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by Purnell57  03 Jul 2008 03:38:05 - 1 answered
Principle amount P= 50,000Interest rate r = 3.55% per yearNumber if day n = 365A = Amount after 'n' interest periodsA= P(1+r/n)^n= 50,000(1+(.0355/365))^365=... more
by Drewpapi  02 Jul 2008 08:24:26 - 1 answered
Thas has been asked before:  If you have an original and not a reproduction you have a 1787 doubloon. I think there may be only a very few known... more
by Spot1043  29 Jun 2008 22:46:40 - 1 answered
A savings bond is usually called by the maturity amount and usually has a maturity date of about 18 years. This means that the savings bond has reached... more
by Jovilova  26 Jun 2008 14:15:40 - 1 answered
Your employer or former employer should have the information necessary to track down the 401K plan papers. The company itself may have that information... more
by LaFemme  11 Jun 2008 17:06:17 - 3 answered
The total amount will also have to be claimed as income on this year's taxes. more
by medale  10 Jun 2008 18:58:54 - 1 answered
Typically they double every yr. And from the #s you provided u have owned it for around 9 yrs....take it to a bank to be sure, but i would guess the face... more
by gburgwyn  25 May 2008 12:29:50 - 2 answered
Get your bond out, because you will need the serial number off of it. Then go to www.governmentbonds.com. There you can search your bond and find the value... more
by unique310  20 May 2008 18:59:06 - 1 answered
The simple interest formula is as follows;I=P r tP=2400  r=4.5%   t=3By putting valuesI=(2400 ) (.045) (3)Interest= 324 more
by velvett  19 May 2008 22:28:50 - 1 answered
The easiest way is to use the Treasury Departments CalculatorCalculator LinkChange the Value as of: Date to the Bonds maturity date. more
by MamaCass  12 May 2008 22:09:13 - 3 answered
No. No.no...mamacass u r so goofy!  u may donate  a kidney while alive and u may  donate  all organs when dead...lol more
by Americus  05 May 2008 09:08:13 - 1 answered
Yes both payees’ consent is necessary on the redemption of bond by endorsement of signature more
by erin3577  27 Apr 2008 06:43:11 - 2 answered
As long as you are seperated from service, you a right to have access to your money.  Contact the carrier that manages the Plan. more
by Chuckdog  24 Apr 2008 16:35:31 - 1 answered
Since you are separated from service you can withdraw any amount of money you want, buth there will be a 20% penalty since you are only 57.  My choice... more
by globe  23 Apr 2008 08:23:47 - 1 answered
In order to save 50,000 in 3 years, you would have to save at least 1277 per month. It really depends on how much you are earning right now and your expenses.... more
by Amberbaby  21 Apr 2008 17:34:51 - 1 answered
Most of these companies are not legit. I have received many offers of this nature along with the foreign lottery scams. You end up having to invest money... more
by bignick  21 Apr 2008 05:47:32 - 1 answered
Did you get quarterly reports from the finance company that has your 401K? You should be receiving reports. The reports contain your account number and... more
by maravilla  16 Apr 2008 01:05:33 - 1 answered
You can go into any bank and get info on stocks and bonds. more
by blingding  27 Mar 2008 09:53:06 - 1 answered
An Irredeemable Debenture is a normally a bond issued by the government that has no date of maturity. It provides interest but can never be redeemed at... more
by soundman  12 Mar 2008 17:04:57 - 2 answered
South India or close to the Tah Mahal more
by RamSen  07 Mar 2008 10:07:42 - 2 answered
You can definitely invest money on gold. I don't know from which country you are but in India the price of gold touching the sky. more
by dhaval2102  30 Jan 2008 05:43:42 - 2 answered
You should invest in the stocks, which are doing good as the business front, as well as at the stock exchange. Good business dealings always lead to high... more
by   28 Jan 2008 21:28:59 - 1 answered
IRR is the discount rate where all the present/future cash inflows are equal to the future cash outflows. In this case, you have mentioned your initial... more
by dbolton5  21 Jan 2008 06:59:32 - 2 answered
It takes about 10 years to mature, and continues to build interest for up to 30 years after it has been matured. more
by ken-san  17 Jan 2008 03:52:29 - 2 answered
