Business & Finance - 9 November 2006

I'm getting a $5,000 settlement from a car accident I had last year. (All medical bills have been covered by insurance.) But I'm afraid that I won't spend the money wisely.

Should I pay on some credit card debts? Invest some of it? Save it for a rainy day? Do some Christmas shopping? Make a huge car payment? Pay some of my bills to cover the next few months? Help out my parents who are struggling financially?

I guess I could probably do a combination of these things... but I dont' want to regret any of my spending!!!

2006-11-09 05:23:05 · 7 answers · asked by chocolate-drop 5 in Personal Finance

Can anyone tell what the minimum information is needed for a mileage log for tax purposes?

2006-11-09 05:22:17 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Taxes

Hi....

So my fiance and I went to Walmart for a plunger... and we went to the self checkout and we were carded! FOR A PLUNGER!!!

Does anyone know why?

Thanks!

2006-11-09 05:22:03 · 4 answers · asked by ? 4 in Corporations

2006-11-09 05:20:23 · 10 answers · asked by steve p 1 in United States

I have credit card debts equal to 15% of the value of my 401k. I can take a loan from my 401k and pay it back over 5 years at 8.5%. Currently my credit cards have a rate 3-5 percentage points above that. I am 30 years old and contribute the max to my 401k. My feeling is that I might as well be paying the interest to myself instead of to the credit cards. Also I am 25-30 years away from retiring. I can use the money I save from paying my credit cards each month and start a Roth IRA and/or invest it in mutual funds and stocks as well as college plans for my daughter. I also have money in mutual funds that I could liquidate to pay my credit cards. What do you think is the best option? I figure I am young enough where this is a good option because I know you really are not supposed to use your 401k for loans

2006-11-09 05:15:54 · 5 answers · asked by Jay 2 in Credit

I am on a small retirement annuity of $900.00 a month. I think too much tax is being taken out of my check. I claim zero. $334.00 is withheld each month is Federal taxes and the same amount is withheld for state taxes which leaves me with about $232.00. Is this the right amount of taxes? Thank you for the help.

2006-11-09 05:13:07 · 4 answers · asked by winterpasture 1 in United States

Ii want to know how to use a ein tak id number an what is the best way to use it

2006-11-09 05:09:15 · 2 answers · asked by Greg Y 1 in United States

Just curious how much money this .25% rise will cost mortage payers and whether it is easily affordable or the last straw after all the other bills?

2006-11-09 05:09:11 · 2 answers · asked by LongJohns 7 in Renting & Real Estate

2006-11-09 05:09:10 · 5 answers · asked by ridleyjohn 2 in Other - Business & Finance

2006-11-09 05:08:17 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Credit

She's staying in Edinburgh for two months and wants to get a part-time job, any suggestions?

2006-11-09 05:04:44 · 2 answers · asked by Tyson 3 in Careers & Employment

I own a tiny coffee shop in Vancouver.
I want to expand it like Starbucks did.
What are some ways to expand my store worldwide, but in the same time bring Starbucks down?

2006-11-09 05:04:40 · 7 answers · asked by redsunsdriver 1 in Corporations

looking to see how homes in my neighborhood were listed for sale but none are currently on the market. I know there were some sales last year that I would like details for (not just sale price)

2006-11-09 05:04:29 · 4 answers · asked by VanK 1 in Renting & Real Estate

I am planning on moving to Portland, OR early this spring 07'. I am looking for a Supply Chain position, I will be APICS certified and I do have 3 years of professional experience with a Bachelors in International Business. Currently I live in a near by state.

Any ideas on how to best approach my job search in Portland.

Anyone knows any other ways other than just searching on Monster kind websites and directly on specific company sites?
Anything will be helpful.
Thanks :)

2006-11-09 05:01:49 · 3 answers · asked by Leana 1 in Careers & Employment

I have been trying to reclaim the charges from my bank. I got a letter today offering me just slightly less than half of what I calculated them to be.

Should I carry on and fight or accept their offer?

If I fight, what is the next step? I have never even seen the inside of a court room let alone been part of court proceedings.

If anyone has managed to claim back charges, how did it go for you?

Thanks

2006-11-09 05:00:06 · 6 answers · asked by footynutguy 4 in Personal Finance

Has anyone used http://www.fdnsolutions.com

2006-11-09 04:59:21 · 2 answers · asked by Debt Advice 1 in Credit

I live with a person who has been supporting me financialy. I do not pay for room and bored but he provides all my meals and clothing ,personal items. I have not worked in over a year , can he claim me as one of his dependents?

2006-11-09 04:54:28 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

2006-11-09 04:53:42 · 4 answers · asked by Chris J 2 in Corporations

I had a psychometric test and an initial interview today for a job I really, really want. The interview went well, but I think I did really badly in the psychometric testing, and I screwed up a really important question. I have to wait a week to find out if I have been selected to go on to the next set of interviews. I know if I get the interview I can get the job, but I am really worried about the psychometric test. What are my chances of getting the interview?

2006-11-09 04:52:50 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

I am makeup artist, esthetician and substitute teacher. i keep receipts from when i purchase makeup, printer ink, paper, my digital camera, batteries, etc.

2006-11-09 04:47:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

This lady son was killed and she gave the police station $100,000 reward to the informant. She wants to know if she can itemized the $100, 000 on her tax returns?

2006-11-09 04:40:48 · 6 answers · asked by Charmonque M 1 in Canada

I am human resources. Guess we all get it. I have a independant contrator who has been cussing and screaming nasty things to me everytime he talks to me for the last month. I never say anything rude back I take it. But this time he called me a stinky cu@! I have been here 10 years. My bosses dont want to loose him due to political issues. But I am humilated and very dishearted that they wont back me. I dont care who he is, he has no right!

What would you do?

2006-11-09 04:39:10 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

We`ve paid £700 in 6 months..been on ling term sick leave complained to them about it, thy refunded 1 months payment of £127.00 then the next morn charged the same again 4 the previous months charges!! Keep readin about mega success stories so advice is appreciated!! It was head office i approached they now sayin dun all they can? I think not!! It`s HSBC by the way!!!Cheers Guys.

2006-11-09 04:37:25 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Credit

2006-11-09 04:28:39 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Investing

2006-11-09 04:27:26 · 9 answers · asked by Rita J D 1 in United States

2006-11-09 04:26:55 · 3 answers · asked by techgirl 1 in Small Business

2006-11-09 04:26:38 · 15 answers · asked by jennifer h 1 in Credit

I recieved an Award claim notification letter containing a check for almost $5000.00. In the letter it tells me to call and speak to the claim agent. The agent I was told to call was out for the day but I did speak with a man, he barely spoke English and was hard to understand. In the letter it says I am to western union or Moneygram $4000.00 of first check to cover taxes so that rest of "winnings" can be released. The gentleman on the phone verified this and gave me a name and address. BEFORE I even consider doing this, has anyone ever heard of this before?? If you contact me (leave your e mail) I will send you a pic of letter and check. I have been burnt before by someone pretending to be a lottery company. My winnings are said to be 250,000.00.

2006-11-09 04:26:19 · 5 answers · asked by fade4pink 2 in United States

what would you do with a million dollers

2006-11-09 04:24:17 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

what exactly is it? my friend wants to know.

2006-11-09 04:24:13 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance