Money Issues

bk asked:


I am just curious to know, who gives so much money for campaigning? According to Sheila Krumholz, the executive director of the Center for Responsive Politics, the presidential candidates alone have already raised more than $1.5 billion since the election cycle started in January 2007. Is that a joke? I know that to show ads on TV, they need some money but 1.5 BILLION is way too much.

Doug

Chris asked:


I’m 16 and have my learner’s permit in CT and I’ve heard that by going to driver’s you save a bunch of money on your car insurance…I know that its ture but how much money can you really save?

Sandra

Tamerlane asked:


I don’t have a ATM Debit card, My money is not in my account yet. It arrives 1 day after my flight. What can I do so that I can get my money? Can I tell them to wire it or something. Can I open up a bank account over there, and ask them to wire it to that account?

Doug

Rachel d asked:


I’m an incoming freshman this year, and I just got an administrative assistant position at a hospital on Saturdays. I’ll be going to school full-time, but I plan on working through the week during the summer. How much money can I legally make without it affecting my financial aid package? Is there a certain amount of money you can make and not have to file taxes?

John

poptarts asked:


i file my taxes every year no matter how little i make but i still dont understand how doing your income taxes work. how come some of us owe money and others get a refund? if there’s an amount in the federal withholding doesnt that mean you should automatically get some money back? my boyfriend has worked part-time at the same job for more than 3 yrs and he some how has owed money to the IRS every year. how come he gets nothing back? in what conditions will one owe money and in what conditions will one get a refund?

Susan