Why do wealthy people cheat on their FASFA forms?
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Wealthy people never feel wealthy enough, so that's some of the reason... But why do people (wealthy OR poor) cheat?  Most people cheat because they feel "entitled" to the federal funding that they think "everyone else" is getting... Some people cheat because they are disgusted with themselves for not having saved enough (or at all) for their child's education...  Others cheat because they have been misinformed about the availability of funding (everyone knows that there's something called a Pell Grant, but few people realize how poor you have to be to get one; when people see that they weren't awarded one, they seem to set their morals aside in their efforts to qualify...) \n\nBeing that Financial Aid administration is, well, my life (or, at least, my livelihood), I've seen all manner of cheating (some creative, some not).  I agree with families when they say that the system is unfair.  It does tend to over-estimate a family's ability to pay.  However, people HAVE to realize that same system that is inflating their EFC is also inflating the EFCs of people much poorer than them.  \n\nSome people who are usually very thoughtful become incredibly selfish when it comes to things like taxes and income... These people need to realize that, often, what they consider a financial burden is minor compared to other families' hardship... I KNOW that having to pay for braces or home repairs is expensive... I know it's going to put you deeper in debt.  But when I have students whose parents are battling cancer or who don't have parents at all... I have to set priorities....
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doesn't matter, they are all scams\nthe "trick" is to get you buy their crap. that's how they become rich. while you "read' their crap.
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While I have over 3000 feedbacks on ebay I can't say that I personally have been cheated, but I can say that I see people cheating all too often.  The most common thing they do is set up a 2nd username and shill bid their own items to find out what someone is willing to pay, and then they retract their phony bid down to the level that maximises the real buyers bid.  Its sad.  Very sad that people will do this for a few bucks.\n\nWhat is worse to me is that some of these "dealer" types in sport cards will manipulate the price of cards higher.  They are willing to pay a few bucks in ebay fees to show the "value" of the card as something higher then it really is.  After a few manipulated auctions to themselves they release several into the ebay market and make their money off unsuspecting collectors.  And many of them are power sellers so eBay won't do much about them if anything.
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It is alarming how misinformed most people are about the Federal income tax and all other state and local taxes.  The "Rich" pay in excess of 80% of federal individual income taxes.  The "Rich" pay close to 40 cents of every dollar they earn in Federal and State income taxes.  If you want to talk "fair," how fair is it for someone to work hard in school and then life and then fork over almost half of what they make to someone else.  The "Rich" also pay more than the majority of all local property taxes.  The "Poor" are eligible for the EITC which gives them back more money than they pay in federal income taxes.  Most "poor" people really resent the "wealthy" not the "rich."  If a "Rich" person stops working, she will no longer be "Rich" and will be eligible for the same EITC that "Poor" people receive.  The "Wealthy" never have to work another day in their lives and if smart, never pay the taxes that the "Rich" do.  I blame the misinformation mostly on CPAs like myself who don't do a very good job at telling our complaining clients to shut up and try working a little smarter.
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Being wealthy is not evil. \nI don't understand the jealousy liberals have toward wealthy people that makes them think anyone who has succeeded in life should have it taken away by the government so that it can be given to those who have not succeeded. \n Sure, if you make good decisions and work hard and have alot of money you should give to charities and help others as much as possible, but that's a personal decision. The government should not force you to do it .
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Probably a fraudster who sent you mail about how you're going to be rich if you asscoiate with him and how your surname matches that of some wealthy fellow who died without a heir to his fortune. My advise don't fall for such crap.
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You guys are idiots. (the commetns about blacks and mexicans)\n\nJust fill out the fasfa. Trust me, you will get some money. i got 15K from the government.
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The common conception is that stingy people are that way because they have no money - because they have to be.  Some of the cheapest people you'll ever meet are rich folks though so in reality it can go either way.  At first it doesn't seem to make sense that a rich person would be stingy but then you have to figure there's a reason they are rich in the first place.  They probably didn't get there by being casual about money.
