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I have a life insurance policy that I would like to take proceeds from, I'm allowed to CSH out up to 80% about $230k because of my terminal cancer. I would like to know if I should take all in one lump sum or just part of it? I know I don't have to pay any taxes on that money but I was thinking of leaving some for my beneficiaries.
Submitted Feb 12, 2015
We would like to put a credit freeze on our account. How do we start?
Submitted Feb 12, 2015
I am amending my 2012 Federal and State returns an am expecting a refund from both federal and state because of the changes. Do I include the state refund in the year I actually receive it (2015 tax year), or do I need to amend the 2013 tax return to add the refund when I receive it this year?
Submitted Feb 9, 2015
What is the best company to consolidate your credit cards to pay them off. I was told American Debt Relief - is it safe to go that route? I have too much credit card debt. Would like to know the best Consolidation company? Thanks
Submitted Feb 9, 2015
Hi, My husband has debt that has gone to collections from a hospital bill in 2010. At the time he hadn't known that his insurance hadn't covered it and then he moved a lot and it just fell through the cracks until now we received a notice from collections in the mail. What is the best way to handle collections debt and if this is currently showing up on his credit...
Submitted Feb 9, 2015
Hello. I am a resident alien. I work as an international consultant, doing consultancies abroad for foreign companies. Do I need to declare these jobs to IRS? Thanks
Submitted Feb 5, 2015
Is the money my school age kids get from their dads social security ( retirement) taxable?
Submitted Feb 4, 2015
I gave my daughter my home, how do we put this on our taxes?
Submitted Feb 4, 2015
Can you suggest a couple reliable secure cloud based websites software that can track all my financial interests. I've heard mint.com can automatically upload information and provide reports but also interested in comparing others. Thanks for your help.
Submitted Feb 3, 2015
In 1971 I purchased a $30,000 face amount whole life policy from NML. Dividends were to be used to purchase additional paid-up insurance. I was told that the cash value would grow very rapidly and after 10 years I would need to make any more payments. After 11 years I stopped making payments, and the policy made loans to pay the premiums and the outstanding loans and...
Submitted Feb 2, 2015

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