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  2. Investments. Where Do You Have Your Money?

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    My brother was mentioning something about new tax laws and how it would affect those that make $250k or more a year. Then it was mentioned in the same conversation that had been lowered to those that make $125k a year. Well either way, certainly doesn't affect me. lol But I am curious.

    See, that is exactly what I mean. Why wait when the man in charge of my money is even wishy washy about it. :eek:

  7. Need LDS Perspectives on Financial Decision

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    Back to the OP.

    I agree with the poster that said that this decision is really one of safety and security. I know the area of West Valley. With what you are saying about the gang influence I would personally try to sell and get out of there. If your home is in good condition you have an advantage of some other sellers at the price point and area. It is true the house values are down. All housing markets down and I hear that your price point of your current home is selling the best. To upgrade now is a good choice for you IMO because there will be room to negotiate especially with your cash from selling your current home. These are just my opinions and should be held as such. :)

  9. Will The American Dream Become A Thing Of The Past?

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    I always thought the American dream was to work hard, save money and buy a house.The government got rid of the first 2 requirements and look where it got us.

    Well as a family we still work hard and save our money.

    We were offered those loans such as the 80/20 when we were looking at another home. We never took advantage of those loans because we felt that if we didn't have at least 20 percent cash down we shouldn't buy it. We have done fairly well but it isn't because we have taken a ride on the easy street. We don't carry credit card debt. We pay more than the required amount on our mortgage. We owe nothing on our cars or other toys.

    Thanks for posting what you did hordak, it has given me a lot to think about.

  11. All for a sale at Walmart?

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    Oh Boy.

    First those of us who work or have worked as independent contractors might want to consider this story and the times and places we put ourselves in. When I was working as an independent contractor we had a window of time in which we could complete our project. Most of the time that window was 2-3 days or more. I do not like crowds and with the madness that I have witnessed on the only two years I have participated in this has changed my mind about going back. I wonder why he was there at that time... what product was he taking care of?

    About the infant who was dropped by the Walmart employee... it is very clear from her injury as subsequent seizures that she has a brain injury. The injury occurred when she was dropped. People don't heal from brain injuries; they never rejuvenate those brain cells that were damaged. It seems pretty clear to me that this young father didn't get good advice from doctors or financial advisors. I am quite sure his intentions were very, very, good. I have a son who has a brain injury and is lucky to be alive. He was an employee of a large company and doing his job when he was injured.

  16. All for a sale at Walmart?

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    Walmart claims the guy wasn't really an employee of theirs, he was an independent contractor. I wouldn't be surprised if Walmart doesn't do some 'it's so tragic' song and dance and walks away from the situation without even offering to help pay for funeral costs. The most it will cost Walmart is the lost sales during the time of the police investigation.

    I used to be an independent contractor for them in the jewelry department... WOW :eek:

  25. Twilight- On Screen

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    One of the people who went with us was intent on reading the book before she saw the movie. She read it in the car on our way to Provo. She was even reading it through the previews at the movie.:lol: After seeing the movie I told her that she would still enjoy the movie because a lot was left out due to time.

    New Moon is going to be a movie as well? Does anyone know the release date?