Business & Finance - 29 November 2007

I am buying a home 12/27/07. Had the home inspection yesterday. There were some issues with the plumbing (toilet, 1st and 2nd bathroom), dishwasher backed up into the sink, garbage disposal was no good, heating system may possibly need to be replaced.

How do I negotiate this? Do I simply ask for new feature or ask them to bring the price down $5/6000.00?

Please advise.

2007-11-29 06:22:02 · 7 answers · asked by ★Banäna . Nightmärẹ★™ 7 in Renting & Real Estate

I bought my rental 10 years ago, but moved 2 years ago to a nicer, more expensive house, but now I have to sell it or foreclose cause its just too expensive and we have money problems(husband just got laid off). Im going to go back to my first house and live in it, but Im afraid they might put a lien on it or take it or something, HELP

2007-11-29 06:20:08 · 5 answers · asked by big boss 1 in Renting & Real Estate

2007-11-29 06:15:48 · 11 answers · asked by coolluke00000045 1 in Other - Taxes

Do you bring a copy of your cover letter and resume to your interview when you have previously sent it?

2007-11-29 06:06:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

Ive noticed that alot of jobs these days, particulary in the construction industry, prefer/need experienced people. when i finished my HSC i got a job in retail (working in a deli)and i have been there for 2 and a half years, but, this is where hindsight and procrastination kill me, i would like to work in the construction industry, in particular as a plant operator (excavators, graders and the like). what would be the best way for me to gain experience in this industry? any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, especially from people who are/have worked in this industry.

2007-11-29 06:05:52 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I am a self employed nanny and I am trying to see if I am eligible for any tax write offs this year before i file

2007-11-29 06:04:30 · 3 answers · asked by ArmyStrong 1 in United States

2007-11-29 06:01:13 · 2 answers · asked by asareaning 1 in Corporations

in mint or the best condition

2007-11-29 05:58:47 · 8 answers · asked by hsimeon 1 in Other - Business & Finance

My home is in my husbands name who died. He didnt leave a will. What can i do to put it in my name?

2007-11-29 05:58:11 · 7 answers · asked by Lana 1 in Renting & Real Estate

Ok, i know the Net Interest is after tax, but what is the Difference between 5.77% AER and 5.62% Gross?

2007-11-29 05:58:07 · 2 answers · asked by mickeybhoy6 1 in Investing

If you were hired as a consultant to institute a performance management system in a law enforcement agency, describe your first course of action.

2007-11-29 05:55:41 · 1 answers · asked by shaq 1 in Other - Business & Finance

I have some old european currency, namely deutsche marks and pesetas. They're not historical old, just pre-Euro old (mostly 1990's printings). Where can I exchange them?

2007-11-29 05:52:54 · 1 answers · asked by UmEnis 2 in Other - Business & Finance

My mother is in need of gastric bypass surgery. She works for the state and they have an exclusion in their policy that will not cover this medically necessary procedure. She has tried open enrollment to get with a different carrier, but it is an exclusion that the state puts in. Is there anything she can do to possibly get it covered? She cant afford the $25k out of pocket!

2007-11-29 05:49:25 · 9 answers · asked by troys wife 3 in Insurance

I am a stay at home mom but i had a law suit settle and a lotto claim. We have 3 kids is there a way to claim my new born, my settlement and lotto winnings. or do i have to file married/joint and my husband claim everything? is there a web site i can get this info from?

2007-11-29 05:45:46 · 2 answers · asked by dixiedarlin 3 in Other - Taxes

For example I can go via Costco pay a little more and have all three monitored or go to a financial instituion pay several dollars less but only monitor one of the three credit agencies.
I guess it all depends on how important it is for me and 24 dollars or so more a year... Also - has anyone used Costco credit monitoring system? If so is it good?

2007-11-29 05:45:10 · 3 answers · asked by Winerrr 1 in Credit

2007-11-29 05:44:28 · 7 answers · asked by AALIYAH 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I just recently started a new job in Oklahoma.

On my first pay check:
2.4% was taken out for Federal Tax.
7.7% was taken out for Social Security.
1.5% was taken out for State Tax.
Totaling 11.6% taken out of my pay check.

On my second pay check:
5.6% was taken out for Federal Tax.
7.7% was taken out for Social Security.
3.0% was taken out for State Tax.
Totaling 16.3% taken out of my pay check.

I did however earn $254.30 more on my second pay check than on my first due to some overtime.

But would this really make such a difference to take out 5% more out of my pay check?

2007-11-29 05:44:17 · 6 answers · asked by Joe S 1 in United States

I find myself thinking to myself today, what am I doing wrong or right for that matter in regards to money and success?! I have family and friends around me that seem to have life just fall in there lap when it comes to money or success or what have you! I on the other hand, seem to have to fight for every nickel and dime I earn and quite frankly don't know how much longer I can do it! I along with my wife work 40+ hours a week and live in an apartment and we pay our bills the best we can and honestly make it week to week pay check to pay check. I need a method a means to achieve more. I guess what I'm asking is: I always have great idea's when people ask what to do but can never translate those idea's or into my life! I love certain things, technology being one of my passions; however can't seem to put that into something profitable! Does anyone out there have a serious idea for what I can do to start making a better life for myself! 3 kids a wife a dog is hard to manage on peanuts!

