Business & Finance - 10 August 2007

Some people say that real estate will drop to 1/4 of what the prices are right now in the near future. That means a condo in Los Angeles that some poor family bought 2 years ago for 400K will be 100K in a year or two? That doesn't sound right.

What's your opinion on housing price in big markets like Southern California?

2007-08-10 04:05:22 · 10 answers · asked by frdsgt 2 in Renting & Real Estate

Today I was fired for the second time in a year. I work for a architect. They said that the business is slowing down at the present time. I am extremely worried, I am scared. What do I do?

2007-08-10 04:04:52 · 9 answers · asked by Jennaba9048 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

And is there any website or organization who keeps up with reporting on where they spend their money? What percentage of their budget goes to what?
Thanks

2007-08-10 04:04:25 · 2 answers · asked by cr 2 in Other - Business & Finance

i had started my job 6 months earlier and find out one friday morning that there are donoughts and coffee in the cafeteria for everyone to talk and eat or whatever every friday morning. i found this out mistakenly one day adn was very hurt that no one had ever told me. i didnt tell anyone because i am shy and have a hard enought time talking with people and this just amde it harder but i was very upset. am i being irrational or was this a little thoughtless, albeit unintentionally?

2007-08-10 04:02:50 · 5 answers · asked by tally r 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

i was wondering this for a long time so i finally remember to post it and see if it is true.
i heard that if you send your payments with your personal check you can build credit
is it true??????

2007-08-10 04:00:56 · 10 answers · asked by TTC #2 Baby Dust MEEE! 5 in Credit

Ah!!!!

2007-08-10 04:00:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Investing

2007-08-10 03:57:10 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Small Business

I work at an office. I am part time. I have a 5 month old and a boyfriend in the Army. I don't make that much money and I get no respect. I run the office and I know they would be lost with out me. I can't just up and leave. I am stuck! Should I ask to get full time or should I just go? I have been here for 2 years and no change.

2007-08-10 03:43:27 · 26 answers · asked by Youknowme 1 in Administrative and Office Support

Apparently, its an AmEx business credit card and both the previous owner's name and the business name is associated with it. I had purchased the business, but the previous owner did not fully disclose his debt.

2007-08-10 03:40:50 · 5 answers · asked by John C 1 in Credit

What would taxes be in the US on a substantial (maybe $40,000) gift of cash made to someone? Would both the giver and recipient be charged taxes or penalties?

2007-08-10 03:36:19 · 9 answers · asked by Criss_Mousse 3 in United States

Where can I find a template to make a letter to send to customers who we need to collect sales tax exemption certificates from ?? I have already tried Microsoft Office online and they do not have a template which covers this. Thanks !!!

2007-08-10 03:31:37 · 3 answers · asked by Jeffery C 1 in United States

We normally file as couple. This year wife is stay at home mom while husband works. Are there special considerations for filing? Should hubby file separately since wife doe not have income?

2007-08-10 03:22:17 · 6 answers · asked by Tushin 1 in Other - Taxes

I currently have $12k invested in vanguard's total stock market index and vanguard's total int'l stock market index (6k in each).

It has been slipping steadily and fears continue to rise.... would it be wise to transfer the money to a money-market or bond or is this most likely temporary... btw, i plan on not touching this monbey for at least 5-10 years.

2007-08-10 03:18:31 · 10 answers · asked by marycotter5678 1 in Investing

Apparently the dude who caught it has to pay taxes on it. But how can they place a value on it if he hasn't gone to market with it? Any speculation as to what the ball might bring is just that, speculation. The ball retails for about $8, tops. How does the government tax a speculated value? Suppose Bonds turns around and eats a live baby on TV, or pulls an OJ. The guy then sells the ball and gets $19.50 for it, and he had to beg to get that much for it. Does he get a refund for the tax he paid?

2007-08-10 03:17:20 · 7 answers · asked by Paul C 2 in United States

2007-08-10 03:15:30 · 10 answers · asked by Eric E 2 in Food Service

1. Do they check that person's credit report/score?

2. Do they take that person's credit profile into consideration when they decide to approve/deny your application?

2007-08-10 03:14:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Credit

Ok I just recently posted the same question and received alot of answers that were not professional enough to use for a company name. Let me give you guys a little more info and maybe someone can help me. Someone mentioned using initals with a company name, if I used any intials in the name they would be (CMP) that of course is my husband initials. Someone else asked the question "What kind of welding?" well it would be tig, mig, stick we can do any kind of welding you need done. Also what I failed to include in my last question is that, my husband specializies in welding and is certified on any kind of welding you need, but he will contract on other things as well, for example we done a water meter project, as a matter of fact several of them. So we would not only do welding services. We would be willing to do any work that we are skilled at.

2007-08-10 03:13:30 · 20 answers · asked by Brandie B 1 in Small Business

2007-08-10 03:13:12 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Credit

2007-08-10 03:11:24 · 3 answers · asked by Harry P 1 in Other - Business & Finance

I just recently graduated from college and I have been living off credit cards for the last 4 years. I now have a very good job (about $40,000/year) and am trying to get back on track with my credit. I am not a homeowner, but am looking to consolidate my debt with a loan but am having trouble getting approved for one. Can anyone recommend a solution for me that does not require I have tried the website prosper.com, but they dont offer personal loans in North Carolina. Is there any hope for me yet?

2007-08-10 03:05:53 · 3 answers · asked by lle672 2 in Credit

I went to the shop that I would like a job at, and the guy asked me did I have a CV? I said yes but it's at home. So I know that I need to take the CV to the shop, but do I need to take a letter as well? Please help.

Thanks x

2007-08-10 03:04:49 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-08-10 03:01:48 · 2 answers · asked by Harry P 1 in Other - Business & Finance

Starting the with the cell "design1place1.jpg". I need to drag down the column so that the series continues to "design1place2.jpg". Next would be "design1place3.jpg" and so on all the way up to "design1place235.jpg"!!!!!!. How do I do this?

2007-08-10 02:50:35 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Business & Finance

2007-08-10 02:48:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Credit

2007-08-10 02:35:13 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Corporations

2007-08-10 02:25:39 · 3 answers · asked by noel1426 2 in Renting & Real Estate

I have a box of 100 T-Shirts and have started my own line. How and where would you sell them if you were me?

Any advice would help. Thanks.

2007-08-10 02:11:11 · 12 answers · asked by Typical White Person 3 in Small Business

i am intrested in a loan but if youre gonna charge for a personal loan add it to the loan witch would make more sense and people would think there trying to scamm them i requested answers and more than half want upfront money i got scammed so if you can help me leave info.

thank you and god bless you

2007-08-10 01:54:35 · 10 answers · asked by mamiirica 1 in Personal Finance

I am planning to save money for a new mobile phone, but I did not have saved money for a valuable thing like that. Do you have that kind of experience? I want to know:
what was it?
how long it took you to save enough money to buy it ?
why you wanted to buy this thing?
how you felt when you bought it?
Thank for your help

2007-08-10 01:45:26 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

I am buying a new house and I want to pay it off quickly. The monthly payment is $1700. Does it go towards "interest" or "principal"? Suppose i pay off the house in 2 years then will I pay interest for 2 years only?

2007-08-10 01:43:44 · 8 answers · asked by Alpha Bravo Charlie 2 in Renting & Real Estate