Business & Finance - 17 November 2007

I have kind of a weird situation. I am making a somewhat large purchase (approximately $6000) worth of equipment. The gentleman will only accept cash and I am planning on meeting him half-way to make the exchange. Half way is about 150 miles from me. This is a reputable person, but I do not feel comfortable driving 150 miles with thousands in cash on me, and he does not feel comfortable with any other form of payment....

My plan was to open a bank account in my town with a bank that has multiple locations all over the state (Chase Bank). I would deposit the $6000 in the account, drive down there, then once we get there we could both go to the bank and I could withdrawal the money for him...

Here's my question. If I deposited $6000 in cash to create a checking account on Monday, will these funds be available on Tuesday at the other bank branch (same company)? Thanks!

2007-11-17 06:37:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

I'm about to move out of my apartment in a month and a half, but I gave my rental company notice two months early. They've called me twice this week to have potential tenants tours of my apartment. I've got some nice things that I don't want to have disappear, and even though the tenants are escorted, I don't personally know the escorts. I can't build my schedule around the tours. I don't want them there in any case until I'm done with school.

So far I've been nice and let them come out, but I really don't need this distraction as I'm busy with university and other high stakes issues. I gave notice two months early instead of the required one month is because there's someone at the rental company who I believe doesn't like me much and will find a way to cause me problems. I floated the idea of waiting a few weeks to one employee, he wasn't receptive.

Do I legally have to allow these tours of the apartment? Can I tell them to wait a few weeks?

2007-11-17 06:36:33 · 9 answers · asked by Silky 1 in Renting & Real Estate

I would like to know whether being a Freemason is an advantage especially in business. I know that it is all about mutual helping and aiding but I don't know how does it relate to other stuff.

Would you guys recommend it?

2007-11-17 06:33:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Business & Finance

We have a corrupt and crooked board of directors that is only concerned with profit (we’re non-profit), among many other things. How can we basically fire the entire board and replace them?

2007-11-17 06:32:57 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Corporations

does anyone have Wachovia Dealer Services as their finance lender? if so, they are going to f***k you long term... i recently lost my job two months ago and i called Wachovia and told them that i wasn't currently working and ask them to give me a defernment. Wachovia told me that i didn't qualify, due to me being a new customer. i'm now two months behind on my payments and Wachovia sends me a letter, stating that my vehicle has been reposessed and it will be reported to the 3 credit bureaus in 30 days. i was only two payments behind. i didn't think it was possible for a vechicle to be reposessed if behind on two payments. they didn't even report me 60 days late on my credit. can i fight this? i don't want my credit destroyed!! is their such an attorney that handles cases such like this? please help.

2007-11-17 06:32:41 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Credit

For my birthday I was given cash, but the person wrote speech bubbles coming from the president's mouths saying "look in my eyes". I know she was trying to be funny, but can I still use this money?

2007-11-17 06:31:23 · 9 answers · asked by FlirtAlert13 1 in Personal Finance

On paypal I transfered $400 into my bank account yesterday morning (taking 400 dollars from my pay pal and putting it into my bank account) and I woke up this morning and on paypal it says completed under status but I don't have the money in my bank account will it be there after the weekend or did I lose $400

2007-11-17 06:25:37 · 3 answers · asked by Brad b 1 in Personal Finance

I bought turbo tax last year to file my taxes but do I have to buy another one this year for this year's taxes or can I just use the same one??

2007-11-17 06:23:20 · 5 answers · asked by Eparuki 2 in United States

2007-11-17 06:11:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Taxes

$20,000.00 transaction. Money went to paypal, from there to my bank account, wrote him a check in less than 3 days.

2007-11-17 06:00:37 · 5 answers · asked by BOBINC 1 in United States

I was delaying my move date till February so I could file before I go, but is there a way to get W2's online and file online? I can buy and install H&R Block's Tax Cut which will allow me to prepare my own taxes and e-file, but my main concern is getting my W2's. I don't want to risk having them sent to an international address for obvious reasons (unreliable mail service, slow delivery, lost mail, etc...)

Also, what are the requirements for filing taxes in subsequent years in which no income is earned in the Unites States. I am planning to live and work overseas for at least 5 or more years.

2007-11-17 05:57:22 · 1 answers · asked by The Ministry of Common Sense 4 in United States

Is it a really bad idea to purchase a foreclosure "As-Is" with no home warranty? There are a lot of foreclosed homes in my area; which now makes buying within reach, but it seems like the homes that I like are sold with no warranty.

Any input is greatly appreciated.