2007-11-29 05:42:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Business & Finance

I am thinking of getting each of them a small gift, just as a thank you.
I have known one of them for 6 years
I have known the other one for 1 month
and I have known all the others since I started working there for 1 year.

I was once told that Gift Cards are the way to go.

I was thinking of getting the person I've known for 6 years a Starbucks gift card, since she's always drinking Starbucks. How much should the gift card be?

And maybe I can get all the others Mall Dollars....how much should they be?
I know they will probably ask each other how much they got, but I don't know if I should give them all the same amount, especially the lady who i've known for 6 years. What should I do??

2007-11-29 05:39:50 · 5 answers · asked by Katy 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I live in an apartment buliding in Houston, TX.Cable company says they will charge $60 bucks to fix this.Dish, receiver and all other equipment are owned by cable company.I do not own anything. I am a little frustrated why I should be at the receiving end always.Why should I be paying this repair fee when I do not own anything and even in a case when somebody is trying to mess up my cable.I can once but if that person comes again tomrrow and cut it again, cable compnay will charge me 60 bucks again and this goes on and on.Cable compnay advised me to ask my land lord for refund which he immediately say no to....and in a rude manner saying this does not fall under his responsibility....I just do not know what to do...is ther any claim court where I can take this issue to?

2007-11-29 05:37:22 · 6 answers · asked by cricfever 1 in Renting & Real Estate

I had a job interview two weeks ago and the interviwer said after the interview that she is going out of town for a couple days so do not worry if i dont hear from them right away. I think the interview went well, not the best i culd hae performed but pretty good. I sent a Thank you letter to her the following day and on the other day i did a follow up call and got her voicemail, i left a message just asking if she had made a decision and just to touch bases and thank her again for the interview. I have yet to hear back from her. Should i send a email? And if so what do you think i should say?

2007-11-29 05:35:41 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I am already working for a company, however they say that my employment paperwork has been put on hold for a reason which they cannot disclose and that I will have to speak with the Director of HR when she returns. What does this mean? It has already been 5 weeks and I am getting nervous. Should I look for other employment?

2007-11-29 05:35:36 · 6 answers · asked by ♪♥kitkat ♪♥ 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

My neighbor wants to put the title of their home into her name, let the home go into foreclosure and then buy a home in her husband’s name. I tried to explain why I thought that would be a bad idea, but it was hard for me to think about all the different reasons why. Any ideas?

Besides- it would be bad for their credit for 7-10 years.

2007-11-29 05:33:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

2007-11-29 05:29:47 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

2007-11-29 05:26:06 · 4 answers · asked by main_chalu_hu_re 4 in United States

Our dollar is sliding into oblivion ! Any suggestions on what to do before the dollar is history ! Is it still worth funding ira's ,401k's? what about those who are going to retire with worthless dollars! Man ! We are in a mess!

2007-11-29 05:17:05 · 5 answers · asked by case v 3 in Renting & Real Estate

Our dollar is sliding into oblivion ! Any suggestions on what to do before the dollar is history ! Is it still worth funding ira's ,401k's? what about those who are going to retire with worthless dollars! Man ! We are in a mess!

2007-11-29 05:16:43 · 5 answers · asked by case v 3 in Personal Finance

Our dollar is sliding into oblivion ! Any suggestions on what to do before the dollar is history ! Is it still worth funding ira's ,401k's? what about those who are going to retire with worthless dollars! Man ! We are in a mess!

2007-11-29 05:15:54 · 6 answers · asked by case v 3 in Investing

I did a job interview a week ago and the interviewer came back and said, "you had positive feedback on the interview but the position is on hold per the client's request." Does this mean I may be getting the job or ?

2007-11-29 05:12:43 · 8 answers · asked by youngk 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I can't help but feel discriminated against and violated because of my gender. A criminal history and my experience was discussed prior to me being hired. I was given a desk, a cell phone, business cards, company credit card, an email account, access to membership logins, upgraded my laptop, I was told how well I was going to do in this job (by both owners) and I was introduced to three of their major clients. I was hired and actively working. The day of the incident, November 16, 2007 the owner and maint. supervisor and I came back from a meeting. I found out that Mrs. Owner unfairly invaded my privacy by performing exhaustive searches of public records. She found out I use to be an ex topless entertainer over 7 years ago and went around the office questioning people and exposed this private information to them w/o my consent. After a questioning session on Fri., Mrs.Owner questioned my marriage, sterotyped me & said she had to go pray about it. Then 2 Mondays later I was let go.

2007-11-29 05:10:12 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal