Business & Finance - 31 August 2006

If someone you knew
a) didn't have or want kids
b) owned a home outright (worth not millions, but enough to live off the profits if it had to be sold) in a really affluent area.
c) didn't have to pay property tax on house, insurance on car, or the car they drive (a porsche)
d) didn't have to pay for food or any other daily items.
e) was able to spend $5 or $7,000 on clothes and other gifts.
f) doesn't work at all except volunteer work
g) was able to afford maybe 1 vacation a year ($3,000)
h) no other bills or debt

I know someone like this (not me, I wish!) & she insists she is not rich (because she still has a budget) but she seems pretty rich to me.

This lady is very very smart, she went to an Ivy League school & has a graduate degree also.

2006-08-31 06:25:29 · 2 answers · asked by maggie 1 in Personal Finance

I'm retired with guaranteed income, but due to an accident, my credit is shaky. Need a loan fast.

2006-08-31 06:25:21 · 5 answers · asked by ranchcat2002 1 in Credit

I interviewed last week for a writing position with a company. I was there for almost 3 hours. I took two tests, and interviewed with 3 individuals. Then the final part of the interview was a take home writing assignment. I was given a week to complete the assignment, but to show them how much I wanted the job, I had it to them in 3 days. Earlier this week, I saw that the position was re-posted on the internet. Obviously this does not bode well, so I called to reinterate my interest. I left a message that went unreturned. I followed up with an email two days ago thanking them once more (I had already thanked all 3 the day after the interview) and to ask when they expected to make a decision. That too went unreturned. Obviously I realize I am out of the running, but considering employers make us job seekers jump through hoops, I feel that I at least deserved a response to my email. If I didn't get the job tell me, and let me know what I could do better for the next interview.

2006-08-31 06:24:10 · 9 answers · asked by Nikki 1 in Careers & Employment

Serious answers please. My husband is looking into it and I dont believe its profitable.

2006-08-31 06:22:18 · 11 answers · asked by xadralix 2 in Small Business

are you satisfied with the hours, pay or employee treatment? do you think you can do better?

2006-08-31 06:18:32 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

I have about 6 of the same entry for 2 seperate loans.,.should i dispute the one that says" Account balance: $0, Account transferred or sold,Student loan" or the one that says "Account balance: $1,313, Student loan - payment deferred" I dont know which one will be better.

2006-08-31 06:15:47 · 4 answers · asked by t r 2 in Credit

2006-08-31 06:09:45 · 6 answers · asked by Johnny S 1 in Careers & Employment

2006-08-31 06:09:21 · 7 answers · asked by Perry Wilson 1 in Renting & Real Estate

2006-08-31 06:08:00 · 7 answers · asked by Notre1Dame 2 in Investing

I need a personal loan for 5000 to pay off some of my bills. But is having a hard time because some lenders say I have no credit history. But their is a gas bill that isn't mind on my report.

2006-08-31 06:07:33 · 5 answers · asked by me-me31 1 in Personal Finance

Anyone know some good stock to invest in over the next couple months? 10 pts. available

2006-08-31 06:06:23 · 3 answers · asked by hottscott22289 2 in Investing

My husband is employed by allied waste ind. and has a 401 k plan there. I need to find the website to make necessary changes to his plan.

2006-08-31 06:03:40 · 1 answers · asked by dar 1 in Personal Finance

I need a free site that will allow me to download sample forms that I can modify for use in my business.

2006-08-31 06:03:11 · 2 answers · asked by Roger G 1 in Small Business

have you ever had work of yours published and how long did it take you? i want to start, its hard work isnt it? do you think the information in the writers and artists yearbook changes drastically from year to year? i've got a 2004 book...should i renew? what is the best publishers to try for childrens education writing??

