Business & Finance - 13 December 2007

I want to make a donation to the Good Will, and I am wondering how that gets deducted off my taxes. Like how do they calculate it? For example if I donate $100 worth of stuff. Does that mean I get $100 more back on my return? And who determines the value of what I donate. I think Good Will just estimates $15 a box, but I dont know. Please explain this to me in laymans terms. I want to donate as much stuff as I can so I can get a bigger return. I have my whole garage I want to give, and that is a bunch of stuff so you can see why I am concerned. The Govt takes like thousands out of my hubbies pay checks, and well they dont give much back either so I need help. Plus I would love to help a non profit organization :)

2007-12-13 13:01:43 · 6 answers · asked by WholeSaleRunway.com 2 in United States

I am considering hiring a nanny when my second child is born next spring. What do I need to do to make sure it is legal and her income is being reported?

2007-12-13 12:59:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

How much would a $100 bill be worth that has the serial number" DK00006547* " The bill is a star note. Also if anyone knows of any sites that i could go and look up what a us bill would be worth please tell me....I have alot of old bills and star note bills that id like to know the value of.

2007-12-13 12:59:25 · 1 answers · asked by corvette 2 in Other - Business & Finance

2007-12-13 12:55:14 · 3 answers · asked by ravanlaw 1 in Credit

Has anybody put an offer on this house?

2007-12-13 12:47:33 · 1 answers · asked by Steve 1 in Renting & Real Estate

I have been a dedicated employee. A situation arose at work and I was suspended pending an internal investigation. I was told that I wasn't allowed to speak to any other employee and they were all informed that they were not allowed to speak to me. No communication, not even after work. They are assuming that I violated that rule and they terminated me. I was told that this was the specific reason I was being fired. Is that legal in the state of Texas? I think I have an EEOC case. From what I have read, I have a discrimination/disparate case. I think that my HR department agrees because they offered me a severence package of $3000 plus six weeks of paychecks if I signed an agreement not to take legal action. I told them I would signed if the terms were changed to $15,000 plus 12 weeks of pay and benefits. Does anyone know if I have a leg to stand on?

2007-12-13 12:46:18 · 8 answers · asked by Nugglebug in Fort Worth 1 in Law & Legal

2007-12-13 12:40:55 · 3 answers · asked by honeygirl17403 1 in United States

increase in inflation?

2007-12-13 12:35:51 · 2 answers · asked by Linda H 1 in Personal Finance

She said it was her husband. Was it Tommy or Kid?

2007-12-13 12:34:19 · 5 answers · asked by stephen t 5 in Other - Business & Finance

Someone wrote me a check and put a stop payment on it....would they be able to put a stop to the stop payment or reverse it so it will be cashed to their bank??

The stop payment is in effect for 6 months but I was just wondering if it was possible to put a stop to it or reverse it.

2007-12-13 12:30:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

I am going to buy a 2007 manufactured home that is is going to be set up on a permanent foundation, the land is not set up for a home it needs to be set up for electric, water and setup and then have the permanent foundation. On a rough estimate how much would it cost????

2007-12-13 12:30:13 · 4 answers · asked by dodgeman2004 1 in Renting & Real Estate

2007-12-13 12:28:20 · 1 answers · asked by extramiles 2 in Investing

big does it have to be. What type of real estate is the best to invest in? What is the best state for that. Is Tulsa,OK any good because I might be moving there

2007-12-13 12:18:53 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

2007-12-13 12:18:47 · 3 answers · asked by Habt our quell 4 in Other - Careers & Employment

I have made several trades in my Roth IRA in the last few days. Is the buying and selling of the same stock in the same day considered one or two trades? I know it takes 4 trades in 5 consecitive business days to be marked a "pattern day trader". So what would really happen if my IRA was "marked", and since IRA's arn't eligible to be margin accounts, does it even matter? What are the consequences?

