Business & Finance - 26 October 2006

Let's just say that I invested 20,000 dollars in a CD at 5.18%. I made $87.99 for the first 31 days. This month I got a new statement in that said the second month I only made $85.52 for 30 days. Why did I lose? Figuring in that it should have been compounded? It's not adjustable rate!

2006-10-26 10:32:20 · 5 answers · asked by chefgrille 7 in Personal Finance

2006-10-26 10:30:49 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

I am looking for information on getting grants for small business and school. I have looked and everyone wants to charge you to get the information. Does anyone know of how to get the information for free.

2006-10-26 10:30:49 · 3 answers · asked by tapa1316 1 in Small Business

i don't have a highschool diploma but i want to go to scholl for cna!

2006-10-26 10:28:19 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

I own a rental property and a foreigner (brit) wants to rent it out without seeing it. I found him on Craigs list and he says he's sending a cashiers check for the first month and security.

First, does this sound fishy?
Second, what company screens foreigners and what info do I need from them?

Thanks- much appreciated

2006-10-26 10:23:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

2006-10-26 10:22:48 · 5 answers · asked by Pedrita A 1 in Renting & Real Estate

How much do you need to invest in a IRA if you wish to retire in 30 years and need 30,000 per year to live off of if you wish to draw only the 30,000 and leave the principle amount intact?

The IRA garuntess a 8% return

2006-10-26 10:20:59 · 3 answers · asked by dontknow 2 in Investing

ways of study

2006-10-26 10:17:42 · 7 answers · asked by jiwan t 1 in Careers & Employment

the credit card said i would have an interest fee grace period when i payed the full amount due, what does that mean.

2006-10-26 10:11:23 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Credit

How did you get into industry? Do you enjoy it? Is it rewarding/difficult? Any advice? Tips?

2006-10-26 10:10:38 · 3 answers · asked by Lalalalalala 5 in Other - Advertising & Marketing

I think Im getting charged about 8.99% intrest on my credit card. What kind of interest would their be for a personal loan? Would that be worth it?

2006-10-26 10:08:41 · 13 answers · asked by Theandysullivan 3 in Credit

I need to move befor feb 27 into my own appartment, I have bad credit but have 2,000 saved to move. How soon should i start looking for a place if i want to move in at least 1 week befor feb 27???? please tell ....

2006-10-26 10:05:35 · 8 answers · asked by juicy 3 in Renting & Real Estate

Hi! I am just curious as to this new RFID device they are putting in credit cards and cell phones in China/Japan. Does anyone know what company markets this? How can one invest in this company? Thanks! I am new to investing and just curious and would like any advice!

Melanie
www.automaticbuilder.com/oneharrycat

2006-10-26 10:04:47 · 3 answers · asked by wooohoo12 2 in Investing

My fiance owes money to IRS but he has a payment plan that he is paying and he is planning on opening a savings and checking account

2006-10-26 10:03:42 · 11 answers · asked by Meche 5 in United States

Easy/Medium/Hectic(Stressed out?)
What is your job?
What are the duties?

2006-10-26 10:02:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

At the begining of this year I got a loan were I put as a warranty one of our cars, but yestarday at a famous store our car was stolen... so I still owe like half of the loan. My questions is do I still have to pay for this loan even though my car disapear hopefully we can find it but what if it can't be found ????
I live close to the border with Mexico, I still need to check the contract but I will get the police report next week & in the mean while I will review the contract on the loan to see what were the arragments to this loan because I can't remember... Any advise on what to do or how does this work ????

2006-10-26 10:00:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

examples are helpful.

2006-10-26 09:59:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Investing

one thousand a month looking to aquirre property need help?

2006-10-26 09:57:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

........... How do you cure it?
I love my career! I've finally found my nitch..... but working 6 to 7 days a week 8am to 9pm or 10pm for the last two and a half years has put me into the burnout phase. I never thought that It would happen to me, and I would love to get back on track and get my focus back. Any good suggestions would be greatly apreciated!

2006-10-26 09:53:55 · 5 answers · asked by JustCurous 2 in Careers & Employment

M dad enrolled for a payment plan from our gas company, Nicor. The payment plan ended up being double what the actuall bill would be and they have $1300 more than what the acuall bill was. Now, they refuse to give the money back.

2006-10-26 09:48:11 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Corporations

I know little about investing

2006-10-26 09:47:16 · 6 answers · asked by amy c 1 in Investing

I have just started a new job and written a report and a 2 page
powerpoint presentation and received feedback on both reports.

On the word report, I received positive feedback but the boss had noted she had changed some spelling errors. I was a bit miffed and compared her version to mine and saw no change. On the powerpoint presentation, I received the same feedback but this time she said she changed 2 spelling errors. I asked her what they were but she couldn't remember as she changed them as she was going through the document.

I am now a feeling a bit paranoid as this is the first time I have received this kind of 'direct' feedback. I think it may just be her style (she is dutch and they tend to be direct!) but I am not sure or am i making a mountian out of a molehill? Should I continue as is and just accept the feedback and move on as there was no change to what I had written or the format?

2006-10-26 09:46:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

Would you work at a place you hate to go to everyday, hating every minute of it even though it has benefits and a descent wage even though your health will be harmed....
OR...would you rather do a job you'd jump out of bed in excitement each day because it brings you joy and fulfillment but your bank account is seriously hurting?
Be realistic.
If you are in that sort of situation (hating) what are you thinking of doing about it?
If you love your job, how are you managing financially in today's world?

2006-10-26 09:46:36 · 16 answers · asked by Gigi 4 in Careers & Employment

Hi their! Thanks for taking the time to look at this question.

My dilemma is as follows.

#I will be in my current job one year on the first of November. The pay is pretty good and the people i work with are ok. The company is pretty small though, and a little unprofessional at times.

I have been offered a new job which is closer to my new home (havent moved in yet). Its with a HUGE company who are global and have a turnover of 8billion a year.

Problem is the pay they are offering is the same as my current one. Now in my current job their is also bonus structures in place, but they arent guarunteed.

My question is, what to do? Should I stay in my current job where I know the pay is ok, little chance of furthering my career though, or should I jump on board with the new crowd, and work for the SAME wages.

Should I try and hammer out a deal with the new job offer? Tell them my figure I want and if they cant give it good luck?

What if I pass up the oppurtunity???

2006-10-26 09:44:31 · 7 answers · asked by Mucking Fagic! 2 in Careers & Employment

I graduated from college a couple of years ago with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and I hate my job and don't want work anymore. I think I would rather sleep all day and do nothing.
P.S. I don't have kids or anything like that so this is only going to effect me.

2006-10-26 09:42:59 · 22 answers · asked by M M 2 in Careers & Employment

2006-10-26 09:42:51 · 8 answers · asked by akber b 1 in Small Business

It would appear from what I have read, that the Canadian recipient of the royalty income need only file a Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Ownership For United States Tax Withholding - Form W-8BEN with the US Person paying the royalty in order to claim treaty relief from the 30% withholding tax otherwise required to be withheld from the payment. Therefore application for an EIN is unneccessary

2006-10-26 09:42:31 · 2 answers · asked by TIM H 2 in United States

The Internet is a new media, and good envirmoent to start a small busniess. I need a view& guide in this new filed. You can share your experince with me.

2006-10-26 09:42:17 · 5 answers · asked by khalil.ebrahim 1 in Small Business

2006-10-26 09:38:53 · 7 answers · asked by happy 2 in Renting & Real Estate

Why Human Resources Departemnt is very important now.

2006-10-26 09:35:14 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment