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Hi I have approximately 8 years left to retirement I will be 44 years old when I can start pulling my pension from my law enforcement job. At my current pay rate I will gross $5,000 a month in retirement from my pens...
It is my understanding that financial institutions prefer to borrow to those with a W-2 showing solid income. I am about to retire from the military and will be receiving a 1099-R for my pension (I will also be self e...
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I've found so much contradicting information online and through the hired professionals that handle my taxes. I am hoping that someone here can provide a more reliable answer. I have a well-funded defined benefit pens...
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Good Day all. I'm in late 30's and have been investing since 2008. I have built a portfolio of about 7 rentals over time. I live in Charlotte NC and my salary from the rat race exceeds the median household income for ...
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I have an elderly couple applying for my SFR. They provided too much info which I will share here. She is 62, he 70. She is retired from the postal service after 25 years, he is retired from Ford Motor after a 35 year...
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First off - I apologize for the duplicate post. I felt that this belonged in personal finance as much as it belonged in tax strategy. If it needs to be deleted by a moderator, I understand. I've found so much contradi...
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Can I use funds from my pension for a down payment on a property? The funds will be considered a loan from my pension.
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I have a pension worth 60,000 and would like to cash out. Does anyone know what and if I have to pay taxes on the money if I use it to invest in real estate? I'm 62 and I was able to cash out at 55 without penalty. Th...
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I am 29 years old and a teacher in a rural PA public school. I've started investing in real estate. I had 34,000 in equity in my house so I took out a HELOC for a 22,000 property. It's working out well. But soon I...
I recently was offered a pension lump sum payout by a previous employer. As a 45 year old, I have a few years left until retirement. I have 13 vested years with this previous employer with a monthly payment estimate...