Questions tagged [government]
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Where do countries / national governments borrow money from?
It seems that every country on Earth is in debt, but nowhere on the news do they ever mention to who. If countries are all in debt to each other then why not just cancel all the countries debt.
If it's one central place why don't all countries just…
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How does the government shutdown affect tax returns?
Has a government shutdown in the past affected tax returns? In terms of refunds, is there anything to be expected differently based on historical precedent?
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can the government or debt collectors garnish money from any bank account to which the debtor has access?
A trusted family member has access to my savings account. The savings account is mine, but the family member's name appears next to mine, which means that they are entitled to withdraw money from the account.
That said, I wonder what would happen to…
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What’s the difference between inflation and inflation tax?
I get that people seem to be using the term inflation tax as a metaphor for understanding inflation, but it seems to be a bit more than that. We all know that inflation reduces the buying power of our dollar, but I don’t see how “tax” is a useful…
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How secure is my 403(b)? Can its assets be "raided"?
I work at a state university and contribute to my 403(b) retirement account on a twice-monthly basis, maxing out the matching funds. I also contribute a smaller amount to another account, after matching funds.
My question is about the 403(b)…
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How can all these countries owe so much money? Why & where did they borrow it from?
When I look at this long list of countries with debt, I get the feeling we've all been sold a load of manure. How can so many countries owe so much money? Generally speaking, why did they borrow it, and from where?
The way this looks to me is like…
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How does the Pension system work in Poland?
I've been reading articles I found in chat about the Polish pension system and how it is changing. (Chat room: http://chat.stackexchange.com/rooms/22/show-me-the-money)
I'm trying to understand how the Polish Pension systems work in terms I can…
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Does total US public debt include state debt?
When I see total US public debt, I wonder whether state debt is included. If "total US public debt" used differently for different cases, I will restrict my case to the usage in national accounting/St. Louis Fed FRED data.
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What solar panel subsidies does Australia have right now?
I'm thinking about buying solar panels for my house.
Only thing is I'm not sure whether to wait.
I've been told that the value of solar power in Australia has remained largely the same - this is because as the cost of solar panels have fallen, the…
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What are the risks of euro deposit accounts in Greek and Cypriot banks?
What is the risk of having 100k euro in accounts in Greek banks and Cypriot banks?
Is there a guarantee?
I assume that the state guarantee for deposits doesn't hold when a country defaults.
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Why do interest rates increase or decrease?
Do interest rates increase based on what the market is doing, or do they solely increase based on what the Federal Reserve sets them at?
Why is it assumed that interest rates are going to increase when the Federal Reserve ends QE3? I don't…
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Protecting savings from exceptional taxes
Cyprus sets a sad precedent in the sense that a government considered taxing up to 10% of private bank savings in order to improve the financial situation of a country.
The decision did not pass but this could happen in the future. What possible…
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FAFSA: Do I still report my parents' income if I am not claimed as dependent?
I'm 19 and it's nearly time to fill out the FAFSA again.
Most of the time, until you're 24 (or is it 25?) you report your parents' income on the FAFSA.
However, my parents do not claim me as a dependent, I claim myself.
Would I still report my…
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Local government or private pension?
This question relates to the UK LGPS.
On the surface, this seems less flexible and potentially gives less return than a private pension.
Yes, private pension pay-outs fluctuate depending on the market state when you come to retire, but unless there…
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What determines the interest rates of government bonds?
It's not clear to me how the interest rate of a specific government bond changes. I would like to make a comparison with cryptocurrency exchanges.
Consider, for example, the price of bitcoin on kraken. It changes on the basis of the price of the…
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