Business & Finance - 16 November 2006

I recently bought an index fund and I wanted some feedback. In my opinion I think the mutual fund is better because Im 24 and I plan on retiring around 45 or 50. I dont want to wait unitl im 59 and a half. The one thing is I have to pay taxes for the mutual fund.

2006-11-16 20:13:39 · 4 answers · asked by Rogelio C 1 in Investing

what are the advantages of Malaysian made products, in trems of quality, reliability and pricing compared to foreign made products?

2006-11-16 19:59:40 · 6 answers · asked by sathiavani m 1 in Corporations

2006-11-16 19:58:35 · 4 answers · asked by unni 1 in Renting & Real Estate

Okay, I am thinking of cancel two of my credit cards, which i've already paid off. My question is, will it damage or cause my current score go lower? **I barely use that 2 credit cards**

2006-11-16 19:57:45 · 11 answers · asked by a9113257311 3 in Credit

2006-11-16 19:53:40 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Investing

2006-11-16 19:51:13 · 5 answers · asked by nkuku 1 in Careers & Employment

I ordered a pizza from Domino's with delivery...the total cost...$14.21...I paid with my credit card. Upon delivery, I signed a receipt for $14.21, and gave the driver $5 cash tip. I later, check my account and find that they charged me an additional 20%...FOR NO REASON! What action do I take other than just calling and giving them a piece of my mind?

2006-11-16 19:34:58 · 17 answers · asked by Timeless 3 in Other - Business & Finance

I need some good solid advice for what to do in this situation as it keeps happening to me at this job.
We have SOPs, we are told to follow the SOP's and in fact make 'mistakes' that the managers bring to our attention if we do not follow these SOP's.
Tonight, I had a situation where I followed an SOP and as soon as I was done I was told by the 'lead' "You cannot just blindly follow SOP's! You should ask!". I was told this because apparently about a year ago, before I was here, an email came to this person saying to deviate from the SOP. I would not have gotten this email, and the SOP was never updated, there was also no way to know now to follow it.
So, I cannot follow them without asking, I cannot not follow them, it is not feasable to ask about 300 times a shift if it is ok to do what the SOP says to do.
So - what would you do, aside from finding a better job, in this situation?

2006-11-16 19:27:56 · 5 answers · asked by Star 5 in Corporations

I am thinking of moving to another country for a new job.....what's your best advise for someone who has never been to a total new place and meeting strangers, where you have NO idea about...

I know some of you might ask where, but this question is intend to know everything on general terms, with a relevant experience from yourself, regardless of anywhere you have been to....Thanks!

2006-11-16 19:23:47 · 5 answers · asked by dun_give_ a_ damn 3 in Careers & Employment

I graduated from a very reputable school. I passed the CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Board Exam in just one take and I got a good average. ever since I was in college, people always tell me I'm smart. Now, my career hasn't been off to a good start. It started with an unchallenging job, then me being stupid coz I turned down an interview with a big and famous auditing firm.

I so regret that I turned down their offer. I did it coz I was stupid and naive and I thought that if I did accept it, I might lose the job I had already secured.

In my second job, I was told to file a forced resignation.

In my third job, I'm very much underpaid, I tried and tried so hard to look for another job. I'm so tired already. There's this company I like but they're looking for fresh grads. It's too bad because the compensation is really good.

Considering my qualifications, i should be receiving 250% of what I receive now. What should i do? I feel so down.

2006-11-16 19:23:06 · 10 answers · asked by Mrs Brandon 3 in Careers & Employment

2006-11-16 19:18:09 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Search Engine Optimization

Especially for chemical industry

2006-11-16 19:15:33 · 1 answers · asked by zj_diao 1 in Corporations

2006-11-16 19:08:17 · 2 answers · asked by a_krishnakumar_in 1 in Search Engine Optimization

Any intelligent people here who can help me with estimation problems? What is exact approach in solving these questions? mind you i am not asking for a figure of number of cars but how to approach the problem? it could be "hou would u estimate cafes in a city" or petrol pumps? etc etc help needed urgently...!!!

