A new website has been published specifically for the case, and it explains the options for GTX 970 owners who purchased their GPU prior to August 24th as the following: Submit a Claim Online or Postmarked by November 30, 2016 This is the only way to receive a Cash Payment.
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How much will I get from TurboTax settlement?
Eligible TurboTax users will receive notification, either in an email or letter. Impacted customers will receive approximately $30 for each year that they were deceived into paying for filing services. How do I file a settlement claim with TurboTax?
What can I do with my settlement money?
Create an emergency fund: If you don’t have an emergency fund, using some of your settlement money to create one is a great idea. Best practice is around 6 months’ worth of living expenses so that if an emergency arises you won’t need to take out a loan or be in debt.
How to protect your personal injury settlement money?
Our last tip to protect your settlement money is to make sure that you keep records of everything to do with your settlement money. This includes information such as where the settlement money came from, when you received your check, and how you spend the money. – How are personal injury settlements paid out?
Do you have to pay taxes on settlement money?
While some settlement money is tax-free at the start, once you invest the money into things such as stocks or bonds, then the dividends earned are fully taxable. – How can I protect my settlement money? There are several things that you can do to protect your settlement money.
Tip One: Settlement Taxability
The first question you may have in mind is “is the money taxable?” This really depends on your situation. If it’s a settlement from a personal or physical injury, it’s usually non-taxable. Emotional distress settlement awards are typically non-taxable if the distress is attributable to a physical injury or physical sickness.
Tip Three: Giving Money to Family
Another common question that comes up is, “Should I give money to my family?” Your family members or relatives may not necessarily be in the best financial situation, so I totally understand if you feel the urge to help them out. There is nothing wrong with that. Or maybe they’re financially ok,, but they’ll still come knocking at your door.
Tip Five: Overall, what should you do with the settlement money?
The fifth and final question that I’d like to help answer is, “What should I do with the settlement money?” I would like to urge you to find some quiet time and reflect on your life goals. What is important to you? What brings you joy? And then think about how you can use the settlement money as a tool to help you live your best life.
Additional settlement money questions that you may have
Your financial goals and situation will dictate how you use a large settlement check. Working with a certified financial advisor will help you come up with a settlement check plan tailored to your unique needs. The money will then be less likely to be used on impulse. We share our top 5 tips on what to do with your settlement money in the blog.
Need help with your settlement money?
You probably have a lot more questions to ask on what to do with your settlement money. Feel free to schedule a free discovery call with one of our financial advisors to go through your personal situation.
