Business & Finance - 2 November 2007

I have been on disability, I have not worked for 5 years. So, I have a huge gaping hole in my resume. DVR suggested that I use a summary type resume, and I have prepared one, but employers are wanting a detailed resume, and I don't really want to tell them that I have not been working if I can. If I do, I'm automatically disqualified because every single employer I've shared this with said they need RECENT EXPERIENCE. So I don't know what to do.
thanks

2007-11-02 10:01:10 · 8 answers · asked by art_flood 4 in Other - Careers & Employment

I had an interview with a bank on Wednesday. The interview lasted 2 hours. Well, since that interview went so well, they set up another one with the branch manager and it only lasted 34 minutes! Do you think that it's a bad omen to have such a short interview??? Did I just screw myself out of a job???

2007-11-02 09:55:04 · 6 answers · asked by Violation Notice 6 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-11-02 09:54:17 · 9 answers · asked by jr 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-11-02 09:53:00 · 10 answers · asked by ST2007 1 in Law & Legal

I'm doing a persuasive speech to influence people to buy hybrid cars (it's for college speech class). I'm focusing on the financial benefits (i.e. savings on gas) but reports from consumer protection and Newsweek indicate that the savings on gas with a hybrid are not enough to consider buying one.

The research says that after maintanence costs, insurance, the extra premium to buy hybrids, and so forth that the savings on gas do not add up. It only says that you should buy if you are environmentally conscious and that's not what I'm focuing my speech on.

HELP.

Need sources and articles that say otherwise. Didn't the price of hybrids fall??

2007-11-02 09:52:07 · 7 answers · asked by christiansareawesome 4 in Other - Business & Finance

I've got a lot of household products I want to sell on eBay but I don't want to ever wait in line at the Post Office again. It's getting horrible where I live. Can I just buy the boxes, tape, packing material, etc. then drop it off in a drop box without waiting in line? Is there a size limit to how large will fit in the self-serve drop box?

Thanks mucho (that's Spanglish, the official language of the USA)

2007-11-02 09:44:14 · 8 answers · asked by blue_prince_of_dallas 2 in Small Business

I heard that despite "qualifying" for social security many years ago, I have to be employed for 14 months immediately prior to starting to collect. If I retire at 50, I am not eligible to collect SS yet, but because I won't be working immediately prior to turning 62 (earliest to collect) I will lose all SS benefits. Is this true?

2007-11-02 09:40:54 · 3 answers · asked by The Kid 3 in United States

They were not aware of this and do not have that kind of cash. Friend accepted a sellers offe and papers were signed. if transaction cannot go through foreclosure is likely. I think this is due to a 2nd mortgage or refinancing when the home was worth more. Friend had to move to accomodate a recently disabled adult.
County would not allow first home to be modified. Any ideas how to settle this issue? They are using a realtor.

2007-11-02 09:39:16 · 5 answers · asked by mrkrmrar 1 in Renting & Real Estate

If I put in $15,500 for 2007 and then my employer put in $2500 have I gone over the IRS limit?

2007-11-02 09:32:51 · 5 answers · asked by Accelor8 2 in United States

So here's my situation - I'm 21 years old. I started working at 15 as a receptionist, then moving to various other jobs (none lasting more than 5 months) including bartending and waitressing. At 18 I met my husband, got fired from my waitressing job, became pregnant, got married and have since been a stay-at-home mom. My husband and I are recently separated and I need to find work that will earn me enough money to support myself and my 2-year old son. I have experience as a receptionist, but its been years since I've been one, and I'm looking to work in reception, or even try my luck as being an office assistant. Problem is, its been a few years since I've worked and earned an income, and I need to figure out a way to market myself as a desirable candidate despite everything. I would work my butt off and do whatever it takes to provide for my family. Any ideas on what I should do?

2007-11-02 09:29:51 · 5 answers · asked by Nikki 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

Are there a lot of risks or could this really be an opportunity?

2007-11-02 09:27:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

I dont work and cant and I dont have any assets so what should I do? I go to court in 2 weeks and Really need answers. The cc is over 4yrs old. Are they going to try to work something out or should I try to make an agreement? What if I dont keep the agreement?

2007-11-02 09:16:23 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Credit

totally refusing with no counter offer? The house is $175,000

2007-11-02 09:15:01 · 4 answers · asked by mbz 3 in Renting & Real Estate

my husband and I were facing foreclosure with our divroce and consulted with a company that helped struggling homeowners out of their existing loans. I decided to go with this company to help me.

I signed a quitclaim deed and the company cut my husband and I a check each for $1000. I was told the rest of the documentation would be mailed to me. It never was.

