Business & Finance - 26 August 2006

I will start going to voice over school this year so that I get the training to change my career. For those of you who are voice over actors, what is this life? I'm so curious to find out.

2006-08-26 16:52:52 · 1 answers · asked by Dolores G. Llamas 6 in Careers & Employment

Near post office and other small buisnesses.

2006-08-26 16:41:43 · 2 answers · asked by Justalittlesexy 1 in Renting & Real Estate

2006-08-26 16:41:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

im thinking about opening a gym for men and women ... is it better to start from scratch or to buy a franchise or one that is for sale ?

2006-08-26 16:40:23 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Small Business

I am in the process of making settlements with my credit card companies. They have become delinquent accounts, but now I have come into some money and can pay them off. I have made settlements with some of them to pay off half of the amount owed and they will consider it payed in full. If I do this how does that affect my credit? Would it be better if I paid all of it instead of making a settlement? I was told that if I paid a settlement amount it would be as if I paid it in full. After I do this and all of my debt is paid how can I improve my credit? Or do I just have to wait 6-10 yrs for it to improve? Is there lawyers that can get rid of these accounts on my credit report? Or if I settle everything with these companies will they wipe it off of my credit? I'm quite confused on how all of this works so I am checking before I settle with these companies and pay it off. How do I protect myself?

2006-08-26 16:39:40 · 11 answers · asked by pinkie 1 in Credit

I am 20 years old and have just begun to buy some shares on the stock market. What I am concerned about is what will follow, i.e. taxes, and other fees that might acrrue in the future. Also how do I disclose my stock info in say, FAFSA (for financial aid)? Thank you.

2006-08-26 16:39:34 · 9 answers · asked by zaroyness 1 in Investing

Less than four years ago my credit score was 760. My wife left and ruined it all for me.
I was secondary on the car that she had repossessed because of her total lack of financial responsiblity. All together I ended up with three derogatory accounts and a present average score of 568. What is the best and quickest way to improve my score. I have always taken pride in paying my bills\ debts in a timely fashion.
Please help and thanks.......

2006-08-26 16:35:40 · 7 answers · asked by mr. Z 1 in Credit

I want to go on a volunteer program that costs about 3000 dollars. The brochure says it's completely tax deductable, but my parents say that for them, they're in a "higher tax bracket" and it probably wouldnt be deductable. What the "h" does that mean and is it true? Can something be deductable for one person and not for another or is this just their way of saying they dont want me going?

2006-08-26 16:35:16 · 6 answers · asked by Little Red 2 in United States

2006-08-26 16:28:42 · 1 answers · asked by ₦âħí»€G 6 in Advertising & Marketing

My husband wants to be a truck driver. He is looking into Swift (since they will pay for your CDL if you are employed with them for a while). The nearest location for them is about two hours away from where we live will that be a problem? The training is offered in Texas (our state) so he can do that. I know he will be gone for weeks at a time he wishes to do OTR. We have a small child so a team isnt an option for us. I hear people say there is good money if you are willing to be gone long periods of time, does anyone know how much is good money? Any information at all about the industry would be great. Thanks to everyone who answers.

2006-08-26 16:26:13 · 6 answers · asked by brandy 2 in Careers & Employment

Don't have enough capital...need to find something that will earn money fast without spending any money...I know, too good to be true, right?

2006-08-26 16:17:32 · 0 answers · asked by sweetpea 2 in Careers & Employment

2006-08-26 16:14:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Business & Finance

2006-08-26 16:13:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Business & Finance

2006-08-26 16:08:36 · 13 answers · asked by BigDaddy 2 in Small Business

I just earned a few hundred dollars on day trading in my IRA account. I know its risky, but the question is: do I have to pay capital gains tax an any gains I make in my IRA account. I have a ROTH IRA.

2006-08-26 16:08:24 · 7 answers · asked by vrconfused 1 in United States

2006-08-26 16:07:52 · 8 answers · asked by gerbil 1 in Small Business

Actually, I've had it started for quite a bit now. I'm 23 years old, and I'm contributing 8% of my pay, and my explorer is contributing 100% of the first 3% and 50% of the next 2%. Someone suggested that I might want to start with agressive investments, so right now they're all stock based, no bonds. But is this the bes thing to do? I understand they said it as an option since i'm young still, but .... any help would be appreciated.

2006-08-26 16:03:30 · 7 answers · asked by youcefsanders 2 in Investing

I am on check systems and Emprise, Intrust, Bank of America or any other bank won't let me open a checking account. I can open a savings but I need a checking account, do you know of any other way I would be able to get a checking account?

2006-08-26 16:03:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

2006-08-26 16:02:24 · 11 answers · asked by . 5 in Careers & Employment

I have applied for a post as a teacher. Some days later I was summoned for a test, which consisted on 'teaching' the school director a small class. During the test he talked to me, he pointed some of my mistakes and I made my best in order to correct them and improve, etc. Anyway, at the end of the test he told me "I have to place you with the beginners, so you won't be running the risk of teaching students who have had better teachers. Otherwise you will be having trouble with your students". I was shocked. As I want the job very much I have not said anything, but I am on the verge of calling him and telling him a few words. I guess that I was applying for a job, and that was it, I have not told him I was perfect, nor that I was what he had been looking for. As a director, should he not be the one to say if I was a good teacher or not? And if I am not, why just not deny me the job at once? I guess he was very unprofessional and rude. On the other hand I NEED the job. What should I do

2006-08-26 15:50:27 · 13 answers · asked by Graça 3 in Careers & Employment

I joined a company two months back which opened a new office in India..I am one of their first employees and the company is just 3 months old in India. We are a small team and a good one. But the issue is now, I have another offer from another company offering more than 80% over my current salary.

I am not in love with my existing company for not to consider the new offer, but some where in me I am soft in ignoring human values and consider it unethical to dump my existing company.

But the main issue is, that, iam just building my career and it will be a bumper to start with a good big pacakage (the new one) so that I can set a market value for future.

Folks! help me with this rather difficult decision!!!!

I need more answers...

2006-08-26 15:50:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

Any thing you'd like to see added to these questions and answers pages as a feature?

2006-08-26 15:43:58 · 20 answers · asked by razsports 1 in Advertising & Marketing

I worked throughout the entire pregnancy and up til now (with a now 10-month-old baby), but my baby is getting too mobile for the management job that I have. I can't keep her safe! I'd like to keep working, but from home. Does anyone have experience with legit and well-paying home jobs? I have a bachelor's too, if that helps.

2006-08-26 15:41:42 · 14 answers · asked by ikikochan 2 in Careers & Employment

2006-08-26 15:39:14 · 4 answers · asked by Jerry L 1 in Small Business

i have a score of 575 if give them that cash, they would have to approve me for 300 dollars worth of credit, right?? then that would build my credit if i payed off balance monthly, and i would be on my way then... to bigger and better things.

2006-08-26 15:24:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Credit

2006-08-26 15:22:04 · 7 answers · asked by summer_510 2 in Careers & Employment

I heard you can do this but dont know where or how?!?!!? Sounds crazy but apparently it's true?!

2006-08-26 15:18:03 · 10 answers · asked by Teine 2 in Careers & Employment

2006-08-26 15:16:55 · 5 answers · asked by peace.angels 1 in Advertising & Marketing

what kind of credit cards are easiest to get? or what other path should i take?i am wanting to work towards getting a home loan.

2006-08-26 15:13:30 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Credit

2006-08-26 15:12:01 · 10 answers · asked by candyshop283 2 in Renting & Real Estate