2006-08-31 06:00:10 · 8 answers · asked by Wisdom 4 in Careers & Employment

2006-08-31 05:56:17 · 5 answers · asked by sameer k 1 in Investing

2006-08-31 05:54:36 · 4 answers · asked by sameer k 1 in Small Business

i have a project that i'm working on up north in michigan and i need to speak to mr baisden

2006-08-31 05:50:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Small Business

i gave my notice at work. was not able to give 2 week notice, but only 1 week. i think thats enough. now he is all mean to me. being unprofessional around me and making me look stupid in front of others and putting me down with words. why? cant he realize im moving on? how can i go through with this until next week? what should my attitude be like? im so upset now. he has a way of making me feel bad. but for what? i dont know. i want to leave now but i also want to be nice and give him time to find someone else.

2006-08-31 05:47:42 · 11 answers · asked by All4Christ 4 in Careers & Employment

I want to move my current account from Abbey as their call centre is now based in Bangalore and I have had numerous bad experiences with them.

This is my primary driver for moving, as their online service offering is actually very good.

Any advise appreciated...

2006-08-31 05:46:18 · 12 answers · asked by Matt 2 in Personal Finance

very high tax rate concern

2006-08-31 05:45:23 · 7 answers · asked by love 1 in Australia

2006-08-31 05:43:17 · 9 answers · asked by bzclover 1 in Credit

I have a phone interview today with CNN internship. I want the position. I also have an interview in person, tommorrow at Time, Inc. for an internship. If I'm offered the internship today, I'm going to take it - question is: what do I do about my interview scheduled for tomorrow? I don't want that position if I get this one....should I call and cancel? email and cancel? go anyway? If I go anyway and they offer it to me - what should I say (knowing I don't want it anymore). Help!

2006-08-31 05:41:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

I purchased a parcel of land from my aunt & uncle and didn't do a title search after she assured me that it wasn't necessary. (I know.... Stupid me!!) The purchase agreement and the contract signed at the closing both said that she was selling this property free of any encumberances, unpaid taxes, etc.... Now I find that there are several liens on the property. So I guess my own aunt lied to me. What courses of action do I have now?

2006-08-31 05:35:27 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

2006-08-31 05:33:11 · 10 answers · asked by Salma 1 in Other - Business & Finance

I have a home that is in my name only and I'd like to refinance in my name only. My mom is on the deed but not on the loan and my husband is not on the deed and not on the loan. When I refinance do I need their permission or signatures on any loan documents?

2006-08-31 05:31:32 · 6 answers · asked by fabmom 1 in Renting & Real Estate

stay at my current job until I finish school, or should I try to get a job with dept. now & work my way up while in school?

ps I hate my current job...

2006-08-31 05:31:30 · 3 answers · asked by River rock 3 in Careers & Employment

kay, there's this block party in my neighborhood from 4pm to 10pm, this couple who's attending it want me to babysite their 11month old, and their 1 year old starting at like 8:30pm to i dunno. so i'll be missing the last hour of the block party, so should i TAKE THE JOB? AND HOW MUCH SHOULD I CHARGE/HOUR?they got 2 kids.

2006-08-31 05:30:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

This is for a trivia contest at work. We have to match slogans with the name of the company that used it. This is the only one on the list that's completely stumping me. Thanks!

2006-08-31 05:28:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Advertising & Marketing

I had a garage built and then lost my job so I got another mortgage including the garage. Well I was not aware it was an interest only mortgage until this year when I found out the mortgage company didn't pay my home owners insurance. I called the mortgage company to ask why they are not paying my home owners insurance they say we are not responsible for it! I asked why and this is when they say because you have an "interest only mortgage" for the next 10 years! They won't give me any help, so I am seeking help as to how to get out of this ripe off mortgage. I did have my house for sell however I got a job so I can stay here, however the princple is getting bigger and bigger and my payments are going for interest only. Any suggestions please.

2006-08-31 05:24:40 · 6 answers · asked by jmor827@sbcglobal.net 1 in Personal Finance

did not print my copies, need to do so, but don;t know where to find them on turbotax.

2006-08-31 05:22:38 · 3 answers · asked by mzsunshine36 1 in United States