Business & Finance - 30 October 2007

I live in michigan and I was just wondering, the house was built in 1960. Are repairs really expensive and what's the likely hood of me actually having to make repairs to the plumbing. I'm a first time homebuyer. Its a 3 bedroom home with about 1100 sqft

2007-10-30 17:49:13 · 2 answers · asked by C man 2 in Renting & Real Estate

There was a fraudulent transaction on my credit card a few days ago. I called the bank and closed my account and today I received an "affidavit" for me to fill in to report the unauthorized use. At the end of the form, there is a place for a "notary public" to sign and date. Anybody happens to know more about this? Could a family doctor or a dentist serve as a notary? Thank you.

2007-10-30 17:40:16 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Credit

a 6 month lease on an apartment 5 months left to go the person who signed lease doesnt even stay there and there is no utilities ... any way to get out of the lease without haveing to go through the courts?

2007-10-30 17:07:29 · 11 answers · asked by Mama To 2 Onry Girls 3 in Renting & Real Estate

This woman borrowed $1000.00 in Jan 2007, I have a promissory note from her to repay the loan in 30 days. She did not, I sued her in small claims 5 months later as she would not pay me a dime toward the loan. I won the judgment and then she still would not pay, I had her wages garnished and she filed bky. so she does not have to pay me back. How can I fight her other than to state she never intended to pay me back, and she has never tried to repay me anything. I told her she could make payments of $20.00 a wk and she still refuses to pay. Please help me fight this ungreatful person. Thank you MJ

2007-10-30 16:55:51 · 8 answers · asked by MJ 2 in Personal Finance

The renter says he had trouble previously because he had been in a coma for 6 months and presumed dead. Now wants me to be his legal guardian and have the $1600 check deposited. $1600 is what he paid for his last condo rental.
It sounds very strange, but is it illegal?? Am I helping him launder Disability money?? Is this a common type scam?? What should I do or what to ask him for in order to see if its legit??

2007-10-30 16:45:52 · 11 answers · asked by James H 1 in Renting & Real Estate

2007-10-30 16:44:41 · 5 answers · asked by rajah126 1 in Investing

Not one that makes you pay & not ideas for how to search for one, but a real one that is proven to work and is accredited. I know this question has been on here before, but none of the answers help. I live in the Fort myers area so any sites would be great. Thanks

2007-10-30 16:44:33 · 8 answers · asked by feinr88 2 in Renting & Real Estate

2007-10-30 16:35:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Investing

2007-10-30 16:30:48 · 2 answers · asked by xxh_nguyenxx 1 in Investing

Why are CDs and money markets offered and even considered by people as "investments" when the return is just enough to buy you a pack of peanuts if you let them borrow loads of your money. Its complete BS. 2-5 percent APY ?? useless...

2007-10-30 16:27:05 · 6 answers · asked by Zeta Reticuli 3 in Investing

2007-10-30 16:26:34 · 3 answers · asked by suavemonkey14 1 in Small Business

I am unable to print this form out.
Please help.

2007-10-30 16:22:28 · 2 answers · asked by JOHN S 1 in Personal Finance

Does anyone know if H & R block is going to offer than loan program this year? They offered it last year...they let you take out a loan and ti gets deducted from your income tax return.

2007-10-30 16:21:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

I am on my 3rd job since graduating in chemical engineering in 04. I took a horrible 1st job bc the market was down. I was put on meaningless, tedious work in my 2nd job so i left. I thought the 3rd would be the one...but im working in the most boring, non engineering part of the plant and i want to quit! I think i would be stuck in the position for a few years. what would you do?

2007-10-30 16:15:39 · 41 answers · asked by Jamie G 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-10-30 16:08:50 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Investing

i have a retiment account with merryl and i just keep hearing about all their problems. does anyone know if i will take a hit over that? also should i cash out and get hit with the taxes?

2007-10-30 16:06:06 · 3 answers · asked by frxa 1 in Personal Finance

investors know the market will advance tomorrow, and still they chose to stay out, knowing that in a few short days the market will continue to slump......things are going to be ugly for some time.....agree?

2007-10-30 15:59:11 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Investing

2007-10-30 15:55:45 · 2 answers · asked by andrew c 1 in Personal Finance

I have a Christian Magazine in Baton Rouge and I am trying to partner up with ad agencies here so they can promote my mags to their clients. What is the best way to gain favor with them so my mags will be among the first they suggest? Need help from my marketing people out there!

