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 What's a 401k?
I'm 15, I watch FOX, I hear Cavuto talk about it all the time. What is it?...


 I'm a college student, and short on cash. How do I make money if I have nothing to sell?
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 Are there any mortgage providers who can offer a 100% mortgage with bad credit?
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 How can my American customer pay me via direct deposit into my Canadian bank account?
Looking for a way to do this cheaply. My primary customer's bank charges him a fee to do this that he would prefer not to pay. Is there a way to do this for free?...


 What would you do with 21 million dollars?
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 What is the best no-risk way to make money?

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i have a job- now what do I do with my earnings?...


 I,ve got 1 million.wot,s the best thing i can do with it.apart from spending it?
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 I am a wal mart employee and I want to know how much my paycheck is going to be?
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 What's the number to call to withdraw my 401k money?
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 If I went on the dole like the rest of the scroungers would I be better off?

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£18,000 p.a. before ...


 Money problems?
My wife and I have been having money trouble I think that I am making ok money but we keep getting behind on our bills. We cant get a mortgage because our credit isnt good enough. What are some ways ...


 What's the biggest dollar bill (currenccy) ever made? I think it was the $500 bill.-Steve?
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 Has anyone heard of getting paid for doing online surveys?
Ihave found a site which promises that i can earn money online for companies that they provide the detials of the cost is 32 pounds for life membewrship payment is through world pay is this secure....


 Can I get a VA loan for a home w/horrible credit?
My mother ruined my credit before I turned 18 and almost 10 yrs late and I am starting to realize how bad my credit truly is. Is it even possible?

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 How do you turn $100,000 into $1million, legally?
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 Is it cheaper to make overpayments during the course of a loan, or to save the extra and then settle early?
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 What would you do with $25,000?
im 21yrs old, live at home with my parents, work to pay for my car and insurance, and am currently waiting to start the next college semester for my degree.

I've recently inherited $25...


 I'm 15, and i'm trying to make a little extra money?
I was wondering if there was anything like online, i could do to make REAL money, like surveys or something like that

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 I NEED TO EARN MONEY...IDEAS?
I'm 16, and i'm in 4th year(ireland) 10th grade(USA)
i have like NO money and i need to earn some extra DOUGH! i have like 200 euro and i need to earn 600 euro for what i need to get! ...


 Ways to raise $25,000-30,000$?
Well,I have to pay that amount for damges I caused...anyways,besides working or robbing puts and etc. ,what can I do to raise money?
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weechi
How can I pay my credit card off in 12 months?
Ok, I have a HUGE credit card bill...like, 15k. i have only one credit card, so this is it. i take home about 2,600. i have a home, i have been investing for 3 years in my Roth IRA and 403b.

so far i have put my car up for sale for a less expensive car, that will make my payment about 1/2. i've also cancelled my retirement contributions for this year (i know that's bad but that's my motivation...to get back on track and contributing again ASAP) and i have taken a roomate who will may about 1/3 of my mortgage and 1/2 the bills.

i'll have about 1,100 a month after i've covered all my bills. but obviously i have to buy food and gas. i've already informed friends to NOT ask me out for dinner, etc... and i don't need any clothes for work or anything.

i feel like i've done all that i can as far as freeing up my income to start attacking this bill.....yet it's not enough!!! i'll still be doing this for maybe 2 years...but i need to get it done THIS YEAR.
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maybe.....can i get the money out of my roth? i know that goes against everything they tell you...but i was just thinking that's the only other bit of money i have! is that even possible? and there is no reason a debt management agency would help me...i have money to pay, and my interest rate is already like 13%, i don't miss payments...they don't have any reason to cut me a break.
                     
 




cope_acetic
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Maybe you can get a "consolidation" loan from your bank.
A loan from them would SURELY have a lower interest rate than your card's---and they will be more willing to work with you.

