Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing
08-10-2007, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 137
Re: this is what happens when you chase a yield
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What I want to know is why the bank accepts deposits above 100k. At that point, they ought to tell you, "Hey, we'll take your money, but its not insured and you should probably deposit...
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Forum: Internet Gambling
08-09-2007, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 130
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Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing
08-09-2007, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 183
Views: 916
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Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing
08-09-2007, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 105
Re: Why do banks give loans?
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point is that because of compounding, huge drawdowns carry enormous risk. 5% for 4 yeras is better than losing 30 the first year and making 20 the next 3 (and that even averages out to 10)...
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Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing
08-09-2007, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 54
Re: W-4 Questions
Just to be clear, since I'm not sure we're talking about the same thing...
1) Claim a ton of allowances so you have zero withholding.
2) Place tax money in savings account/money market fund.
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Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing
08-09-2007, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 54
Re: W-4 Questions
5 won't be nearly enough for zero withholding. There is a calculator on the IRS website that you can use to calculate the "correct" numbers, so I'd recommend using it later in the year. When my...
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Forum: About the Forums
08-09-2007, 12:56 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 168
Re: OOT encouraging crime?
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oh wow i cant believe someone else saw this movie. undoubtedly stallones best work.
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Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing
08-09-2007, 12:16 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 56
Re: Mini App-O-Rama
How much are all of the points/miles worth? I know you'll be traveling, but can they be converted into cash or cash equivalents (gift cards, etc.)? I'm not familiar with these point/mile programs...
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Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing
08-08-2007, 11:40 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 56
Re: Mini App-O-Rama
Any reason you didn't go for more? Just trying for specific signup bonuses and that's it? Be sure to post your final credit score once everything is finished. My guess: 680 (mostly a random guess...
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Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing
08-07-2007, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 55
Re: New college student seeking financial advice
If the student loans are cheaper than ~5% or so, I wouldn't pay them off any quicker than I had to. However, I would probably not invest the money either. I'd just stick it in a high yield savings...
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Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing
08-06-2007, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 71
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Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing
08-05-2007, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 292
Re: Mortgage (debt) over Investing, Anyone else?
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Interesting question about borrowing against the townhouse if I had paid it off. I don't believe I would
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I just voted for pay down the loan based on your answer to this...
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Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing
08-05-2007, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 89
Re: someone writes me a check....
When I call my bank to check my balance, on of the options is "Verify funds available for a check drawn on our bank." Call The bank and say you have a check drawn on an account at their bank and you...
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Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing
08-04-2007, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 264
Is the national debt a good thing or a bad thing?
I don't really want to get into a discussion involving the government borrowing to pay debt or otherwise never truly reducing the debt (and therefore making it irrelevant). What I do want to discuss...
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Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing
08-04-2007, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 57
Re: Help me buy a house! (with cliff notes)
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find a well respected realtor to use as a buyer's agent. the commission is paid by the sellers. it is no additional cost to you.
if you find a house on your own, the listing realtor...
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Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing
08-03-2007, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 88
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Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing
08-03-2007, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 70
Re: Job Opportunity: Scam?
Did the email come through monster or did it just say they found you there? Is there anything to shows they actually saw you on monster or could it just be a spam message that hopes you've been on...
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Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing
08-03-2007, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 57
Re: Help me buy a house! (with cliff notes)
Assuming I can get financing at an acceptable rate, what do I need to do in order to make an offer on the house? I found some forms that are provided by the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission...
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Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing
08-03-2007, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 56
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Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing
08-01-2007, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 55
Re: prepaid credit cards - lucrative?
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I recently spent $5.99 per $200 card to make a $600 pokerstars deposit (for their most recent bonus). Aside from bonus deposits, though, I wouldn't have any need for buying...
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Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing
08-01-2007, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 55
Re: prepaid credit cards - lucrative?
I recently spent $5.99 per $200 card to make a $600 pokerstars deposit (for their most recent bonus). Aside from bonus deposits, though, I wouldn't have any need for buying them. If I need more...
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Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing
08-01-2007, 01:10 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 208
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Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing
08-01-2007, 01:06 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 50
Re: 0 interest for 18 months
I'd go with risk free investments so that the principal will be there in 18 months when the bill comes due. Also, is it 0 payments as well or will you need the money to make payments along the way? ...
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Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing
07-31-2007, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 208
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Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing
07-31-2007, 08:22 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 57
Re: Help me buy a house! (with cliff notes)
What interest rates and closing costs can I expect to get in my situation? I plan to take out a 30 year fixed rate loan. I'll probably do 80/10/10 if I can. How much money will I be required to...
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