Business & Finance - 16 July 2007

I thought land's value always goes up no matter what. Is it a myth that real estate values will crash, they keep saying that every year but from my experience the housing value always goes up - even if it's a little bit. Isn't there less and less and available as time goes on so wouldn't the value always appreciate.

2007-07-16 11:23:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

hi im 15 years old and i really wnat a part time job!
i was wondering what good jobs are there??
and which one pays more??
i was thinking of applebees but im open to
other options.
what do u think?

2007-07-16 11:21:40 · 4 answers · asked by Leila 1 in Food Service

I am sure, there are different ways to get there, please only list legal ways to get there. People sharing there expereinces will help motivate others. Lucky strike or hard earned please share.

2007-07-16 11:20:02 · 3 answers · asked by flying_bull 3 in Personal Finance

Company "badge flipped" employees, as of a certain date they no longer work with the former company, but instead work for the new company. In the agreement with the new company, some people will be kept on for a short transiiton period at the end of which they will receive severance specified under the original company's plan. However, if an employee doesn't want to go to the new company they receive no severance. But the original company is technically ending the person's employment, even if they are providing a new job. Is this legal?

2007-07-16 11:19:01 · 3 answers · asked by Jim C 1 in Corporations

if I have a 401k at work can I contribute to a NON-deductible traditional IRA also. I can't do the Roth because of my income.

2007-07-16 11:09:07 · 4 answers · asked by Bill R 7 in Personal Finance

It may sound a little confusing. What i am asking is say for example a patent for a remote control exists but i wanted to create a new remote control with diferent look and styling is that legal? In a nut shell is it legal to modify and change a product but still keep its original purpose?

2007-07-16 10:53:11 · 3 answers · asked by stewcat123 1 in Small Business

I am trying to evict a rent to own tenant on many grounds the greatest is extensive damage to home. I have pics of home before purshase yet more video will they allow me to show and I have pictures of home now and would like to show video of that It would be on a digital video camera. The tenant is not living in home just refuses to give up possession now.

2007-07-16 10:53:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

I work with a wedding consultant who pays me a percentage of every wedding I work, so I never know how much I will be paid. How do I know when and how much I should pay for quarterly taxes?

2007-07-16 10:52:00 · 3 answers · asked by Shelli A 1 in United States

I need help getting a 30 day late from my credit report. It was made in April this year, and I have called Nissan twice now asking htem to remvoe it, and I have disputed on-line 5 times. I am tempted to write a letter to who ever is in charge at Nissan!

2007-07-16 10:48:37 · 9 answers · asked by T D 1 in Credit

2007-07-16 10:42:54 · 1 answers · asked by Pat 1 in Other - Business & Finance

There's a desperate need for cheaper homes for young people. The problem will not go away so what can and should be done.

2007-07-16 10:37:40 · 16 answers · asked by Simon Dee 1 in Renting & Real Estate

Using the british Airways as an example can you please explain the analysis of the effect of any International Accounting Standard on the accounts of any organisation in terms of profitability or Financial stability or balance sheet value.

2007-07-16 10:37:33 · 1 answers · asked by heyziiz 1 in Corporations

I have recetly made a dramatic jump in tax brackets. In other words I just graduated form college and now have a good job. How do I keep the "gubment" from taking it all?

2007-07-16 10:36:53 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

New to this area, I am trying to find a dentist for my family. The first dentist was wonderful, but required an additional payment of my next born child for services. I have an awesome 80% dental coverage through work, and the old dentist accepted it as 100% payment. Was that just a fluke?

2007-07-16 10:34:52 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance

I bought a new car in 2002. Within that year I unexpectedly had a baby and was unable to work because of child care issues. My husband was still in school, so there was no way to make the car payment, so we returned the car (voluntary repo).

Well, I never heard another word from the finance company, so I figured there was no residual on it. Fast forward five years...I am doing my annual credit report, and find my repo conveniently placed on my transunion report. It says it was placed on it in 2002, but for some reason, was never spotted by any other creditors (I was able to purchase another car -with a low apr, and have been approved for other credit cards).

Anyways now I find this on my report and am left wondering, can I still be sued for the residual ($8000) after 5 years. I never recieved a notice or a phone call. There was never a judgement placed against me either. Should I just wait and hope this falls off my report in 2 more years?

2007-07-16 10:34:21 · 5 answers · asked by Angie 2 in Credit

With the home I'm purchasing (it's bank owned, so I"m getting it at a great price), I'll have $32,000 instant equity. When could I take out a small loan to make updates to the home? Right away?

