Business & Finance - 19 June 2007

Isn't it socialist to force me to pay for a government service that I won't use?

2007-06-19 19:17:40 · 11 answers · asked by trer 3 in Other - Taxes

I have a question about dependants. Or more particurally, how not to be one anymore. I am 20 years old and living and going to school in NC. My parents also live in NC, and as of this past April are still claiming me on their taxes. They live at the other end of the state. I rent my own apartment, and for the past three years have paid for my own schooling. I am not sure about this year because they have finally qualified for a PLUS loan, which as of tonight I have not convinced them to take. I also pay for my own insurance. The most financial help I have gotten from them is my Mom helped me do laundry at the laundry mat and has bought me a window air conditioner. What process do I need to go though to no longer be claimed as a dependant? It is affecting my financial aid because my mother is rich, while I have only 32 cents in the bank. (hard month, to say the least.)

Hope this makes sense, its late!

2007-06-19 19:05:01 · 3 answers · asked by carls812 4 in United States

Well the job hunt has stated, I gradated with a degree in History, minor in Chinese language and psychology. Truthfully I’m a bit lost as to what should I do for a job. I’m really interested in traveling around the world and being able to speak a language or 2 more ( I can speak Chinese)

I was thinking about trying Photojournalism. Is it possible for me to do something like this with my degree? I am currently doing a internship at a trade company, but my major has nothing to do with it, and if I want I can stay here after the internships (assuming *** goes well)

Plus I live in china, so I guess to could get another degree or masters for pretty cheap.

Any ideas?

Thanks!!

2007-06-19 19:03:05 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I work as a server at a well-known chain restaurant and I earn $X.XX amount per hour (below minimum wage) because I keep all tips that I get. At the end of the day when I log out, I enter how many tips I get and am taxed appropriately with the tips in consideration when I get my paycheck.

A friend who worked at this same location previously warned me that the boss (head of this location) there has a habit of going back and increasing the amount of tips that you say you have earned. I'm not 100% sure why, but I heard that if you don't earn enough tips to make "minimum wage" since the $X.XX you earn is below it, then they have to compensate you the difference.

So when I recently looked at my time log, all the tip amounts I had previously reported were changed (change is acknowledged on log). As a result, I am paying extra tax on tips that I haven't received...

I plan waiting 2 more paycheck periods to see if this continues... but what legal action can I take if this continues?

2007-06-19 18:59:02 · 9 answers · asked by skittlezaddict79 1 in Law & Legal

I am looking for intra day data for stock options, preferably one minutes open/high/low/close, any idea what would be a good souce?

2007-06-19 18:53:09 · 3 answers · asked by lilacfun23 2 in Investing

I'm considering a move to Colorado Springs. Whats the economy like now? cost of living? how do people feel who moved there from other places? What are the people like? Are there things to do there?

2007-06-19 18:51:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

2007-06-19 18:40:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

this question relates to the subject of money and banking .Kindly send yr comprehensive comments or answer on it

2007-06-19 18:21:07 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Corporations

I need to find a quick and easy fundraiser that I can pull off within the next couple of days. It doesnt have to make a ton of money, but at least $300 or so. If you have any ideas please say something cause I need help quick!!!

2007-06-19 18:13:38 · 16 answers · asked by ATF 1 in Small Business

hi dear all

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Targeted Keyword : Web Design Directory

so dear how can this above result in Google's top ten position p'se give me idea/suggestion for which step i can follow......

Thanks

2007-06-19 18:03:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Search Engine Optimization

I am 26 and finnally starting to grow up, I had a couple unpaid collections probably totalling $500, other than that I have never paid for anything on credit. Now I have a pretty good job and I want to start thinking about buying a home/condo, and also I am going to need a new car soon and I'm really tierd of driving junk so I would like to get a loan for that as well, I would be interested in 1st time home buyer info, and credi building/car loan info. Thanks

2007-06-19 17:54:23 · 10 answers · asked by dusty8940 6 in Credit

My Financial Advisor said to cancel my Express and Vict. Secrets cards that I paid off- they only have 600 limit- I have 9000 on AMEX limit and 5000 on BOA visa- Macys credit of 700.00; Nordstrom- 500.00 - another visa-300.00 limit- ALL CARDS ARE PAID UP TO DATE- what should I cancel if any as I may want to get mortgage this fall-

2007-06-19 17:41:28 · 6 answers · asked by sunflower 2 in Credit

The water pipes busted in our house, while our landlords were out of time, when they got back, they compensated us for staying in a hotel for a few nights, however he made us move back in the house when there was only water in one room. Then to make things worse he gave our plumbers a key to our house and allowed them to be in there by themselves, and they stole several items from us. Even after we found out they were stealing, he continued to allow them to work in our house. Can we break the lease legally?

