Business & Finance - 23 July 2007

My grandma convinced my mom to call a number to get an application for a job stuffing envelopes at home for money. The application came and they wanted an application fee of $25 by check or money order (she sent a check). Sounds fishy right? But she's convinced they are legit. This was a few weeks ago.

Today, my mom got a letter from them saying the application was accepted and now they need her to send $5 cash in the mail for them to send the supplies. What? The bast ards want more money? And sending cash in the mail is risky anyway.

Also, the company hasn't ever given their name. All the correspondence has is "Personal Resource" and their address.

And I've read all over the internet that this is a scam and machines stuff evelopes faster and cheaper than what this company is offering, which is about $2 for every envelope stuffed, and a start up bonus of $225.

I'm 100% sure my mom is getting scammed but what can I say that will make her convinced?

2007-07-23 07:12:33 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Small Business

In my many years of temping I've met a need breed of staffing agencies. It is so important to go to the agencies that LISTENS (very important) to what you are looking for? I've had the opportunity of meeting quite a few temp agencies who sized me up, viewed my resume and offer me clients and jobs that I wasn't interested in. One agency went so far to pimp me to a client that they lied to me about the job specs. This agency (on wall street) knew I had experience on the trading floor and knew they could make money off me. I repeatly told them NO trading floor and this woman turned off her ability to hear me. She claimed that this was a totatly different job and I had to meet the client if I wanted to get a job at this company. The Client then informed me that the agency spoke highly of me. Funny, they never checked my references, tested me or commuincated with me about past work experiences. All the agency saw was dollar sign and I was pimped. Scary!!!

2007-07-23 07:10:54 · 2 answers · asked by CareerWoman 1 in Corporations

2007-07-23 07:07:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Credit

I will start living with my fiance starting in August. Can he claim me as a dependent if I am 21 years old and a full time student while he is working full time? Can he put this on his W4 for this tax year even though he is now independent from his parents starting this summer?

We haven't lived together previously, so just wondering if this can be done now for the current tax year.

2007-07-23 07:03:07 · 5 answers · asked by Mee 5 in United States

when is the Minnesota rent credit sent out?

Thanks.

2007-07-23 06:53:18 · 2 answers · asked by Barb W 2 in United States

I have a 6 year old bill that right now is $1700. I don't see myself paying it off in the next year. So if I don't pay it will it still come off my credit report next year?

2007-07-23 06:50:20 · 10 answers · asked by callalobo 2 in Credit

2007-07-23 06:46:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

thanks to all that helps

2007-07-23 06:44:52 · 6 answers · asked by Black Beauty™ 4 in United States

2007-07-23 06:38:00 · 5 answers · asked by evren_koylu 1 in Other - Business & Finance

I have $10k debt paying off $200 per mth, my credit score is 620 but looking increase my debt to ratio buy purchasing vacant lots. My plan is to buy 1 to 3 lots per month to build my assets and use as collateral at my credit union for a personal loan. Can buying vacant lots help my credit?
Thank you in advance!
Future Amercian Express Cardholder

2007-07-23 06:37:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Investing

I have just secured my first manager job any experienced managers out there that can give me a few tips for boosting sales and getting the best from my staff i would really appreciate it

2007-07-23 06:36:49 · 10 answers · asked by patjoub 2 in Marketing & Sales

2007-07-23 06:33:45 · 2 answers · asked by ossaino 3 in Corporations

they said they dont report me unless its 30 days late. my question is is that 30 days from my due date or from my statement date?

2007-07-23 06:30:07 · 9 answers · asked by toolate 3 in Credit

I want to know the formal name, in the army or in a corporation, when a person located on lower level skips one or several superiors and talks to someone with whom (s)he has a closer relationship or who is more manipulable (since the higher up people are the less they know about the working details), to get things done by command.
What possible problems come out of this? What possible solutions are there?

2007-07-23 06:29:56 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Business & Finance

I have been selling fabric and sewing stuff on ebay and I have listed world wide and relied on the PO and driven down to calculate postage. But there must be an easier way ? Maybe not maybe only for big business on ebay ? Like I have a customer who wants it shipped the cheapest way to Canada and I don't know how to do it. I have been a million times to the USPS site, please dont send me there unless you give step by step. I would love a chart or rate chart or choices or ?? and so often USPS won't list the cheapest way. I would love to do via paypal and many sellers ship over seas and the fabrics I'm selling are more popular and they will pay more worldwide, have pity on me and help me please :) if you know how, not guessing please

2007-07-23 06:28:47 · 2 answers · asked by I Love Jesus 5 in Other - Business & Finance

Aright I already have the evictions done and judgements in hand... now, how do I get this on their credit report?? I can't seem to find a direct answer and I've managed to get all of this done and filed without hiring a professional and don't care to start now. Any serious replies would be greatly appreciated! THANKS!!

