Business & Finance - 31 December 2006

A small group of people I work with are looking into starting an investment club. Any suggestions, or things to watch out for?

2006-12-31 06:51:33 · 3 answers · asked by what? 3 in Investing

Since the fees for these data is expensive, why can't companies just subscribe to the database for a short period of time, download the whole database on their system, then do backtesting or resell the data. I mean, since the data is raw, there won't be a copy right problem. For the newest data, you could just get it from the source like sec filings etc. Then why are companies still pay a six-figure fee for annual subscription?

2006-12-31 06:50:26 · 5 answers · asked by Vincent K 2 in Investing

I live in the midwest and am just wondering about the railroad job prospect. What does it take to be a train engineer ( the person who drives the train)? What is their base salary and what is their work week like? I love to be by myself out on the open road but I can imagine how great it would be to be on the tracks. I'm just trying to get some secondary job ideas in case my primary does not work out. Thankyou in advance.

2006-12-31 06:50:20 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

My mother is living with me and has been in and out of jobs all year, her total income is about 9-10,000 MAYBE. Can I put myself as head of household since I am paying all bills and rent? (she is 53)

2006-12-31 06:40:42 · 3 answers · asked by Paws * 2 in United States

2006-12-31 06:38:12 · 14 answers · asked by Velma J 1 in Renting & Real Estate

2006-12-31 06:33:40 · 5 answers · asked by emeraldandtopaz 1 in United States

2006-12-31 06:32:53 · 7 answers · asked by Zefram 2 in Personal Finance

I can always pay the debt after my tax refund also...

2006-12-31 06:30:26 · 32 answers · asked by a_911girl 2 in Personal Finance

Best answer go to those who are specific?

2006-12-31 06:29:08 · 3 answers · asked by Smile Everyday 1 in Other - Business & Finance

2006-12-31 06:29:06 · 8 answers · asked by robert n 1 in Other - Business & Finance

while waiting for this divorce to be final...and it now is....my bills have gone way behind. I have assets in escrow but because the judge didnt clarify the equitable division ....I am now looking at a later date to get my money...Is there any way to get a loan or something on this with a court order stating I own half of funds held in escrow?

2006-12-31 06:25:39 · 3 answers · asked by Mary B 1 in Credit

I am a full time student , work and have 1 dependent...does anyone know what all I can use on my taxes....

2006-12-31 06:23:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

could someone please tell me about the pros and cons of being a truck driver?

I'm considering it as a career change. I currently work a dead end office job that pays around $13 an hour and I would like to make more money.

2006-12-31 06:23:37 · 11 answers · asked by CL 3 in Careers & Employment

My mother is a real estate broker for an extremely large brokerage company. It's actually the 4th largest in the World. She told me that just like Microsoft along time ago, her company is getting ready to sell within 2 years because the CEO and Founder is retiring. She said that they are offering 1000 Free shares to all the employees, and any friends and families of employees who become members free shares also before going PUBLIC WITH THIS. And they predict it will be worth atleast $20-$30 a share.

SHE wants ME to sign up as a member so I will get 1000 free shares, because if I sign up as a member under her, she will get an extra free 1000 shares on top of the 1000 free shares shes already getting. Now my mom has sign up my dad, and 22 others people already.
I heard mutual funds are better than stock trading. Which one is this? Should I sign up? I have by tonight to sign anyone I know up under me,so please tell me asap.

2006-12-31 06:22:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Investing

2006-12-31 06:22:37 · 10 answers · asked by sellcape 1 in Renting & Real Estate

So, how do they debate how much to take from your taxes? This is the first year I am filing single after a divorce and we owe back taxes, they dont go after him primarily, but take both of ours? I am just wondering how they come up with how much to take from you

2006-12-31 06:20:34 · 4 answers · asked by Paws * 2 in United States

I hired a private sitter to take care of my special needs child. I'm not a huge company.

