March 4, 2010
- Can a person contribute to their 403b account even AFTER retirement?
bear24882 asked: I have a Met Life annuity.I am planning on retiring. I started contributing late in my career. I would like to continue contributing after I retire. Is this possible?Kaley
March 2, 2010
- Has Ron Paul introduced legislation to end that extravagant “retirement” plan that anyone who has served —
Caninelegion asked: in Congress gets? If anyone ever has, I suspect it would have been him.
ThomasS: Re, your PS - agreed, but adding legislation that deletes bad legislation is not actually adding legislation.Rebecca
February 19, 2010
- If my wife and I file our taxes as single filing seperately, can I claim my wife and can she claim me?
buckman201 asked: We both claim single, no exemptions on our 1099. Would it be better to file jointly? She recently turned in a retirement plan, and that is why we believe it may be better to file seperately.Rudy
February 18, 2010
- If I retire at 59.5 and start drawing retirement from my 401k will affect my social security?
rastus asked: I plan to sign up for social securit at the age of 62 full retirement is 65. Being that I don’t pay social security for 2.5years does that affect what I should be recieving when I do sign up when I turn 62.Isaias
- What percentage am I looking at,tax-wise, in regards to an early withdrawal of my retirement fund?
Jorge H asked: I am buying a house and am planning to make the down payment with my 401k and I have about $37,000 in there.About how much of my money will I see if I take the early withdrawal allowing the first $10,000 to be tax free and penalty free?Larissa
February 16, 2010
- What are tax differences for working 2 part time jobs vs 1 full time job?
Smitty asked: Semi retired with retirement plan income. I have a chance to work 2 part time jobs. Claiming single 0 on my W2. Will I end up having to pay taxes next year when I combine all my incomes?Jazlynn
February 15, 2010
- What are the health benefits of a journalist?
soy dog asked: I’m doing a project on a journalist and it would be great if you knew. Also, if you knew their retirement plans that would be great too.
I have a project on it and i need to know that and the retirement planOrion
February 12, 2010
- Should U.S. Senators and Representatives have their own special retirement and health plans?
Clueless About Football asked: Is it because they are TOO GOOD for regular social security and health care like regular folks? Why did we let this motley crew get away with this outrage?Anastasia
February 8, 2010
- What do I need to retire in Mexico?
sln asked: I want to start planning my semi retirement, planning on 2012, what will I need to do to have everything ready by then?Jada
February 5, 2010
- What is the average starting salary for a position as a cantor?
sarasingergirl asked: I am doing a career report, and am expected to find out the average starting salary, salary cap, health benefits, retirement plans, vacations, and perks and benefits.Reina
- How do you start planning for a sound financial future?
julianna76301 asked: I am no where near wealthy, but would like to start investing in possible ventures that would benefit me after retirement. Any feedback would be appreciated. Shalom.Winston
February 4, 2010
- What will you do when you are too old to work to support yourself?
Nonicknameneeded asked: I’m in my mid 30’s, working two part time jobs, no children. I haven’t had insurance or a retirement plan since 2000. I have mental limitations that make it hard to get a good job. I wonder what I’ll do when I can’t support myself any more. I really have no idea.Amara
February 1, 2010
- Can you contribute to the traditional ira and claim deductions incase you worked part of the year?
mops asked: Can you contribute to the traditional ira and claim deductions incase you worked part of the year for the employer that has retirement plan and you contributed to 401K?
Considerting that you were employed for rest of the year.
Did not get any clear answer after lot os searching. Any ideas?Tatyana
January 30, 2010
- Should I get out of the military and get a civilian job?
admorgan24 asked: I have completed a four year degree, and most jobs have offered $30-$50 an hour depending on the company. I want a civilan life again, but I worry about retirement plans and job security. Although I would still have to work to compensate for retiring from the military, at least I [...]
January 25, 2010
- How does pension reflect in a W-2 form and how is it different from 401(k) etc?
sng2350 asked: Where does pension appears in the W-2 form. Which Box within W-2 form will it appear? Does the pension has to be deducted for social security and medicare tax? Is pension a part of 401(k) and other retirement plans?Maryjane
January 21, 2010
- How do you have your 401K currently invested among stocks, bonds, and cash?
Matthew Smit asked: Please give your age as well as the percentage breakdown of stocks, bonds, and cash in your 401K. Myself, I am 31 years old and am 50% bonds and 50% cash and 0% stocks. I am trying to get a sampling of how others are investing their company retirement plans. [...]
January 13, 2010
- What’s the best website to use for investing in stocks?
geniphurb asked: I’ve heard E*Trade isn’t that great because their fees eat up your profits. We’re not looking to invest much right now. This will be the first time my husband and I have invested in anything other than mutual funds or retirement plans. So please help the newbies! Thanks.
So, out of curiousity, can you [...]
January 12, 2010
- Do the most uneducated people and inner city or unemployed people buy the most lottery tickets?
OceanBlue0910 asked: I heard a radio program where the host stated that black people buy the most lottery tickets instead of investing into a retirement plan. . How do I convince my relatives to invest into retirement instead of spending an insane amount of money on lottery tickets. Credit card bills are unpaid but yet [...]
January 7, 2010
- What are different ways to supplement my income?
hollyhood_joe asked: I finally fought a decent paying job that gets me out of poverty. But now that I’m out of poverty, I am dreaming big. Owning my own house, good retirement plan, vacations out of the country, etc. But in order to get all of this, I must make a budget and earn extra [...]
January 3, 2010
- Employer retirement plan or Roth IRA?
kurious kat asked:
The retire plan that I used to have was basically a 401 K, and now I’m thinking about contributing to a Roth IRA. Not both, just one….10-15% of my pay…which one is a better deal. I know about the 401 K and the benefits of the Roth IRA…but which one would be [...]