2007-07-23 06:26:24 · 2 answers · asked by Dani D 2 in Renting & Real Estate

2007-07-23 06:09:20 · 3 answers · asked by CAT7JUBILEE 1 in Personal Finance

The post card claims that i have won one of four guaranted prizes, a Mercedes Benz M-Class, BMW X5, Porsche Cayenne, or $40,000 cash, a $1500 shopping spree, Exotic Island Adventure, $806 value or $500 cash. Is this real?

2007-07-23 06:06:18 · 1 answers · asked by veeman51 2 in Other - Advertising & Marketing

or on computers from the bank it has to say cleared and aproved im new in this stuff please explain.

2007-07-23 06:03:21 · 5 answers · asked by jake j 1 in Credit

I assume that United States Federal Reserve System controls money supply by creating money. But how much per year? I don't see this info in government fiscal budget. Something like $200 billions = 2% of GDP?? (I guessed this number based on inflation rate).

2007-07-23 06:02:31 · 3 answers · asked by rap1zip1 2 in Investing

suggest ways for me to learn techinques and is there a college course suited to it or would the closest thing be a business course ?

any advice welcome :) thanks

2007-07-23 06:00:00 · 11 answers · asked by Roger 6 in Other - Careers & Employment

My partner and I live on a 1st Floor flat and has a small porch area at the top of the stairs.

We are looking at making some space and she moved the kitchen pedal bin into the porch. It does make the kitchen look slightly bigger (in that the bin is not the first thing you "trip over" when you walk in). However I feel that putting a recepticle for family waste in the porch area does not give out a good impression.

What is everyones opinion? Would seeing a bin when you walk upto a front door give out a negative impression when you are trying to sell your property?

THX

2007-07-23 05:53:56 · 8 answers · asked by Gaz 1 in Renting & Real Estate

Hi there. I'm 18 and fresh out of high school with my first college semester starting this september. I'm interested in getting a credit card, but is it possible to get one without needing a bank account? I ask this because in the past, I've used my parents card but they've taken away the privilege since my older brother used it irresponsibly.

Is there a way to get a card by going to a store and using cash? I'm just curious since I want to order something online and use my own money that I've been saving up all these years ( I maintained my first job for about a year, but I'm too lazy to deposit it so it's just in a safe place in my room )

2007-07-23 05:49:40 · 15 answers · asked by Yvese 2 in Credit

I filed a bankruptcy 8 years ago. Chapter 7. I was told that if I write the bureaus a letter disputing this legitimate bankruptcy, That there is no way to legitimize the bankruptcy this far out and they will have to remove it off of my bureaus. Is this true?

2007-07-23 05:42:48 · 10 answers · asked by hasdad62 6 in Credit

I have 3 acres of raw land I would sell for the money but nothing is selling these days.

I would also consider trading it to someone who would cosign for me.

I make too much money to qualify for gov. assistance but not enough to qualify for a private loan.

I know I'm not the only one in this position. how are the poor people without good credit and without a "creditworthy" cosigner supose to go to college.

2007-07-23 05:36:42 · 4 answers · asked by jaybwise 1 in Credit

(Not the maximum, the standard) =D

2007-07-23 05:33:39 · 12 answers · asked by childlikeempress 4 in United Kingdom

I am currently trying to put together care packages for our troops and would like to start a non profit organization and have NO idea on how to go about it LEGALLY. I want to make sure EVERYTHING is legit and need help if anyone has done this before and advice on how to go about doing so... Thanks in advance.

2007-07-23 05:30:50 · 4 answers · asked by christina h 2 in Government & Non-Profit

Is it possible for a professional in the U. S. to recive money as a gift from family members without attracting taxes? Is there a non-taxable limit? If so, what is that amount? What is the tax rate on exceeding that limit?

I would appreciate genuine, simple answers from people who know, not just links, though I'm willing to read the sites as well..

2007-07-23 05:29:49 · 6 answers · asked by gita n 2 in United States

I want to start a Photographic comics novel online.

2007-07-23 05:28:16 · 7 answers · asked by Boostergold 4 in Small Business

2007-07-23 05:26:40 · 4 answers · asked by michael l 1 in Personal Finance