Recent content by Jetta#2

What is the name of your state? NC In the middle of compiling my case for a custody battle and my spouse met me to pick up one child at dance practice. Upon noticing that I had materials related to the case in the front seat---as I was going to make copies---as soon as I turn my back she jumps...

What is the name of your state? nc, second house in VA I have gotten an offer from a relative to buy into his townhouse outside of DC. He has lived there over a year and uses an intrest only loan as he plans to turn the place over in 3-5 total years. The offer is to plant some investment monies...

What is the name of your state?NC Let me try this one again. My employer recently changed our retirement plan by eliminating a pension and replacing it with a company savings plan. The new plan incorporates age+years of service to determine the % contribution (ranging from 2% to 5%) to be put...

What is the name of your state?NC My employer recently changed their/our retirement plan by eliminating a pension and replacing it with a company savings plan. The new plan incorporates age+years of service to determine the % contribution (ranging from 2% to 5%) to be put into it with company...

What is the name of your state? NC I'm in a unique situation regarding a sign-on bonus, that was offered in lieu, of straight cobra coverage. The signed offer letter specificied only that $xx would be subjected to normal payroll taxes and would be payable after 30 days of continuous service...

buying home with stock Funny stuff. I heard an attorney do this when buying a home in Georgetown about 5 years ago and never before or since. Somehow it worked for him. Thus, if I understand the message through the sarcasm, I shouldn't bother, though I could conceivably (sp?) use the stock as...

using stock to buy home Why would finding that seller be so difficult? Particularly if it is a very stable stock (i.e. JNJ or PG)? Secondly, IF we did, who would be responsible for the capital gains on it? Thanks.

Washington DC Looking to buy a home inside the beltway and need to know the best way to use stock as a buying tool and minimizing the capital gains burden (1) Can I use it (transfer the name on the stock) along with cash as downpayment? If yes, who pays capital gains? (2) How do you use the...

fmla: INSURANCE REPAYMENT closing thought I appreciate your candidness, but in typing with brevity I may have misspoken. I want to repay my portion of the insurance that is NOT a question or issue. It was my insurance, I utilized it and I should cover it. But to back pay all premiums (the...

fmla: INSURANCE REPAYMENT Interesting the way you phrased that it would be my choice to come back to work or not. I know that the "other circumstances" clause is intentially broad. After I put in notice, it is the company's choice that is beyond my control. So little chance there. Hard to...

Clarification of first question First off, thank you for the quick response. Let me clarify, I am trying to determine if the company decides not to let me work the last 3 days of my 14 day notice (the first 11 of which are the final days of my 12 week FMLA), will I still have to pay for the...

What is the name of your state? North Carolina I am currently finishing up my 12 weeks of mostly unpaid leave for a new child. I, more than likely, do really want to go back to the job, but I fear that I will have to repay the insurance if I do not. If I put in a 2 week notice today, I will...