2007-11-17 05:57:01 · 6 answers · asked by dweebrgurl 2 in Renting & Real Estate

I would write a novel in relation to the organization's cause, and have x amount of book sales go to the organization. Or, I would contact a shopping mall and ask if they are willing to participate in a "Store Takeover Day." Volunteering employees of the organization would take over a store of their choice for the original owner, and whatever money is made from the store in the course of the day goes to the organization. (Of course, we'd have people put their money in "charity jars" we would have provided, in place of a cash register.

Would these sound like good ideas to you? Also, I'm curious to know what you would come up with. Thanks.

2007-11-17 05:37:39 · 2 answers · asked by Sharon Newman (YR) Must Die 7 in Government & Non-Profit

Say you were an administrator on Wikipedia or a popular forum.

2007-11-17 05:35:16 · 3 answers · asked by Defunct 5 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-11-17 05:34:04 · 2 answers · asked by Yoyo 1 in Investing

My company is cutting the work force and has laid off some of my co-workers. Since I'm not planning on continuing my employement with them anyway, is it possible to volunteer to be laid off and trade other players back ? How do I go about doing that?

2007-11-17 05:20:51 · 3 answers · asked by tash 1 in Law & Legal

2007-11-17 05:20:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

I am currently under contract to sell my home (a primary residence) in NYC. At the date of closing, I will have lived in my home for just over 3 years. Can someone please confirm that I will be eligible to exclude any capital gains tax on the profits I make on the sale? The profits amount to less than $250k. I have read tax code 121 several times over, and my only confusion lies with the "within 5 years of the date of sale" language. Does this mean that I need ownership of at least 5 years? Please advise!

2007-11-17 05:06:12 · 5 answers · asked by Bosco2BC 1 in United States

In 1985, my grandmother, father and stepmother bought a house under a land contract which stipulated that it was a joint tenancy with full rights to survivors. In 1992, that page was amended because they refinanced the property to get a lower interest rate. The jt. tenancy language was omitted (probably by error). In Nov. 1993, they got a warranty deed on the property, and the deed was silent, creating a tenants in common situation. In Dec. 1993, my grandmother created a will leaving her 50 percent interest in the property to me. She died this year and I executed her will. Now father and step-mother are protesting saying that the tenants in common situation was a mistake and are threatening legal action to reform the 1993 deed to a jt. tenancy situation, thus taking me out of the picture. Can they do that?

2007-11-17 05:00:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

i have filled out this tax form many, many, many times. i have tried every avenue i can find to sign this document. it won't happen. as far as i can tell signature has been validated, filed, etc., etc., etc., ad nauseum. what's up?

2007-11-17 05:00:37 · 6 answers · asked by mchlbrink 1 in United States

I want my check stub from Mikasa online now

2007-11-17 04:47:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Taxes

I am a single mother with five children. The current house I am renting is in foreclosure. I am a nursing student and I just began a pt job at Kmart. My current landlord has another house for me to move into and the rent will remain the same $690/month. Rent is due I have no money. I am willing to work another job if I have to but right now I need some help to pay my rent. My landlord is threatening to rent the other property out to someone else and I will have nowhere for myself and my children to go. I don't have money for a security deposit to move elsewhere. Where can I find emergency rental assistance or any kind of assistance to help me. I don't receive any financial aid funds until January of 2008. Please help!

2007-11-17 04:43:26 · 10 answers · asked by Tmeda 2 in Renting & Real Estate

My manager didn't work his way up through the company to become a manager. He was hired directly into a manager position. Maybe he worked his way up somewhere else. I don't care. He still has no experience with MY job.

When someone who has never done my job is telling me how to do my job, the result is a bad job.

2007-11-17 04:35:15 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-11-17 04:25:31 · 1 answers · asked by kra 1 in Small Business

I live in Ny state and have been out of work for awhile (returning next week). MY bills have fallen behind and the holidays are comming up real fast. I have looked and looked and looked on the internet with no luck.
I cant even be approved for a payday loan ! Does anyone know where a person can go to get a loan or credit card when you have real bad credit ?? I tried social service and they are only willing to give me $24 a month which doesnt cover my utillities or other bills....

2007-11-17 04:24:16 · 5 answers · asked by country_girl 5 in Credit

2007-11-17 04:21:21 · 8 answers · asked by 2Starz 2 in Personal Finance

2007-11-17 04:15:49 · 1 answers · asked by bumberclarte 1 in Small Business

2007-11-17 04:14:43 · 3 answers · asked by TD Euwaite? 6 in Other - Business & Finance

She has lived with me for the whole year. I carry insurance for her as a domestic partner. I provide most of her support. She has earned approximately 8000 this year on her own. Thanks for your help

2007-11-17 04:12:25 · 13 answers · asked by Dan C 2 in United States

2007-11-17 04:07:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government & Non-Profit