I am 28 years old. I have no credit card debt. I have $18,000 in a high yield savings account (5%). I have $2200 in Mutual Funds (made 12% so far YTD). I have $12,500 in my 401K. I own a house in Texas that I currently rent out. The rent pays for the mortgage. I rent in California and cannot buy as I am here only for a short period of time. I save approximately $1500 to $2000 a month. Where should I put this money? More mutual funds, high yeild savings, 401K, IRA or other? Do I have too much money in the high yield savings account? I am willing to take an above average amount of risk but nothing on the crazy risky side! Need some financial guidance world…please help! I know I’m not doing too bad, but I know I could be on my way to financial freedom in the future with some right guidance. Thanks!
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My sister has a free financial app. thru her credit union. It is Quicken Finance works. I really need a free financial application to help budget. I am also looking for a new bank. What is the best app. out there to help me? Also are there banks/credit unions in the Rochester area that have good track records and also provide free financial tracking apps. such as Quicken? SERIOUS REPLIES ONLY THANK YOU
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I have a BS in Business Administration, and now I’m enrolled in a Financial Planning professional development program, for which I will receive a certificate. Where do I start looking for a job to get experience if I haven’t received the certificate yet? Where should I look for work with no financial planning experience?
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I was invited by Lead America to be apart of their summer program. I chose the Ambassadors Abroad program which costs roughly 6,000 dollars minimum. I’m not quite sure how to ask for donations or fundraise for a personal cause. Is it unlikely to do this because it’s not a specific group or organization that I’m fundraising for? Please help. All suggestions are welcome.
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What are the factors need to consider to start financial planning?
What are percentage ratings of each factors for monthly personal financial budget?
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Personal information like names and address. Simply put, how to be completely anonymous and still receive donations.
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I am part of a club at my school that puts on a big charity event every year that buses in homeless and impoverished people from around the city for a holiday celebration. We provide a holiday meal, toys for the children, lightly used clothes, and a baggie of personal toiletries. I am in charge of getting donations of items, but due to the economic crisis I am having severe difficulties getting enough for the 2,000 people who are supposed to show. Any ideas?
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