2007-12-13 12:14:36 · 6 answers · asked by Wondering???? 1 in Investing

We just closed on our home. We bought the home for $116,505. The home was appraised at $165,000. It needs a new roof, gutters, garrage and a beam in the basement needs replacing. It could also use new carpet/flooring. How soon can we refinace and take out the equity? Would it be a good idea to take the equity right away for these repairs? None of the repairs have an imediate negative impact on the structural integrity of the home and could wait for a year or two for us to save for the repairs. Please help with some advice. 1st time home owners.

2007-12-13 12:04:36 · 8 answers · asked by huckfin001 2 in Renting & Real Estate

I am a mortgage broker as well as an insurance agent!

I am new to both businesses, and I am somewhat new to my area. I am motivated, and definetely money hungry!!

How can I start selling FAST?
Where should I start?

2007-12-13 12:02:41 · 2 answers · asked by Nicole S 1 in Small Business

I use a folder with dividers and whole punch the statements and insert them into their own section. Just wanted to know if there was a better way of organizing them.

How about you? Thanks!!

2007-12-13 12:00:32 · 4 answers · asked by Virginia 3 in Other - Business & Finance

Do you sometimes hear the compelling call of Wal-mart...With their celestial bargains and 24 hour shop-time...I know I do... Must ....Shop...Wal-Mart....

2007-12-13 11:50:17 · 34 answers · asked by the_patster 1 in Corporations

2007-12-13 11:47:56 · 2 answers · asked by Janice A 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I'm closing on my first home scheduled tomorrow at 9:00am the purchase agreement stated that we would close on or before the 15th of Jan, However the sellers will not vacate the property untill Jan 5th I want to be in my new home by the end of the month to avoid paying continued rent where i am now. We have not signed a rental agreement although my real estate agent has presented it to me they did not want to pay but finally agreed to pay until the end of the month and their realestate agent agreed to pay for the 5 days in jan but not after that date. Since the closing is scheduled alreadly do i have to sign the rental agreement? What will happen if i don't?? Can I still Close??

2007-12-13 11:45:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

I currently only have a savings account. My roommate pays the bills and I just give him cash at the end of each month. However, I'm going to be doing a lot of traveling in January and will need a debit card (definitely not a credit card) to book my flights, etc.

However, it has come to my attention that I can only get a debit card by opening up a checking account! Can you please tell me why and how this works? And what should I do -- just transfer my money from my Savings into my Checking account? I can't figure out how the bank will even allow me to maintain a checking account when I won't be cashing any checks or writing any out... Please help how to go about operating my way through this checking account situation. Thank you.

2007-12-13 11:43:07 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

2007-12-13 11:41:14 · 5 answers · asked by miko 1 in United States

and are consistent with making the monthly payments?

My credit is not that great so I need my husband to cosign for me to get a car. If we make the payments on time each month, will my credit go up too or just his?

Thanks!!

2007-12-13 11:40:21 · 4 answers · asked by Virginia 3 in Credit

I have a bank account and the branch is quite far off from where I live because I have moved. I am not happy with their services, so I sent them an email request to close the account. When there was no response I called the customer service, but they said they wouldn't take closure requests on phone. So I sent them a signed letter. It is more than 2 months now, they are sending me monthly statements and new product features and what-not, actually behaving as if I have not sent the closure request and they are also charging maintenance fees every month. The branch is too far from where I live, so I cannot actually go in person and make a request. What shall I do?

2007-12-13 11:40:11 · 4 answers · asked by Mom-of-parth 2 in Corporations

2007-12-13 11:39:58 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Business & Finance

2007-12-13 11:37:59 · 4 answers · asked by kimberly t 2 in Credit

2007-12-13 11:36:35 · 5 answers · asked by Kells 1 in Renting & Real Estate

Hey, my uncle just bought this weird jacket for me at modells, it cost 40 dollars and i dont like it one bit. is it possible to get a refund at modells?

2007-12-13 11:33:00 · 1 answers · asked by Geniumsoloa 2 in United States

I have been looking for houses for me and my family and I've found many houses with 3beds and 2bath for about $1,400 a month. This is the right size and the amount is affordable but i found out that it is a foreclosure home. Since they are cheaper is it good to rent one? thanks in advance.

2007-12-13 11:32:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate