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Newbee Question Re: Home Improvement Loan

Hi, I'm really dumb when it comes to financial planning. So don't laugh at my question! We have a home that has quite a...
13 comments posted 21yrs
posted by jrw16
13 comments posted 21yrs posted by jrw16

Question on bond fund

I am trying to follow the usual advice given in this group (and elsewhere) to keep a diversified mix of stocks and bond...
12 comments posted 21yrs
posted by soundsgood2me
12 comments posted 21yrs posted by soundsgood2me

variable annuity life insurance

I got talked into a VALI plan a while ago. I pay the minimum I can--$135/month--and I'm trying to find out if I should...
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by s_vasil
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by s_vasil

Interesting Information on Corporate Governance

The 34 companies that received the highest marks for corporate governance according to Governance Metrics International...
7 comments posted 21yrs
posted by mcraney
7 comments posted 21yrs posted by mcraney

Term Insurance - TIAA Cref

Does anyone have any experience with this company? Strong ratings based upon my due diligence thus far. Based upon our...
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posted by a
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What's my next step?

Hi, I'm a 30 year old guy who is trying to figure out his next financial move and I need some sound advice. I've been i...
8 comments posted 21yrs
posted by terrapen
8 comments posted 21yrs posted by terrapen

How to hedge inflation if you rent?

What is the best way for a renter to hedge against future rent inflation? There have been a number of articles recently...
13 comments posted 21yrs
posted by revheck
13 comments posted 21yrs posted by revheck

Contribute to Traditional vs Roth IRA??

I was asked whether it is better to contribute tax-deferred money to a Traditional IRA vs after-tax money to a Roth IRA...
11 comments posted 21yrs
posted by nate
11 comments posted 21yrs posted by nate

Emigrant direct offering 3.25% savings acct

Just thought I pass this along. It's better than ING's rate of 2.8%. http://www.emigrant-direct.com/
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posted by mikepier
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by mikepier

Trust vs Will

Hi there! I have a will and I wonder if I should get a trust. Are they mutual exclusive? can I have both? why? Thanks! R...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by rui_teixeira
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by rui_teixeira

Do you worry about debt?

The following was cross-posted. Since it was on-topic for MIFP and we had a few minutes, here is the post. Begin copy--...
42 comments posted 21yrs
posted by skip5700removethis
42 comments posted 21yrs posted by skip5700removethis

business use of your home

I am working two jobs. One is full time, making X amount of money. And the other is part-time, making Y amount of money...
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posted by netcomm888
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by netcomm888

Roth 401k ?

What is the status of the Roth 401k? Is it definitely coming and only a matter or time or is it in the proposal stage a...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by downeaster1000
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by downeaster1000

401k contribution limit

I got a letter from previous employer's 401k plan administrator indicating the following. 1) I was considered an HCE fo...
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posted by jdayalu
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by jdayalu