How long after approved for disability do you get your money? Generally, if your application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is approved, you must wait five months before you can receive your first SSDI benefit payment. This means you would receive your first payment in the sixth full month after the date we find […]
What are monthly car expenses?
What are monthly car expenses? In 2017, AAA found that, on average, new vehicles cost $1,186 each year to maintain and repair. In this example, maintenance, car insurance and fuel add $351.50 to the monthly cost of owning a car. What is a monthly expense you should budget for when buying a car? Financial experts […]
What I need to know about my 401k?
What I need to know about my 401k? A 401(k) is a qualified retirement plan, which means it is eligible for special tax benefits. You can invest a portion of your salary, up to an annual limit. Your employer may or may not match some part of your contribution. What happens if I don’t like […]
What is considered a qualified charitable contribution?
What is considered a qualified charitable contribution? What is Qualified Charitable Contribution (QCD) and how can I make one? Generally speaking, a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) is: A nontaxable distribution from an IRA (other than an ongoing SEP or SIMPLE IRA) that is owned by an individual who is age 70½ or over. What is […]
Can employer deny 401k hardship withdrawal?
Can employer deny 401k hardship withdrawal? Your company can even refuse to give you your 401(k) before retirement if you need it. The IRS sets penalties for early withdrawals of money in a 401(k) account. Depending on the situation, these penalties may be a small price to pay in the face of an emergency. Can […]
How do I force Excel to refresh?
How do I force Excel to refresh? To refresh a worksheet, press Ctrl + F5. To refresh a workbook, press Ctrl + Alt + F5. Does Excel recover from not responding? If you have saved the Excel file earlier, but the latest changes you did are not saved because Excel crashed or Excel not responding, […]