Business & Finance - 20 July 2007

I usually see bid and offer price in screen to trade. In the paper or online news, however, they show only one price for reference. Is that bid price or offer price? Thank you very much for your response!!

2007-07-20 06:43:10 · 2 answers · asked by KANA T 1 in Investing

2007-07-20 06:36:46 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

i want to refinance my mortgage and i was given a quote on the interest rate, it was to high so i asked for a lower rate i was then told that my fees would be higher which makes no sence to me. can some one explain

2007-07-20 06:36:32 · 6 answers · asked by donald h 1 in Renting & Real Estate

that i had done my work in staff accomodation

2007-07-20 06:35:47 · 3 answers · asked by saab 1 in Renting & Real Estate

I am a recent college graduate with a dregree in apparel design and illustraion. I want to move to atlanta, ga to pursue a career. I dont know anyone in the area so I need help on location. I need to move asap and if possible move with out visiting the area. I can live in the hood if I cannot afford to live anywhere else, but the hood in pgh is different than the hood in atl. I have had problems finding an apt that accepts pitbulls. Will I be facing the same challenge in atl?? I have a job that ables me to be transferred. What is the best mall in Atlanta?

2007-07-20 06:34:48 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

I work in home health care - They gave me this new patient that needs tons of hands on care and without going into alot of detail - because of patients rights - It would have been a very difficult and demanding case to take.... Well, all the workers were getting 14 an hour and they only wanted to give me 12 an hour- and I was like that is not enough money... I mean I would have to drive an hour to get there - with out any reimbursement for that. Anyway. I'm pretty upset because I really need a job - but I don't want to be taken advantage of. What do you think?

2007-07-20 06:33:21 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health Care

A salesman named John, who was asked for the 1st quote for a huge project from his correspondence prospect A who has been build-up by John from the beginning, immediately John try to get some guidances from the management to work out the best price for his quotation. When John was so exciting waiting for the feedback from the management, the management told him they will send another person to handle the negotiation of pricing with his prospect A and ask him to concentrate on other prospects. He was excited at first, but after that notice giving him a shock and anger. So to find out what is the reason of the management's unfair arrangement, please advise what should he do next.

2007-07-20 06:33:09 · 2 answers · asked by SSling 1 in Other - Business & Finance

A young person I am trying to help has split with her partner.The mortgage payments are up to date. Both names are on the mortgage. 1. Can it only be sold if both aggree?. 2. if it is sold is she entitled to half the selling price. Perhaps you have experience in this area.

2007-07-20 06:32:58 · 6 answers · asked by Curly Top 2 in Renting & Real Estate

I want a mortgage for less than half of the last appraisal and am self employed. Shouldn't this be easy when I want a $175K mortgage on a $425K house? What DO they check on a no-doc loan?

2007-07-20 06:18:55 · 9 answers · asked by BillyTheKid 5 in Renting & Real Estate

i've recently opened up a car dealership in SC. I have a Bk7 discharged 8 yrs ago. My credit scores are 685 670 690. I can repay in 8 mos. to a year

2007-07-20 06:12:25 · 1 answers · asked by reno77 1 in Other - Business & Finance

2007-07-20 06:08:48 · 4 answers · asked by nikke1176 1 in Other - Business & Finance

I filed them months ago and should have received them by now but haven't....do I contact the IRS or Turbo Tax?

2007-07-20 06:07:05 · 6 answers · asked by Randolph 3 in United States

2007-07-20 06:06:18 · 17 answers · asked by biggphillie2000 1 in Renting & Real Estate

I know that some states (like North Carolina) have a free online database for anyone to inquire for any property in the state. I understand that some states, counties, and cities don't offer, but through a subscription to a GIS server it can be downloaded. What websites should I inquire?

2007-07-20 06:03:15 · 2 answers · asked by CampTadma 2 in Renting & Real Estate

I have a lot of credit card bills that I have consolidated. I've recently started working a part-time job to earn some extra money. Should I use this extra income to soley pay off my credit card debts or should I continue paying off my credit card debt slowly and put the extra money from the part-time job in my savings account? My big goals are to be credit card debt free so that I can may start investing in real estate. Please give only serious answers only.

2007-07-20 05:50:37 · 5 answers · asked by mead1973 3 in Personal Finance

I got paid $200 as an independent contractor. Do I have to report this to the IRS next tax season, or is there a maximum amount that one can make without having to report it?(e.g., $400, $1000, etc).

Also...although I got directly paid $200, essentially I made -$90. >:( The expenses incurred from completing the project costed me every penny of the $200 that I got paid. In addition, the consequences that resulted from this project resulted in losing hours at work the next day, which costed me $90 from my paycheck. I know I cannot write off the time off from work on my taxes, but the $200 expenses were a direct consequence of going to work on the project.

