First American Funds
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Diana Said:
How can I find non-governmental funding for African American women over 40 seeking their first degree?We Answered:
There are tons of scholarships that go unclaimed each year. Many $400, $500 or $1000 scholarships never even get applied for because people think it's chump change and not worth applying for. Well, get a few of those $500 scholarships and it'll really make a dent in your tuition bill.Do a search on scholarships, search your major, your ethnic heritage, your town, your parents employers, your employer, hobbies, high school, local chamber of commerce/rotary/ lion's club etc. Left-handed? There is a scholarship out there for you! Older woman returning to school? There are scholarships out there for you. Do combined searches on more than one criteria "hispanic women aviation scholarships" etc.
Go to the library and ask the reference librarian for a reference book on scholarships. They usually have more than one. There are all kinds of scholarships out there, you just have to start applying yourself and make it your summer career to send out letters everyday for scholarships. Good luck!
Priscilla Said:
What percentage of donations to the ACLU comes from public funds?We Answered:
That depends on how you define "public funds."Taxpayer money goes to the ACLU when the ACLU files a lawsuit against a government entity and either wins or settles with a condition that the defendant pay the ACLU's attorney's fees. Existing laws already provide that in some kinds of civil rights lawsuits, the loser pays the winner's attorney's fees.
So if the ACLU sues, for instance, the City of Los Angeles and wins, the judge will order that the City pay the ACLU's lawyers. That's public money helping to bankroll the ACLU's operations. Because the law provides for that as a remedy to a winning plaintiff, that is sometimes a term of out-of-court settlements, too.
Also, the government also does not tax the ACLU because it is classified as an Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3) entity. That means it is treated like a charity, basically -- not unlike the way a church is treated by the IRS. So a donation to the ACLU, just like a donation to a church, is tax-deductible. In that way, the government is "subsidizing" the ACLU's operations by not taxing them.
But I am not aware of any governmental entity anywhere making any kind of a donation or direct financial support to the ACLU.
Bonnie Said:
As a first generation american, how do you learn what American people do?We Answered:
just move into a trailer park, then you will be a true americanDebbie Said:
Can I claim the new American Opportunity Tax Credit if I pay the first $4000 of tuition from a taxable account?We Answered:
You would only need the $4000 to qualify for this credit. So you do not even need to consider any of what is paid from the 529 college savings plan, which if paying for tuition could not be considered for the credit. Taxpayers receive a tax credit based on 100% of the first $2,000 of qualified expenses paid during the tax year and 25% of the next $2,000 ($500).More good news is that forty percent of the credit is refundable, which is good news for lower-income students and families paying for college.
This means that even if you do not have enough tax liability to take the full credit, it is possible to receive up to $1000 as a refundable credit.
Laura H – H&R Block – Senior Tax Advisor 5
**This advice was prepared based on our understanding of the tax law in effect at the time it was written as it applies to the facts that you provided.
Javier Said:
Do I have my money invested in the right mutual funds?We Answered:
It's not quite the funds I would have picked, but they're not bad. There are two things that occur to me, though:(1) I do hope that you are rebalancing your portfolio, since those 3 choices haven't done equally well over the last 4 years;
(2) If you decide to shuffle money around, consider putting some into international funds (or REITs if you are thinking long-term). This would diversify your portfolio a little more. If REITs, I'd suggest picking commercial REITs specifically since they'll be more immune to the recent housing market troubles.
Greg Said:
Can escrow disburse funds to company other than seller ?We Answered:
Escrows often disburse fund to third parties (who are not owners of record) when the property closes. I've seen creditors, contractors, mechanic's liens, tax liens, termite inspectors, home warranty companies, etc. paid directly by escrow after a property closes. The seller just has to direct the escrow holder, in writing, to do so. You probably will have to give the title company your social security number so they give you a 1099.Sounds like a lazy escrow officer that doesn't want to do a little extra work. Try Chicago or Fidelity National Title.
Or, you can always have the other person give you a Note and Deed of Trust (like a 2nd TD) and then record it......then you become a legal lien holder and they have to pay you direct.
Daryl Said:
Why should American federal funds be given to international groups that perform abortions?We Answered:
They shouldn't be, but your going to see a lot more American money going outside the US from here on out!!He has to take care of his people