Business & Finance - 21 August 2007

2007-08-21 04:43:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Advertising & Marketing

I received an offer in the mail for a settlement on an old credit card debt. It's almost 10 years old. Do these fall off of a credit report or should I pay it? I cannot find any information as a guideline for what I should do. Any sites for information would be greatly appreciated!

2007-08-21 04:38:07 · 10 answers · asked by eemac 1 in Credit

I received a letter at my mom's house saying that I have to appear in court next week for an old credit card debt from Filene's or I will be arrested because there is now a warrent for my arrest. When I was only 17 they mailed me this credit card in the mail and allowed me to activate it without ever checking my age. Now, I am 25 years old working two jobs to take care of a 3 year old all by myself who has Autism. Can I use the fact I was a minor when the card was issued to get out of this debt? How can I prove it?

2007-08-21 04:37:07 · 10 answers · asked by Nicki R 1 in Credit

We have decided to buy a house with 5 acres to basically knock it down and build a new one but the lady who owns it is in a nursing home and just basically walked out, all of her stuff is there and she doesn't want any of it...but to make matter worse someone came into the house and went through everything....it's a mess drawers have been dumped closets have been ramsacked and everything is on the floor so you can't even walk through the house. Also, she left all the food in the fridge and two freezers and they have been turned off for over a year. The house isn't worth anything but has some really old antiqie stuff in it and some nice woodwork. Were not sure if we should just bulldoze the house and burn everything or if we should take the time to clean out everything. It has a horrible spider problem and the weeds are huge outside. not to mention the 4 out building full of junk too in the same condition. I think it will be a mess but some nice things could be saved out of the house.

2007-08-21 04:28:25 · 20 answers · asked by Kathryn T 2 in Renting & Real Estate

I've been on plenty of interviews, but not too many internal interviews. The standard "suit and tie" seems a bit much for me, especially since I already know my interviewer very well and a suit-n-tie would clash with the existing office attire.

This is for an IT manager level position working under the VP of IT. What do you think?

2007-08-21 04:27:50 · 4 answers · asked by PRC SD 3 in Corporations

I was paid minimum wage ($7.15?)..with taxes taken out and everything. What would my check be if i worked 15hrs a week. Thank you!

2007-08-21 04:20:26 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

have lloked online you have to pay for everything. Thanks

2007-08-21 04:15:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Small Business

2007-08-21 04:15:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Investing

We have about $30k in equity on our home, and currently have a 30 yr fixed at 6.9%. I'm not sure if refinancing will help or hurt us. My student loans are at 7.22, but I only owe another $3500, and my auto is 1.9% and I owe about $6500. I thought about paying those off with the cash from the refi - is that a bad idea since the auto loan is at a lower rate? I thought since the mortgage interest is a tax right off and the auto loan isnt...?

If we aren't sure how long we'll be in this house, is refi a bad idea?

I'm pretty confused about this - any help would be greatly appreciated.

2007-08-21 04:13:06 · 9 answers · asked by Magaroni 5 in Credit

2007-08-21 04:12:07 · 4 answers · asked by totallylegal 1 in Other - Business & Finance

Hi.. The time has come for my wife and I to move in with my mother. My father is in a nursing home and my mother is not coping well. She's still moderately capable, but tired, sick and confused. They want us to give the home to us and count on us to take care of my mother. I've heard of a "co-habitant with survivorship" document and living trusts, but really know little about them. Has anyone "been there, done that" that could offer some advice? Thanks ron

2007-08-21 04:10:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

2007-08-21 04:10:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

2007-08-21 04:10:15 · 4 answers · asked by totallylegal 1 in Other - Business & Finance

Is it true that US corporations declare their profits in Ireland to avoid paying higher tax in the US, and is it true that the US govt. would like to see Ireland raise corporation tax rates?

2007-08-21 04:05:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

I work as a receptionist at a dealership. How can I prove that I deserve this raise. Thanks.

2007-08-21 03:52:48 · 3 answers · asked by PennySavior2002 4 in Personal Finance

I'm looking for a part-time retail job. I'm 16 years old and all of the jobs ask for experience.
How am I supposed to get some if I can't get a job in the first place?
Are there any recommended ways of getting one at my age?
I have tried asking around, phoning businesses, recruitment websites and still no luck.

Please help! :)

Thankyou.

P.S: In case, you're an American or of another nationality, and so may not know, in England we finish school at 16, I am not dropping out of school, I will be entering College in September.

I had to add this, since I've seen previous questions where those who were asking, were practically abused online since they were thought of as being 'quitters' or refusing to finish school. =]



Thanks again!

2007-08-21 03:51:02 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

Will the credit rating companies show my past credit ratings? Like 6 months ago or 1 year ago?

2007-08-21 03:48:50 · 3 answers · asked by Craig C 1 in Credit

I work over 37 hours a week and only get half hour lunch a day...is this legally right?,,,,,i know that it states this in my contract but this is the only break i get....

2007-08-21 03:47:20 · 13 answers · asked by zara 2 in Law & Legal

Do they get a pay out for the value of their stock. Also, do shares of the company continue to be traded?

2007-08-21 03:46:03 · 3 answers · asked by Boiler04 2 in Investing

This insanely irresponsible loan instrument had to have been conceived by at least one individual. Probably works at one of the big Wall Street firms. Whatever, this person(s) needs to be identified by name and made known to as many people as possible. Bonus points if the person(s) contact information is made publicly available.

2007-08-21 03:43:28 · 7 answers · asked by maxman71 2 in Personal Finance

I'm talking retail chains/ restaurant type places.

2007-08-21 03:41:14 · 1 answers · asked by c 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

Hello,
I live in florida and I was wondering if anyone knows the process of selling your home for sale by owner?? If you get a buyer what do you do??
any Help would be appreciated!!

2007-08-21 03:39:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

2007-08-21 03:34:59 · 5 answers · asked by Arsalan A 1 in Credit

I currently have Washington Mutual, but they have dropped a lot of the bonuses that attracted me to it in the first place.
I want to change to a bank that offers me overdraft protection and WAMU no longer does that or offers any loan or credit programs.
Any better banks out there?

2007-08-21 03:31:48 · 6 answers · asked by Super Aunt 2 in Personal Finance

2007-08-21 03:29:38 · 2 answers · asked by rohanrout 1 in Small Business

I saw a listing for a car for 9000 dollars, but the KBB value is 5,500, and that is reasonalbe, because it is a rather cheap american car.

I am going to call the seller, how do I propose him the price of 5,500 not to upset him? What should I say?

2007-08-21 03:21:41 · 2 answers · asked by rockability 1 in Other - Business & Finance

2007-08-21 03:20:12 · 2 answers · asked by SEXYGYAL 3 in Credit

also, what is an estimate of how many people paid personal income taxes?

i am trying to figure out how much each person would have to pay if it was a fixed number.

2007-08-21 03:19:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

2007-08-21 03:12:28 · 8 answers · asked by purple punk 1 in Insurance

Does anyone know when this policy at Walmart changed? Their big advertising draw used to be their stuff was all made in the US and now they have everything from dog food to tires made in China. I bet you can't find 50 products in their store at any one time that is US made.

2007-08-21 03:09:31 · 6 answers · asked by bored 2 in Corporations