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Re: American, US Based, And US Aspirant Derailer Thread by radautoworks: 10:50am On Aug 20, 2018
Dremca:
Two or three at a time with one mortgage bank or more than mortgage bank.

All their systems to together so they can all see who you have mortgages with.
Re: American, US Based, And US Aspirant Derailer Thread by Dremca(m): 10:52am On Aug 20, 2018
As a founder or a founder/CEO of a company, I will be entitled to a salary just like every other employee in my company. I want to know how that salary will be taxed pending when dividend will be paid to share holders will include me being the founder/ceo
radautoworks:


Depends on whether your pay yourself a salary or do owner equity draws.

Re: American, US Based, And US Aspirant Derailer Thread by Dremca(m): 10:53am On Aug 20, 2018
Can a mortgage bank approve mortgage for more than one property at a time.
radautoworks:


All their systems to together so they can all see who you have mortgages with.
Re: American, US Based, And US Aspirant Derailer Thread by radautoworks: 11:22am On Aug 20, 2018
Dremca:
As a founder or a founder/CEO of a company, I will be entitled to a salary just like every other employee in my company. I want to know how that salary will be taxed pending when dividend will be paid to share holders will include me being the founder/ceo

And this is where you need to hire an accounting firm. You will pay personal income tax as well as company tax if you do what you're planning. If you do what I suggested, you can file for company under your personal income tax and even claim losses and expenses. I never issued shares to anyone else because I didn't want/need to so I can't help you there.
Re: American, US Based, And US Aspirant Derailer Thread by radautoworks: 11:23am On Aug 20, 2018
Dremca:
Can a mortgage bank approve mortgage for more than one property at a time.

Answered previously. Yes, but good luck with that. You need A LOT of income, excellent credit and possibly a co-signer
Re: American, US Based, And US Aspirant Derailer Thread by Dremca(m): 11:26am On Aug 20, 2018
Just as you've said, for a start, I would go with S-Corp and in the future, I would switch to C-Corp.
radautoworks:

And this is where you need to hire an accounting firm. You will pay personal income tax as well as company tax if you do what you're planning. If you do what I suggested, you can file for company under your personal income tax and even claim losses and expenses. I never issued shares to anyone else because I didn't want/need to so I can't help you there.
Re: American, US Based, And US Aspirant Derailer Thread by Dremca(m): 11:27am On Aug 20, 2018
Will a co signer be liable for a liability in the event of delinquency
radautoworks:

Answered previously. Yes, but good luck with that. You need A LOT of income, excellent credit and possibly a co-signer
Re: American, US Based, And US Aspirant Derailer Thread by Dremca(m): 11:28am On Aug 20, 2018
I'm already feeling like an American entrepreneur grin
Re: American, US Based, And US Aspirant Derailer Thread by radautoworks: 12:04pm On Aug 20, 2018
Dremca:
Will a co signer be liable for a liability in the event of delinquency

Yes. That's why they are there.
Re: American, US Based, And US Aspirant Derailer Thread by Dremca(m): 12:07pm On Aug 20, 2018
I even came across an information on this forum that require renters to provide co signer when renting an apartment. Is it applicable everywhere.
radautoworks:


Yes. That's why they are there.
Re: American, US Based, And US Aspirant Derailer Thread by radautoworks: 12:13pm On Aug 20, 2018
Dremca:
I even came across an information on this forum that require renters to provide co signer when renting an apartment. Is it applicable everywhere.

Yes, if you have a broken lease or little rental history.
Re: American, US Based, And US Aspirant Derailer Thread by Babyvet: 1:08pm On Aug 20, 2018
radautoworks:


I know she said hourly and still not true in Texas. You are better off making time and a half at one job than two jobs at full time. The increase in tax bracket is not much.

No it’s not, How one can work two full time jobs? It depends on your field but in nursing for example, it advised to work one full time job and then have another prn job somewhere else.
Re: American, US Based, And US Aspirant Derailer Thread by lordally(m): 2:28pm On Aug 20, 2018
Babyvet:


Please don’t try it, it can go very very wrong. Even if you get the green card, the person can continue to blackmail you to get more money.


Waow!!! I was expecting u to Lambaste the guy!!!! but I'm surprised you were cool with him.....

that's nice dear
Re: American, US Based, And US Aspirant Derailer Thread by radautoworks: 2:29pm On Aug 20, 2018
Babyvet:


No it’s not, How one can work two full time jobs? It depends on your field but in nursing for example, it advised to work one full time job and then have another prn job somewhere else.

I'm saying even in the unlikely extreme that one could, you would STILL be better of with one job and overtime than two. The taxes are not better with two even of you have full time hours at two. And yes, I know two people with two full time jobs.
Re: American, US Based, And US Aspirant Derailer Thread by Babyvet: 2:40pm On Aug 20, 2018
radautoworks:


I'm saying even in the unlikely extreme that one could, you would STILL be better of with one job and overtime than two. The taxes are not better with two even of you have full time hours at two. And yes, I know two people with two full time jobs.

