Business & Finance - 17 November 2006

They have to pay 7% more of taxes (sales tax) in everything they buy. I don't know why you people complain when the salaries of puertoricans are still less than yours. A professional in the U.S earns twice than what a person of the same profession earns in Puerto Rico, and it isn't fair because they have the same prepation educationally.

2006-11-17 10:23:36 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Taxes

Hi Guys!!

I had a 2nd interview yesterday with a prospective employer. The 1st interview went great: the company is owned by a family, I was interviewed by the daughter. She introduced me to her father who owns the company & told him she wanted him to put a face with my name because she thought I was great for the position. She told me even before I left that she'd call me later in the week for a 2nd. I had the 2nd interview yesterday with her father (the owner) & it went very well also. I was 1 of 4 who were called in. He said at the end of the interview that I fit almost all of the qualities they were looking for concerning the position & he "didn't want to make a commitment yet, but...". I'm taking that as a good thing. He said he would call today either way. It's 3:15pm and they close at 5pm, I haven't heard anything as-of-yet so I'm guessing they will call around 5pm. What do you think are the chances of me getting offered the position? They checked my references too. Thanks!

2006-11-17 10:18:12 · 7 answers · asked by presserized 3 in Careers & Employment

for canadian citizen, Indian born looking for info on transfer of residence and bringing household good for two to three years stay.

2006-11-17 10:17:28 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in India

i have taken on a secound job which my hours are conflicking with my other job, i have told the 2nd job that i work another job and gave them the hours i can work but, now the hours are conflicking. i`m thinking of quiting but i have just starting my training.

what should i do?

thanks

2006-11-17 10:14:56 · 8 answers · asked by horses 2 in Careers & Employment

On the news, there was an announcement that because of the other insurance companies Citizens will have to ask for a 55% increase in insurance rates. Our politicians are wringing their hands and say they do not know what to do. Well, I have a suggestion (1) Allow anyone to join Citizens and have Citizens roll back the premiums to the rate of 3 years ago. (2) have a law that insurance premiums cannot increase more than the Federal Cost of Living Adjustment. (3) have a fee leveled at all insurance companies, no matter what kind of insurance they sell (say 1% of premiums) that will be used to pay any damages over the amount of money Citizens collects for homeowner insurance. (4) If any company wants to offer homeowner insurance, they cannot go to Citizens insurance for policyholders unless they will give as good benefits and as low a premium (in other words no one can be forced off the Citizens Insurance (5) reduce the decible for wind damages down to level of other damages. SOUND GOO

2006-11-17 09:57:10 · 2 answers · asked by bettyswestbrook 4 in Insurance

i have been saving non ferrous metals for christmas and would like to find best price on kg around kent and would be gratful for any information on this subject many thanks

2006-11-17 09:52:36 · 11 answers · asked by buckaroo 1 in Other - Business & Finance

I was curious if peoples tax returns are public record, and if so is there a government(or other) web site that alows you to access this information?

2006-11-17 09:51:47 · 3 answers · asked by DEJ2 3 in United States

Purely as an academic exerise obviously.

2006-11-17 09:50:07 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

I am currently going to be let go of at the end of the year. I have been told in advance and yada yada. However, I am trying to make the best out of a bad situation, they will not give me any work and I have asked for it and I sit here all day doing absolutley nothing. It isn't like I have not put forth the effort but i feel like they are truly pushing me to leave earlier (quite). I can not due to my financial situation. So, knowing I have nothing to do all day I asked if I could just go home early. And they said No, what should or what can I do. I am forced to sit here 8 1/2 hours a day doing absolutely nothing. They won't fire me; and they expect me to take time off during work hours to look for a job...Uhhh hello I can't afford to take the time off cause we don't get paid.!

2006-11-17 09:49:29 · 3 answers · asked by pattiof 4 in Careers & Employment

I normally try to help out when i can, but times are hard for me. i can donate say £20 to pudsey and put it on my credit card. would you do this? Is it sensible or am I all shook up?

2006-11-17 09:49:29 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

My husband and I would like to buy a home (not a new one). We just saw one that we like, but it needs to be painted, it needs new carpet throughout and it needs some new appliances.

I think that this would make a really beautiful home if we did those improvements.

But should we pay for them, or should the owner pay for them? Or should we get a better price?

Any experiences or advice? Thanks.

2006-11-17 09:45:24 · 5 answers · asked by Belindita 5 in Renting & Real Estate

2006-11-17 09:42:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Investing

I live in NY I work all over the world as a consultant, I want to be legal with IRS but do I incorporate in NV or setup in tax free county like monaco or nevis? i do very little US work. MY wife will not sign as a legal partner to get legal business partner as I am disabled physically, I just use my brain, but she's afraid to go to jail. I'm not happy living on the dole! I do have a 190+ IQ. I want to do the right thing, but in this rich or poor world things make it hard to do the right thing always. Does anyones know the cost and time frame of NV corprate licensing.? I really appreciate all the detailed help I can get. No bull sh*t please, we are talking providing for my family vs. going to jail.- John

2006-11-17 09:39:44 · 5 answers · asked by yellowkayak 4 in United States

I just received my welcome package from my new job that I will start on November 27. There's is one problem. They are asking for w2 forms for the last 2 years. Why are they asking for it? Is it to verify how much I was making before? I sort of lied on my previous salary.
What should I do? I am afraid they will terminate the contract if they find out I lied about my salary history. Can I use my stock options and add it to my salary? Isn't that part of my income?

