Business & Finance - 5 December 2007

It seems to be a pointless activity, all those gas guzzlers going around in a circle. I just read an article that the NASCARs run on leaded gasoline and each car puts 100-200 lbs of pollution in the air each race. NASCAR friviously burns through a precious resource and puts toxic chemicals in the air, how can we be serious about the environment and allow this so called sport to continue. At least put some EPA regulations on the cars. It would be funny to see them race in Toyota Prius.

2007-12-05 09:24:22 · 3 answers · asked by stephen t 5 in Other - Business & Finance

I Wrote a check to my landlord for rent and had some unexpected expenses pop up I had to use some of the money from my checking account for. So Long story short I don't enough money in my account to cover the check, I have some of it but not all. I called the bank and asked if they would cover it(pay it ) and just charge me a fee or would they sent it back (bounce It) there response was very cloudy They said they are not required to pay it but may as a courtesy. So I don't know what will happen and am going crazy. Does anybody have any experience with this? My bank is bank of america.

2007-12-05 09:22:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Business & Finance

I have a great business opportunity that I would love to share with others. Is there a way to send out a email to the masses, for free or close to it? I have a video that explains the business opportunity in full. Can you tell me how or what site i should go to?

2007-12-05 09:20:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Advertising & Marketing

I know Zestimates are just guidelines but this one property is being sold for $362k but its zestimate is 278k.

I know upgrades aren't included but what else do you think could be going on

2007-12-05 09:18:31 · 5 answers · asked by Joey 2 in Renting & Real Estate

My co-worker gave his two weeks a few days ago and my job gave him a counter offer with more money. He didn't give me the details but he asked me if he should take it and stay or move on. I told him I heard job recruiters say never take a counter offer when you give your notice to your current employer. Does anyone know the reason behind this?

2007-12-05 09:15:33 · 2 answers · asked by blueyogaboy 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

should i pay rent or not? Isn't it the law for the apartment to fix in a certain time. I can obligate to withdraw rent if they dont fix it right.

2007-12-05 09:13:51 · 4 answers · asked by userx 2 in Renting & Real Estate

Foreclosed property is being sold through a Real Estate Agency and will, of course, sale to the highest bidder, but is there an actual length of time it has to stay on the market? Laws?

2007-12-05 09:11:55 · 4 answers · asked by EL ES 2 in Renting & Real Estate

2007-12-05 09:09:54 · 2 answers · asked by Ms. Me 2 in Other - Taxes

I sold an item on ebay and the auction is over. I live in USA, but he/she wants me to ship the item to Netherland, Europe. I don't want to ship it all the way to Netherland, so what do I do? the auction is over, can i tell the buyer that i cant sell it to him?

2007-12-05 09:01:24 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Small Business

I have left public accounting and will be doing a few individual tax returns this year on my own. Have one question though. On the 1040 it ask for the EIN of the paid preparer. Well I don't have one, does answering the question as being self-employed alleviate having to answer that question. I prefer not to get one and not use my SS (which is why I got a PTIN). Any thoughts

2007-12-05 09:01:09 · 7 answers · asked by DTC81 1 in United States

i have to do this thing for my business course & i need a description of a franchise. can anyone help me out?

2007-12-05 09:00:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Small Business

It pays big $$ because its a manager position with the company. . but where can I find out if they are predicting lots of snow this winter . .. or no snow. . He will only get paid when it snows. . and its kinda risky!! PLease help

I live in Chicago. . where can i find some forecasts!?

2007-12-05 08:59:24 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

from the employ of where you built it. You want to take the whole 401(k) out for yourself because you want these bills payed completely off but if you do, you're considered officially quit of that employer. The job sucked but the benefits were fabulous. you've found a new job because they aren't going to call you back any how.
Would you take the money and quit or would you keep the money in the 401(k) building little in case they wanted you back.

2007-12-05 08:53:59 · 3 answers · asked by jacquie 6 in Personal Finance

2007-12-05 08:49:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

okay so i have a bank of america credit card and my credit line was 600 i have been paying since august of 06 and im only at 500 because of a late payment and stupid proactive kept charging and it went over my limit so im stuck here, i received a 300 card limit with capital one but havent activated it. i was wondering do u think it is better if i pay 300 or so with the capital one to my bank of america to get somewhere and then make payments to capital one? i just want to get that bank of america lower...thanks any answers can help.
also last year as well my mother-in-law opened up an avon account with me under my name she said we get half off on the first 4 orderes so i agreed to sell the first four orders however i then received a statement under my name for 678.00!! she said she made those orders and will pay it, well it is now 2007, a year later and its like 628 and they are still calling me, i cant get an increase in my bank of america card because of this! what should i do?

