Business & Finance - 26 August 2007

can you borrow money from your social security statement earnings verifying the years you worked if so how

2007-08-26 12:54:22 · 9 answers · asked by yayema j 1 in Personal Finance

Where is this supposed law that tells us we must pay taxes? I still haven't found one myself.

2007-08-26 12:53:12 · 15 answers · asked by Tom 4 in United States

Hello,

I am starting university in approximately 1 week and I currently have ~$20k saved up ($10k from working and $10k from an educations savings fund). I am looking to invest $10k of this for approx 2 years. $10k should be enough to get me through the first two years of university as I have been given a scholarship covering most of the tuition costs and I will be living at home during this time without rent. Also I will probably make over $3k during my summer vacation between the first and second year so money putting away $10k is a wise choice imo. I would be very appreciative of your opinions on how I should invest this.

Thank you,
Matt.

2007-08-26 12:53:08 · 7 answers · asked by Matt W 3 in Investing

2007-08-26 12:49:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

The property is financed through a private party, not a bank or mortgage co. Can you get a home equity loan to fix it up? Or a home improvement loan? even though there is a lien on the property?

2007-08-26 12:49:09 · 6 answers · asked by juju b 1 in Renting & Real Estate

2007-08-26 12:46:21 · 12 answers · asked by Bella Italia 3 in Credit

I am preparing my schedule SE forms self emplooyment taxes and I suck at math foreal! lol

the instructions say multiply my net earnings which where $12,093 by .9235 which gives me 11167.885

How much is that
sorry for asking stupid questions but I'm stumped

2007-08-26 12:45:57 · 4 answers · asked by Elaine R 2 in Other - Business & Finance

(dont worry, i'm not planning to do it, but I'm just curious as it doesnt say what will happen.......aside from bad credit)

2007-08-26 12:43:23 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Credit

Why would anyone use these cards? (unless, I suppose, they already have a visa or master card)

2007-08-26 12:40:00 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Credit

The reason I ask is because I was driving the around the other day and really started to notice that more and more people drive very nice cars, many of them people whom I know are not living within their means as it has been shown that most Americans don't. You all know what has happened to the mortgage industry lately right? They basically gave loans to people who really shouldn't have qualified, many of them involving very nice houses. When many of these people couldn't pay for the homes, it caused the economic blow we're seeing right now. Now they say that in the future it may be much harder to get a home loan.

Given all this, here's my question: Do you think the same thing may happen with the auto industry? And soon?

2007-08-26 12:39:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Credit

Kindly limit web addresses that provides articles and tips for free. Thank you.

2007-08-26 12:38:05 · 1 answers · asked by RaiA 1 in Small Business

I am building a big radio controlled boat from lollypop sticks can i get them free from some free shop somwhere

2007-08-26 12:31:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Business & Finance

I have a few creidt cards I stopped paying on around January 2005. Some have posted to my credit report (Charged Off) and some have $0 balance and some still have balances posted and 1 is with Arrow Collection Agency. Should I call the companies directly that still have balances posted and try to work out a payment schedule with them or is this opening a can of worms? Also should I call the collection agency and do the same? I havent heard from any of these companies by mail or by phone for close to 2 years. Thanks

2007-08-26 12:25:03 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Credit

im working on a boy scout merit badge and i need the answer to this question

2007-08-26 12:23:01 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

I am down to the wire on this decision and still am torn on which way to go . My current job 25 yrs with a small electric utility . I dont like working at the place but can retire in 5 yrs . I have a offer for a large utility where I can make 20k to 40k more a yr. depending on how much O.T. I work doing the same job . The only problem is I will have to be away from my family all week and fly home on weekends . I could really use the money but I also like to be with my family . I have 2 teenage boys and a wife . I have buddys who work with the new company that I have worked with at the current job who say I am crazy not to take the new job . Moving the family is out of the question . HELP what should I do to make this decision ??

2007-08-26 12:18:54 · 6 answers · asked by Dbub 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

If you own more than half, do you then have more control over it, or get to make decisions as well?