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Sounds like you've got more than your share of medical conditions that make life and finances very tricky. Unfortunately you'll find bad apples here just as anywhere else. I'm assuming you mean the guy who said "marry a rich guy." Considering some of the answers I've seen it's pretty mild. Not to say that it didn't upset you. You need to try to ignore people like that.\n\nI hope you've applied for Medicaid. If you are on Social Security Disability of Supplemental Security Income you should be able to get Medicare (after 2 years on SSD). Also, any hospital that accepts federal funds has to offer Hill-Burton assistance to those who qualify. That could help to reduce your medical bills significantly. I did that years ago when I was a single parent. You might also consider applying for Food Stamps to help you stretch your food dollars. I know applying for these programs can be daunting and humiliating. But they are there for a reason. Think of it this way, you've paid your taxes that have gone to help others in need. Now you are the one in need.\n\nGod bless!
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What a great question!  I think that because this generation is used to instant gratification... If you aren't good enough to figure out a video game then you find cheats... Also you see the various young celebrities of the week or rap stars who seem to be no one last week and this week rolling in money...Also if you ever need some info then just hop on the Internet!  Instant answers!  (not that the latter is necessarily a bad thing).\n\n It is sad because there is no such thing as easy money.  Legally, at least... And many are setting themselves up for a life long struggle to find it.  Best to stay in school, work hard and invest well...  It will work out better that way!  Believe me, I know... I have a 57 year old brother who will have to work until his dying day because all his life he tried to beat the odds...
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The real issue is the lesson that should be learned for similar people in the future.  When you have a certain amount of wealth and/or status (your family) there are just some things you can't do or at least have to be very, very careful about.  One of those things is getting together with your drunk, testosterone laden buddies, and having acouple of stripper/hookers with nefarious pasts at your party.  It is everyones responsibility to protect themselves from situations like that.  Notice how all the people that weren't there aren't having any trouble.
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It's just another scam.\n\nSome people have wwaaaaayyyyy to much free time.
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They are trying to find the easy way out.  What they dont realize is that by cheating now, they are only hurting themselves in the future.  Cheaters dont win and winners dont cheat.
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nO, of course no, you should only tell me. ( I promise I will not tell anyone else)\n\nSeriously, they do this because they are idiots. There are some people who get married for money to sell the USA citizenship and this is their brilliant plan to Catch them.\nI guess they do not realize that  people who are trying to do this for illegal reason would not think to lie. maybe they interview each person separately and see if they name the same times. HMMMM?\nso you have to get your stories straight if you are going to cheat and lie.\nWhat if you are sincere but just cannot rememeber when you banged your old lady or accidentally give a date that was with your mistress. OOPS\nI guess you have to keep notes or put notches on the bedpost.\nsome guys may brag and say ten times when it was only one. Oops.\nwhat a silly world we live in!
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It is a scheme...\n\nThere are thousands way that a fool is parted with his money.  \nWhen things are too good to be true...well guess what?\n\nI liked this one done around here not too long ago:\n\nAn African man in a shopping mall asks an elderly man if he knows of any charity that he can donate his money to.  He said that he has $250,000.  and he needs to give it to donate it to a worthy cause, but he is not around here and does not know who to trust.\n\nAnother person from the same team gets involved.  For some reason in order for trust to be built...each person gives the African man $2,500.  \n\nWell...you know what happens.\n\nAnd this actually works a lot.
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Wow..I never thought about that..but it's weird because I do it...proabably because your richer friends expect something more..and in return will give you something more expensive..so you don't want to look bad..and your poorer friends are just glad you got them something..and don't expect as much from you. That's weird tho
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If your family is in debt for millions, I am sure that the line of thinking from some employers may be.. He may steal to pay off the debts... to help his family... Just a stretch but in reality, in america there would be no legal way to obtain my families credit history unless I amde it available to them. In that case you could tell them your families story... Mitigating the effect