Business & Finance - 17 December 2007

I hope that it's not like the common website. It's must be Oregon. Can you also tell me how to get it courthouse website etc.

2007-12-17 23:59:33 · 2 answers · asked by Lee 2 in Renting & Real Estate

Seems like every day I read again about a future budget over-run for the fed, for the states, even in my town saying they blew the plowing budget for the year after the first storm.

Today Yahoo has an article about how most states are not setting nearly enough to fund employee retirement promises. We are going into deep over-runs due to our wars - on Iraq, on Afganistan, on Drugs, on Poverty, etc.

I am not saying we should stop funding, but every year, every day, we add a little more debt, raise taxes a little more.

At what point will we hit an economic limit to make this not viable.

I am not saying get rid of taxes like the "nut of the day". I am asking what is our financial limit, because we seem to working towards it?

Another way to put it - if we are taxed at a net rate of about 50% now (argue that if you want, it is not my point) and people say times are "tough", what happens when we need to raise it to 55% or 60% or 70% to cover all this stuff?

2007-12-17 23:50:24 · 3 answers · asked by yakrafter 2 in United States

Hi,
I would like to know the most usual and common type of credit cards used by individuals in Australia. Does anyone know?
Thanks
Vahid

2007-12-17 23:41:12 · 2 answers · asked by Vahid 1 in Personal Finance

Why in this day an age, of payments and receipts being instant, that a Chq Still can take 6 days to clear?
i know checks have to be done but 6 days, surly this is just a ruse by banks to rip us comsumers off!

2007-12-17 23:34:02 · 9 answers · asked by Dazman 4 in Credit

. . . .about ARMs and how they function? i keep hearing in the news how the government is supposed to step in and stop these ARMs from adjusting upward and freeze rates where they are still in their introductory phase, but WHY?

when you sign on to an ARM, you are told how the instrument works. you are given a CLEAR explanation of what it is. i have to say: i think it's irresponsibility on the part of the borrower; not the lender.

i DID start this question with 'can anyone expain to me' and i mean it. i'm NOT a finance expert or someone even in the business world. and before someone starts accusing me of being 'upper class and cold,' i guarantee that 98% of the people reading this question earn more money than i do. I'm a school teacher and musician, so i'm just above the poverty level. but i was very careful when choosing my mortgage and buying my home. is there really more to this than what i'm seeing? explain...please.

2007-12-17 23:23:55 · 12 answers · asked by blue-in-groove 6 in Renting & Real Estate

We have an adjustable mortgage w/a balloon at the end. Our current interest rate is 7%. We pay $2119 a month ($1654 plus $465 for taxes). Beneficial is trying to get us to refinance with them. They have offered us a fixed rate loan at 11% with $9,000 cash out, a $15,000 "personal credit line" and they will pay off $14,000 in bills ($3k for our car, $1k NYS taxes, $10k student loans). The problem is the new payment will be $2828 and that DOES NOT include our taxes. Beneficial keeps making it sound like it is a big help to us but I don't see it. I think $2828 a month is a HUGE payment that we might not be able to make. The $10k in student loans they are paying are not even due for another 2 years so that isn't reducing my monthly debt. I guess my question is ...does anyone here think this is a better situation than what we have now?

2007-12-17 23:10:33 · 3 answers · asked by k m 1 in Personal Finance

2007-12-17 22:59:02 · 8 answers · asked by bunty d 1 in Small Business

i applied the post as a promoter, and i will earn RM 1100 per month ... but i have to work from 10am to 10pm... i found it unreasonable, but i am born without the ability of saying no.... and i confirmed the boss, wht am i suppose to do now? should i give it a try for 3 days... and see wht to do later?

2007-12-17 22:43:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

anyone knows where to find historical data of Hang Seng Index ? I want to have year end closing index from the year when Hang Seng Index launched please.

2007-12-17 22:29:57 · 2 answers · asked by Michael C 1 in Investing

I was wondering if there is anyway to get a grant that you dont have to pay to get a cd first? because i went to most grant sites and it said that I had to buy a cd, and actually got one, but here's the problem. the only thing they had on the cd was how to write a grant, no where on the cd was information about getting a grant. So is there any where that I can go to get a grant.? really need help.