2007-07-16 10:32:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

2007-07-16 10:31:51 · 14 answers · asked by sean m 1 in United Kingdom

I sell bird houses. I got a letter with 4 walmart money orders for $850.00 each. I told them I don't have that many items. They said send what items I have then give the extra cash to the shipper when he picks up the items. The money orders looks legal. The man to contact is in Nigeria. Is this a scam!

2007-07-16 10:30:21 · 4 answers · asked by Wayne P 1 in Small Business

2007-07-16 10:28:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Small Business

Would it be dangerous to give someone my social security number, name, birthday, and address? It would be for a credit application but it is not for a certified car dealer, its one of those smaller dealers.

What can someone actually do with taht information?

2007-07-16 10:20:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Credit

i was thinking about getting life insurance but was advised that it was not worth it . opinions please.

2007-07-16 10:19:41 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance

I'm looking at a 1031 exchange for a property in the area where I plan to retire.

After the exchange completes, how long must I rent the new property out before I can move in and make it my primary residence without incurring a penalty or taxes related to the exchange?

2007-07-16 10:19:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

I have bought and sold homes "by owner" in the past and it has worked well. This time my new employer offered to pay the realtor commission, so I got a good recommendation and hired a realtor who I think is decent. We signed an "exclusive right to sell" listing agreement for a 6 month term. However, personal circumstances are making me reconsider. He has done nothing to invalidate our agreement at this point. But, I do remember from a business law class that a contract has to have "consideration" to be legally binding. What is the consideration in a listing agreement? No cash changes hands until the sale takes place, and "future consideration" is non-binding (I think). I have reviewed the agreement several times looking for what consideration exists to make it legally binding. I can't see it, but I am an accountant, not a lawyer or R/E professional - any thoughts?

2007-07-16 10:13:28 · 4 answers · asked by brwzx 1 in Renting & Real Estate

for a 13 year old to make mony
i am willing to work hard
and it is summer
but it would hve to be safe

2007-07-16 10:07:44 · 1 answers · asked by [(:] 2 in Other - Business & Finance

Im talking bout highschool,,My mom wans to move out of our NICE neighborhood and get some land and put a doublewide on it with a deck and pool,,And it will be in the woods but not like middle of knowwhere...It will be on grass..BUT would ya??

2007-07-16 09:59:29 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

I wanted to get some advice on what I should do. My husband and I put a large deposit down on a landscaper (1,500). He promised the work done in 2 weeks, and hasn't done anything so far. We tried calling him and for a while, he had his phone rejecting phone calls, then on saturday we could leave messages again, but with no luck, he hasn't returned our messages. We found an old business that has negative marks on BBB, but not this current business. We spoted him on the streets and followed him to his new house. We aren't sure what the next step should be... I want to send him a legal letter to say that he is in breach of contract and if he doesn't comply, then we will file a lawsuit. I am affraid of the cost of money this might cost. If anyone has any advice... I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks.

2007-07-16 09:53:52 · 1 answers · asked by Veronica 2 in Other - Business & Finance

The only thing we will be able to do is all the heating/cooling in the house and small things like painting. We will have to pay for everything else to get done.

2007-07-16 09:53:30 · 13 answers · asked by jon jon's girl 5 in Renting & Real Estate

I have decided that I want to be a lawyer when I grow up. I tried researching the different types of lawyers, but I'm still not sure what the difference between some is. I am interested in the type of lawyer that defends either a criminal or the person or state accusing someone of a crime.

Please someone tell me the difference between prosecuters, civil lawyers, and criminal lawyers, what they do, and maybe even salaries.

2007-07-16 09:51:18 · 5 answers · asked by skate4Life 2 in Law & Legal

I am starting to send out cover letters & resumes to perspective employers. I would like to include in my cover letter that I will be starting an accelerated bachelor degree. What is the best way to include this information? In the cover letter, resume or both?

2007-07-16 09:50:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I have 2 different school loans, one is at 7.2% interest rate, the other is twice the amount with a 2.8% interest rate. I've been paying about 2-3 times the minimum every month on the higher interest rate loan, but I'm still pretty far off from repayment. I am about a year into my car loan (a 48-month loan, unsure of the interest rate). I've been out of college and working for a year and haven't set up my 401K yet. I'm only 23 so I feel like I have lots of time, but everything I read says to do it ASAP! Should I be funding that instead of paying my loans back faster than required?

I'm not living paycheck to paycheck, I generally have some money left over to save every month and I don't carry credit card debt. I feel like I'm smart about money, but at a young age it's all kind of new and overwhelming! Any standard advice that could help me feel like I have a grip on all this? Any books that lay it out plan and simply?

2007-07-16 09:48:54 · 13 answers · asked by graybear 4 in Personal Finance