Lincoln Financial is a diversified financial services organization that headquartered in Philadelphia. It is one of the best in its field and serves the... more
by cindy559  14 Jan 2008 18:02:21 - 1 answered
No it does not take so long. You just need to check the principal amount and the maturity period and you can calculate the return yourself. more
by bsrjct  12 Jan 2008 23:17:24 - 1 answered
I believe they have to release the money as soon as his dismissal and all of his paperwork have been completed. I was in the same situation and i was able... more
by macontel  12 Jan 2008 22:08:01 - 1 answered
As far as I know, the contributions to a 401k do not effect the amount that you can put into an IRA. Current limits I believe are up to $5000 initial investment,... more
by bostey91  08 Jan 2008 23:37:06 - 1 answered
It is the power given by the congress to invest safe for your future by having the least possible risk and government assured profits. more
by toninels  02 Jan 2008 22:29:16 - 3 answered
Maybe you should look into collecting disability first, to live off that and leave your 401k alone or transfer it to another fund. If you are out of work... more
by wayneiiiii  29 Dec 2007 02:10:38 - 1 answered
You would have to check out from your previous employer about the 401k Plan you had at that time. The amount must be in your 401 account until now. As... more
by swashin  29 Dec 2007 01:08:44 - 1 answered
There are two important points to note: - First of all the maturity period needs to be taken into account - Secondly the rate of interest of the bond... more
by Shas  20 Dec 2007 00:54:36 - 1 answered
I have series EE bonds i bought in 1945. The bank told me that after 40 years they no longer draw interest. more
by Runnerbean  19 Dec 2007 22:48:17 - 1 answered
The largest pension fund company is the Government Pension Investment Fund of Japan. It has $1.06 trillion of assets and the largest range of funds to... more
by habibado  18 Dec 2007 16:48:10 - 1 answered
The basic thing to consider while buying an asset for monetary purpose is that whether you want a long term gain from it or a short term gain. And you... more
by jtrmmp  17 Dec 2007 13:22:32 - 1 answered
The original maturity is the maximum amount of time it takes for Savings bonds to reach the face value. It ranges from 8 years to 17 years depending on... more
by babaku1234  05 Dec 2007 17:33:13 - 1 answered
I believe the best source would be to check with walmart directly. Maybe the following website will prove helpful for you: 401k Help more
by charlesday  27 Nov 2007 14:28:47 - 2 answered
There are many modes of payment. A few examples are; 1-Cheque 2-Cash 3-Bank Draft 4-Telegraphic Transfer 5-Through Credit Card 6-Through Debit Card... more
by moechelle  25 Nov 2007 22:16:03 - 2 answered
Exactly : Suppose if u invest Rs.x amount on Gold, after 1 year you will get 10-20 % of profit on it! more
by jmracp4evr  19 Nov 2007 03:21:07 - 1 answered
Well there are number of options you can try but you need to make sure what you are going to do will bring back your investment in shape of profit. You... more
by soundman  17 Nov 2007 02:25:39 - 2 answered
Here is one right off the top! The insurance company, usually, setting the "investment instructment" up...their slicing a percentage off of the incoming... more
by robbobh  16 Nov 2007 19:20:38 - 3 answered
I would say to put it in a 401k and let it build as you work. Most companies have them and even match a certain percentage. There are so many ways to invest... more
by jennjerw  12 Nov 2007 02:48:01 - 2 answered
I am in the US, but don't know if you are or not... I always go to my credit union or a bank with branches nearby the new parents and open a bank account... more
by Millerman  09 Nov 2007 21:14:19 - 1 answered
You'll have to pay an penalty unless you're 59 1/2 or older. more
by Kbryantjr  30 Oct 2007 02:08:23 - 1 answered
Wow that's some question; it's making me think too hard!! LOL   First off, how long would the 5.5% interest last? Indefinitely? Could it go up or... more
by apeterson  18 Oct 2007 15:35:27 - 1 answered
How often do they process the payroll? If they do it weekly it's obvious they are giving an excuse. Usually a company contracts with a financial provider... more
by TRUNGLY  18 Oct 2007 02:59:08 - 1 answered
