Business & Finance - 26 October 2006

I still have my card. Nobody apart from my card provider knows my PIN (not even me) as I never use this card for drawing cash. The cash was drawn from a town I have never visited.

I think I will get a refund from the card provider but they won't tell me how this fraud is possible

Therefore I wondered if any one knows how the b***ards can still get away with this crime at the expense of the provider - and ultimately, us the customers

2006-10-26 11:08:28 · 12 answers · asked by ? 2 in Credit

I have to write perswasive essay on why to use cash instead of credit cards. Please help and give me some ideas.

2006-10-26 11:07:58 · 12 answers · asked by Sweetness 2 in Credit

Has anyone on here ever had any experience with having a car impounded. What was the process if you chose to not pick the car up. How did it affect your credit score? Do they really take you to court? Did you ever pay the remaining balance after the car sold, even though your not the owner anymore?

2006-10-26 11:07:32 · 4 answers · asked by faisonik 3 in Credit

This is more of a credit question than anything. One of my cars got impounded this past Saturday. I am tempted to leave it at the impound, not pay on it anymore and risk getting a repo on my credit (which is probably stupid because my score is 739) because I have 2 other cars that I am paying on. My question is this, how many points will I lose on my credit because of the one car being repo'd or will it even affect me at all because my other 2 cars are being paid on. I hope I didnt confuse you.

2006-10-26 11:04:35 · 8 answers · asked by faisonik 3 in Credit

2006-10-26 11:04:27 · 6 answers · asked by James W 1 in Investing

has anybody heard of these "mystery worker" jobs?
where you are actually pretending to shop but really looking out for shop lifters? you get paid to do this.. has anybody heard of them and tried it? if so, what company did you go through and how does it work??
thank you!!

2006-10-26 11:03:54 · 3 answers · asked by green eyes 4 in Careers & Employment

2006-10-26 11:03:39 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

I really need something to report to my credit file. I am looking for the dates of the month that information is updated to the three credit reporting agencies, and when does it post to my credit file?

2006-10-26 11:03:09 · 4 answers · asked by realunderboss 1 in Credit

What is it I am copywriting? The Idea I have or the product itself? (not made yet) . Whats the 1st step to copywrite sumthin? keep in mind I have NO $$$ yet.
Do I initiate a patent search too?

2006-10-26 11:01:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Business & Finance

I am aiming towards those careers

2006-10-26 10:59:15 · 2 answers · asked by Kim 2 in Careers & Employment

My husband and I have one for our daughter. She is 8 and it has $3,500 in it. We contribute $75 monthly. Is this a good college savings plan? How will this effect her financial aid once she gets to college? I just went back to school and have to include it on my FAFSA, even though it's not for me! :(

2006-10-26 10:56:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

I want a pay rise and my office manager is happy with my work so should the agency increase my rate?

2006-10-26 10:54:46 · 5 answers · asked by gardenview 1 in Careers & Employment

i have to go back to school but everything is happening soo fast i just started working there recently now i want to quit already.but i dont want to quit i want evening shift but the reason he hired me is for morning and hoildays.but now i have school. PLEASE HELP

2006-10-26 10:54:29 · 10 answers · asked by bmoresassy 1 in Careers & Employment

2006-10-26 10:54:12 · 9 answers · asked by mrs_samuelson 1 in Renting & Real Estate

I went on a job interview yesterday, and I felt like it went really well. The president of the company said that he had interviewed a few candidates and would be interviewing a few more---and that he was going to make a decision tomorrow (which is now today) and call everyone, whether they got the job or not. It's around 3pm now and I haven't heard anything.....they open at 8am and close at 5pm. So my question is, what time do you think they will call? I'm guessing sometime after 5pm after the work day is over? I'm starting to get antsy, but I don't want to call them because I don't think it's appropriate. I sent them an e-mail today thanking them for taking the time to speak with me etc. etc.....so should I just hang tight and wait? I'm really starting to get discouraged. Thanks!!

