Business & Finance - 28 November 2007

I have some things that I want to pawn, but I want to know about how much to expect for the stuff. The first item is a lead crystal Christmas tree made in Germany (about 12 inches tall and 5 inches wide), it's heavy and very pretty. The second item is a lead crystal star-shaped jewelry holder also made in Germany (about the size of the palm of your hand). And the third item is a candle/champagne glass that I bought it in France. It has purple gel/wax inside the glass with a little statue of the Eiffel Tower. So once the candle goes out, it's a usable wine/champagne glass. So, does anyone have an ESTIMATED amount that I can expect to get for these at a pawn shop?

2007-11-28 06:13:09 · 7 answers · asked by cleopatra4life2005 1 in Other - Advertising & Marketing

I bought a $300.000 condo in Concord, CA. Zero down. For 7 months I paid every bill on time - mortgages, HOA and taxes until... "TAXCO Condominiums Association" told us that we MUST pay $20.500 special assessment.

My realtor had told me nothing about possible coming special assessment. I lived from paycheck to paycheck and had to leave the property.

I didn't pay ANY bills until my property was foreclosed by "Deutsche Bank National Trust Company" on 11-16-2006.

Today, AFTER ONE YEAR it was foreclosed, I received a letter from "Allied Trustee Services." They say that I owe "prior the date when the property was foreclosed... delinquent in payment of the assessments, late charges..." $24.773.08

I can agree that I owe HOA monthly payments until the property was foreclosed but special assessment?

They told me they gonna bring me to court. Can they? What should I do? Fight with them? Go bankrupt? What about the HOA monthly payments that I owe? How can I separate this payment, should I?

2007-11-28 06:13:08 · 2 answers · asked by Alec B 1 in Renting & Real Estate

I have a structure on leased property on a private lake and the owner wants to terminate the lease agreement on it's renewal date.He has stated that,he wants the property for his own use.!!He wants me to dismantle the structure and remove it.This would be a great loss to my family and to me financially.!! Any help is welcome!! Thanks Ed

2007-11-28 06:12:06 · 5 answers · asked by fdredsschi 2 in Renting & Real Estate

i am single and owns a house
interest + house insurance is 32000, gAVE TO CHARITY A 190E MERCEDES 1992

2007-11-28 06:10:36 · 5 answers · asked by al e 1 in United States

2007-11-28 06:07:26 · 3 answers · asked by Joebagodonuts 3 in United States

I had no choice but to use them, to get me out of a 20% intrest rate, how long after I get out will it take to get my credit back to good?? I know you take a credit hit by using this service, they told me they have programs for mortgages, and personal loans once you complete the program. Your thoughts?

2007-11-28 06:06:09 · 5 answers · asked by thegodfather7375 2 in Credit

Because of the lag time that happens with debit card purchases, I am going overdrawn and having to pay fees. Any practical advice on this?

2007-11-28 06:01:27 · 13 answers · asked by I'm the Boss, Need the Info 1 in Personal Finance

2007-11-28 06:01:25 · 2 answers · asked by arpie 1 in Renting & Real Estate

im looking for a luxury feeling name or maby something with spenish touch...its a exclusive nightclub in tel aviv, israel. designed like vegas style. so it need to be a one word that can be easy to remember and spell for a non english speakers... thanks for helping :)

2007-11-28 05:58:05 · 2 answers · asked by jamesd19 1 in Small Business

I've been told that fuel and food is not taken into account when the government figures the C. P. I. Is that correct and what else is not taken into account?

2007-11-28 05:53:35 · 2 answers · asked by jaybear_us 2 in Other - Business & Finance

2007-11-28 05:48:05 · 8 answers · asked by sleepy forrest 2 in Other - Business & Finance

that equity share prices reflect all information that is knowable and relevent, thus rendering all forms of investment analysis and research worthless.
discuss the validity of the above statement with reference to technical analysis and fundamental analysis.
thank you

2007-11-28 05:47:13 · 3 answers · asked by slim p 2 in Investing

2007-11-28 05:45:49 · 6 answers · asked by cobra 2 in Credit

hi i was wondering if anyone can help me, my fella has just came home finding a very heavy "gold" arab like ring, it looks very much gold, it has to little stamps at the of the face but only saying 18k 750? but with no hallmark?

could it still be gold or what?

2007-11-28 05:44:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Investing

How often has the dollar been this low (or lower) - whats the lowest its ever been, and typically how long has it taken to recover to normal (and what IS normal) for the doller? 100%?

2007-11-28 05:39:48 · 4 answers · asked by Tiamo 1 in Investing

Been doing some searching because I just don't understand WHY everyone keeps saying to make a video and post it on youtube. I can see some of the keywords people use to find my site and when I put them into google, I come up with links to blogs, myspace, wordpress, individual websites and SOME youtube videos. But not all videos.

So my question is, other than giving others the option to SEE and HEAR you, why is video marketing the marketing of choice these days?

Or is it just another option?

Karen Umstattd
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http://www.kbmakemoney.com

2007-11-28 05:35:47 · 3 answers · asked by Karen U 2 in Other - Advertising & Marketing

I guess that I've always considered shopping at these places as "a charitable contribution" because I can get the items new elsewhere. I just think that its a great charity to help support so I try to do as much there as possible. But I've never claimed all the money that I put towards that on my taxes. I was told I could by someone at work but they're not an expert so i thought I would try and get a solid answer. Anyone have any insight?

