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octotron3000 OP t1_j6iasdz wrote
Reply to comment by Shortlemon4 in I have a financed car and less than 30 days before navy basic training. by octotron3000
Lmao your funny. I wouldn't have got this car if I knew I was going into the service.
vt1032 t1_j6iarsl wrote
Reply to comment by octotron3000 in I have a financed car and less than 30 days before navy basic training. by octotron3000
TSP= thrift savings plan. It's a traditional or Roth retirement account that was rolled out for service members a few years back when the retirement system was reformed from the 20yrs or nothing model. They will match your contributions dollar for dollar up to 3% and at .5 per dollar from 3-5% so that's basically free money. It's a no brainer to at least put in the 5% they'll match. G funds are one of the available investment choices within TSP. They are very low risk/low reward, so basically a bad choice for anyone who is not about to retire. They have more aggressive funds you can choose or lifecycle funds which are based on your anticipated retirement age and are a diversified mix of funds that adjust risk/aggressiveness as you get closer to retirement.
Mr_Outlaw13 t1_j6iar90 wrote
Reply to comment by iamnosey101 in How can I get a debt collector to leave me alone? by iamnosey101
Are you still on good terms with your mom and sister? Talk to them about getting it taken care of and if not, call the collectors and let them know the situation. If you were a minor at the time, you're not as liable as they are for it.
[deleted] t1_j6iaimg wrote
Reply to comment by octotron3000 in I have a financed car and less than 30 days before navy basic training. by octotron3000
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Inle-rah t1_j6iahju wrote
Reply to comment by Shortlemon4 in I have a financed car and less than 30 days before navy basic training. by octotron3000
Wow, the interest rates went down at the car dealerships off-base. TIL
tdubbs_co t1_j6iahgj wrote
Reply to Is prepaying your rent a smart idea? by MailsDavis
No. A dollar today is worth more than a dollar tomorrow.
Additional-Local8721 t1_j6iaghk wrote
Reply to comment by Shortlemon4 in I have a financed car and less than 30 days before navy basic training. by octotron3000
SCRA takes care of the rate
iamnosey101 OP t1_j6iaetm wrote
Reply to comment by Mr_Outlaw13 in How can I get a debt collector to leave me alone? by iamnosey101
I think we were all on the lease but I’m honestly not sure
Additional-Local8721 t1_j6iac96 wrote
If the vehicle is financed, meaning you still owe the bank or credit union money, tell them immediately and show them a copy of your active duty orders. They must follow SCRA and MLA regulations.
iamnosey101 OP t1_j6iabhm wrote
Reply to comment by Mr_Evil_Dr_Porkchop in How can I get a debt collector to leave me alone? by iamnosey101
My name isn’t anywhere on the letter besides for the mailing part & they aren’t even on my credit at all
meamemg t1_j6ia80x wrote
If you file separately you will likely pay more in taxes. Your tax guy can tell you how much more. It would then be up to you to decide if it is worth it to get lower student loan repayments.
jaimeroldan t1_j6ia7zf wrote
Reply to Is prepaying your rent a smart idea? by MailsDavis
If you get a discount better than the interest rates of you investing the money, then it's a good idea. Or maybe, If you have a Job that has a variable income, and you have the fear of not being able to pay rent some of the months.
phil-l t1_j6i9zr0 wrote
See "How to handle collections" here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/personalfinance/wiki/collections/
Consider sending a dispute letter (as documented in the link above). If they respond with the original contract used to rent the apartment, point out that your name isn't on that contract. If they fake your name on the contract, point out that you were a minor, and unable to legally sign a contract at that time.
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DeluxeXL t1_j6i9mys wrote
Dealing with collections wiki. Request all communications to be done by mail only. Letters, at least you can decide when to look at them.
octotron3000 OP t1_j6i9cu9 wrote
Reply to comment by Anonymous_B-I-G in I have a financed car and less than 30 days before navy basic training. by octotron3000
That will be no issue I hope to never need a car again after this.
Shortlemon4 t1_j6i9b1h wrote
Reply to comment by CookieAdventure in I have a financed car and less than 30 days before navy basic training. by octotron3000
No he’s trying to get that 22% interest rate challenger after basics, he’s needs this car gone! /s
But I mean you never know, you might not need it depending on where you go.
Mr_Evil_Dr_Porkchop t1_j6i9898 wrote
Is the debt under your name? If not, call them and clear it up
octotron3000 OP t1_j6i982h wrote
Reply to comment by pickymeek in I have a financed car and less than 30 days before navy basic training. by octotron3000
What do your acronyms stand for, and yes I have someone who could sell it. This is a good idea.
Mr_Outlaw13 t1_j6i93au wrote
Was their name on the apartment or was it just you?
octotron3000 OP t1_j6i8ta9 wrote
Reply to comment by EcoAffinity in I have a financed car and less than 30 days before navy basic training. by octotron3000
It's guaranteed no one will drive it, I'm in a unique circumstance so that's no issue.
octotron3000 OP t1_j6i8mgi wrote
So I guess I need to shop around for buyers and insurance and then figure it out after I see some numbers, I appreciate the help alot everybody this has been a huge stressor on me, also how long will it take for the process to be over, I need my car until the week before basic.
octotron3000 OP t1_j6i8gvk wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in I have a financed car and less than 30 days before navy basic training. by octotron3000
Thank you so much for the full explanation that answers some serious questions.
richwith9 t1_j6i8ew0 wrote
Reply to Is prepaying your rent a smart idea? by MailsDavis
He will be out of work three days.
kbc87 t1_j6iawix wrote
Reply to How to leave house to fiancé in the event I die before we marry? by [deleted]
You can create a will that says she gets the house or you can add her to the title.. She doesn't need to go on the mortgage.