I’m not recommending two full time jobs , in my area it does hurt us if we work too many hours at one job , even bonuses are ate up in taxes.
Re: American, US Based, And US Aspirant Derailer Thread by radautoworks: 2:42pm On Aug 20, 2018
Babyvet:


I’m not recommending two full time jobs , in my area it does hurt us if we work too many hours at one job , even bonuses are ate up in taxes.

Umm.. neither did I recommend two full time jobs.
Re: American, US Based, And US Aspirant Derailer Thread by Babyvet: 2:44pm On Aug 20, 2018
lordally:



Waow!!! I was expecting u to Lambaste the guy!!!! but I'm surprised you were cool with him.....

that's nice dear

Why would I blast the guy, he simply asked a question and I responded. I blasted people on other threads because of their ignorance and stubbornness. I’m not saying I know everything but I know more about this country living here than someone back in Nigeria who has never left the shores of the country.

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Re: American, US Based, And US Aspirant Derailer Thread by Dremca(m): 3:20pm On Aug 20, 2018
Do the rich (like Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg) actually have a credit score of like 850 since they have all the money to buy what they want and repay back if they want.
Re: American, US Based, And US Aspirant Derailer Thread by Nobody: 3:25pm On Aug 20, 2018
lordally:


Bro why not forget Contract marriage and ...put your mind down to the possibility of finding true love ....its very much possible bro!!! leme tell u a bit of my story!!! I did my IT in 2015 in NNPC HQ ABUJA ....where students from all over d world came for IT took ....so I made a male friend who schooled I. Howard uni ...when we were done with IT and he Left ...on FB I went try his friends list and met a gal who I sent a Friend request and she accepted...weater became friends and she calls me tru FB and I also call her too.... omo I swear down she's a very blessed human being ...she's a very good black american gal of emm 22yrs doing 2 jobs....she liked me a lot but d distance has been a big challenge .....we video all d time and she tells me about the various heart breaks she has been going tru inrespective of hear sincerity ....meeen I never knew when I started developing feelings for her ooo....but she now has a new BF which she told about so for now we are just very close friends..... so assuming I happened to have been in d US b4 she got a new b4.... we would have been 2geda.......so bro take your mind partially off that it might still work for u dou!!,!!!

I like your advice. What many of these guys fail to realize is if they took the time and energy to invest in a real healthy relationship based on love, they would get a good person AND the greencard.

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Re: American, US Based, And US Aspirant Derailer Thread by Nobody: 3:27pm On Aug 20, 2018
Dremca:
Do the rich (like Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg) actually have a credit score of like 850 since they have all the money to buy what they want and repay back if they want.

They dont need the credit score but Im sure it is probably great.
At that point, they would/should be operating without or less debt.
Re: American, US Based, And US Aspirant Derailer Thread by Babyvet: 3:34pm On Aug 20, 2018
This is for those who want to come here and hussle without proper planning.

In the video , a mother and wife is being deported back to Mexico after living in America for many years . She is married to a US veteran and has us citizen children . She was unable to legal status because she was caught crossing the border in the 90’s under the Clinton administration. She signed a form stating that she would leave and never seek residency in the U.S. The form she signed has prevented her from her getting residency and ended being deported. The worst part her husband voted for Donald trump.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWyff-zc18w
Re: American, US Based, And US Aspirant Derailer Thread by Nobody: 3:45pm On Aug 20, 2018
Backfornow:
Everyone by now knows the importance of having a savings account or emergency fund. With expenses and sometimes unplanned events it may be hard to do. One solution for you may be a high interest savings account.
The average savings account pays 0.25 percent APY, according to Bankrate’s most recent national survey of banks and thrifts. Many of the country’s biggest banks pay less than that. For example my bank is 0.10%
If you do not have a savings account already or wanting to change from a low interest earning one, I have included a link from Bankrate.com as of August 2018 that has the highest saving interest rates. They range from 1 to 2 %.
What is a high- yield savings account
High-yield savings accounts are a type of deposit account that can be found at both online and traditional banking institutions. These financial tools typically pay a higher interest rate than traditional savings accounts and almost always offer better returns than checking accounts.

Here are just a couple of the biggest financial benefits of high-yield savings accounts:
Higher APYs: High-yield savings accounts generally offer significantly higher interest rates than traditional savings products. That means you can earn more on your money and meet your savings goals faster.
No or low fees: High-yield savings accounts tend to come with no monthly fees and low fees for things like having nonsufficient funds. That’s especially so with high-yield savings accounts found at online banks.

Here is the link to do further research and to see rates.
https://www.bankrate.com/banking/savings/best-high-yield-interests-savings-accounts/

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Re: American, US Based, And US Aspirant Derailer Thread by Nobody: 3:46pm On Aug 20, 2018
Backfornow:
Spending is hard to do with the pressure of expenses and unexpected emergencies.

