Business & Finance - 12 June 2007

My credit card debt went to collections and then they went to court for a judgement. Now they are garnishing my paycheck at work. Is there anything I can do?

2007-06-12 17:31:30 · 4 answers · asked by DollarsNsense 1 in Personal Finance

Another scandal of the U.S. Govt. is the fact that taxes on gasoline (and tobacco, but I don' t smoke so I don't care) are imbedded in the price, so the consumer has no clue what they're paying the govt. when they purchase those goods. If the average citizen knew how much money the govt. was making on a tank of gas, there would be riots in the streets.

That being said, those are still taxes and should be able to be deducted on a return right? If not, then that money is being taxed twice (income and gas tax). If I can deduct the gas tax from my taxable income, where can I find the amount of tax per gallon I purchased? I have all my receipts, but there's no "tax" printed on the slip. Thanks.

2007-06-12 17:18:13 · 9 answers · asked by Spaghetti Cat 5 in United States

so i asked this before and got like, one answer, so im asking again now that more people seem to be on. i need to do something with my life...ive always been told that i would be amazing at whatever i try. i once had a coworker ask for my autograph, and when i asked her why she said "because i just know your going to be famous one day"....so yeah, i have that going for me. only problem? i have NO idea what i should do. my strengths are music (i know a ton about it, i listen to a lot of it, i can play a couple instruments, and i have expereince as a roadie with a couple bands, setting up equipment and such), and fashion (ive drawn up a few designs, and what ive shown to people they have liked, and im always getting compliments on my clothes)...so....can anyone think of something that might incorperate both of those? please help me out, im trying to come up with an idea i can turn into a career. who do i talk to about starting this sort of thing?

2007-06-12 17:10:42 · 0 answers · asked by Ashley M 7 in Other - Careers & Employment

I paid $3,000 for his 3-day real estate training couple of months ago after seeing their attractive TV informercial. The problem with the seminar is that they paint "too rosy" a picture. They tell you to look for deals that simply doesn't exist now a days.

His so called "proven technique" has been proven not to work. His group will be coming to your area soon. Don't fall into their scam like I did. Run away! Otherwise you'll get ripped off by $3,000 or more depending on if you're willing to pay additional $20,000 for their "mentor'" program which they try to sell during the 3-day training! And if you don't get their $20,000 "mentor" program during the 3-day training, their in-house telemarkets will call you twice a day everyday to try to convince you to buy it.

Also don't fall prey to their "100% guarantee refund" program. It's full of deception. They have scheduled their program in a way that you won't be able to get any refund

2007-06-12 17:08:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

We are looking to buy a house right in front of a cement factory. I am assuming if the wind blows our way, we will be getting exposed to whatever they put in the mix. Anyone know if there are any health risks.

2007-06-12 17:03:28 · 1 answers · asked by Jackal 2 in Renting & Real Estate

My boyfriend is self-employed and also works about 20 hours/week for a retail store. (No benefits.) He is uninsured and now just learned he needs to have surgery. It is not life-threatening, but could be if left untreated for a long time. His doctor reccommended he have the surgery as soon as possible. Is there any way to apply for insurance now and not have them count the surgery as part of a pre-existing condition? What do people do in this situation?

2007-06-12 16:46:11 · 6 answers · asked by Em 2 in Insurance

I'm a full time student w/ kids of my own. I've gotten a little behind in my house payments & I need to borrow $540 'til Aug when I will pay the loan back in full. I haven't pd Jun's yet & won't be able to pay it 'til Jul 5th. How can I get this $ up?

2007-06-12 16:39:33 · 4 answers · asked by NICOLE 2 in Renting & Real Estate

Not that I have won that kind of money. I just wish I would.

Oh, and when I say 'the government' I mean the United States Government.

2007-06-12 16:32:44 · 7 answers · asked by Kosuke081 2 in United States

2007-06-12 16:28:49 · 4 answers · asked by maxman 1 in Insurance

2007-06-12 16:18:27 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

Never used it before wondering what happens if you do use it. Is it true that you have to pay back all the money they give you when you file taxes next yr? I've heard it really messes up your taxes.

2007-06-12 16:14:31 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Taxes

this is after basic state, federal and employment related taxes are withheld

2007-06-12 16:08:45 · 7 answers · asked by herenthere 5 in United States

When is the time to change your brakes? like after how many miles one should change the brakes of a car?

