Business & Finance - 21 August 2007

In my job, I am the "Office Manager", which includes the usual. But lately I have been so put down in snide ways, like my boss saying "You're so young and immature, you just don't know what you're doing yet." I have been here nearly half a year, and have messed up NOTHING. They have also had me cold calling businesses, and working manually in 100+ degree weather. Is this something I should actually be upset about or am I just being, ahem, "immature"?

2007-08-21 08:54:41 · 2 answers · asked by Jessica 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

After 5 years my job was cut due to decreasing enrollment, and I have been the finalist on many other interviews over the summer, but now school is starting and I still do not have a job. I went back to school after being in construction, and have my Master's in Education and my Bachelor's in History, but decided to use my brain instead of my back too support my family. I'm not afraid of doing the hard work again, but I grew to love teaching more.

Is there anything out there that a guy with my qualifications can do for work and get benefits for my family while living in Connecticut?

2007-08-21 08:51:27 · 19 answers · asked by Bobby G 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-08-21 08:49:44 · 2 answers · asked by Evan 1 in Other - Business & Finance

The company I work for was resently sold and bought buy new owners at which time the new owner ensured me that I would not loose my position 2 months later I was demoted and replaced by the owners nephew. (the nephew once worked under me I basicly was used to train him to take my place) The owners are Indian as well as the nephew ( of course) I am African american ( the only african amarican )I am not trying to play the race card but I really think that is is unfair considering I was doing my job more then my job actually. I am not looking to get rich I just want them to know that it's not ok to do this to people are there any laws against this is this discrimination? what if anything can I do? or do I just have to accept it? also, if there is anything I can do as far as a case would it be ok to quit or would that ruin my chances I am very uncomfortable continuing to work here? please any information would be helpful thanks for reading

2007-08-21 08:44:01 · 8 answers · asked by RJ N 1 in Law & Legal

Is there anything they can't take or do? I have a friend you had a contract job and they only took out state and she didn't know that. Now she's in debt for 6k. Do they look at your assets or just make up a payment shedule based on a salary she can hardly live on now? Is it better to ignore it and figure she's better off not getting involved with them?

2007-08-21 08:43:18 · 7 answers · asked by hb12 7 in United States

My mom's planning to take a mortgage under her name for a new house (over $300,000). My dad's filing for divorce right now and wanting to claim half of my mom's assets. The deed for the new house will be in my brother's name and my mom's but we will take her name out of the deed as soon as we can. The only reason the mortgage is in her name is so we can have a lower % rate. Is this going to be determined when splitting my mom's assets?

2007-08-21 08:37:01 · 5 answers · asked by Hung N 2 in Renting & Real Estate

I know you live in a nice house and drive a nice car, you eat good food and pay lots of taxes. But this is what I want to know.

How much does a person who makes $100K net save?
After taxes, car payment, mortgage, insurance, expenses of living?

I have a feeling that I can make $50K, but without a house or car, I can save significantly. So, do people who make $50K more a year really save up that $50K (invested safely in considered saved)?

2007-08-21 08:28:25 · 13 answers · asked by Smartass 4 in Personal Finance

Do you have to make a certain amount of money? How much?

2007-08-21 08:26:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

I'm looking a internet job that would have 24/7 mentor training, low or loaned out start out costs and one that is truly legitimate.

2007-08-21 08:23:01 · 6 answers · asked by Brian Sanders 5 in Small Business

i want to buy a home, and there are list of properties that the state has claimed due to unpaid property taxes. Is this a great risk, or does it seem like a good deal?

Does a bank finance this type of purchase?

2007-08-21 08:22:29 · 4 answers · asked by Janice Dickinsons' Shrink 6 in Renting & Real Estate

Trying to buy a house and the problem is the mortage company is saying there is a problem because the seller has only been on title 46 days is it true that you can't sell it for 90 days or I"m i getting the run a round.

2007-08-21 08:21:26 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

WE'VE BEEN RENTING FOR OVER TWO YEARS NEVER BEEN LATE NEVER BEEN A PROBLEM. BUT NOW OUR LIVES ARE HELL

2007-08-21 08:14:04 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

I am an exempt empolyee working monday thru Friday in California. My employer has mandated we work Sept. 22nd and 23rd. This would be 12 continuous mandatory days of work. Is this legal? What is the legal amount of days an employer can mandate you work?

2007-08-21 08:03:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal

I am in the process of looking for a new apartment, to which I must submit my past rental history to prove I am in good standing (and I am). Well I received a message from my current apt manager stating that she will not provide a reference until I give a 30 day notice. However, since me getting a new apartment is contingent on my past history, I am sorta screwed. Can she do this?

2007-08-21 08:03:51 · 5 answers · asked by John D 2 in Renting & Real Estate

Can someone direct me in finding great wholesale places for baby items?

