Business & Finance - 5 December 2007

2007-12-05 12:25:14 · 6 answers · asked by richard o 1 in Personal Finance

The Dow and S&P are both within reach of hitting all-time highs despite the housing and credit problems. Is this irrational?

The international press often runs articles talking about the Fed bailing out the U.S. markets (again). Maybe the Fed bailed out the equity indices to the point where they can make new highs again so quickly and without the market properly digesting the problems.

My question is: Have the U.S. stock markets ever been so near all-time highs when the risks of a recession are seen as 30-50%?

2007-12-05 12:24:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Investing

2007-12-05 12:23:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal

here's the scoop. first of all, i want to sell my house for no less than $650,000. if i do an FSBO type sale, would I still have to pay a commission to a real estate agent? Also, a realtor told me that he has an investor who is willing to purchase the house at $695k but get back $45k at the close of escrow. What in the world is that?

2007-12-05 12:22:27 · 10 answers · asked by ultimate soccer coach 2 in Renting & Real Estate

we were looking at this kit that was around $86,000. we already have the land to build on so we aren't worried about that. i was just wondering if anyone knew how much labor would be approximately? is it based on the square foot? someone told me its between $90-$120 a square foot? this house is about 2,100 square foot..so can anyone help?

2007-12-05 12:16:24 · 4 answers · asked by Jillian 2 in Renting & Real Estate

I have a check made out to my *Full name* (and then the word) College. Would i be able to deposit it to my checking account?

2007-12-05 12:15:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

2007-12-05 12:12:08 · 11 answers · asked by lily m 4 in Personal Finance

We had a builder that sold his company (A) to another company (B). The new builder (B) refuses to pay the realtors involved. Company (B) says they never knew realtors were involved. Although there was a signed contract between us and Company (A).

2007-12-05 12:08:03 · 3 answers · asked by A-one 1 in Renting & Real Estate

I have been living in my apt building which contains 3 seperate apts... with my girlfriend and her son who is 11. We have lived here for 2 years with massive turnover when it comes to tenants on the other floors. We live on the second floor and about 4 months ago new tenants moved in above us. When we moved in our landlord questioned us about a cat we owned, but now these new tenants have 3 yessssssssss 3 pit bulls... and lied to my landlord about them.. they have proceeded to build a pen out in the small back parking area that only has 5 parking spots to begin with. We do not go out the back anymore and dont even want to park out back because they just begin to bark viciously,,, is this allowed I mean.//... its actually a little scary... not to mention the constant running back and forth at all times of the day and late night right above us while we are trying to sleep/.

2007-12-05 12:06:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

I'm a new seller to ebay but I know i need some positive FB from people because right now I have zero. People don't usually buy from people who don't have positive feedback.

What do I need to do to get some positive FB from people?

2007-12-05 12:03:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Small Business

How much would it cost to buy two ounces of gold and two kilograms of silver at their current prices?

2007-12-05 12:02:28 · 3 answers · asked by Paulk 2 in Other - Business & Finance

Will i be able to take out more money from a refinance or by creating a new mortgage with my girfriend? (we are looking to buy house than put on an addition)

2007-12-05 12:02:23 · 3 answers · asked by Mr Yankee 1 in Renting & Real Estate

2007-12-05 11:56:18 · 10 answers · asked by Gurpreet S 1 in Credit

2007-12-05 11:54:46 · 3 answers · asked by Cruise Guy 1 in United States

I'm taking specifically w/ income tax, property tax, sales tax, social security, excise tax and estate tax

2007-12-05 11:53:44 · 3 answers · asked by 123_Not_It 2 in United States

Married, two children, 90k, 10k in property taxes and mortgage interest, roughly

2007-12-05 11:52:42 · 3 answers · asked by upstatenewyork 1 in United States

2007-12-05 11:52:12 · 2 answers · asked by Jeanne 1 in United States

2007-12-05 11:47:35 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Corporations

In my research, it seems that most people don't agree with putting down ~say 40-50% because it doesn't help with payments. ? Am I missing something?
To me, the more put down, the less the amount that gets interest tacked onto it. And if I don't itemize deductions at tax time, having interest does nothing for me.
Just trying to understand if a large down payment would help substantially.

2007-12-05 11:41:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

Hey everyone!!!!

I am already working

However I was interested in finding a job online. I would like to have some extra money for christmas. i know about online surveys already, but it takes forever to get your money and most of them are scams anyway.

Is there anything out there where I can start working today (from home) and actually start seeing money in my bank account (or paypal what ever the case may be) TODAY? Not really interested in selling products and most of those are also scams anyway. In my opinion if I want to start making money why should I pay someone else? And get nowhere I may add!! =P

Anyway, hope someone can help me. Remember I am not interested in giving out my credit card information. I am not lazy and am willing to work to earn some extra money. I am not afraid to try out new jobs, just as long I am not scammed and living in a gutter next week =P !!

Thank you in advance =) =) =) !!!!!!

2007-12-05 11:40:35 · 9 answers · asked by WhOaMi? 1 in Personal Finance

What are some of the nicer, consrvative neighborhoods. I heard good things about the woodlands, and spring. Which is nicer? ANd can anyone tell me about the friendswood/ pearland area?

2007-12-05 11:40:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

However when I look at the quarterly statements I never see a return more than 5-6%. I understand the cumulative quarterly return can equal the 18% over 2 yrs. Question: When my finacial advisor states that it returns 18% over 2 yrs is that misleading when quarter to quarter the return is 6% or less?

2007-12-05 11:40:05 · 6 answers · asked by J. Fatpaws 2 in Investing

If I default on a RV loan (750.00/13 years left on the note) but continue to make 75.00 to 100.00 dollar per month payments, and not missing a payment, (I know they want full payments) can they still take me to court and sue for the remainder amount (to get higher payments) after they sell the RV, or is there a reduced amount I could pay (10%/20%) to keep from going to court? Again, I know they would want 100% of the original payment, but what amount would legally or otherwise prevent them from taking me to court, if any?

2007-12-05 11:38:42 · 4 answers · asked by modruss 1 in Personal Finance

2007-12-05 11:37:14 · 6 answers · asked by mk6802 1 in Personal Finance

on a w-4 form there is a section that says( if i filed taxes last year and was eligible for a refund because i didnt owe any taxes and if i plan on filing this year and expect a refund) write EXEMPT on the line. so i wrote exempt on the line cause i figured that pertained to me. could that be the reason why i have no taxes taken out

2007-12-05 11:33:41 · 4 answers · asked by pretty1 1 in United States

at what age do i stop claiming my daughter if she dosent work? if she dose work ill technicaly be still be supporting her, would i still be able to claim her?
thank you for your answers

2007-12-05 11:32:34 · 18 answers · asked by Nayo 3 in United States

have about a million dollars in savings when you retire. Is this true and if so how does the math on that work out?

2007-12-05 11:26:57 · 12 answers · asked by amt 4 in Personal Finance

I currently share a bank and savings account with my mother. She has terminal cancer. She currently has a credit card with the same credit union. This is not a joint credit card. Could I be liable for her credit card debt after her passing. She has no assets or an estate.

2007-12-05 11:26:23 · 4 answers · asked by movingcheese 1 in Personal Finance

2007-12-05 11:25:23 · 2 answers · asked by Scotty Doesnt Know 7 in Personal Finance

2007-12-05 11:20:02 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Small Business