Business & Finance - 18 July 2006

MY husband wants to become a truck driver. He is thinking of going through a company who trains you to get your CDL such as Swift. He wants to do long haul for a few years to help us with our bills and then come back home and get a job where he will be home more often. Is anyone out there a truck driver or drivers wife with any advice? We have a 13 month old daughter who I know wont understand why daddy is gone so much. What is the amount of time you must work for a company that trains you (for your CDL) before you can leave with no strings attached and without having to pay your tution? How often will he beable to come home? Is there a monthly schedule or how is it organized so he knows when he will be home? How is the money? Insurance? Vacation? Any comments or information would be great. Thanks to anyone with a serious answer to my questions?

2006-07-18 11:50:12 · 9 answers · asked by brandy 2 in Careers & Employment

Did the 37 cents come from Itanium, expectations to meet or beat estimates tomorrow? Could they meet or beat estimates for the quarter?

2006-07-18 11:47:56 · 2 answers · asked by Visage22 1 in Investing

My husband is 41 years old and has a college degree. He has over 15 years of banking experience and 10 years of management experience. Two years ago we had a big disagreement over a used car that we purchased. It was a lemon and we made the stupid decision to put a stop payment on the check. Well he had to go to court and now has a felony conviction for passing a bad check. We have three little girls and my husband is working at a hotel making $9.00/hr. Between him and I our income is very small. We live in the Cleveland area and the work force is slow anyway, but with his felony he can't find anything that will allow him to utilize his education/experience. Does anyone have any ideas of what we can do? We are so depressed. We are still paying on student loans and so far behind.

2006-07-18 11:45:26 · 8 answers · asked by Julia 2 in Careers & Employment

I've seen it happen quite a few times lately from different stores (dollar stores, wal mart, gas stations, etc... ) It makes me a little uneasy. Can anyone explain why this happens?

2006-07-18 11:43:43 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

2006-07-18 11:42:36 · 9 answers · asked by combat25 1 in Credit

2006-07-18 11:39:47 · 1 answers · asked by msrdaniel 1 in Advertising & Marketing

2006-07-18 11:38:51 · 3 answers · asked by James 1 in Renting & Real Estate

2006-07-18 11:38:07 · 7 answers · asked by All That Jazz 3 in Advertising & Marketing

2006-07-18 11:36:26 · 3 answers · asked by archduke 2 in Corporations

i would like to know if both my wife and i are eligible for the free annual credit report each. in other words can she do one, and can i do one, each year?

2006-07-18 11:33:08 · 9 answers · asked by laurfield 2 in Credit

2006-07-18 11:27:53 · 3 answers · asked by ta t 1 in Other - Business & Finance

2006-07-18 11:25:32 · 6 answers · asked by Melissa C 5 in Small Business

2006-07-18 11:25:02 · 5 answers · asked by Melissa C 5 in Small Business

2006-07-18 11:17:27 · 18 answers · asked by George B 2 in Careers & Employment

We are just starting an HRA for one of our divisions (free grant money from the government!) and everyone seems really excited about it. HRA-employer puts money in for them, no wonder why. If a company uses a HSA (Health Savings Account), then the employee typically puts most of the money in the account, but it can be rolled over from year to year and job to job and it earns interest (hopefully!) if you don't use it all each year for your deductible.

They say this is the new way in health insurance, but in my part of US (Northeast), it hasn't caught on too much yet. HMO's are still the way most companies around here are insuring their employees.

Bottom line-have you ever had one or both of these types of accounts, and what did you think of it? Better than an HMO or not?

Thanks in advance!

2006-07-18 11:15:32 · 2 answers · asked by Left Footed 5 in Insurance

I hired an Agency worker whose performance is extremely poor. I raised this with my managers and they agreed on terminating his contract. I spoke to his agency and gave him a week notice. Another manager within the same department shows interest on keeping him on, so she spoke to the our manager and I was told to keep him? My decison have been overruled even though I am a manager in the business?

What do I do, I feel i have treated badly by both managers?

2006-07-18 11:14:55 · 9 answers · asked by Star 2 in Careers & Employment

single mom supplimenting income on line with honest work

2006-07-18 11:14:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Small Business

single mom supplimenting income on line with honest work

2006-07-18 11:12:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Small Business

2006-07-18 11:06:14 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Business & Finance

And are there any handheld versions of these and what are they called? and cost?

2006-07-18 10:59:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Advertising & Marketing

I'm on a shoestring budget and really need to get my name out there! I've done all the obvious - sent fliers to farm area, called friends and family, passed out business cards etc.

2006-07-18 10:58:31 · 4 answers · asked by sandra m 2 in Renting & Real Estate

A theme park has a capacity to hold 60,000 people on any particular day is facing dwindling sales. It has therefore decided to launch on a sales promotion venture to attract University students by using third degree price discrimination. Assume the demand for the recreational services of the park for boys and girls can be represented by:
Qb/6000+Pb = 8
Qg/6000+Pg= 6

What should they charge the girls and boys? (Hint: MR in the two markets must be equal)

2006-07-18 10:55:13 · 1 answers · asked by Chris H 1 in Other - Business & Finance

2006-07-18 10:50:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

We are trying to sell our home by owner. Our next door neighbor sold his home within 2 weeks with an agent at about 10,000 dollars lower than his asking price. Our home is younger than his and a bit smaller. However, we have more upgrades such as marble flooring and hardwood and stained grade mouldings and trim. The home is in move in condition. We are pricing our home at $10,000 lower than our neighbor's asking price and expecting to negotiate. Also, we have welcomed Buyer's Agents and offered them a commission. We have advertized on FSBO.com( with slides and a virtual tour) the New York Times on line, Yahoo Real Estae (both linked to FSBO.com) and local and out of county papers. Over 20 people have come for a walk through. We have had about 25 broker's come also. The lot and home are in excellent condition!

2006-07-18 10:45:32 · 5 answers · asked by ursaitaliano70 7 in Advertising & Marketing

I'm 16 and there's a new target by my house. It's not open yet, but I don't know if I can work there, being 16. Also, I was wondering when to send an application.
I'm guessing you do it well before the store opens.

2006-07-18 10:38:45 · 8 answers · asked by MP5 3 in Careers & Employment

2006-07-18 10:37:01 · 2 answers · asked by Stuart P 1 in Renting & Real Estate

2006-07-18 10:30:26 · 8 answers · asked by Nojan 2 in Careers & Employment

I'm wondering if I should use Coinstar to convert my change into cash? Is there any other way? 8.9% is a little expensive isn't, especially when im trying to save up some money. Please tell me your thoughts. As always ten points for the best answer.

2006-07-18 10:28:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Taxes

i have a judgement on my bank account with chase from discovery card.
how long does it stay for, it has been over 1 month and counting, is there a limitation as to how long it stays frozen with out them, lawyer taking action???

2006-07-18 10:25:52 · 3 answers · asked by systeck10980 1 in Credit

Where can I get free filing forms?

2006-07-18 10:25:35 · 6 answers · asked by Yahoo! Answers Chic 3 in Credit