Read this excerpt from the following article- https://www.cnbc.com/2018/03/15/bankrate-65-percent-of-americans-save-little-or-nothing.html
The average American despite a low unemployment rate and increasing wage growth, Americans still aren't saving much. That's according to a new survey from Bankrate.com, which found that 20 percent of Americans don't save any of their annual income at all and even those who do save aren't putting away a lot.
Only 16 percent of survey respondents say that they save more than 15 percent of what they make, which is what experts generally recommend. A quarter of respondents report saving between 6 and 10 percent of their income and 21 percent say they sock away 5 percent or less.
The average American has less than $5,000 in a financial account, a quarter to a fifth of what you should have, and those aged 55 to 64 who have retirement savings only carry $120,000 — which won't last long in the absence of paychecks," the survey reports

I will list 4 good ways to increase your savings that have come from financial gurus such as Dave Ramsey, Nerd Wallet, and Suze Orman.
Before we get started, there are assumptions that I am using.
You are operating a budget. There is no way around this. You have to know what is coming in and out to the exact penny each month.
You are getting a biweekly paycheck from an employer. I say this because it just makes it easier to explain the steps that I am using
You are not already overspending. If you are already overspending, you are constantly trying to catch up.

1. Extra Paycheck
The typical American worker gets paid on a biweekly basis. This is 2 paychecks a month. But, there are 2 months in the year there is a 3rd paycheck. For example if your next paycheck falls this Thursday or Friday, November will have a 3rd paycheck which is essentially an extra paycheck. This is where the budget is essential. For this to be an extra paycheck for you, you cannot have already been overspending out of the previous paychecks. If you budget your monthly expenses on the 2 paycheck system, this 3rd paycheck should be extra. Also most employer will not take out insurance out of this paycheck. Again, you have to careful, because the next paycheck will seem like it will take forever to come.

2. Cut some things out
This is the painful part. In order to reach your savings goal quicker, there may have to be some casualties. Mine was monthly subscriptions, eating out, and decreasing my housing expenses. It was painful at first but over time, you wont miss it as much.

3. Direct Deposit
Most employers do automatic direct deposit for payroll. Set an amount that you can miss from your paycheck and have that amount sent to another account. This requires setting up a separate savings account. Here is an illustration. For example your biweekly paycheck after taxes and insurance is $1000. Suppose you can miss 10% or $100. On the direct deposit authorization form from your employer, 1 line on the form will direct the bank account that the $900 will go to. The second line will direct where the 10% or $100 will go. You wont miss the money because it is automatically coming out of your paycheck.

4. Set up another account at a different bank
I know that there are some people like me, who will get tempted to transfer money from the savings to the checking on a spur of the moment decision. I have had to create a separte savings account at another bank that will be a hassel for me to get to. What I mean is that if you do not have a debit card to that account and you have to make an effort to get to the money, you will most likely lose motivation in getting to that money if it is not truly necessary.

Bonus
I read a couple of people mention money back rebates on credit cards. This is a good idea. If you are already paying your balances in full, that rebate can be used as savings or just applied to your balance.

Any tips I miss? Please share.
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Re: American, US Based, And US Aspirant Derailer Thread by revontuli(f): 5:16pm On Aug 20, 2018
Babyvet:
This is for those who want to come here and hussle without proper planning.

In the video , a mother and wife is being deported back to Mexico after living in America for many years . She is married to a US veteran and has us citizen children . She was unable to legal status because she was caught crossing the border in the 90’s under the Clinton administration. She signed a form stating that she would leave and never seek residency in the U.S. The form she signed has prevented her from her getting residency and ended being deported. The worst part her husband voted for Donald trump.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWyff-zc18w

She was either too lazy or reckless. As soon as she got married, all she had to do was to leave the country and her husband could file a green card application for bringing spouse. Those take priority over other immigration cases. Shw could also leave before marriage and have the husband file for a K-1 visa.

She could legally re-enter then. She chose to remain illegal and trusted the government officials who said she is low risk for deportation. Never trust the government.

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Re: American, US Based, And US Aspirant Derailer Thread by Babyvet: 5:43pm On Aug 20, 2018
revontuli:


She was either too lazy or reckless. As soon as she got married, all she had to do was to leave the country and her husband could file a green card application for bringing spouse. Those take priority over other immigration cases. Shw could also leave before marriage and have the husband file for a K-1 visa.

She could legally re-enter then. She chose to remain illegal and trusted the government officials who said she is low risk for deportation. Never trust the government.

Do you watch the video? It’s says she signed a form that says she would never seek residency in the United States , she did try to file for residency but because of the form she signed she was denied. Also anyone who is illegal can not leave the country until they are approved to do so.Doing so could earn then the 10 year or permanent bar. K1 visa is not applicable in case because she is already married and living in the states. For those living Illegally or non immigrant status( like student visa) they have to file for adjustment of status first and don’t always to leave the country, it’s case by base basis. Below is explanation of k1 visa

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/family-immigration/nonimmigrant-visa-for-a-fiance-k-1.html#1

Marrying a US citizen does not mean that the partner is going to get automatic residency. There are requirements that both US citizen and non us citzen must pass before the partner can get residency.

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