Business & Finance - 28 August 2007

At work I am constaly being called someone elses name. I work in a place that over 80 employees but only three of us are African-American. What is fustrating about this situation is that I am constantly being called the other black womens names. We all are differnet people, and do not look alike nor do or names sound alike but we are constaly mistaken for one another. I do not know how the other women feel but this is a real problem for me (after trying to let it go before). Many of my co-workers will try to correct themselves as to why the called me so and so, only to stick their foot in their mouths. It is important to get the name right b/c their is legal documentation involved and we have been mixed up so much it has created a real problem that falls back on the (3) of us to fix it. Not to mention one of the ladies is not well liked and I frequently get in to trouble on her behalf alot. How can I address this problem and get white co workers to get the names right?

2007-08-28 18:03:32 · 4 answers · asked by nene 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

I own a computer company, and a guy who works in my building dumped a whole bunch of computers on this guy's car. The man's thinking of suing the business for making heavy computers... should I move to Canada before he takes all my money?

2007-08-28 18:00:14 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

I just recently chose Dental Hygiene as my major and I'm beginning to have second thoughts about it. I've just read about Rad techs and the thought of working with machines and top of the line technology while being in the health field really interests me. Is Radiologic technology a good career to pursue? Is the pay as good as a hygienest? Is it a stable career and how is the job outlook?

2007-08-28 17:58:56 · 4 answers · asked by Starion S 1 in Health Care

What's the deal with property taxes, or, for that matter, with all the taxes in Florida? I live in Texas and there's a property tax of the total property value set usually around 1.5 to 2%. That's roughly $5000 for a $250,000 home. In Florida, it seems, taxes are MUCH lower for property. This seems too good to be true. Yet, there are countless legislative bills going through demanding that taxes be lowered. What is really going here? How much would an average resident expect to pay annually in taxes (not just property)?

Also, can anyone explain what 'millage' is? I'm completely lost here and am obviously missing something if you can move to Florida, have a million dollar home and barely pay anything in taxes on it (~$10,000 or so annually).

2007-08-28 17:57:14 · 4 answers · asked by matt 2 in United States

I was told about a government site grants.gov. Yet ita appears that the grants being offered there are very specific to what the granter/government is wanting created/established and nothing open enough for what I want to establish. So is there really nothing out there as far a grants for opeing or starting new businesses?

2007-08-28 17:56:55 · 2 answers · asked by NONAME 2 in Small Business

I bought a home with a girl I am no longer seeing. She asked me to move out and I told her I could not afford rent and the morgage. She said her mom would help and not to worry about it. Later I signed papers to get my name off the deed for the house. My name is still on the mortgage. Is there anything I can do beyond her refinancing the house in her own name to fix this? I need out of this situation and I don't no what to do

2007-08-28 17:54:05 · 13 answers · asked by diesel8111 1 in Renting & Real Estate

It is a high yield 4 month cd available online only at bank of america.

2007-08-28 17:51:09 · 4 answers · asked by Kenneth 4 in Personal Finance

I've been looking for a new job lately and I've come across some seemingly run of the mill clerical work, but under the job requirements it says that I'll have to have my credit checked. What does my personal credit have to do with me working?

2007-08-28 17:50:11 · 6 answers · asked by A B 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-08-28 17:46:21 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal

2007-08-28 17:40:50 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

I have a job that travels aot. I currently rent a very small "cheap" place in California. I want to take advantage of the market and buy a house so that I can also use it as a tax break. The one I like is 20 acres on the river that has a house on it back home in Kentucky. I want to buy it and use it for vacations for now but i'm unsure on the taxes. Should I double up and pay it off faster to aviod interest? Or should I make the lowest payment possible to take advantage of the interest while putting the rest in savings. I don't have ANY tax write offs currently and Uncle Sam is going to slam me this year. The place is 140k and someday i plan on building my dream home on it.

2007-08-28 17:34:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

of a REAL work from home job?! Please dont answer unless you do this yourself, or know someone who does.

2007-08-28 17:34:44 · 5 answers · asked by Bethany L 1 in Small Business

2007-08-28 17:25:59 · 10 answers · asked by sharad s 2 in Insurance

I JUST turned 18.. and want a personal loan for porcelin vaneers. I just got credit so I dont think I can use my credit card cuz the vaneers are so expensive.. Is it possible to get a loan and do it that way.