2006-11-16 18:58:39 · 1 answers · asked by Neeraj 1 in Other - Business & Finance

At present i could only get for equity & options.

2006-11-16 18:47:16 · 3 answers · asked by prasi 1 in Investing

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2006-11-16 18:30:54 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

i want to do a Masters in a univeristy, but found out d courses were too abstract n technical, kinda like research work; and i want to get certified soonest ,like MCAD, MSCE.. on IT technology.


a community college offers courses i feel wud help me to achieve d short term goal: get certified and earn higher pay..but hw much recognition wud i get wit just a college degree and a Bachelors 4rm a 3rd world country?
do u tink doing the Masters will b better in d long term?

2006-11-16 18:26:43 · 1 answers · asked by D *)sukky 3 in Careers & Employment

2006-11-16 18:25:13 · 3 answers · asked by carmen r 1 in Other - Taxes

anybody got any advice, im only 32 would i be as well to freeze the pension or transfer it to another pension?just that final salary schemes are hard to come by now.

2006-11-16 18:24:15 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Business & Finance

I want to open a call centre

2006-11-16 18:20:09 · 0 answers · asked by vikasahuja2006 1 in Corporations

2006-11-16 18:13:09 · 2 answers · asked by drshitalkiran 2 in Investing

my son had been working a this job for 2months his supervisor "just kidding"so he said, would continue to call him names like no good, worthless and on and on. he said he was just kidding but enough was enough. last week while at work he called my son a worthless n-word, my son told him he better just shutup and knock it off, but he didnt and he didnt have to because there was nothing he could do about it cause he was a lazy wothless n-word. well my son had finally just had enough and knocked the **** out of him a couple of times and he fired him. told him to get his stuff and find his own way home which was about 1 1/2hrs. away. he walked about 10 miles and then a friend finally got there to get him. the next morning my son got up and went to the boss to tell him what had happened and was told to get the f--k out of his office. were not exactly sure what the supervisor told him. where can we turn for some help and sweet justice? what would you do?

2006-11-16 18:05:28 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

Now a days CDs which demonstrate how to apply makeup are available. I wish to know the contact numbers, addresses, email or website address of such shops in India.

2006-11-16 18:02:07 · 1 answers · asked by lisa_roy36 1 in Small Business

I have seen employers find fault with many things that do not make sense, just trying to force the employee out...........

2006-11-16 17:59:33 · 5 answers · asked by rosesbloom7 2 in Careers & Employment

I`m interested in the buying and selling of shares. Where is the best place to start dealing in the stock market ?

2006-11-16 17:59:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Investing

Here's my question/conern:
I just got hired into a finance firm, and I work in a CUBICLE for about 8 to 10 hours each day. Sitting about 7 feet behind me is a very large and NOISY printer that has an internal fan running all day inside of it. I try to ignore it, but, it's not easy. I asked my manager if the printer can be moved to another location. She said no, but did offer me the option to switch MY location. So, naturally, I did. The new cubicle wasn't without IT'S fair share of problems. The A/C made the spot very chilly, and, since it is away from the printer, you can now clearly hear the office's fluxtuating A/C system- sounds like "brrrrrrr, ::pause::, brrrrrrr, ::pause, brrrrr..." So, now I have a dilemma. Stay with the Printer, or move to icy-annoying land. I am afraid that if I move, I will find the new spot as WORSE, and then the OLD spot (next to the printer) will be taken up by someone else. help...SUGGESTIONS PLEASE

2006-11-16 17:58:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

2006-11-16 17:56:50 · 1 answers · asked by Lora M 1 in Corporations

2006-11-16 17:56:07 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Investing

2006-11-16 17:42:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Credit

Question Details: I have having problems with employees smoking at a non smoking mcdonalds resturant in Ohio. Its after the dine in side closes and we are a 24hr resturant. I have contacted the owner of the resturant and she wont do anything about it becuase shes a smoker herself. What can I do to protect my self from the harful effects of second hand smoke. Managers allow this smoking also.

2006-11-16 17:40:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment