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What is the best way I can organize how much money I can spend on a budget on each priority? For example: What is the correct % I can use for the rent payment on a house? Or what % is used for gas money? Etc. Thank you!
Submitted Feb 15, 2013
i have been living in the home of a friend for over ten years, he wants a relationship but i do not but i am a trusted care giver to him including his financials. He carelessly started a fire and i lost all of my personal property inside the house, which was a lot. He has since filed a huge insurance claim as the home was a total loss. the insurance agent somehow got...
Submitted Feb 15, 2013
I am thinking of teaching overseas, but the school year begins in July 2013, and ends in August 2014. I will have to pay that country''s taxes, but what are the ramifications since I will not be there the whole calendar year?
Submitted Feb 14, 2013
i am offered a loan for 2 thousand and have three options to return back the loan 1. after 2 years return back 2.5 2. after first year 1.2 and second year 1.2 3rd option return instalmants 36 months of 2.5 which is best option for me
Submitted Feb 14, 2013
We recently lost a $50k investment due to a bankruptcy. What is the best way to handle that for our taxes? Can I spread the lose out over several years? Our annual income is $65k, married filing jointly, itemize our deductions, 5 children, own our home ($200K outstanding loan), no car loans, give 10% to religious charity.
Submitted Feb 13, 2013
I have custody of my 3kids, 2 recieve ssi survivor benefits. I havent worked this year 2012 and was remarried in this year also... Can my new husband claim all 3 kids including the 2 receiving ssi? FYI his income is greater then the ssi. And will ssi survivor benefits be taxed now that we are married? Thanks in advance for any insight!
Submitted Feb 12, 2013
If I am caring for a child and the child receive support from the state, can I claim the child on my income tax and if I pay part of the child care fee and the state pay the majority, can I claim on my income tax the portion of the child care fee that I pay?
Submitted Feb 12, 2013
How do I start a not for profit company?
Submitted Feb 12, 2013
I''m 20 years old, and I want to begin to build credit. What is the best way?
Submitted Feb 11, 2013
I have old debts that I would like to pay off to improve my credit score as I am looking to apply for a car loan in 6 months. How would I contact those companies and once paid off how long until my credit report would be updated to show good standing with the creditor?
Submitted Feb 11, 2013

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