2007-11-28 05:30:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

What do they need before taking you to court? i assume they must serve you? they do not have my street address, just a post office. they also have my work, how does that affect anything?

2007-11-28 05:30:03 · 6 answers · asked by profile 2 in Credit

Ok last year was the first year we claimed our daughter. I have made a little bit more this year than last due to a raise. My husband quit his job Oct. 2006 and got a new job Feb. 2007 and got fired from that job Nov. 2007. He made less money at that job. My question is should we be expecting the same amount we got last year or more? Do you basically get the same amount a year when you claim a kid? Thanks

2007-11-28 05:24:42 · 5 answers · asked by Brianna'sMomma 5 in United States

Im paying 18% interest on my credit card ($3000) would it be better to put it on my home loan where Im only paying 8% interest?

2007-11-28 05:18:18 · 6 answers · asked by Ronnix1960 2 in Credit

hi, as i am the only earner in my home me and my partner applied for council tax benefit and rent benefit and was granted it a few months back. one month i had to do three courses for work and was paid overtime for this . they have now stopped my benefit as they say i earn too much. ( they used that payslip to calculate my earnings) i have had a written letter from my employer stating that i was paid extra this particular month and it was not my wage normally. i also took down statements and payslips showing that since that month my pay had returned to its original low amount. they looked at out claim again and still said that the letter proved nothing and was a business expense that i had to meet.( made no sense to me either) we have now appealed but havent any reply for a month. any advice ? i'm not entitled to working tax credit as i'm 23 and have no kids. they also failed to note that since then my rent has increased.. grrrrrrrrr

2007-11-28 05:15:03 · 6 answers · asked by insatiable little yellow duckie 3 in United Kingdom

I am 17 and I want to get a part-time job in matalan. I know the minimum wage for my age is around £3.40 ph, so how much should I expect?

2007-11-28 05:14:18 · 3 answers · asked by Smiler 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

I have been through divorce, legal expenses with a delinquent child and medical expenses with another child. I have struggled with bills but managed to keep my family fed & housed. Now I am divorced, my delinquent child has finally grown up & my medically challenged child has become an adult & has married and now I would like to get a home of my own. Is it at all possible? Or am I destined to be a renter forever?

2007-11-28 05:12:14 · 5 answers · asked by vikingfan 1 in Personal Finance

Background info: I'm 23, financially independent- renting a house, currently paying student loans (and i will attend medical school next fall), and have a car that i am paying off. Today I obtained my free credit reports and FICO score- i'm at 744 ("Very Good"). I found, from my reports, that I had a number of credit cards- most never used- mostly from department stores. I called and canceled them immediately. Now the only thing current on my credit report should be the things mentioned above (and 2 other cards). Could it HURT my credit to have taken those established (some of them 3+ years old) off my report, even if they were never used? There is nothing "negative" reported on my reports- never been late on a payment etc. Thanks for your help!!

2007-11-28 05:08:26 · 10 answers · asked by Amy S 2 in Credit

We're looking to relocate to the Menomonee Falls/Germantown, WI area. We'd like to find a home or duplex to rent. Any ideas on how to find a home for rent in that area? Anyone from that area have any suggestions on neighborhoods? We have two children and are moving from Indianapolis, IN.

2007-11-28 05:06:49 · 3 answers · asked by SS 1 in Renting & Real Estate

i never got scammed... just wondering

2007-11-28 05:05:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Business & Finance

I'm wondering after receiving a letter from a credit collection agency stating I owe a past due balance from an account w/ a dept. store 14 years ago that I don't remember anyway, do I need to worry about them pursuing me for this? It's accrued $1,000 in interest from a 950.00 balance in 1993. It's not even on my credit report, can they still go after me????

2007-11-28 05:05:56 · 10 answers · asked by sunoverla 2 in Credit

I have been searching for a few hours, and I can't seem to find a property tax rate listing for California. I have found it for a few other states, but no California. Anyone know the rate for Oakhurst/Ahwahnee?

2007-11-28 05:05:52 · 3 answers · asked by kay 1 in United States

I have a friend that started a job and was promised a pay of $2200 a month. She will be selling vaccum cleaners. The vaccum is a Kirby and sells for a whopping $3000. Considering her pay and the cost of the vaccum I began to be concerned so I checked out the Better Buisness Bureau. The complaint read as follows:
The BBB processed a total of 3 complaints about this company in the last 36 months, our standard reporting period. Of the total 3 complaints in the last 36 months, 1 of those was closed in the past 12 months.
Complaints Concerned
Sales Practice Issues: 3
Outcome of all complaints -
Resolved: 1; Administratively Closed: 1; No Response: 1
I suppose these complaints don't mean much considering there weren't that many and they've been in buisness since 1999. I'm mainly worried because my friend is dealing with CPS and trying to get financially stable to get her child back. Maybe I'm worrying too much. Is there any other investigating I could do?

2007-11-28 05:00:23 · 14 answers · asked by ethan 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

This lady claims she is a realtor and sells houses. I dont want to do business because I think she may be a con.

2007-11-28 04:59:40 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Investing