2007-12-17 21:54:32 · 4 answers · asked by princess_selena_491 1 in Personal Finance

It's 2007 (very nearly 2008). It's been around for over 20 years. Could it be that it would mean correspondence could be tracked and logged and there could be no excuses for incompetence and delay? I was asked to FAX something yesterday. It's a joke.

2007-12-17 21:40:10 · 8 answers · asked by Boudicca 4 in United Kingdom

Velocity Express New http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=VEXPD announced a reverse stock split. Is it wise to invest in a company after reverse split? I read it will bounce share price. Can I play the system for profit?

2007-12-17 21:02:33 · 2 answers · asked by matt h 2 in Investing

2007-12-17 20:59:38 · 2 answers · asked by Shary 6 in United States

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2007-12-17 20:47:00 · 6 answers · asked by chigozie_onyeuko 1 in Other - Business & Finance

If a casino is built less than a mile from your house will your property value go down? Will your house sell for less because of the casino being so close?

2007-12-17 20:44:16 · 3 answers · asked by unknown 3 in Renting & Real Estate

2007-12-17 20:29:25 · 2 answers · asked by oliwu_23 1 in United Kingdom

I have a good-paying job but I want to take care of my family's needs (good food, clean clothes, neat home, etc.) so I am looking for a home-based job. My cousin told me most internet-advertised home business is a scam. They're just interested in you buying their product/s. Can you recommend a legit home business in the internet?

2007-12-17 20:25:30 · 6 answers · asked by art 2 in Small Business

I am looking ot buy a new house. Shoudl I go with a brand new one or pre-owned one? Which is the smarter move and why?

2007-12-17 20:18:09 · 5 answers · asked by OrangeCharlie 5 in Renting & Real Estate

What personal information would I need to give to a company in order for them to contact the IRS about my tax debt?

2007-12-17 20:06:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

I gave no personal information, yet they think they are intiteled to my money ($1800.00)

2007-12-17 19:58:02 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

Because of this missed closing date, we now have numerous expenses due to lost wages, hotel bills, etc. We cannot close on our house down south until we close in ny. Are we owed any compensation from the buyers? When we asked our lawyer he said tough luck. We're talking almost $600 and it's adding up quickly.

2007-12-17 19:53:39 · 3 answers · asked by Diane W 2 in Renting & Real Estate

2007-12-17 19:51:20 · 4 answers · asked by Grego 1 in United States

I received an annual bonus check from the company I work for. In the deductions sections, I noticed a deduction for child support. Is this a norm? I had just paid (through payroll) my weekly obligation. Can I get hit again?

2007-12-17 19:39:34 · 4 answers · asked by tavito 1 in United States

I'm filling out job applications...usually you can list 3 or 4 previous employers. I have a choice between an earlier employer that gave me a great performance review and a later one that gave me a so-so one (the manager was a bit nuts). Both of these were 3-6 years ago. Probably neither place remembers me, but I was wondering if they'd still have any records. If they still do I'd prefer to list the earlier job, if not I figure it will look better if I just list my most recent jobs without a gap. BTW, these were entry-level low wage jobs and the app is for a similar job.

2007-12-17 19:27:59 · 4 answers · asked by Tony Camonte 4 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-12-17 19:25:59 · 6 answers · asked by jo 1 in Government & Non-Profit

i need my tax information for financial aid for college...where can i go to view my 2006 taxes or get a copy???

2007-12-17 19:03:13 · 2 answers · asked by Jordan 1 in United States

I am a mortgage loan officer....new just starting out!
I am in a pretty big city...the market here is definetely in a low, but people in my office are still making sales and decent money. So, how can I get realtors to send me business. I think my number one attribute is my customer service and my personality. I always have my phone with me...Ill call someone back within the same day! Ill work weekends if needed!

So, how can I persuade some realtors?
Please help!

2007-12-17 19:00:59 · 2 answers · asked by Nicole S 1 in Renting & Real Estate

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the credit card (bartender wasn't paying attention) I Didn't do this on intention but, what do i do now that card gave is no good ??? Please Help

Thanks

2007-12-17 18:55:13 · 6 answers · asked by Brandon 3 in Credit

whether amalgamated with any other company?

2007-12-17 18:51:44 · 1 answers · asked by prabhakar r 1 in Other - Business & Finance

would an associates degree be suffice? cert? to be able to get in there learn and continue to move up into MRI CT Bone Dens?

2007-12-17 18:41:01 · 1 answers · asked by Blah Blah 3 in Health Care