2006-10-26 10:53:35 · 10 answers · asked by presserized 3 in Careers & Employment

I do not have a lovely, sweet Golden Ret. or a cute, cuddly Pomeranian - but I am a responsible pet owner. My dog does not like other dogs \ so he doesn't interact with them. My dog will chase cats \ so I don't have one. He doesn't like to come back when allowed to run free \ so he doesn't run free. He doesn't chew, relieve himself indoors or bark for no reason - does anyone have a small house with rent 600 - 900 a month that won't charge me a ridiculous amount for pet insurance or pet deposit? Boarding fees are killing me while we look for home but will not give up on dog.

2006-10-26 10:52:45 · 2 answers · asked by bootienme 1 in Renting & Real Estate

to have credit to afford them.

2006-10-26 10:51:38 · 11 answers · asked by cazmo 4 in Credit

Basically I am in my 20s and I have gotten interested in investing some of my money now in hopes maybe I can start saving something for my future. I have looked into stocks I purchased some through direct purchase programs.

I started looking up information on mutual funds but got lost so quick. And I think T. Rowe and companies like them have a minimum of 5,000 to get their advice and etc.

So I was curious if anyone out there knew where I should look for decent investments.

2006-10-26 10:50:52 · 11 answers · asked by QuestionsAnswered 2 in Investing

2006-10-26 10:49:27 · 9 answers · asked by tennis_lova10 1 in Careers & Employment

I'm a 19 y/o college student studying economics. I actually like my part time job at the local grocery store and would like to make it a career. I'm excellent with organization of stock and meticulous (some would say OCD lol) about keeping shelves in good order. It's a job where I can honestly say I've never left early.
But, in my research I see that a grocery department or store manager usually only needs a high school diploma.

I like the industry but with a management career I would not make as much money as I might elsewhere. ($12-16 an hour)

Is there a similar career I might like where I could be involved in "warehousing" or "inventory management" where I might fit better with my bachelors degree and skills?

2006-10-26 10:46:06 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

Hello, for the past year I've been supporting my friend who has been out of work and has never filed taxes because he didn't work a day in his stinking life! Anyhow, I was wondering if I can count him as one of my tax deductions when I file my taxes?

2006-10-26 10:45:45 · 13 answers · asked by Om... 3 in United States

2006-10-26 10:44:38 · 18 answers · asked by Casey 3 in Personal Finance

People keep posting on here about that web-site. Is it really legitimate or are they spammers for the web-site? Has anyone really tried it and it worked? I'd like to hear frome people who don't have an ulterior motive, ie they don't want me to go to the site so they get credit or money for passing the word. Thanks in advance.

2006-10-26 10:42:37 · 3 answers · asked by nimo22 6 in Other - Business & Finance

What is the average cost of living,I'm about to move on my own and I need to know the average cost?

2006-10-26 10:40:41 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

About how much time does it take to learn enought about the stock market to start investing???...Be Honest..thanks

2006-10-26 10:38:50 · 7 answers · asked by elbestionblog 1 in Investing

2006-10-26 10:38:40 · 3 answers · asked by gmaddox562 2 in Renting & Real Estate

I have a video camera for which I had paid 900 dollars a couple of months ago. GST and PST account for a 100 dollars of that amount. I want to sell the video camera on ebay , I think I will get only about 400 dollars. Can I get a refund of the GST and PST paid on the excess amount? (900 - 400 = 500 dollars , 15% of 500 is 75 dollars)

2006-10-26 10:38:24 · 4 answers · asked by Acroblast 1 in Canada

Are there any banks that are offering special deals or gifts when you open a new account right now?

2006-10-26 10:35:49 · 10 answers · asked by need help 2 in Credit

I currently own a financial serivces company but would like to add tax and audit services onto my offerings to clients. I am not a CPA but I would have CPA's working in the company, are there any licensing requirements for this other than the CPA's working there? I know for tax purposes one doesn't need to be a CPA but auditing? Anyone have any ideas on this?

2006-10-26 10:32:59 · 6 answers · asked by Wannabe007 2 in United States

Is this even a PLAN?

I'm interested in submitting a proposal for a business idea to a friend who heads up this company. Where do I start? What format should it be in?

Any help you can provide is GREATLY appreciated:

1) I know what I want to offer
2) I know how it would benefit them/me
3) I have the resources
4) I need their resources as well
5) I have cost detail

Where to start is what is sticking me... Thank you!!!

2006-10-26 10:32:52 · 2 answers · asked by ♥Saffire♥ 4 in Small Business