Business & Finance - 18 January 2007

My wife and I are filing separately because of the living situation we're in and we don't own a home. We both have contributed money to a local church organization, and would like to know what is the minimum you have to give to be able to claim the contributions as a deduction? Does that make sense? Also with me going to school this past year but having recieved financial aid and Ch. 35 veteran benefits (Father is 100% disabled Vietnam Vet) is it still possible for me to claim education credit as an exemption?

Thank You

2007-01-18 02:13:55 · 5 answers · asked by unknown 4 in United States

I'm a successful telemarketer & am always looking for way to increase my sales. Then it hit me - call the people lying in hospital beds recovering from injury, illness, surgery, etc. It is not like they are busy or going anywhere so are more likely to listen to my sales pitch. Furthermore, have nothing to do and will be eager to hear about (and more importantly) buy my product. This is an untapped market and I see nothing but increased sales. Can anyone tell me how I get the phone numbers for these hospital recovery rooms?

2007-01-18 02:12:40 · 6 answers · asked by Billy Jack H 1 in Careers & Employment

2007-01-18 02:10:27 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Credit

2007-01-18 02:10:09 · 2 answers · asked by cassandra t 1 in Personal Finance

Mileage, hotel, meal allowance....I pay out of pocket, submit an expense report, and my boss cuts me a check. Does the IRS consider that income?

2007-01-18 02:08:31 · 8 answers · asked by missvictoria30 5 in United States

not had any problem. Last July we moved across the country and our finacnces changed dramatically. We have asked them several times to see if they could lower the month payemnt and extend the duration of the loan. They say they can't do that. Does anyone have suggestions for us? We really actually no longer need the van....we have simplfied our lives greatly. I would rather they not have to reposses it(for credit reasons) but if it comes to it, it comes to it.

2007-01-18 02:06:34 · 9 answers · asked by kardea 4 in Credit

2007-01-18 02:04:03 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Corporations

2007-01-18 02:03:43 · 1 answers · asked by Sinead R 1 in Other - Business & Finance

I'm a chef looking to move to a warmer climate. I want to move where there is plenty of oppurtunity and growth

2007-01-18 02:03:07 · 2 answers · asked by Lerone W 1 in Careers & Employment

2007-01-18 02:02:29 · 1 answers · asked by Sinead R 1 in Other - Business & Finance

January and Feb are usually a good time to sell arent they?

2007-01-18 02:01:14 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

2007-01-18 01:56:23 · 5 answers · asked by Samantha W 1 in Renting & Real Estate

2007-01-18 01:56:08 · 8 answers · asked by YELLOW BIRD 1 in Careers & Employment

I live in New York and rent an apartment here. Does anyone know if it's legal for my landlord to enter my apartment whenever he pleases without notifying me first? What are the rules around this?

2007-01-18 01:55:02 · 4 answers · asked by Gal E 1 in Renting & Real Estate

2007-01-18 01:53:38 · 4 answers · asked by Sarah F 1 in Renting & Real Estate

I am a first time homebuyer who is having a house built. My contractor originally gave me a completion date of December 2006 but now has given me a revised date of March 23rd 2007. The exterior of the house seems to be completed and it looks like all that needs to be done is the interior. I have not locked in an interest rate as yet; my question is should I do so. I spoke to my broker yesterday and he said that my inerest rate if I lock it in know would be 6 ½ on a FHA loan, but if the house is not completed by March 23rd I would have to pay fees such as a quarter of a percentage point until the house is completed. Any advice would be greatly appreciated

2007-01-18 01:52:48 · 3 answers · asked by Bobby Drake aka Ice Man 1 in Renting & Real Estate

i am not good at math and this problem is giving me a headache...please help and explain how the process works...somebody?

2007-01-18 01:52:15 · 2 answers · asked by lyza_4tay 1 in Corporations

Every where i go to give interview. They ask me you have experience. but i am fresher. I not have experience means i can't get job.
I have talent to show the world what I am? I completed my graduation and side by side computer courses. This is all I am done while doing part time jobs. But now i am thinking in this world no value for fresher, not for there talent, there dreams.
Everybody think about experinced person means what about fresher. When he/she become experienced then. Help them.
Please give chance to freshers because they also want to become experienced.
Answer me on amar_akode@yahoo.co.in

2007-01-18 01:51:23 · 12 answers · asked by Amar A 1 in Careers & Employment

do anyone know of nay banks that will lend to me

2007-01-18 01:50:56 · 3 answers · asked by KitaL 1 in Personal Finance

I have recently read an article The Big Economic Worry: Productivity is Slowing at www.washingtonpost.com about the productivity growth decreasing in the US. According to the estimation the trend may continue for decades.
So, will the US $ be loosisng its cost together with the productivity poor perfomance?
Thanks in advance! Any pertinent reply is much appreciated!

2007-01-18 01:50:44 · 1 answers · asked by bdan 1 in Other - Business & Finance

2007-01-18 01:44:22 · 3 answers · asked by zion 1 in Insurance

2007-01-18 01:42:38 · 9 answers · asked by mpgillis777 1 in United States

Why in India the graduates will not get jobs. Why need a experience. then what about freshers. they can't work. they cant earn, they not have dream. why this is happening.

2007-01-18 01:42:27 · 8 answers · asked by Amar A 1 in Careers & Employment

I'm starting a business soon where I will go house to house and help people with any computer problems they have. How much should I charge?

2007-01-18 01:36:00 · 2 answers · asked by Moje 2 in Other - Business & Finance

I screwed up years ago and I've already paid off those bad credit card debts. The only debts I owe now are a student loan (always paid on time), a new credit card (paid on time and only used for emergencies), and a car payment (paid on time).
How do I get my credit score to go up?

2007-01-18 01:35:57 · 14 answers · asked by madeinguam 2 in Credit

I'm starting a business soon where I will go house to house and help people with any computer problems they have. How much should I charge?

2007-01-18 01:35:26 · 7 answers · asked by Moje 2 in Other - Business & Finance

What qualifications/experience do I need to work at a nursery, daycare centre, or for surestart(in the UK)

2007-01-18 01:34:59 · 3 answers · asked by cigaro19 5 in Careers & Employment

please can anyone help, i started my business in aprill 2006 with help from the princes trust ( i repair white goods washing machines etc) i have tryed local papers and yell.com i do have customer that return but i still find it very hard to get things rolling i have also tryed leaflet droping any idea's would be great

2007-01-18 01:30:03 · 8 answers · asked by stuart t 2 in Small Business

What is a nice slogan for an outsourcing site? This site will provide online developers/marketers like webmaster, programmers, graphic designer, writer, link builder, online marketers, etc.

Thanks in advance!

2007-01-18 01:28:09 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Advertising & Marketing

It seems that Congress has given them an advantage over the treditional Corporation structure? Is there a quid pro quo... ie, is there an inherant payback that is coming that could crater these companies?

2007-01-18 01:27:54 · 5 answers · asked by kd 1 in Investing