2007-07-20 05:48:35 · 3 answers · asked by lightning_strikes 1 in United States

I want to get a 30-year term life insurance. How I understand it, you pay the same monthly payment, no matter what, for 30 years. If you die, you get the money; if not, then you don't. I live in colorado, and I hear insurance is more expensive here. I'm thinking about moving soon. Mabybe Cali or something. Should I wait to buy? Because I would be saving a lot of money if there where a $5 difference in monthly payments. Or will the insurance go down when I move?

2007-07-20 05:47:43 · 12 answers · asked by DrewS 2 in Insurance

People will hire an attorney to fight a $200 traffic ticket or run to a doctor at the first sign of a cough but will try to buy or sell their home without an agent. I just don't understand!

2007-07-20 05:44:29 · 29 answers · asked by exitbrian.com 2 in Renting & Real Estate

2007-07-20 05:43:02 · 6 answers · asked by pisces02 4 in United States

2007-07-20 05:40:02 · 5 answers · asked by Chemaine H 1 in Personal Finance

Would 60K annually be considered a successful salary for a 27 year old in Houston?

I just got offered that that amount today to take an EDI coordinator position, and I'm finally feeling like I'm starting to make it as a success. But I know there are people that make much more.

What amount should I shoot for before I can say I'm a financially successful individual?

2007-07-20 05:34:09 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

Okay this was a really frustrating experience for me. A few weeks ago, my friend talked me into doing a paid project. We were getting paid $200 for completing this one-day event project. We got paid with a check and were told that we would receive a 1099 form at the end of the year, claiming on it that we'd received $200, so that we would have to pay taxes on this amount.

Well the project ran past the time it was supposed to end, and as a result my car got towed. It costed $200 to get it out of the lot(not even speaking of the inconveniences stemming from that horrible experience). Plus, I had to leave work early to get my car, so I lost $90 in pay from doing that.

From my understanding, I worked as an independent contractor on that $200 project(hence the 1099), therefore I should be able to write off business-related expenses. In the end, the expenses(the car tow) costed MORE $ than the $200 I made. I do NOT want to pay taxes on money that I eseentially lost. Any tax advice?

2007-07-20 05:33:09 · 4 answers · asked by lightning_strikes 1 in United States

I have learned in Arkansas when you have an autistic child you receive a $500 tax credit. and you can go back 3 years on your taxes and receive credit for those years also. Does anyone know how to go back and do that.

2007-07-20 05:31:10 · 2 answers · asked by oldnavy_76 2 in United States

I am trying to protect myself from renters damaging my house, how do I make a lease, or are there some examples online?

2007-07-20 05:25:18 · 7 answers · asked by mari 2 in Renting & Real Estate

2007-07-20 05:22:29 · 4 answers · asked by Huey79 2 in Renting & Real Estate

I will leave the country shortly and I would like to know if getting a refund is fast and easy...

2007-07-20 05:20:09 · 4 answers · asked by cookingabroad 1 in United States

Why do we use nonparametric tests?
Under what circumstances would you use nonparametric tests?

2007-07-20 05:19:35 · 1 answers · asked by shusha 1 in Other - Business & Finance

I'm doing some research on retirement plans for a company that has about 100 employees, average age 40. They are considering offering 401K, and would like some answers on:

1. % of employers that “match” ?
2. typical percentage or amount matched
3. Do they do it at so many years or immediately?
4. Do you have to be fully vested prior to matching?
5. Any employers that do it right away/ at one year, etc

If YOU own a business with similiar demographics or are the advisor to one, would you please give us some insight?

2007-07-20 05:09:54 · 4 answers · asked by Angie Weeks 2 in Investing

I've had my items posted on Craigslist for awhile. I reposted them a few times so they are at the top of the list. Unfortunately, I have not sold a darn thing...not one thing
!!!! Many of the things I'm selling are household items like figurines, lamps, decorative pillows. Some things are even new and have not even been taken out of original packaging. The other things are very gently used, so it is not like I'm selling a pile of grease rags. When the ad first gets posted, I have lots of interest, but then no one ever follows through with the sale! Why would people even inquire if they are not serious? I'm so tired of dealing with idiots. Would I have better luck on Ebay. I thought about it, but I hate dealing with shipping, getting to the post office on time, and the possibility of idiotic people who can read leave me negative feedback. I really need the money, but should I maybe just give this stuff to charity. I just really hate not to get anything for it? What do you think?

2007-07-20 05:08:58 · 6 answers · asked by Angrygirl5 3 in Other - Advertising & Marketing

We're trying to sell our house, but the realtor wants to charge us $10,000 for his services. So if we break even on what we owe for our house (which we probably will) we'll actually be in the hole $10,000. !!!!! We have a year to sell the house and then MUST move. HELP!!

2007-07-20 05:06:30 · 8 answers · asked by pinkflower007 1 in Renting & Real Estate