With an FHA loan can you use gifted money?

Rachael H asked: With my loan the bank wants 3% for the downpayment. Can you have that money gifted to you from a family member? Thanks =)gavertec //

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Are you suppose to claim prize money won in a gift card?

MrsMaltz asked: I won 1500 on the radio and received the prize money in gift cards from Toys R Us. I had to fill out a W-9 for the radio station. How do I handle this during tax time?xlpack //

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How do we indicate on our child’s birthday invitation that we don’t want guests to give gifts or money?

bbswit asked: We are planning a party for our daughter’s 1st birthday. We are fortunate to live around a lot of family, so there will be a large group of extended family there. While we want our family to share in this occasion, we would rather people not give gifts or money — and don’t [...]

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How much money for a mail carrier xmas gift?

Eileen B asked: I would like to give my mail carrier a gift of money for xmas, what amount is good?anitadiazt //

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How much money should you give for a wedding gift?

schweetums asked: The couple has said they don’t want gifts, just money to save for their honeymoon. They are friends of my daughter. What is a good amount?marcelocielo_98 //

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