I am looking to buy another house and pulled my credit report. I learned that this house was never sold & the mortgage is still in my name. The 'company" i sold the house to, fixed it up and now has a renter there making payments to MY mortgage company in MY name......is this legally still my house? If the "comapny" that bought it tried to sell it...wouldnt the sale check be cut to me? Im confused!

somehow this doesnt add up and i dont think it sounds legal. Should I consult with an attorney?
Can someone give me some insight?

2007-11-02 09:10:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

I posted a used xbox 360 and this is the email i got back- is it a scam?


I want to buy your item for my grand daughter as birthday gift. Meanwhile want to know the following answer about your item.

Is it in good condition?
How much is your final price?
Are you the owner of the item?
How long have you used it?

Do get back to me with the following question.

Thanks
Mrs Paul

THEN THEY WROTE BACK


Hello,

Thanks for getting back to me.I want you to understand me,because i love your item,i would like to pick the item in your area,due to am currently in England now, Wolverhampton. I was promoted to Sales Administrator and I have to take a 6 months trainning program here in UK, before I'll be back home, in USA.

Meanwhile the [XBox 360] is for my grand daughter birthday present that traveled to spend time with her mum where she works in the Total oil company in Africa .

2007-11-02 09:06:11 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Business & Finance

Okay Here's the problem I'm working with....
Jason invested 3,000 cash in his business
He purchased $600 in equipment in cash
He purchased $900 in equipment on credit
He paid $300 of the balance due
I keep coming up with the wrong answer I thought I knew how to solve the equation...Tried it that way--wrong answer....Tried again thinking I was doing it wrong and I was still wrong, tried again still wrong....I'm thinking maybe the problem isn't with me but with the answer sheet....Any help/explanation would be greatly appreciated.

2007-11-02 08:57:11 · 1 answers · asked by laura468 5 in Other - Business & Finance

2007-11-02 08:55:19 · 4 answers · asked by **Mimita** 1 in United States

I think bclimes could be trying to scam me. Has anybody had any dealings with Nicole Kidman or bclimes ?

2007-11-02 08:50:47 · 7 answers · asked by englishrose 1 in Personal Finance

I am working on paying off my credit cards because I am planning to retire in 3 to 5 years. Is it ok to close out these paid up cards all at one time or does it matter?

2007-11-02 08:44:52 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Credit

I am Lease trk driver/operator. I fell in june off the trailor with a 130 pound tarp in my arms and went thru knee surgery and am getting ready to go through thru surgery on my arm. My ins. co's response to what if i cannot go back to my job is you get 3yrs per injury as far as support. after that it is your baby. Man after years of paying insurance premiums and this is what you get!! I spent 8yrs in the Army and am now currently enrolled at Devryu to finish my degree in Network and Communications. Just goes to show you ; stay on top of it.

2007-11-02 08:40:55 · 3 answers · asked by rhoultzhouser 1 in Insurance

I made arrangements with creditor to pay 100 every month. We have a court date on 11/30. I received today a stipulation of settlement I don't know if I should sign it. It says for me to pay 1641.41 100 every 15th of every month. if i pay every month they will not take any legal action on me.

2007-11-02 08:40:51 · 5 answers · asked by Juan F 1 in Credit

I've been thinking of opening such a business. How much money would I have to net before I am forced to start paying taxes? Or would it be based on gross profits? Would I have to file an income tax form, a separate business form or both?

2007-11-02 08:32:54 · 3 answers · asked by John S 6 in United States

What would be the best estimated rate to use for the month tof Novemeber for Swiss Francs

2007-11-02 08:24:34 · 1 answers · asked by stopapuck 1 in Other - Business & Finance

Are managers allowed to deny an employee vacation time? It is a commissioned job in a medium sized company.

2007-11-02 08:24:10 · 8 answers · asked by Brandi F 2 in Law & Legal

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2007-11-02 08:23:27 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Corporations

If someone someone committed suicide or was murdered in a house that I want to buy, is it a law that I have to be informed of that?

2007-11-02 08:23:10 · 9 answers · asked by crazy_0z 1 in Renting & Real Estate

2007-11-02 08:13:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Investing

2007-11-02 08:13:08 · 3 answers · asked by mujahidfurqan 1 in Renting & Real Estate

I am asking this tax question about the state of Texas, in the USA. I am looking for someone to help me answer this question for my own self, I did not file my taxes for the year of 2006, cause the amount of money was under $1000. and the College online financial advisor told me that it was not necessary for such a small amount for the to file. Unless I wanted the money to come back to me and go throught the hassel of filing.
Can someone help answer this for me?
I would appreciate some information that I could either help me to links to find the answer, or someone can just tell me the answer.
Thank you for your help.
Stephanie Shahid

2007-11-02 08:08:31 · 4 answers · asked by stephanie.shahid 1 in United States

2007-11-02 07:57:09 · 18 answers · asked by bbygrl 2 in Credit