2007-08-26 12:10:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Investing

That's what I want to be when I'm done with school

2007-08-26 12:06:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Business & Finance

1. Can I deduct the cost of replacing windows on my home? Isn't there an energy related tax deduction? Can I deduct the cost of widows and labor? What about state taxes in Oregon?

2. Can education expenses be deducted when I am sending my four year old to private kindergarden?

Thanks!

2007-08-26 12:04:56 · 3 answers · asked by Mike A 6 in United States

In June, I got involved with a debt settlement company that has caused me nothing but trouble. I got my money back from them, but my two bank of america accounts were sent to arbitration. I am having trouble getting a loan to pay off the accounts because of the 30 days past due notice on my credit report for those accounts. Even with a co-signer with perfect credit, we have ran into various problems, such as living in different cities. My parents said to contact a lawyer and they would be able to set up payments for me, but I am wondering what that will do to my credit.

Thanks!

2007-08-26 12:01:06 · 4 answers · asked by Kimberly M 1 in Credit

I'm planning to start renting an apartment in Massachusetts in the next couple of months. I am a first time renter and I was wondering what the additional costs would be above the cost of rent. Costs such as electricity, gas, water, cable, apartment/condo fees, etc.

If anyone is renting and could give me a breakdown of their costs, or even just let me know what additional costs I can expect, that would be great. Thank you.

I plan on renting a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment if that helps.

2007-08-26 11:55:04 · 5 answers · asked by Scott G 2 in Renting & Real Estate

Folders or Files---
Marked TENTATIVE ?

If yes , how many ?

2007-08-26 11:54:54 · 1 answers · asked by Brains & Beauty 6 in Corporations

We've had other realtors show our house, but not OUR realtor. If she's selling houses, then that means she's neglecting ours. Is there a way to track her sales through public record or something?

2007-08-26 11:53:20 · 6 answers · asked by curious_seller 1 in Renting & Real Estate

We live in the lower half of a double and when my landlord lights up it becomes very bothersome. Do we have any recourse to get out of the lease?

2007-08-26 11:53:05 · 9 answers · asked by mabossman 2 in Renting & Real Estate

is there a website i can use that tells me how much money was worth in a different year? Like if i wanted to know how much $30,000 was worth in 1977.

2007-08-26 11:50:17 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

For about a month, my friend has been watching my baby for 30 hours a week. I pay her around $325.00 each week. We haven't been keeping track or receipts and I have recently learned of a daycare refund on the annual taxes. Can I qualify for this refund? (forgive me,, when it comes to taxes.. i am hopeless). What do I need to do to ensure this refund? Are handwritten receipts on her behalf eligible? What must she do on her end? Thanks!

2007-08-26 11:47:41 · 3 answers · asked by Aprilla 3 in United States

I have 20+ years of experince in my line of work (which is very specilized). I dont know if i should get a job first and then move or move first and look for a job in my new area?

2007-08-26 11:46:08 · 11 answers · asked by DEB1267 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-08-26 11:45:38 · 11 answers · asked by Don 2 in Credit

Well this may sound like a long shot, but I just recently bought my son a 2000 Ford Mustang, Now its insurance time, hes 18, gets A's in school and has had drivers ed. Why do the quotes from Progressive and esurance estimate its going to cost nearly $500 a month, even with a 1990 honda junker it still cost nearly $400 do these prices seem reasonable, i cant recall them being that high, when i first got insurance, thanks.

2007-08-26 11:43:01 · 0 answers · asked by Philip Gimore 3 in Insurance

Corporation ?
What can you tell me ?

2007-08-26 11:41:30 · 2 answers · asked by Brains & Beauty 6 in Corporations

When looking for stocks to invest in, why would you want to buy stocks with a high P/E ratio? A low P/E ratio means a company charges less for shares and earns more per share than, say, a company with a high P/E ratio. Why would you be attracted to companes with high P/E's, doesn't that mean you pay an arm and a leg for shares that dont make as much?

2007-08-26 11:34:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Investing