In order to start an IRA, one has to be employed, so unless your child works in commercials or is a child actor, no an IRA cannot be opened for the child.... more
by saharra27  17 Oct 2007 08:47:54 - 1 answered
As far as I grasped your question, I think that you only need one good big company to make money. The reason is that instead of looking for hundreds of... more
by pmcchen  10 Oct 2007 14:45:08 - 1 answered
Yes, you can do so but remember that you will be paying taxes on it. If your household income is $50K and you pull out $20K from your 401K then you will... more
by jrussellx2  10 Oct 2007 13:45:11 - 1 answered
EE Bonds are reliable, low risk government-backed savings bonds that you can use for financing education, supplemental retirement income or any other special... more
by rzyhwd  08 Oct 2007 12:56:26 - 1 answered
I believe that you have to be at least 18 to have any type of IRA. Your bank can switch them over in some cases. You would have to call the bank and ask... more
by joyakita  06 Oct 2007 09:30:44 - 1 answered
Here is a link from where you can find all the information on options trading. See here for the details: http://www.investors.com/learn/o.asp more
by ravsuma8  27 Sep 2007 10:33:28 - 1 answered
As per the financial analysts, there is no such way to invest money where there is no loss and always a profit. However it depends on your capabilities,... more
by msbhere  27 Sep 2007 10:13:41 - 1 answered
If your wife agrees to it and grants you a quit claim deed. more
by toad  25 Sep 2007 07:50:09 - 1 answered
401k investors will receive the same price as any other investor. Only sell out now if you are confident the price is going to go down. more
by Warrior9  24 Sep 2007 15:52:33 - 1 answered
First of all you should avoid investing the amount in buying stocks,bonds,jewels and property.You should join a business which is following LIFO(last in... more
by painternc  24 Sep 2007 08:50:53 - 1 answered
You will pay the standard State and Federal tax rates for the income. For example, if you make $50K this year and you withdraw $200K from your 401K then... more
by SPARKLE68  23 Sep 2007 16:56:08 - 1 answered
Here is the link for how to send money here is the prisons official website in case you have any other questions more
by ravsuma8  22 Sep 2007 08:12:56 - 1 answered
Since you are in Abudhabi, you can invest in the shares online. Now you need to have a basic knowledge of stock exchanges and share trading. For all your... more
by britabugg9  20 Sep 2007 11:28:34 - 1 answered
Sorry to hear about your health issues. The good new is that the IRS allows you to withdraw without penalty for health issues. This link is the form... more
by menece  12 Sep 2007 14:52:03 - 2 answered
It's never legal for someone else to open your mail. If you haven't received the check, you need to notify the source of your 401K to stop the original... more
by schapy  12 Sep 2007 12:21:00 - 1 answered
There could be around 1,500 sold daily more
by lynnsmith  10 Sep 2007 12:35:39 - 1 answered
A payment of $208.33 per month for 3 years (36 months) would give you $10,000 if you start with $2,500 more
by CAPVET  06 Sep 2007 09:22:28 - 1 answered
Tell you truly no one knows the winning numbers on power ball ticket and Kentucky. You can only guess by using some previous statistics. For Latest... more
by quaymain  01 Sep 2007 17:11:28 - 1 answered
Very carefully. Depending on your age, you may be subject to tax penalties. There are several circumstances in which you can receive an exemption for... more
by sanka1955  30 Aug 2007 15:37:29 - 1 answered
You can find the value of an EE, E or I Bond at the government site : Http://www.treasurydirect.gov/indiv/tools/tools_savingsbondcalc.htm more
by barblehr  20 Aug 2007 19:43:09 - 1 answered
If you're a co-owner on a stock with your father then on the death of your father you'd pay the capital gains after you'd get the documents of your father... more
by sridharm  18 Aug 2007 07:10:40 - 1 answered
Yes, the best thing and the best business in which you can invest is the business of edible things or restaurants. In that business you can earn profit... more
by sandieshaw  14 Aug 2007 21:30:50 - 1 answered
Annual Percentage Yield, which is the annual rate of interest plus interest earned on interested paid (compounded interest). more
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