Business & Finance - 29 July 2007

2007-07-29 10:21:34 · 4 answers · asked by nexus 1 in Small Business

Is that sound practice at times?

2007-07-29 10:20:22 · 15 answers · asked by Bill Spry 4 in Investing

Unfortunately this is an academic exercise because I'll never make $250,000 profit on a home, but I'd like to know if a minor improvement, like adding a $30 fan in the bathroom ceiling, raises the cost basis of a primary residence.

Thank you,
Houyhnhnm

2007-07-29 10:11:30 · 7 answers · asked by Houyhnhnm 6 in United States

I'm an international student studying in the USA. I applied for a credit card, but was declined. Apparently I didn't have any tradelines. What is that, and what does that mean? What can I do?

2007-07-29 10:07:43 · 4 answers · asked by sara = 2 in Credit

just wondering

2007-07-29 10:07:28 · 9 answers · asked by whatwhatwhat 5 in United States

Unfortunately this is an academic exercise because I'll never make $250,000 profit on a home, but I'd like some clarification on which of these improvements will increase the cost basis of a primary residence:

1. Upgrade of existing item, such as replacing a Formica countertop with marble. IRS would probably say that's maintenance/replacement, but by normal accounting that's a capital improvement.

2. Replace item that was defective when house was purchased. For example, if the roof leaks when you buy it and it's not reasonable to repair it, it would be fair that getting your house to functional condition would be part of your cost of acquiring a primary residence. Obviously it would be cleaner if you could get the original owner to replace the roof and pass on the cost in the purchase price, but that's not always practical.

3. Repair defects in a newly-purchased house. Again it would be fair that repairing a leaky roof would be part of the acquisition cost.

2007-07-29 10:06:38 · 2 answers · asked by Houyhnhnm 6 in United States

I am a Junior in college working towards a Bachelor's degree in Biology and I've decided I want to work for a Biotechnology company.

Does anyone know of any such companies that hire for co-ops and/or internships? I know Genzyme does. And they have a branch where I live but I don't know if that specific branch hires for co-ops and internships, so I'd like to know about more companies.

2007-07-29 10:02:13 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I have heard many different opinions on this but little strong evidence. If a guest punches a hole in the wall can the hotel charge their credit card for repair? If they steal a coffee maker or bedspread, can the hotel charge them for it without their signature?

2007-07-29 10:01:31 · 7 answers · asked by Scott L 2 in Renting & Real Estate

I need a name and slogan for an old fashioned American Diner in England (jukebox, large servings of American food and drink).
I want something:

that appeals to all ages and genders
Is short and catchy
Really applies to the business
Is friendly
Doesn't sound too unhealthy j/k

2007-07-29 09:59:06 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Small Business

Is this a good idea?

2007-07-29 09:58:26 · 5 answers · asked by Bette 1 in Personal Finance

If people donate to charity in my name, can I use the tax donation or do they use the tax donation?

2007-07-29 09:55:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

i had two vehicles stolen since January 2007(i know, right?!) one was even a carjacking robbery (cash jewelry medical bills). Both auto were fairly new and paid off..

Of course i was hosed by the impound and Farmers. OUT THOUSANDS!!! my insurance has even tripled

anyway to get any of this not to be a total loss? maybe the taxes i paid on vehicles or etc.??? thanks n God Bless

2007-07-29 09:07:11 · 2 answers · asked by reedtexass 3 in United States

2007-07-29 09:01:47 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

I NEED TO KNOW HOW MUCH IS 1 MILLION 5 HUNDRED THOUSAND POUNDS EQUAL TO IN AMERICA MONEY?

2007-07-29 08:50:41 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Business & Finance

I am trying tu buy something that is 148.98 and the tax is 6.5% what woul be the total cost

2007-07-29 08:47:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

aparently, you can earn money from reviewstream.com
like $1.5 per review,
does this seem like some con, or would it really be worth it...

2007-07-29 08:46:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Business & Finance

I have been looking for a better paying job for the last few months. I get the interviews but I never get the job. I have my Associate's Degree and am going back to school to get my Bachelor's. (I can't go back yet because I have no money!) I know all the computer applications. I know how to be a secretary. Answering phones, I have done many times. Yet, still nothing. Is it all about the connections? Is it all about how someone looks?

I always get stuck at these really deadend retail positions. The ones where the managers are my age (22). Is this just because the demand for people with Bachelor's Degrees and even Master's Degrees?

2007-07-29 08:37:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

Hi. I've read questions/answers here about cancelling credit cards after paying them off and how it can be bad.

Well if I keep them will I be charged for anythign even if there is no balance? Do I chop up the ones I do not use and just leave the account open?

What if I have a Best Buy card? That is the same as a credit card right?

2007-07-29 08:36:06 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Credit

....being a member of a Trade Union will answer all their employment problems?

I don't understand!
Everytime there is a question relating to employment, there is at least one answer to suggest that being a member of a Trade Union will solve all their problems....despite there being increasing levels of Employment law to protect the employee in the workforce.

I understand that there are some rogue employers out there...but why not just simply as the Personnel or HR Department! They can't just make a mockery of employees for the fun of it!

It makes me made that there is such an "us v them" attitude out there between employers and employees....

What do you think?

I'm genuinely interested to hear both arguments here!

2007-07-29 08:35:25 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal

2007-07-29 08:34:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

i haven tfiled taxes in 7 years and the irs is now saying i owe over 10,000 dollars and i am out of work how do i pay this with no income coming in?.

2007-07-29 08:34:52 · 5 answers · asked by wild wild west 51 2 in United States

i am 13 and so is my friend. We want to earn money by selling stuff. We went to a survey that invovles money, and it didn't look safe so we didn't do it.what should we sell?

2007-07-29 08:33:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

after you make a purchase with credit, and when the bill comes, how do you pay it. do you go to your bank and pay it with cash there or what?

2007-07-29 08:32:05 · 5 answers · asked by clueless 1 in Credit

2007-07-29 08:28:01 · 6 answers · asked by Thommy 1 in Investing

i dont know what kind of credit card i should get. this is what i plan on using it for. i plan to make minimum payments (or more if i can) monthly. i dont plan on making full payments each month. what would be a good card for that habit.

2007-07-29 08:27:27 · 14 answers · asked by clueless 1 in Credit

2007-07-29 08:26:49 · 2 answers · asked by Valerie E 1 in Personal Finance

I was granted Unemployment benefits for 6 months. I have well over 27K in my unemployment balance. Working since I was 15 and never filed for unemployment until now. If I still dont find a job can I ask for an extension for another 6 months???? I hear yes I hear no, but my friend in NY got it for 1 year. is it the same, diff? please let me know.

2007-07-29 08:24:35 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

should i believe in this?

2007-07-29 08:17:16 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

i had a bank account with uboc, its been closed for a year because i owe them 550 dollars, i work for the school district in california and my payroll checks are to be cashed at that same bank, i was told i could cash it there without them taking the money because my account is closed and im just cashing it.i just want to be sure they cant , i would be screwed if they did, thank you for your help

2007-07-29 08:13:32 · 4 answers · asked by sam c 1 in Personal Finance

Please... NO FAKE TESTOMONIES!!!

2007-07-29 08:10:35 · 2 answers · asked by tarquinn j 1 in Personal Finance