months, raise time :) ). We already invest in a Roth IRA right n
- Resolved Question: How can I save?
(Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:22:36 GMT)
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I am 18 years old and was told to begin saving for retirement now. Is this is a good idea? How do I go about doing so? Has anyone done this and reaped any benefits? Any suggestions and tips will be gratefully appreciated.
- Voting Question: I want to start investing, how do I go about doing this?
(Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:21:04 GMT)
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I have around 40k sterling in savings. I decided it was time to start thinking about the future and my retirement fund (which is not for a while yet might add). My knowledge is practically none exsistant on the subject of investing and was just wondering if anyone could give me any tips on where to start. I am a busy man and don´t have time start learning about the stock markets, so really just looking for the easiest way to go about maximising my money with the minimum effort.
All suggest
- Resolved Question: What are some good stocks to invest in right now.?
(Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:40:01 GMT)
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I am just starting to invest, I am 34 and wanting an aggressive portfolio. If anyone can give me tips or advice I would greatly appreciate it. I am trying to save for my sons college AND my retirement. I have done some research, but there are so many out there,and with the economy the way it is right now..ugh.
Thanks!
credit cards are paid off, and so are our cars. Buying houses to rent right now is not an option.
Thanks for all the ideas everyone :)
Why is there always a cynic in the crowd
- Resolved Question: Obama's Inaccurate 'Desperate' Ad?
(Sun, 17 Feb 2008 15:20:56 GMT)
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2/16/2008
Fact Check: Sen. Obama's Inaccurate 'Desperate' Ad
"Desperate"
"After 18 debates with 2 more coming, Hillary says Barack Obama is ducking debates? Itâ??s the same old politics. Hereâ??s the truth."
"Obama has a plan to protect social security benefits & the current retirement age. Hillary doesn't."
[On screen: Obama has plan to protect benefits & Retirement age
DNC Debate, 9/26/07]
Hillary has a plan to address social security: she wants to return to fiscal responsibility first.
- Resolved Question: Did I ever tell you how my uncle Fred Flintstone got all that money from the American Navy?
(Thu, 14 Feb 2008 20:25:53 GMT)
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The Navy found they had too many officers and decided to offer an early retirement bonus. They promised any officer who volunteered for retirement a bonus of $1,000 for every inch measured in a straight line between any two parts of his body.
The officer got to choose what those two points would be. The first officer who accepted, asked that he be measured from the top of his head to the tip of his toes. He was measured at six feet and walked out with a bonus of $72,000.
The second officer wh
- Resolved Question: how much does it cost to finish your degree online?
(Sun, 10 Feb 2008 04:06:31 GMT)
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I have a secure job and make decent pay. I could score a promotion and boost my retirement if I had a degree on paper. Any tips?
- Resolved Question: I just opened an account with sharebuilder.com that I want to make money with...?
(Sat, 09 Feb 2008 07:20:45 GMT)
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I want to turn $250 into $1000, then reinvest that to make $5000, then turn that to $15,000, to $50,000, and so on. If anyone can help me with this, I will GUARANTEE you a share of my profits for your help. I want to make this amount within around a ten year period, so I can remodel a house for renting out. I want to work with ONLY one or two people who would be willing to split the difference of the profits for their stock tips, so if you are serious, we can keep in touch through emails.
- Resolved Question: I understand that because I was married for over 10 years, I can somehow tip into my ex's social security....
(Sun, 03 Feb 2008 17:21:32 GMT)
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I am getting close to retirement age. I receive a quarterly statement and have an idea of what to expect.
I did not deposit into my social security account for approximately twenty years due to being an "at home" mom.
Please advise so that I will be able to max my SS payments.
- Resolved Question: Math Help!?
(Tue, 15 Jan 2008 07:29:52 GMT)
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please show your work:
#1 What is the total after 7 years of an initial investment of $2250 that earns interest at the rate of 6%, compounded monthly?
If your feeling ambitious:
#2 Rosita deposits $250 each month into a retirement account that pays 6.00% APR (0.50% per month). What is the value of this annuity after 20 years?
If you are really smart and ambitious:
#3 Let S= a(1.08)^t. Solve for t. (multiple choice no need to show work)
Lastly:
#4 Use the properties of logarithms to writ
- Resolved Question: I need some guidance for my life and where I am at ...?
(Sat, 12 Jan 2008 15:29:15 GMT)
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I am 50 years old and been a waitress most my life. I have no benefits and no retirement or finacial plan for the future. I am now employed in a hospital kitchen job mainly for the benefits, but the position is pt. time on call, and has no benefits until I reach so many hours a week for a six month period. Most people are having a hard time reaching this and some have been there for years trying. I am feeling quite insecure and have no education other than high school . The work is harder
- Resolved Question: Exercise tips!! Help me out please.?
(Tue, 08 Jan 2008 21:25:19 GMT)
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My dad's military retirement is coming up soon and I want to look good in this dress I just bought. I would like to loose at least 15 pounds so I can slim down a few sizes and loose a little bit of my lumpy bumpy's.
I don't really have any equipment and I'm on a tight budget for the next few months, so I can't go out and buy much of anything - nor can I afford to shell out for online diet and fitness programs provided by trainers online and around my community. The only exercise equipment th
- Resolved Question: Should a retired doctor who still performs circumcisions only take tips?
(Mon, 07 Jan 2008 02:06:10 GMT)
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Would charging money jeopardize his retirement status?
- Resolved Question: I want to invest money into a mutual fund but don't know which ones would be best for the long run...?
(Fri, 04 Jan 2008 17:16:31 GMT)
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I am 23 years old and I want to start investing some money for my future retirement. I want to put at least a $5000 starting investmest. Is there something that I should be looking for when I invest my money and do you have any tips?
- Resolved Question: Employment at Whole Foods Market ?
(Tue, 01 Jan 2008 20:08:59 GMT)
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I would like to become a clerk and work my way up to Customer Service Supervisor if that position pays more. I plan on staying with them long term and would like to know their starting pay. I know they have great benefits with a retirement program. I just don't know what kind of income to expect. I understand that I may have to start out as a bagger and climb up from there and I am okay with that. I am willing to work hard do whatever it takes. Any experiences, answers tips or comments about e
- Resolved Question: I'm close to having early retirement. I only need to finish a year (my 10th year). But this last year...?
(Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:29:19 GMT)
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is becoming the most unbearable. It's serious to the point of, I feel like crying sometimes when I wake up in the morning to go to work. I always condition my mind to think Mind over Matter... but so far it's not working very well. What can I do to stay for another year and keep my sanity at the same time. Any tips?
Serious answers only please. Thanks.
My job is very stressful, I can't even imagine how I was able to spend 9 years there. Deadlines everyday, too many gods to appease.
- Resolved Question: Navy Joke?
(Wed, 28 Nov 2007 01:28:59 GMT)
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The Navy found they had too many officers and decided to offer an early retirement bonus. They promised any officer who volunteered for early retirement a bonus of $1,000 for every inch measured in a straight line between any two points in his body. The officers got to choose what those two points would be.
The first officer who accepted, asked that he be measured from the top of his head to the tip of his toes. He was measured at six feet and walked out with a bonus of $72,000.
The second o
- Resolved Question: Financial Planning In College?
(Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:50:35 GMT)
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I am a college student who has just landed my first regular paying job. I would like to begin saving for my future and I am unsure of what steps to take. I had thoughts of consulting with a financial planner, but I don't know what questions to ask and what other things I would need to know before I meet with them. I would like to begin saving for a family, future children, and retirement. Do you have any tips on where I should start, what company I should consult with, etc?
Thanks =)
- Voting Question: It scares me that I live pay check to pay check with very little savings! This is my life and ....?
(Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:59:58 GMT)
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I've accepted it. Please don't give me tips on how to change it. I'm just curious how many of you out there are like me?.?. FYI: I'm an Admin Assistant, have a nice modest house, 2005 car, my kids dress nice (we only shop off the sale racks at American Eagle, Hollister, ect). So, don't get me wrong, I have a good life. It's just I worry how I'll make it during retirement yrs. I hate to think I'll need help from my child. Any thoughts?
- Resolved Question: What is the best states to retire in financially for those that wish to travel or who own motor homes?
(Mon, 05 Nov 2007 16:39:58 GMT)
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Does anyone have any advice on what is the best state for retired people who want to mostly travel, possibly doing a motor home retirement for a few years? Any advice or tips on finding information is appreciated. Thanks.
- Resolved Question: Retiring Generals?
(Sat, 03 Nov 2007 21:19:41 GMT)
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The pentagon recently found that they had too many generals and
offered an early retirement bonus. They promised any general
who retired straight away, his full annual benefits, PLUS
$10,000.00 for every inch measured in a straight line along the
retiring general's body which he chose. (something Congress
came up with!)
The first general accepted. He asked the pension man to measure
from the top of his head to his toes. 6 feet. He walked out
with a cheque for $720,000.00. The second gen
- Resolved Question: Buying a new Saab, are dealers the only choice, or is internet a possibility or buying from Europe an option?
(Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:07:42 GMT)
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Its my old man, neither he nor I have ever bought a brand new car before.
Buying new is his retirement present to himself, plus the dealers seem to have a good deal on finance (3% APR).
Can you bounce dealers off each other, plus have an old car to part-ex, although not necessary if the deals better without.
Is it better to wait until the end of the month?
Any tips or advice gratefully accepted.
We are based in London...
- Resolved Question: Need Homeowner's Insurance that doesn't restrict dog breeds?
(Wed, 10 Oct 2007 14:46:43 GMT)
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I realize this can vary from state to state (I happen to live in a state where this practice is allowed) and even agent to agent.
Please let me know if youâ??re aware of any home ownerâ??s insurance companies that do not discriminate against particular dog breeds. We donâ??t have a dog yet, but plan to get one in the spring. Two of the breeds weâ??re most interested in, Husky & German Shepard, are on the list of dogs many insurances companies inaccurately consider dangerous.
I checked th
- Resolved Question: can u give me some tips on how i can save a lot of money to invest in a mutual fund to prepare for my future?
(Thu, 27 Sep 2007 02:03:32 GMT)
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I want to prepare for my retirement in the near future but my aunt says I should have started a long time ago. Im nearing my 30s. What are the possible ways of investing money... I don't have a high paying job. Can you give me tips on how to save money and prepare for my future? Thanks...
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