I doubt you'll ever pay it all in 12 months, but as determined as you are, you will make a lot of progress.
Take this as a HUGE lesson---credit cards are TERRIBLE!!!
They aren't in business to HELP you, they want to OWN you through minimum payments and huge interest on your debt.


adinahwithkaden
Can you get another job? Your only option now is to increase your income somehow. Work a night shift somewhere or during the weekends. Then spend ALL of that money towards your debt. Assuming you need about $600 for gas and food, You need to get another job where you can net $1000 a month after taxes. Coupled with the $500 extra you have from your current job, you can pay off your credit card in about a year.


Frank
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Being someone who got where you are once....You need to first figure out how you got where you are now....You also need to track your spending....Once you have an idea of what you can do, Explore Consure Credit Counseling...It is free and a non profit...The will lower your interest rate, and your $1000 will go a lot farther..


bdancer222
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So you should have about $800 to throw at that credit card and you need about another $500.

Look closer at your budget. You might be able to squeeze some more out of it. Look at your phone bill. Do you really need call waiting, call forwarding, and those other special features? Are you paying a line maintenance fee? Can you cut the cable/internet bill?

How about setting your thermostat a little higher in summer and lower in winter to save on the utility bills.

Increase your car insurance deductible to cut insurance costs.

You could always get a second job. Pizza delivery seems to be flexible hours and you get tips ... not to mention free leftover pizza.


STEVEN F
I just started a part time job delivering pizza to pay of my credit cards. In 2 days I have worked 5 hours, driven 57 miles, and collected $50 in tips alone.

My interview consisted of the following questions in this order:
1. Can you start today?
2. How is your driving record?
3. Do you have reliable transportation?
4. What size shirt do you need?

Note: They asked when I could start BEFORE asking if I could drive.

Someone suggested putting the credit card in a safe deposit box. That costs to much. Cut the top off a milk carton. Fill it with water. Drop the card inside. Freeze the carton. IF you absolutely need the card, you can get at in in about an hour. Otherwise, it will be a pain to misuse the card.


Suzy
Unless you stop charging and are able to make monthly payments of at least $1,500, it's not possible.


kate
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The drawback to IRA withdrawals is the penalty of 10% on top of the taxes that will result .
The net cost will be greater than the % you are paying on the card .

Can you get by on $400 food and gas ?
That leaves $700 for the card , and the % right now is about $225 a month if it is an 18% .

Any chance of doing a transfer to a 0% for 1 year offer ?
That would let you put an extra $2700 towards the principal . . . or $8400 total over the year .
That would leave a $6600 principal to deal with .

The only other suggestion is a 2nd job ( I did that for 10 years ) . And if you get it in a restaurant , you get a free meal each shift too !

Sounds like your plan is solid , just that it will take just under 2 yrs to do instead of 1 .
Why is this year mandatory ?

Best wishes

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**Mishelly**
Hey weechi,

First you should put your credit card in a safety box at the bank. (on the weekend if you get kinda helpless you wont have it to add more) As soon as your card realizes that your trying to pay it off they will give you another increase! (to try an lure you in)...Dont listen to the other people on here saying to email them an they can help you I am certain they are going to try and make it worse. If you pay things with cash at the store then save your change too in a jar....In a few months you should have a few hundred saved also...I did... Also adding a roomate may make your expenses even higher as in electric, water, phone and stress. I tried that too. I ended up paying more in bills like 300 a month..


ssmesq
There is no tax penalty to take money from a ROTH, as you paid taxes on the money before putting it in (the penalty applies to regular IRAs). So, if your ROTH is bringing in 6%, tax free, and your credit card is at 13%, you're still in the hole every month. Take the money and pay off the card, then put all the money you would have used to pay the card back into the ROTH every month. You'll feel so much better having that card off your back.


Dr. Deth
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Why do you "NEED" to do it this year? Only other option to accelerate payoff is 2 get a second job


libbygail_51
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I have a program that can help you do that, by using an accelerated methodology. If you are willing to contact me I can explain in more detail. Then you can decide.


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