We used to be top 5 in good things, education, (now way down list), #7 in influence globally now-used to be #1.

One the biggest mistakes people make is trying too hard to influence the reader in a positive way to obtain a loan or assistance.

as gov influence gains footing, more loonies fill the asylum...staff rolls.

Sure, some knowledge is better than none but many very influencing things have changed.

Anyone who believes that isn't aware of how agencies work and how many firewalls there are between such agencies and political influence, in fact, it is illegal to attempt to influence any agency official in the performance of duties....guess most here can't remember Nixon.The rate dropped THREE TENTHS OF ONE PERCENT which happens often and SIX TENTHS OF ONE PERCENT IN THE LAST THREE MONTHS, which AVERAGES TWO TENTHS OF ONE PERCENT.

That's what even CPAs debate.The answer to this question then influences my main concern: mileage deduction.If I have to drive to a rental for some maintenance (no other stops to keep it simple), can I deduct the mileage, if I have an office in my home, but not an "IRS type qualifying home office", that I actually use for business purposes?

It's not "my" beliefs that are influencing or should influence anything.

That flexibility allows you to manipulate things such as coverage amount, deductible amount, policy form, etc. to more closely match your needs and risk tolerance and thus have some influence on the premiums you pay.Hope this helps some.

By holding the parents accountable, you ensure a little more influence on the responsibility of lease agreements that college students normally would not.

I know I'm a little late on this thread, but I wanted to also offer my congrats.Jon Klaus has had the most influence on me from BP.