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We celebrated our son's first bday at a local firehall (halls attached to firehouses, atleast in North East). The facility was rented out for 4 hrs. We got the food delivered from an Indian restaurant. Wifey was keen on Pooh theme. So we got pooh cake, pook decorations, even pooh gifts. Additions ...

We participate in a chit fund (registered, family owned by FIL) and feel fine with the risk. I send post-tax US dollars to India monthly. Are there any tax implications, US or India? From prior posts, India does not charge cap gains tax on chit returns.

I tried fasting one meal per week. Had milk and fruits only. Felt good.

Newbie question.
I have Vanguard account. Can I purchase the tax exempt funds now to reduce 2010 taxable income?

Thanks in advance. I contribute to a 401k plan at work. I have about 20k in a 'Large Cap Value Fund' with Expense Ratio 0.40. There is a also a 'Large Cap Value Index Fund' with Expense Ratio of 0.05. The performace is similar. Should I just move the 20k to the Index fund? Sounds simple to me but ...

I am looking for the the term life insurance too. Wife 25 and Husband 32 years of age. Any points appreciated. [QUOTE=stup123;254403]What is the best term life insurance in US to buy wife and husband ard 30 years age..living in US now What are the pointers to look for in a policy We will be R2I in a ...

I am looking for the the term life insurance too. Wife 25 and Husband 32 years of age. Any points appreciated.

My son is 2 yrs so 1 and 2 are out. 3. My wish for my son is very specific and odd. No doctor..no engg..and pls no IT. -->Just get an MBA from a good school -->Then get a finance/investment banking job -->That exp works anywhere in the world -->That would bring the most 'moolah' -->Retire early and ...

At the daycare,
Teacher to father(american) : "Your son is so cute."
Father: "I know..I do not make ugly babies".
Too funny. Dont know if that is the gift of gag or presence of mind.

I work in DE and live in PA. PA taxes 401 contributions as income however DE does not. PA would not (probably) tax the distribution when I remove money from 401k. Is this good or bad for folks intending to r2i?