Firstly, the employee didn't ask...she told me she was taking a week off for her mother's funeral arrangements, then ended up taking an additional day off to get paperwork straight. Being compassionate I let her go, although it inconvenienced me severely. Since then, she has been off 5 additional off (total 11 days off) in the past 3 months, three of which was for her child being sick.. I'm starting to see a pattern. I am writing a handbook laying out clear guidelines for being employed with me, regarding sick days, funeral leave, etc. It will take effect January 1, 2007 and I will give her a copy to sign and date and hand back to me.

How should I present this to her? Give it to her before leaving for the workday? Should I discuss it with her in person to make sure she understands what the guidelines are? Was I too late in preparing a handbook or do you think I still have time?

2006-12-31 06:19:44 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

How to launch a Fund for a Nevada non profit company?

Thank

2006-12-31 06:19:28 · 4 answers · asked by Las Vegas 007 5 in Investing

2006-12-31 06:17:57 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Business & Finance

My mother is a real estate broker for an extremely large brokerage company. It's actually the 4th largest in the World. She told me that just like Microsoft along time ago, her company is getting ready to sell within 2 years because the CEO and Founder is retiring. She said that they are offering 1000 Free shares to all the employees, and any friends and families of employees who become members free shares also before going PUBLIC WITH THIS. And they predict it will be worth atleast $20-$30 a share.

SHE wants ME to sign up as a member so I will get 1000 free shares, because if I sign up as a member under her, she will get an extra free 1000 shares on top of the 1000 free shares shes already getting. Now my mom has sign up my dad, and 22 others people already.
I heard mutual funds are better than stock trading. Which one is this? Should I sign up? I have by tonight to sign anyone I know up under me,so please tell me asap.

2006-12-31 06:13:27 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Investing

Since the UN has its HQ in New York City, do they pay taxes to America and New York?

By taxes, I mean property taxes (for the building) and income taxes (for collecting the dues from other countries)?

2006-12-31 06:12:40 · 4 answers · asked by Chopper 4 in United States

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2006-12-31 06:10:01 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

We have been seperated from December 2005 and is in the process of getting a divorce. We have seperate address where we lived the whole of 2006. The question is can we file jointly - as we are still legally married. The 2 W2's we have has seperate address - does that make a difference? I know my seperated wife has to agree to file jointly - but just want to make sure it is legal first before I ask her. Thanks in advance.

2006-12-31 06:09:30 · 4 answers · asked by George 1 in United States

2006-12-31 06:06:13 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

i was approved for social security disability 3 weeks ago.it has taken almost 3 years.will i get a check for january and is there a way i can get information re:how much the monthly check will be and how much back-pay i will get? thank you

2006-12-31 06:04:29 · 2 answers · asked by bobsfirstborn 1 in Other - Business & Finance

I have a problem with a co worker and its to the point I cant even be around him. i have worked here for 12 yrs and this person is working on their 4th month. Any saugesstions that wouldnt get me fired in the process of taking care of this matter cause I am at the point of wanting to snach him up and choke him. I have already put the problem down on paper talked with super HELP PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

2006-12-31 06:03:55 · 7 answers · asked by rockerchic 2 in Careers & Employment

Example: I can buy a fish cheaper from fostersmith.com then driving down to PetSmart myself. Fish and pretty much everything on their website compared to any Pet Store.

2006-12-31 06:01:07 · 10 answers · asked by gocubbies80 2 in Small Business

-say, 3 friends.
-With home loan, and down payment, not cash.
-Houses in California are prohibitively expensive for young professionals, this would allow us to get into a nice area.
-So that one person does not have to sign all the paperwork individually and "trust" the others.

2006-12-31 05:59:59 · 10 answers · asked by ucsb 1 in Renting & Real Estate

I owe back taxes with me and my (ex) husband. This is the first year to file single because of the recent divorce. If I were to get a refund this year, does the FED take my refund or only the primary of the original tax filings?"

2006-12-31 05:53:33 · 7 answers · asked by Paws * 2 in United States

If it lapses can I still be made to sign another 1yr lease or is it turn automticly to a month to month I live in calif.

2006-12-31 05:47:01 · 5 answers · asked by Yeah Yeah 1 in Renting & Real Estate