2007-08-21 08:01:37 · 3 answers · asked by Boocheek 1 in Small Business

I have just been to the first interview today and within an hour was asked back for a second interview. I have never been to a second interview before, what can I expect? any questions they are likely to ask that I didn't answer in the first interview?

2007-08-21 07:56:12 · 15 answers · asked by Trix01 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

A friend has a very low score but has an opportunity to purchase her new home for a very very good price. where can she apply?

2007-08-21 07:52:56 · 5 answers · asked by Optimistic 4 in Credit

I am just curious....If you are in charge of a corporation does this reflect upon your personal credit history? And if so, in what manner?

2007-08-21 07:52:48 · 1 answers · asked by butternbiskits 3 in Other - Business & Finance

I have a house in CA and my primary home is in TN.What will happen if I have to forclose on home in CA, will I lose my cars? my primary home? and No I did not use anything such as my cars now or my equity in home now as collateral to buy my CA house.Please let me know if you can!!
thanks

2007-08-21 07:45:07 · 8 answers · asked by Alison P 1 in Renting & Real Estate

I said no, and they verbally stated the contract will be null and void. My lawyer advice me to cancel my check, and he told me the contract was null and void. Now, it's been 3 weeks since this happened, and the broker left me a message telling me that the sellers sign the contract. Is this still legal? I'm waiting on my lawyer to call me back.

2007-08-21 07:39:46 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

Ok, so I have a low credit score with just a few outstanding items on my credit report I just started a job, My husband makes good money but he has a forclosure on his report so I would have to be the one to purchase a home, Anyways I dont really make that much, will they also consider my husbands income even tho he can be on the house?????
Help me please

2007-08-21 07:39:23 · 5 answers · asked by joey75 2 in Renting & Real Estate

i have been asked to find an investor 4 a friend. she has an idea which seems a fantastic original one but she has no way of funding herself. she is to old to apply to the princes trust and i have no idea where she can go for help with a business loan or advice. she lives in the midlands if anyone has any ideas

2007-08-21 07:37:05 · 2 answers · asked by bemusedconfused 3 in Small Business

Can anyone tell me why Royal Mail offers the Recorded Delivery Service? It seems pointless, since it is sorted in with the First Class post and cannot be traced on their website until it has been signed for. In my opinion, Special Delivery is far more reliable.

2007-08-21 07:33:42 · 2 answers · asked by Vicsta 3 in Corporations

Say this bank is approving me only for 10,000 but the car is 15,000 can i take that 10 grand loan and get a separate 5000 loan from another bank to pay for my car?

2007-08-21 07:30:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Credit

Situation: A boyfriend and girlfriend have been living together for less than one year. The two children do not belong to the boyfriend. They are the girlfriend's children. When it was time to file for '06, the boyfriend claimed both of the children (with gf's permission) on his tax form. Is this legal? Do you know anyone who has done this & then the IRS wanted the BIG refund back?? Is there a website that would say if this is legal? I searched on the IRS website but did not see anything. Thanks for your help!

2007-08-21 07:19:06 · 11 answers · asked by ? 3 in United States

How come when we have a capital stock gain we get taxed on the entire amount in one year but when we have a capital loss we can only claim $3000/year and carry the rest over to following years?

2007-08-21 07:13:45 · 7 answers · asked by dhnsdca 2 in United States

if i made $100 million, and tax is 35%, that means i loose $35 million, how do i keep the $100 million?

2007-08-21 07:09:56 · 9 answers · asked by Zebra S 1 in United States

Someone told me you can just pay what you can "afford." Well, if I can only "afford" $5 or $10 a month, will I get all my assets seized or something?

2007-08-21 07:06:52 · 11 answers · asked by Lawn Jockey 4 in Insurance

I just received a "bill" for $75.00 for a magazine to which I have never subscribed - shoot, I've never even HEARD of this magazine. The bill comes from UNITED SUBSCRIBER BILLING, LLC, Dallas TX and it looks very official.

I've sent them a scathing letter telling them that I know what they're doing and that I find it despicable. How many people must get these "bills" and they just send a check. At $75.00 per person, if they can get 1000 people to pay a bill, they've pulled in a nice profit. The expense of the magazine is negligible in comparison, I'm sure.

What's happened is obvious: They purchased a mailing list that included my name, and they've sent me a "bill" in the hopes that I'll just pay it.

This is a deceptive practice but probably not illegal as the customary approach is to "let the buyer beware".

So in addition to warning others, now I wonder: have you ever received a bill like this? Have you ever been a victim of a similar scam? What did you do?

2007-08-21 06:55:24 · 6 answers · asked by princessmeltdown 7 in Other - Advertising & Marketing

after what seemed to be a pleasant and positive interview. I was told I was passed over for the job by someone who had "previous meter reading experience". Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't meter reading another form of an over-glorified paper route, with a tad more responsibility?

2007-08-21 06:51:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment