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I Am Beyond Pissed Right Now!!
Asked by J.W. from St. Louis
on April 16, 2012
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Sorry if a word slips in here but I finally sucked it up and started putting my dad's stock sales on his taxes. The "nice" broker consolidated his two accounts into o...
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- I don't blame you. It's ok to be mad when you feel like your parents are being taken advantage of. What do I do? Well, I spent 10 years in the banking industry do...
- Did you ask your dad if he was told by the broker about these brokerage fees before he decided to do the consolidation? With such a huge loss, I would ask your dad if ...
- Wow, that is just horrible. I do not know how a person with any moral and ethical values could do this to someone, especially an older person. I would be very upset t...
Need Help Figuring Out Where to Put 6 Yr. Olds Money
Asked by D.K. from Detroit
on August 13, 2009
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Hi ladies. My son just turned 6 this June. He recently won a settlement of $12,000. The courts say it needs to go into a restricted account until he turns 18. The ...
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- talk to a financial planner. Investment firms. Some could be put in an educational plan, and some into investments or stocks that could grow and complement the educa...
- First of all, check out the Michigan College Fund - they have a matching gift from the state. It has certain requirements and you will have to see if you qualify, but...
- Hi D., My background is in Nutrition and not Finance but I would say put it in a CD in his and your name (call around for the best interest rates-the longer the term ...
Pre-paid Legal
Asked by M.G. from San Francisco
on April 19, 2010
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Does anyone have any experience with Pre-Paid Legal that they can share with me?
I would like to know if the service is useful and were you happy with it. And would ...
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- I would NOT recommend it!! I am in Oklahoma and their corporate offices are located in Ada,OK so we see and hear alot about them. We are saturated with people trying...
- We joined the group legal plan from my husband's work... is this the type of plan that you want to join? If so, check out the list of "covered" legal services so you k...
- I have no knowledge of this personally, but my aunt who has a law degree recently posted on Facebook that this is a scam. Please do a LOT of research before deciding ...
Countrywide/ Bank of America Home Loan Unsecured>?
Asked by J.F. from Philadelphia
on June 20, 2011
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I have a question. I saw in the news that all of Countrywides home loans that were sold to BOA were unsecured and never had proper paperwork, so technially the people...
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- Ha! We bought our house in 2008 and closed through CountryWide. Then of course it was transferred to BoA. However, when we tried to ask for help it was always the same...
- It won't get you out of a foreclosure, but it might extend it longer while the paperwork is sorted out. However, BofA is one of the lenders who is somewhat willing ...
- I disagree w/ Catherine (with my parents situation anyways and I'm sure there are a lot of others in the same boat). BoA is hard as heck to deal w/ to get a remod or ...
Refinancing
Asked by S.M. from Dallas
on August 8, 2008
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I have a question about refinancing- For those of you that have refinanced have you had better luck using a bank or a mortgage broker? Any advice would be greatly appr...
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- I am a mortgage lender and I'd love the opportunity to assist you. Typically banks do not have the lowest interest rates out there - this is primarily due to the fact...
- I'm not in the business but my husband is so I know a little about brokers. Just remember that a broker is a "middle man" that will broker the loan out to a bank or mo...
- I had my best luck with a credit union they have the best rates. However, most banks are not that competitive in fixed rate loans. I've had better luck with fixed ra...
Need Exit Strategy Advice
Asked by G.S. from Chicago
on January 10, 2010
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I am at my wits end. I need to start planning my exit strategy on this marriage. My heart is broken but I simply can't live like this anymore. I want to be smart about...
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- iF YOUR HUSBAND IS A BULLY, FILE A RESTRAINING ORDER AGAINST HIM. YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT HE WILL DO AFTER YOU LEAVE. BE PREPARED FOR ANYTHING!!! YOU MIGHT NOT THINK CU...
- Try to replicate your financial paperwork before telling him you're leaving. All bank statements, investment account statement (401k), past tax returns, insurance doc...
- Ok, take a deep breath. I have been through all of this and it will get better. It sounds like you are getting organized, which is good. 1)Get you and your daughte...
Woman Falls into Fountain?
Asked by T.L. from St. Louis
on January 21, 2011
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I'm sure every one has watched or heard of the woman in Texas who was texting and then fell into a fountain. If you have not please google it. It sure made me laugh....
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- If I were on the jury, I would never award this woman money. BUT unfortunately the world today lets people get away with suing people for things that would never have...
- I bit into a sandwich at McDonald's two years ago that immediately made my mouth burn and I thought I could smell bleach. I called poison control, and they told me to...
- agree! Point the finger, blame someone else. I guess the mall should be responsible for having a fountain while she "text", how dare they do that!
Questions About My Son's First Birthday Party - in the Planning Stages
Asked by C.D. from Detroit
on August 11, 2008
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My son's first birthday is coming up in September. Since it's his first birthday, I don't plan on having an elaborate party - no themes, no games, just good food, goo...
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- I think it would be tacky to expect guests to pay for their food and to have a gift registry. Why couldn't you have the birthday party at a park or outside somewhere. ...
- I totally get where you are coming from - my house is also very small but fortunately my son's b-day is in the summer. We always have his party at a local park and pr...
- Hi C. If you are throwing a party and you want it at a resturant I would think you should pay for your guests. As for the gift yes I do think it is tacky to ask for ...
