What is the best way to handle retirement funds?


Posted February 28th, 2009 by admin 4 Comments »
retirement funds
ummmk asked:


I am inquiring for someone. How can you get the most of your money back? The govt wants to take 45% of his retirement fund before he can have it. I’ve heard of investment companies that can help you bypass this but ofcourse they have their hands on your money and there is a lot of fine print and he isn’t very savvy and could easily be takin advantage of.

Anyone got a clearcut solution?

How does this “Second Great Depression” thing actually affect retirement funds?


Posted February 28th, 2009 by admin 7 Comments »
retirement funds
David asked:


I know nothing about the stock market.

I really want to know exactly “how” this second great depression affects the retirement funds. It just doesn’t make sense when I think about it.

Any help would be great :)

Where can I get free advice on bringing retirement funds from overseas to Aus?


Posted February 28th, 2009 by admin 1 Comment »
retirement funds
rsvpsoonest asked:


I am currently with Statewide Supperannuation, who have told me they do not give advice on transferring retirement funds from overseas to their clients accounts, even though they are a private commercial enterprize? Duh!!!
Can someone please advise me who I could contact to get free information as well as a more user friendly super fund?
Thanks to all

Which candidate has a good plan to lower gas prices FAST and secure retirement funds?


Posted February 28th, 2009 by admin 3 Comments »
retirement funds
Jason asked:


These are my 2 main issues when I vote. Which candidate has a good plan to lower gas prices FAST and a plan to secure retirement funds? Please also describe the plan for both.

As an Immigrant, how much of Canadian retirement funds are you entitle to?


Posted February 28th, 2009 by admin No Comments »
retirement funds
coyoteborder asked:


I read that immigrants that become permanent residents in Canada, and that enter the labor market at a mature age (30+, 40+), and that retire at the normal retirement age of 65 or 67, are entitle to a portion only of Canada’s retirement funds. The reasoning behind it is that because they have not contributed as long as a native Canadian or another immigrant that had entered the labor market at an earlier age, they cannot withdraw equal amount of funds. If it is so, is there a % of the “normal pension” that an immigrant would receive in retirement funds depending on his/her age at the time he started working in Canada? Are there investment options, like in the USA (mutual funds, 401K, IRA, etc), to make up for the difference of what a native Canadian could receive at a retirement age?

Is 401k withdrawl to buy 1st home exempt from early 10% withdrawl pentalty and any other taxes?


Posted February 27th, 2009 by admin 4 Comments »
401k withdrawl
cj asked:


and if so how do i do it on my taxes?
problem is i took a 401k loan out and then lost my job and money was spent on down payment of house

Can I avoid paying taxes on a 401k withdrawl?


Posted February 27th, 2009 by admin 6 Comments »
401k withdrawl
ihatevfsf asked:


I’m refinancing one of my investment properties and i want to know if i do a 401k withdrawal but use that money towards paying for the closing costs and paying down the principal balance on the investment property. I know I will be subject to the IRS 10% penalty however can i deduct the amount paid to reduce principal and cover closing costs.

Are capital losses considered when taxing an early 401k withdrawl?


Posted February 27th, 2009 by admin 2 Comments »
401k withdrawl
dlkendra asked:


If I have a rollover 401k that has decreased in value from $17,000 to $11,000, and I withdraw the balance, how will the capital losses be considered when taxes and penalties are charged?

Quitting job to go to school can anyone help with 401k withdrawl for extra $?


Posted February 27th, 2009 by admin 3 Comments »
401k withdrawl
Daisy asked:


I am planning to quit my job to go back to school to get my Masters and I was told I could take out my 401k for some extra $. How does this work? I have only been at this job for about a year. Is it even worth it? Please help!

401k Withdrawl?


Posted February 27th, 2009 by admin 3 Comments »
401k withdrawl
Randy W asked:


Is there a way of removing the money from your 401k beside a loan if you are still employed at the company.