Please help.
Marie

2006-11-17 09:22:30 · 7 answers · asked by marie c 1 in Careers & Employment

Should I stay in a town that I hate because the job pays well (and has good benefits)and buy a new house that I don't really like? Or should I go back to a town that I love, where I already have a house (don't own it yet) that I love and have fixed up (partially the way I want) but I do not have a job there and the job potential is not as good? I would have to quit my government job and take whatever I could get.

How do you decide between a job that gives you experience, lots of days off and benefits in a desolate, town full of greedy people and a beautiful town where you feel at home and happy but do not have a job?

2006-11-17 09:18:53 · 9 answers · asked by Linda 3 in Careers & Employment

We're starting an e-commerce company and need a business name that fits the following criteria:

1. The name will match the two key themes (rustic and imports)
2. The name will be available for domain name registration with a .com extension through ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers)
3. The name will be available for registration as a trademark with The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Beyond these requirements, the name must look good in print and sound good / familiar to the ear.

There might be a small reward ($250 or less) for the person who comes up with the best name.

2006-11-17 09:18:30 · 3 answers · asked by NtotheP 2 in Small Business

We have bought a house in arizona and the house closed much earlier than expected. I have been told by several people that this is a valid legal issue to break a rent lease on a apt. I dont want to be sued so can anyone help here?

2006-11-17 09:17:46 · 5 answers · asked by cactusflowersl 1 in Renting & Real Estate

it is so out of order. i paid a £20 deposit for top up tv anytime and they took it from my card. the next day i cancelled it and went to sky. they told me it takes 30 days to put it back on my card. i played bingo at gala online and it takes 2 mins to add money to play, i won a small amount and they take 7 to 10 days to give it to you. loads of companies take ages to give it to you back. initialy it only takes 3 days to go through the bank system. it is so annoying when these companies do this. also i will not be using these companies no more as they are taking the piss. 2 minutes to take from you and 2 bloody months to give it back, grrrr!!!

2006-11-17 09:16:56 · 10 answers · asked by anon2008 2 in Credit

A loan company based out of Canada ( i'm in the united states) has offerd me a loan but is requiring an "Insurance amount" be sent to them first they say after three months of timely payments the money will be returned to me. They say this is do to my negative credit rating

2006-11-17 09:11:17 · 6 answers · asked by Pretty M 1 in Credit

We are thinking divorce but she moved out and I am paying the mortgage. My income alone will not allow me to purchase the house. I would like to remain in the house because the house has appreciated very well in value.

2006-11-17 09:11:12 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

2006-11-17 09:10:44 · 1 answers · asked by bear 1 in Renting & Real Estate

2006-11-17 09:10:17 · 9 answers · asked by blackie 1 in Credit

2006-11-17 09:08:13 · 6 answers · asked by Joyce 1 in Careers & Employment

My landlord (community development) sent me a warning letter (Notice to Cease) to stop "harrassing" our downstairs neighbor, re: smell that comes thru our kitchen counter w/ the strong Indian food she cooks.
Anyway, neighbor kept complaining & they sent a "Demand for Possession" letter, which stated to vacate property within 3 business days & the lease was terminated.
Luckily I went to Landlord/Tenant office & they stated that was not the proper way to evict someone, that I should have had a notice from the county I reside in & a court date.
My question is: Can I consider this harrassment by the management company by sending me this fake eviction letter? Can they do this kind of thing? Is it illegal what they sent me?
Luckily I knew about the landlord/tenant office & didn't pack up my things & move w/o no where to go !
Thanks in advance.

2006-11-17 09:06:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

I've saved a small amount of money and don't know where to invest it I already own my house.

2006-11-17 08:54:26 · 7 answers · asked by author 2 in Investing

2006-11-17 08:53:02 · 6 answers · asked by david c 1 in Insurance

All I need are two similarities, for the accounting firms:

Deloitte & Touche, Ernst & Young, KPMG, and PWC

2006-11-17 08:51:08 · 2 answers · asked by Alex 5 in Corporations

Received the offering letter plus 3 specimen cheques $ 500,000, $155,000 & 33,750.... Please advise.

2006-11-17 08:49:00 · 6 answers · asked by ambrose p 1 in Other - Business & Finance

If an insurance company accidentally sent you a check for $2,000 would you keep the money?

2006-11-17 08:47:36 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Business & Finance

2006-11-17 08:46:19 · 11 answers · asked by ? 1 in Other - Business & Finance