2007-06-12 16:02:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anowar H 1 in Credit

i recently transferred my $ from etrade to zecco, because i heard zecco offers free trades (for stocks). i dont mean to throw accusations, but i believe these guys are stealing from their members. You see, every time i try to buy, i end up paying 3 cents more than the actual price of the stock (per share). so if the stock is 44.90 at the instant that i bought, they charge 44.93. i know 3 cent is not a lot of money, but if you are buying 1000 shares thats a $30 difference. Has this happened to anyone else?

2007-06-12 15:51:58 · 9 answers · asked by billy_eee 1 in Investing

2007-06-12 15:49:05 · 2 answers · asked by liz d 1 in Renting & Real Estate

Also, what is the highest paying career in America and what is the annual income for said career?

2007-06-12 15:46:49 · 8 answers · asked by onyxblue485 1 in Investing

I want to know what are the difficult things being a truck driver that gets paid 40k a year.

cuz I was in the army making 22k a year.

2007-06-12 15:44:49 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

Does it matter that I rarely use my credit card if I want to ask for a $1000.00 increase to my limit?
The reason I want to raise it is because I want to start charging my college tuition to my card instead of paying in cash every time. Of course I'll pay off my credit card bill right away, but I was wondering if they may decline me an increase because I currently rarely use my credit card.

2007-06-12 15:32:22 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Credit

2007-06-12 15:26:34 · 4 answers · asked by rodman 1 in United States

2007-06-12 15:24:49 · 3 answers · asked by mudpuppie_80 4 in Renting & Real Estate

Okay so I just started a new job June 6th I worked for about 2 hours to learn everything and then I work 8 1/2 hours on Sunday and they haven't said anything about me filling out paperwork for a W2 and they pay me on sundays which is weird cause there are no banks open sunday. Everyone says this is very strange what do you think?

2007-06-12 15:19:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

I am trying to cancel a sale of my condo because the buyer failed to make an ernest money deposit within 3 days of signing the purchase agreement. It has now been 8 days with still no deposit. My realtor says I need to sign a "Notice to buyer to perform" form that gives the buyer 24 hours to come up with the contingencies (ie. the deposit). Do I, as the seller, have to sign this form and give the buyer 24 hours? Hasn't the buyer failed to meet his obligation of providing an ernest money deposit within the 3 days and should I not be able to cancel the contract?

2007-06-12 15:11:41 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

I have horrible credit, i need a personal loan around 4000, have tried Citi,Beneficial/HFC and Credit.com, dont want a personal/cash advance.

2007-06-12 15:11:10 · 8 answers · asked by batducky 1 in Personal Finance

Unless I am mistaken, before federal income withholding was created, everyone paid their taxes for the previous year by tax day. Then when the atrocity of withholding was enacted, all of a sudden taxes are due upon receipt of paycheck and not on tax day. I can kind of understand how withholding makes things easier for both taxpayer and IRS, but why not give the taxpayer the option to pay the old way, all at once?

I have two main concerns with this. By never having posession of the money, the taxpayer is less aware of the amount than if they had to write a check every pay period.

Secondly, before withholding, the taxpayer could set aside and invest the money and then pay at the end of the year. The longer the taxpayer has the money, the more they could make. But withholding is in essence an instant interest free loan to the govt.

The govt knows that the taxpayer is being exploited because it doesn't allow the individual to opt out of withholding if they wanted to.

2007-06-12 15:00:22 · 4 answers · asked by Spaghetti Cat 5 in United States

2007-06-12 14:45:06 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

How do you convert your money into Gold? How is it possible to buy Gold?

2007-06-12 14:37:16 · 5 answers · asked by Philladelphia 2 in Investing

I 've saved this amount for a quite time but the problem is that when I always see how big my savings Is ,I'M ALWAYS TEMPTED TO WITHDRAW IT because there are many distractions that I see especially in the INTERNET.... Could you PLS.give me your best advise on how I can't be tempted to withdraw my savings...Thanks for your advises & GOD BLESS....

2007-06-12 14:30:39 · 6 answers · asked by POGI AKO :-) 3 in Personal Finance

2007-06-12 14:20:56 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance

I want to read people's palms just on the streets for donations only...but what laws may stop me and do I need a peddler's permit? Are there restrictions to where I can offer my services and where are they? I live in Olympia, WA.

2007-06-12 14:20:22 · 1 answers · asked by cranberry_spider 2 in Small Business

2007-06-12 14:18:06 · 10 answers · asked by Carlie 3 in Other - Careers & Employment