2007-12-05 08:48:38 · 11 answers · asked by chanellove03 2 in Credit

2007-12-05 08:44:05 · 24 answers · asked by Jazmin J 1 in Personal Finance

if you have no bad credit for 6 years then do you start with a clean slate again?
please...no replies from people who are just out to prove how morally superior they are

2007-12-05 08:34:10 · 7 answers · asked by returnofkarlos 2 in Credit

I have currently made 7,600 this year, and therefore do not need to file for taxes. I am being offered an extension at my work to make an additional 3k. But then I will pass the $8,450 threshold and have to pay taxes. Should I work and make the additional 3k, or will I lose more to taxes??

2007-12-05 08:33:40 · 4 answers · asked by Paps 1 in United States

2007-12-05 08:29:14 · 7 answers · asked by mlwosu 1 in Personal Finance

6 months ago, my brother was strongly encouraged by my brother in law who is a realtor to purchase a house knowingly that my brother cannot afford it. My brother is now two months behind with his mortgage and wants to give up the house. He wants to know which one is better short sells or foreclosure? He is also worried about tax implications? Help.

2007-12-05 08:24:52 · 10 answers · asked by Tanga 1 in Renting & Real Estate

I've heard that's a good thing but I really don't know what it means. I have an online savings account that has a 4.5% APY and is FDIC insured up to $100,000, but not beyond that. So what does it mean if I end up one day with more than 100k in the account and it's not FDIC insured?

2007-12-05 08:23:51 · 6 answers · asked by mjm13186 2 in Personal Finance

on a moneygram money order where it says address do I put my address or the address of the person im giving it to?

2007-12-05 08:22:18 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Small Business

I'm $40,000 in debt for college loans and I make $38/year. I feel like I'll be trapped in my parents house until I'm 40 and it's depressing me.. How can I get out of this debt fast???

2007-12-05 08:21:14 · 7 answers · asked by marycotter5678 1 in Personal Finance

Ok I am looking to get an apartment tonight, but my credit is bad. 500 or so. I make about $3200 a month gross and the rent is 650. They told me they would know right away if I am approved or not. I just don't want to waste my money if I know I am not gonna get approved. The apartment complex is mckinnley and the deposit they want is $200, which is not a problem, but it is $50 to apply and I do not want to get turned down and loose $50. Please help

2007-12-05 08:18:31 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

i need to find out information about merchandise company how much it makes yearly and stuff like that anyone could give me a website for it?

2007-12-05 08:06:46 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Business & Finance

how do they determine how much you get back?

2007-12-05 08:06:24 · 7 answers · asked by rAwR♥ 3 in United States

I plan to buy an evaporative air conditioner in March 2008 ( just before the summer season starts in the Philippines ). I am considering this option since the electricity consumption of the usual air conditioner is much higher.

Do you have any experience in using this equipment as compared to the usual air conditioner ?

Note : I need to cool a enclosed space with a 30 square meter floor area and a height of 3.5 meters.

Thank you.

2007-12-05 08:05:10 · 5 answers · asked by Great Days 6 in Small Business

I have quite a few (about 12) old credit accounts that have been charged off to collections, and I would like to, sometime in the not too distant future begin to clean up my credit. If I were to pay off or settle on any of these accounts, who should I contact and pay? I am contaced by collections agencies for all of them, but all but one is still listed on my credit report under the name of the original creditor. I don't want to agree to pay a collections agency only for them to tell me, "Oh well we are only contraced by 'fill in the blank" credit card company, we don't have the authority to remove or change their listing." Anyone have some good advice for how I can make sure that any payments I make would acutally improve my credit?

2007-12-05 07:55:40 · 4 answers · asked by lizzybh84 2 in Credit

I'm looking for a free site that shows all the MLS properties in my area, both current listings and recent solds. I don't need full property details but I do need asking / sale price and DoM.

I hear that sites like Zillow.com and ZipRealty.com display only a portion MLS listings.

Do you know of a site that shows ALL listings?

2007-12-05 07:53:07 · 7 answers · asked by Chuck Z 2 in Renting & Real Estate

I rent out a private single family residence in CA. It was a brand new remodeled home in perfect condition. I lived in it 8 months prior to renting it out, but these tennants are complaining every week about something. First it was the toilet (which was brand new but had their daughter's scissors in it) that I had to get replaced. Then they messed up the settings on the sprinklers and I had to call an irrigation expert to fix, they broke the latch on the gate i had to fix, they have now broken the drawer of a brand new kitchen drawer and the handle on a closet door they want me to fix (all this in 3 months). Do I have to fix everything they break?? Also they haven't paid this month's rent yet and I'm thinking it might be because I haven't had the drawer fixed yet. I want to put my foot down - the lease says that they must at their sole expense keep all locks and HARDWARE in good, clean order and repair. Would the handle on the door and the roller of the drawer fall into this category??

2007-12-05 07:52:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate