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Retirement Plan for Self Employed
Asked by A. from Dallas
on March 28, 2006
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I am looking for a good retirement plan. I am 40 years old and have being living in the USA for 7 years. I am self employed. Does anyone have some suggestions? I don`t...
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- A.- I am self-employed and my financial advisor set me up with a Single K plan a few years ago and it has done well. You can deduct all your contributions off taxes....
- A., Try Oppenheimer Funds Single K Plan available through Wachovia Securities A.
- My name is O. Chang and in my 40's like you. I am a registered representative with New England Financial since 1995. Retirement plan is one of the financial products t...
Would I Be Crazy to Quit and Stay Home?
Asked by A.B. from Naples
on June 16, 2011
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I have what is honestly a pretty cushy job, short commute, pension plan and on-site daycare. But it is full time with no part time option and I am miserable being apar...
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- I say stay put-BUT I totally get it. But here is why...right now it does totally SUCK being away from your DD..but she is getting older and soon she will love being t...
- If you are sad about being apart then I'd say go for it. I know it would stink to give that up but you'd have quality time with your toddler. Can you take vacation for...
- I wish I had a job here myself. I say keep working you never know what the future will hold. A few years ago both me and my other half had jobs then due to health issu...
Looking for Info on Medicare
Asked by M.P. from Los Angeles
on May 27, 2009
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I was wondering if anyone fully understands how Medicare works. My dad will be turning 65 this July and has received info but it is very confusing. He retired from a g...
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- I am not an expert but I have taken care of my mother-in-law's doctor's visits and billing. As a general rule, once you are eligible for Medicare the existing insuran...
- Hi... First I too provide child care and have been successfully in business almost 25 years!.. Your Dad needs to go and sign up..and he should do it NOW. If he wa...
- Hi M P, I am a financial advisor, if you Dad and Mom want to come in and talk about a plan I would be glad to meet with them. My office is in Manhattan Beach. If yo...
New Career?????
Asked by A.G. from Boca Raton
on September 18, 2011
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I have been a high school public school teacher for a little over 10 years. I hold a master's degree in my area. My husband works nights and makes very little money...
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- If you have specific questions about pharmacy as a career, I would be happy to answer them for you, as I have been a pharmacist for 18 years. I can tell you that the d...
- Why are you paying $800 a month for health insurance for your kids? It is easy to find a private policy for a child. They are cheap to insure because they don't ofte...
- I would recommend finding a Career Coach or Career Consultant in your area who could help you work through these issues. You can google these titles to find options, o...
Which Way to Go...
Asked by E.C. from Tyler
on July 20, 2011
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Okay , here's 14 years of a story in a nutshell. My husband is in aviation. I was too, when we met. After we got married, we lived in the US ( where I'm from) for a c...
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- I would keep the family together. I see no reason to move the kids away from dad and add the huge extra expense and hassle to his life to commute when it's all to sati...
- I think it sounds like it would be best for the kids if you moved back to the US because of their education. IMHO, kids come 1st. It sounds like you would be a lot ...
- Just to help with some misinformation you seem to have... your children will have a better education in Italy, not the USA. The USA falls behind every developed natio...
What Exactly Is a 401K?
Asked by D.F. from New York
on December 18, 2010
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My husbands job is pushing him in to signing up towards the 401k plan. What exactly is it? Is it worth signing up for?
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- I agree that it is worth signing up for. A 401k plan is a retirement account that you deposit pre-tax money into. Since your contributions are pre-tax, it may actual...
- Hi D., It is a tax deferred investment plan. You put in a percentage of salary now, and it is taken out of the paycheck before taxes, thereby lowering the taxable inc...
- YES -it's worth signing up for, particularly if you don't already have some guaranteed retirement accounts. A 401K is a retirement savings plan and most companies m...
Out of House Working Momma's To ...
Asked by D.D. from Pittsburgh
on September 28, 2011
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I was wondering how you out of house working mama's went from working full time to staying at home. It has been on my heart to stay at home with my children for a long...
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- You can volunteer and help with the PTO and still work out of the house as a lot of it can be done in the evenings and weekends. I go have lunch with my son 1 day a...
- I don't know what you do but the first thing I would do is ask your boss for flex hours. On the days I have my kids I am home when they get off the bus. Translated t...
- I help many folks with college funds and with becoming a stay at home parent. I own 4 franchises on the internet. I don't know if it would be a good fit for you but ...
Job and Employer You like and Boss You Can Never please-What to Do
Asked by K.B. from Salt Lake City
on April 3, 2011
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I need some advice for my situation at work. I have talked w/others at work and most of us are pretty much in agreement. That is, that we can never do anything "good...
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- Salaries are in a downward spiral everywhere right now. I would not be pushing for a merit increase. Being paid less in some situations can be a good thing. When it...
- I have a similar problem Read some articles on dealing with a difficult boss, and "managing up" to get some ideas then see what works in your situation with your boss
- K., Sounds like you and I work for the same company, and I am in the same situation... well... I was until a year ago. My manager hated me and made my life miserable...
Seeking Advice on Sister-in-law
Asked by C.F. from Tampa
on December 23, 2008
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Well here is the deal- My sister in law has always been somewhat of a problem- she's sweet but she always has drama and issues. She never wants to take my advice ( i ...
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- I agree with that don't lend money you ever expect back, especially to family. You will always hold bitter feelings when they do not repay you. I think that is very ...
- I personally wouldn't give them money because money can always cause problems with friends and family it is never a good idea!!!! Good Luck on your decision! R. J.
- Don't do it- you'll never get the money back, and it will breed bad feelings, you help this time then they will demand help in the future, their right they'll think. ...
Saving for Education
Asked by A.W. from San Francisco
on April 4, 2008
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I am wanting to open up an education account for my 7mos old and wondering if 529 is really the best way to go. I also want something that is a liquid asset so I plan ...
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- A 529 plan is a real blessing, but it is meant for college or post secondary education only. This is the way it works...you put in money and it grows tax free. You c...
- Hi A., Our accountant set up 529 accounts for our kids. We contributed for one year. They continue to perform quite well. However... There will always be someone (...
- The great thing about the 529 is that you can use it for anything education related, not just college. If you decide your kid should go to a private school, you can wi...
