My husband will be a permanent resident (green card holder) soon, and after working for a few years he’s planning to finish up his degree. Would he be eligible to receive financial aid, or does one need to be a U.S. citizen first? (We live in California, in case that matters.) thanks.

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Miodrag Trajkovic asked:


Approximately one third of your life will be spent in retirement. It is important to plan ahead to be able to provide for yourself and enjoy this time of your life. Retirement is never too difficult to handle. However, many still have the misconception that retirement is a burden and a very difficult situation.

Before you enter your retirement age, it is best that you plan. Starting your retirement planning early will give you less stress and less trouble. It is better to start early with a minimum amount than starting it late and be overwhelmed with the amount that you have to save.

Make an accurate assessment on what you already have. It is better that you assess with the exact figures rather than making estimates. Retirement planning does not only rely on finances but also on many factors such as, health, emotional aspects, retirement location and safety. It is better to consider these factors to help you sustain for yourself without depending on your children.

Planning is not only a one-time event. It is a continuous process and may vary depending on many circumstances. Make sure that you are ready for any circumstances that might affect your retirement plan so that you will be ready for necessary adjustments.

You may want to consider hiring a financial adviser to help you ease the complexities of retirement planning. Before you hire the services of a retirement planning consultant, determine first the areas where you need assistance. Is it the retirement plan itself or the methods you need to implement the retirement plan.

There are a lot of retirement planning consultants and you should choose the ones that are experienced and competent enough to do the job for you. You may seek the advice of your friends and families and they may refer you to persons who know the best retirement planning consultants.

You can do some selection process by interviewing the candidates about their background and experience. Make sure that you know the cost of the services they offer. Always remember that there is a tendency that they are selling their services and you should not believe whatever they say. It is still best to ask other people who have hired them to check their expertise.

Once you have made your final pick, determine if the person you hired is registered. You may contact your state securities to get this information. You have to make sure that the person is free from any illegal activities and could be trusted.

Retirement planning takes a lot of accountability. No matter how competent the retirement planning consultant could be, your planning still depends on your responsibility. If you become responsible with yourself, retirement planning is never a tough job. Make the little sacrifices now and reap the fruits when you retire. Retirement is a time to enjoy and relax and not to burden you.



Tralala asked:


I'm attending the University of IB, and I 'm planning to study in any part in the U.S. (I 'm from Bosnia and Herzegovina), and I'? D like to know cu? He is able to help financially? Mica to a certain degree of PharmD? I have quite good grades.

fortinx3 asked:


I'm trying to sign up for my 401k plan patterns. C Not sure? Mo diversify

bballa211 asked:


I am currently a Roth IRA with T. Rowe Price mutual funds in 2. But I have recently found that 2 of its funds haven 't faired so well in the past month-year low. PRISX and TRREX. One is a real estate fund and the other is a fund of financial services. Can anyone tell me if this is a good Oppurtunity purchase. I mean the real estate fund has fallen 10 points to $ 18.11 its highest point ever in mid-February 2007. And the depth of financial services has fallen to $ 14.35 if she has been consistently in the range $ 21 - $ 23 from about 2003 until just a few months ago. I also have an automatic investment plan linked to my account so I'm constantly buying more parts to twice a month to average down if the fund falls. Aren 't these oppurtunities large purchase?

Milos asked:


Many people retire after they find themselves financially stable enough to support all their needs. There are also some who consider first how much they have already saved for them to say that they are already ready for retirement. Well, money matters really play a vital role in retirement and to become financially secure after retirement takes time, effort and of course, proper planning.

The concept on financial retirement planning is not something that is fresh or new to the people’s ears. It has been around for more than a decade now, and many successful retirees have considered financial retirement planning at some point in their lives. Now, if you are thinking about retiring from work, but you want to make sure that you will be financially stable when the right time to retire comes, knowing everything that is involved in the planning is definitely one of the best moves you can make.

So to start with your financial retirement planning, simply note that you are dealing not just with money here, but for a better future. Note that and if possible, save as much as you can as early as possible. As what many retirement experts have said, the sooner you start saving, the more time your money has to grow.

Set certain goals that are realistic and make those goals an important part of your financial retirement planning. You can project your possible expenses based on your needs. Consider how much your life after retirement will cost and try calculating everything that is involved. Settle only when you find out that everything is tackled and solved.

You can also consider a 401K plan as a special part of your financial retirement planning. The 401K is after all one of the best and easiest ways for saving after retirement. But before you consider the plan, make sure that you have understood everything that is involved in it, how it works and how you will benefit from it. There are also the IRA retirement plans for you to take. But as mentioned, know first what the plans entail and how they work to support everything you’ll need after retirement.

As you go along the financial retirement planning process, try to look at your asset allocation. It has been maintained that how you divide your portfolio between stocks and bonds will have a big impact on your long term returns. And, speaking of long term returns, several retirement experts have noted how important the decision of paying attention to the stocks and bonds is. According to them, stocks offers the best opportunity for you to achieve high returns over long periods of time, while bonds should not be considered heavily even in retirement for that will increase the inflation level, thus destroying the purchasing powers of the interest payments of your bonds.

Finally, when considering a financial retirement planning, it is best to consider yourself working part-time even after retirement. What you will earn on your part-time job will help increase what you’ve saved for your retirement. It will even keep you socially engaged.



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Phil L asked:


? O? that interest? s of investment? No deductible on my income tax

egglxi asked:


Im a frustrated engineer who seeks a way out into business. Im looking for a small business loan for a business idea I have. Im a frustrated engineer who seeks a way out into business. Im looking for a small business loan for a business idea I have. Keep in mind that I do not have a business yet. Im looking for something new.

Yahooforever asked:


I've been interested in personal financial advisor for quite a while now. Will I be a couple in high school next year and I was wondering if anyone could give me someone?? No advice on this race? Not just the basic advice that I give the directors' and you stay a lot of those. Is there inside. For example, personal experiences with financial advisors, or perhaps someone who is one. Thanks in advance. It was much appreciated. Little about myself: I'm outgoing, good with people, I'm the youngest employee of a telephone customer service for an important compartment in my area, I'm already invested in the action and mutual funds while most of my peers don 't even know what that is. So obviously I'm confident. Any advice that is beyond general would help. BTW I'm totally serious about this race. I 've already got some plans and college ranks ready to go after high school.

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