2007-08-28 17:21:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Credit

I live in 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms apartment. I currently have a roommate. I told him 3 weeks ago that he has to move out in 30 days. My new roommmates are moving in next week and they can't move their stuffs inside the room if my current roommate's still here. What can i do after 30 days? We are both college students. I only did written agreement when he moved in and it was simple. I didn't know this problem's going to happen. What can i do?

2007-08-28 17:21:36 · 7 answers · asked by menghazard 2 in Renting & Real Estate

I have been postponing cleaning my personal home files for months now and the reason being I feel attached to these papers (bank statements, credit card receipts and statements, school bills, past accounts, etc..). A part of me feels that I should keep these -what if I need them in the future. I have too many of these and would like suggestions on what I should really keep and throw away. thanks....

2007-08-28 17:18:44 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

getting the run around from homedepot which is nothing unusual ..I want to sue them for a botched installed flooring job. Any helpful suggestions appreciated . So mad! thanks!

2007-08-28 17:17:19 · 3 answers · asked by case v 3 in Corporations

Ive only worked there for 3 weeks.
and i am 17 years old and i work at a restaurant and a bookstore (chapters).

Id like to quit one of the jobs, most likely the bookstore (chapters)
how do i quit the job?

its only been 3 weeks since i started working. Thats bad right?

2007-08-28 17:11:50 · 9 answers · asked by anna 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

any websites or any other info would be helpful i currenty live in michigan any info on laws in michigan for daycare would help

2007-08-28 17:11:40 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Small Business

I have absolutely NO idea of what I need to when it comes to taxes and stuff. I don't want to wait until they threaten to take me to jail in order to do something. How can I find out if I owe money or not?

2007-08-28 17:03:56 · 9 answers · asked by the redcuber 6 in United States

I work for Domino's and was wondering if when tax season comes I have to fill out anything special in regards to tips. Domino's reports all of my tips to the IRS and takes taxes directly out of my paycheck for tips. Will I have to pay additional taxes on my tipped earnings or has Domino's taken care of everything for me? Obviously I have kept all of my driver's slips for each delivery which include the amount of the delivery, tip received, and whether it was a credit card transaction in case I get audited, but is this all I have to do? Thanks.

2007-08-28 17:03:41 · 3 answers · asked by disco_stud61 2 in United States

2007-08-28 17:01:00 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

olint is a forex trader in the turks and caicos islands. they are jamaican and may also be listed as overseas locket international

2007-08-28 16:51:51 · 2 answers · asked by Billy G 1 in Investing

There are going to be layoffs at work due to it slowing down. I have been working there for a few years. More than everybody else there. Only 2 of us girls out of about 15 are legal. Should i tell on the others to save myself or just keep quiet?

2007-08-28 16:49:26 · 9 answers · asked by Momincali 2 in Law & Legal

if the price is reduce fastly, it may cause lost to the seller...then how they cover??

2007-08-28 16:47:17 · 4 answers · asked by izumaha 1 in Other - Business & Finance

I am starting a clothing manufacturing business and I will be selling to stores and may open up an online web site . Would it be a good idea to incorporate?

2007-08-28 16:45:35 · 7 answers · asked by jessica r 3 in Small Business

4yr degree in business
no experience
Im looking to get into mrkt/hr

I would like to own my own business in the future, ex. restaurant

2007-08-28 16:44:59 · 4 answers · asked by jessiejag2003 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

can credit card companies put a lien on our home? we will wholly own the place thanks

2007-08-28 16:44:06 · 6 answers · asked by Jared K 2 in Credit

i received 1099,had to claim 30,000 as profit, which was amount of judgement , can they do both?

2007-08-28 16:42:08 · 3 answers · asked by Rick W 2 in Renting & Real Estate

ok so i was on amazon and i saw a cd that i wanted for only 9.97 dollars. my dad said that was in american money. and also that shipping would not be free. we are canadians. so would it really be 9.97 dollars and would shipping cost money. thanks.

2007-08-28 16:40:15 · 4 answers · asked by Hunny b 4 in Other - Business & Finance