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- Anyone Know Which Bank Will Allow Foreigners With Foreign Visa To Open Bank Accoun
I have a friend who is a foreigner that would like to open a bank account in the los angeles area but cannot find a bank that would open an account for him without a ssn. So far on... read more
$75 Fee To Transfer An IRA To A New Bank?
I was charged a $75 fee to transfer an expired IRA CD to another bank! Because of the new banking laws, it is difficult to just take a check from one bank for an expired CD a... read more
Will I Run Out Of Money? No Software Or Program Covers My Situation
I have the principal amount I was left. Most is in 5 year CDs.
I was left an IRA, I take $5K each year RMD. $2K interest has to remain in it.
I have interest coming in... read more
How To Avoid Double Taxation Of Unused Required Minimum Distributions?
When retirees reach 70 1/2 and have to withdraw their Required Minimum Distribution from their IRAs they pay taxes on the amount and if it is a hefty withdrawal, it can also cause ... read more
Ever Break A CD Early At A Brick And Mortar Branch?
I know there's a lot of talk about early withdrawal of CD's on this site, and even an early withdrawal penalty calculator. Has anyone done the same in a brick and mortar bank... read more
Chance Of Holiday CD Special?
Looking for your thoughts on the chance of a few CD specials before the end of the year. It's a shame that the last 3 year NFCU special only lasted for a short time and had a... read more
"Mystery Shoppers" Company
Is the Banc of California check I received by a "Mystery Shoppers" company legitimate?... read more
Credit Union Not Allowing Early Withdrawl Of CD After Owner's Death
My parents jointly held a 3 year CD at a Virginia credit union that matured and auto-renewed while my father was terminally ill a few months before he passed away. My mother would ... read more
How To Delete Multiple Subscription Pms And Emails?
Does anyone know how to delete these numerous Subscription PMs and emails which accumulate on our computer? I have tried going to Edit Subscriptions and all it does is bring ... read more
What Qualifies As Direct Deposits For Bank Promotion Eligibility?
I don't receive income from employment or pension or any periodic payments so I do not have any direct deposits set up. Can I have one bank send monthly payments as deposits ... read more
Seasons Federal Credit Union
For your information,
I checked this morning and the Seasons Federal Credit Union has only 4 locations not 8 as shown on the Deposit Accounts website.... read more
Could A 5 Year CD In 25 $10K Units Be The Equivalent Of Laddering?
I have about $500K maturing with Ally Bank the end of May, some sole, others joint to get enough FDIC. Since there is a good chance interest rates will rise next year, I'm th... read more
Social Security Question
I just read today that the new budget will take away the ability to file and suspend which had been available to spouses. So if I had planned to collect social security at 62... read more
Looking For A Posting
Back in April or may, I saw a post about MMA that gave a bonus after a six month deposit. Something like 500 on 50000? The original expiration date was July 31 bu... read more
Ally Bank Requiring Credit Check For Existing Customer
I have an account at Ally (a CD). I want to open another (Savings). They are requiring that I lift my credit freeze so they can do a credit check. This is annoying because one of t... read more
MMAX--Jumbo Money Market Accounts
How can I find a bank that offers MMAX Accounts? (This is like a CDars for Money Market Accounts). Preferably in the NYCity area.
TIA... read more
Are Your Brokerage IRA Cds Handled Like Stock Purchases??
I just realized recently (after so many years with both of our brokerages) that when I receive their statements it does not show an amount for the total of the CDs we have in the I... read more
Why Doesn't Anyone Talk About An Emergency Fund?
For all the talk on CDs and bank accounts and savings, why doesn't anyone bring up the issue of having an emergency fund? I don't have one although I have intended to over th... read more
My Brothers Accounts
Hi, my brother passed and left only one beneficiary at the bank when he got his two accounts .And he had three children.But because his daughter lived with him and her family he ha... read more
Death Certificate And POD
Back story: A very close friend passed away this year. He had no relatives in the U.S. and had been "adopted" into our family. He listed me as beneficiary (through P.O.D) on ... read more