2007-10-30 15:53:20 · 3 answers · asked by alex a 1 in Other - Advertising & Marketing

I'll be going into the IT field and I notice they classify their employees. I would be starting at the G5 level, can anyone give me a general idea of what that means?

btw I'll be working for the IRS (don't hate me!!!)

2007-10-30 15:39:04 · 2 answers · asked by aeseeke 3 in Government & Non-Profit

I made the mistake of getting a payday loan thinking i could re-pay it......well i lost 3 weeks of work being ill...now i don't have the money to repay it........if it goes through my account will bounce......what will happen if i close my account???? I don
t want to but have gotten myself in too deep......oh and the loan is 250.00 Please only serious answers...i am really scared.

2007-10-30 15:37:08 · 10 answers · asked by sugar_n_spice 5 in Credit

I'm thinking about eventually going to dental or law school. If I graduate with a double major in political science and english (which is what I'm pursuing now) would dental school really be that much harder than if I had graduated with a degree in something like biology?

This is on the web page of the dental school I'm interested in:
"No particular major field of study in college is required for admission to dental school. A well-rounded educational background with courses in a variety of subjects is desired. Individuals have been accepted to dental school who majored in French, engineering, marketing, etc. Majoring in a science, however, will make an applicant more attractive to the Admissions Committee. The majority of successful applicants to LSUSD have degrees in biology, zoology, microbiology or chemistry."

2007-10-30 15:36:00 · 6 answers · asked by ktprieto 2 in Health Care

What are some key points needed on an resume to be perfectly qualified for this position, or is usually hired within the company?

2007-10-30 15:32:37 · 1 answers · asked by DaStalkee 2 in Corporations

Is there a way for a Canadian to buy stuff in U.S either by Online or shop in U.S by credit card without the conversion fees? Is there such a credit card like that? or what's the best way to do this?

2007-10-30 15:29:05 · 9 answers · asked by rk 2 in Personal Finance

We bought a house for 210K and wont be able to pull the payments in like 5 months cuz I'm having a baby and i won't work during that time. We got a 7.35% on our mortgage and heard that if we sell and buy another house right away we could get a 5.something percentage. The reason we don't want to keep this house is cuz of payments and it a lil fixer uper and we were thinking about fixing it, but we won't be able to have money for all the permits and stuff. So, we want a house that is NOT a fixer and is for a reasonable price, but should we buy now? Wait? Howz the house market? Thanks guys cuz my hubby and I are confused! :(

2007-10-30 15:21:20 · 5 answers · asked by Small Business Gal 2 in Renting & Real Estate

I work at a job that pays me $85k+ and I hate it. I've always wanted to do a myriad of other things, but fall into the "get the paycheck" rut that I'm stuck in. I'm 40 this year and want to break out and do something else. I just feel I'm not looking the in the right directions...help.

2007-10-30 15:20:17 · 2 answers · asked by Ken C 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

Should I remind her my qualifications? What should I put on the thank you email?

2007-10-30 15:19:46 · 6 answers · asked by AFK 2 in Financial Services

does anyone here know? you see we are trying to have out paintball club here at college recognized as a non-profit, as a private foundation to be more exact, and almost everything is being put on hold until we get the reply.

My members would like to have some idea since most of the benefits are coming from having a non-profit status.

2007-10-30 15:13:02 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government & Non-Profit

My landlord sent a certified letter from his lawyer stating that I had 30 days to put my 22 year old son out. My son is not named on my lease (which) I drafted, but there is no statement regarding someone moving in either. I didn't tell my landlord when my son moved in. He asked me shortly after if my son was living with me I told him yes and that it was temporary. He stated that my son was not on the lease to which I reinterated that it was temporary. He said o.k. My son has been with me for a little over a month. A couple of weeks ago my landlord approached my son and told him it was time for him to go. He was very nasty about it. He has not mentioned anything to me at all about having a problem with my son being here. My landlord and I are at odds over his unethical behavior i.e. substantial rent increase, changing locks w/out notification, blocking front steps for repari w/out notice, etc. Where can I find laws that speak about a tenat moving some in.

2007-10-30 15:12:34 · 11 answers · asked by n 2 in Renting & Real Estate

are these good short term choices ? $ 100,000 per fund for 6 months to one year
allianz nacm pacific rim cl d
fidelity strategic income fund
fidelity capital &income fund
fidelity export and multinational fund

2007-10-30 15:04:25 · 5 answers · asked by Vicki S 1 in Investing