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For questions that relate to the laws, practices, and products of the United States.

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Are Certificates of Deposit worth it compared to investing in the stock market?

For the specific example you gave, a CD with a 0.05% rate of return, I'd shop around some more, that's a VERY low rate of return. A more realistic one would be 0.5%, depending on the terms. As has be …
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I filed for a Sole Proprietor EIN, but made no money. Do I need to file any tax forms?

Do I need to file any tax forms, with no money earned, for a sole proprietor with an EIN? I requested an EIN thinking that I was going to use it, but it has taken longer to get to a point of preparati …
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Did the rules for filing a 1099-MISC change this year?

There was a substantial change in 1099 reporting, included in the Health Care act commonly known as "ObamaCare". Basically, it is much more required to fill out a 1099, with the idea that increased re …
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Do I need to include the original documentation to claim an adoption credit?

I am in the process of applying for an adoption tax credit in the U.S. I have found in the IRS documentation that I need to include: The adoption certificate, order judgement, or decree clearly …
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Can my significant other deposit a check made out to me?

As you are depositing the check, there's something simple that you can do that will make this work very easily. Sign the check, and write the works "For Deposit only <BANK> Account # <ACCOUNT NUMBER> …
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Short-sell, or try to rent out?

I'm currently considering taking a job in another state, and I currently own a home that's up-side down in it's mortgage. I'm trying to figure out what I would do with my home in the event that I move …
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Who could afford a higher annual deductible who couldn't afford a higher monthly payment?

It's simple. Most people don't spend $6000 a year in medical care. As for myself, there's probably only $400 or less, mostly in annual checkups and the like. If you are the type to require more medi …
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Under what circumstances might getting an ARM be warranted?

Specifically, I'm curious about the 7/1 and the 10/1 ARMs. I'm half-way seriously considering refinancing into one of these, mostly because I doubt I'll still be in this house in 7-10 years. I'm think …
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