2007-06-19 17:39:03 · 2 answers · asked by Tracy Y 2 in Renting & Real Estate

2007-06-19 17:34:40 · 1 answers · asked by Answer 2 in Small Business

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2007-06-19 17:31:54 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Business & Finance

In the fall, I should be coming into $5,000 and I was wondering what I should do with it. I have no loans or any large bills. I was thinking of either putting that towards a cosmetic procedure (I don't really have to have it, but it will be permanent) Right now I have a temporary fix which cost a lot.) or should I put it towards a new car - an Eclipse (even though I just bought a car in 2004 and only have 28k on it) . What do you think I should do with it?

Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!

2007-06-19 17:29:21 · 14 answers · asked by out_of_exile 2 in Personal Finance

How long does it take for a bank to unfreeze somones account so that money can be relased to another bank??????

2007-06-19 17:15:53 · 4 answers · asked by candyberrys23 1 in Credit

2007-06-19 17:12:01 · 2 answers · asked by Victoria M 1 in Small Business

i was filling the w-4 form and i made a mistake and i turned it in
will they let me redo it?

#6. Addtional amount if any you want withheld from each paycheck
and i put $50

made a big mistake

2007-06-19 16:55:48 · 6 answers · asked by ny_designer211 2 in United States

What are the minimum requirements for a well flow test for a newly conventional finianced home loan? I heard it was 3 gallons per minute for 3 hours continuous time? Is this true? If not what is it?

2007-06-19 16:55:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

I want to trade in or exchange my house for one in my country for similar price. My ?: is this posible or there is more complicated or prohibited?

2007-06-19 16:54:49 · 2 answers · asked by emmera52 2 in Renting & Real Estate

Here's the situation. I moved into an apartment on March 15th 2007 and signed a year lease with a landlord who seemed pretty reasonable. there was no working front door lock before we moved and, and we were assured it would be fixed before we moved in. Two Months later after constant reminding he finally fixed the door. In the meantime, we learned that there were no smoke detectors in the apartment, when the weather was warm bugs infested the place, and i mean infested. They were everywhere, in my bed, every room. Awful. The kicken sink pipes leaked into the bedroom, the place was really a mess. Not to mention the landlord proved himself to be a drunk, and would fly off the handle at any given occassion when something seemed to set him off. He was convinced that we were loud tentants, because we came home at 11PM almost every night (we work in restaurants, and he knew this prior to us moving in). We asked to terminate the lease, and he had no problem allowing us out. In fact

2007-06-19 16:52:45 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

I am closing on house tomorrow morning. Listed for 29,000. agreed on 23,000. way below worth. See I owe taxes and got leins.need to sell bad. House is a beauty, remodled. I already did everything they wanted in the contract, back roof, siding, electric, ect... spent $1000. They had already knew about wet basement, they did a walk through tonight while it was pouring down rain and they saw a stream of water coming in. They asked if I would lower the price more. I said no way in HELL. They already got the house at a discount, I'm scarred they are going to pressure me tomorrow. I'm ready to filp out on them, and start swearing. Any tips on what to say to them would be greatly appreciated. I'm only getting back $12, 674.56 Thats not alot of money to me, and I can not afford the extra loss. They have been bleeding me dry ever since the agreement and I had no idea I would have to spend so much. See I'm a contractor so they are geting the work done cheep. But I did all I could. PLEASE HELP!

2007-06-19 16:51:02 · 10 answers · asked by paintedlady265 2 in Renting & Real Estate

I just started a new job and the first paycheck isnt direct deposit. Im going out of town tomorrow and i get paid friday. Is my mom allowed to deposit my check for me?? Or do I have to be there to endorse it.

2007-06-19 16:49:30 · 13 answers · asked by xo_preciouscharm 2 in Personal Finance

I'm renting a flat with my girlfriend and we want to move out into a house with my sister. We are all in our early 20s.

I'm just a bit worried that landlords will not like this arrangement for some reason.

Is it possible to get a joint tenancy arangement thing for three people???

It is quite a posh area and there will be a lot of other people after this house, so do you think we are less likely to get chosen when there are rich, mature couples?

2007-06-19 16:48:38 · 10 answers · asked by scott c 1 in Renting & Real Estate

2007-06-19 16:47:17 · 4 answers · asked by Miss k 3 in Financial Services

2007-06-19 16:35:17 · 1 answers · asked by JB 2 in Law & Legal

i would like to make about $30 an hour. What kind of job pays that?? Also, not requiring 4yrs of college. for ex. x-ray tech, electrician, mechanic??? i dk, help me out please!!!! thanks

2007-06-19 16:33:57 · 8 answers · asked by Mr. Yahoo 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I have come offer of the marketing job please tell me How do work in it and how many have ability have marketing?

2007-06-19 16:24:25 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Marketing & Sales

2007-06-19 16:24:05 · 1 answers · asked by b e 1 in Small Business