User Dilip Sarwate

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Scam? Phone call from "Department of Social Security" asking me to call back

answered Aug 13, 2019 at 19:52

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Is putting money in a 401(k) plan risky?

answered Oct 27, 2019 at 21:41

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If low-cost index funds are considered the best investment, why are there so many high-cost, managed funds?

answered Mar 16, 2013 at 20:21

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How should my daughter give me money. Do I need to report it?

answered Oct 27, 2014 at 13:51

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Why did my last paycheck of the year have a big decrease in Social Security taxes taken out?

answered Jan 2, 2014 at 0:15

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Why are there many small banks and more banks in the U.S.?

answered Oct 28, 2017 at 3:07

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Why would the bidding on a foreclosed property start at the outstanding amount of the loan?

answered Jun 7, 2018 at 3:18

24 votes

In USA, can I set up a one-person corporation and pay myself mainly through dividends?

answered Jan 18, 2017 at 20:09

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Can I get a late payment on my credit card if apr is 0% for the first 21 months?

answered Sep 22, 2022 at 4:38

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Why would you not want to rollover a previous employer's 401(k) when changing jobs?

answered Jun 14, 2013 at 14:42

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I haven't filed a return to the IRS in 10 years

answered Mar 17, 2012 at 12:49

22 votes

How do Islamic Banking give loans for housing purposes?

answered May 17, 2012 at 12:39

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Mutual fund value went down, shares went up, no action taken by me

answered Dec 19, 2014 at 14:49

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What are my investment options in real estate?

answered Nov 17, 2012 at 12:31

20 votes

Would depositing large cash amounts cause problems?

answered May 6, 2012 at 13:13

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Tax consequences of partially selling a stock

answered Sep 16, 2014 at 18:59

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Can I make a lump sum contribution to my employer's 401(k) plan?

answered Aug 29, 2014 at 3:04

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How to avoid having my father's down payment assistance get taxed as a gift

answered Apr 9, 2012 at 21:41

16 votes

Is one spouse responsible if other failed to file taxes

answered Dec 17, 2019 at 22:07

16 votes

Would it be in general a best practice to use other retirement fund and wait till 67 to get Social Security in the US?

answered Mar 30, 2023 at 16:41

15 votes

Can anyone help me understand my loan payment?

answered Jul 28, 2015 at 2:47

15 votes

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First time investor wanting to invest in index funds especially Vanguard

answered Oct 22, 2012 at 16:55

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What happens to 401(k) money that isn't used by the time the account holder dies?

answered Aug 2, 2012 at 19:07

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How can I file this year's tax return if I haven't got the refund from last year's return?

answered Apr 2, 2015 at 2:07

14 votes

Does a U.S. citizen working in Mexico have to pay taxes to the United States?

answered Sep 23, 2014 at 16:35

14 votes

After hitting 80% LTV, my mortgage lender refuses to remove PMI. Any recourse?

answered Feb 27, 2015 at 0:04

13 votes

Does a larger down payment make an offer stronger?

answered Mar 28, 2017 at 15:03

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Bought a house last year should I hire a tax consultant?

answered Mar 29, 2017 at 2:41

12 votes

losing 10% return need gain off 11.11% to original capital: What is the theory called

answered May 26, 2015 at 16:53

12 votes

Bought agency bond (FANNIE MAE 0% 04/08/2027), now what?

answered Dec 21, 2016 at 2:19

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Scam? Phone call from "Department of Social Security" asking me to call back

Is putting money in a 401(k) plan risky?

If low-cost index funds are considered the best investment, why are there so many high-cost, managed funds?

How should my daughter give me money. Do I need to report it?

Why did my last paycheck of the year have a big decrease in Social Security taxes taken out?

Why are there many small banks and more banks in the U.S.?

Why would the bidding on a foreclosed property start at the outstanding amount of the loan?

In USA, can I set up a one-person corporation and pay myself mainly through dividends?

Can I get a late payment on my credit card if apr is 0% for the first 21 months?

Why would you not want to rollover a previous employer's 401(k) when changing jobs?

I haven't filed a return to the IRS in 10 years

How do Islamic Banking give loans for housing purposes?

Mutual fund value went down, shares went up, no action taken by me

What are my investment options in real estate?

Would depositing large cash amounts cause problems?

Tax consequences of partially selling a stock

Can I make a lump sum contribution to my employer's 401(k) plan?

How to avoid having my father's down payment assistance get taxed as a gift

Is one spouse responsible if other failed to file taxes

Would it be in general a best practice to use other retirement fund and wait till 67 to get Social Security in the US?

Can anyone help me understand my loan payment?

First time investor wanting to invest in index funds especially Vanguard

What happens to 401(k) money that isn't used by the time the account holder dies?

How can I file this year's tax return if I haven't got the refund from last year's return?

Does a U.S. citizen working in Mexico have to pay taxes to the United States?

After hitting 80% LTV, my mortgage lender refuses to remove PMI. Any recourse?

Does a larger down payment make an offer stronger?

Bought a house last year should I hire a tax consultant?

losing 10% return need gain off 11.11% to original capital: What is the theory called

Bought agency bond (FANNIE MAE 0% 04/08/2027), now what?