Business & Finance - 17 December 2007

I am due to leave in january but i am thinking of leaving before as they already have someone to take my place, however someone said they can withold my money, can they??

thanks in advance

2007-12-17 08:21:31 · 15 answers · asked by marie s 3 in Law & Legal

Given the current market volatility-would'nt it be more profitable to trade short term, no fee, mtual funds as opposed to stocks and options for steady income? Mutual funds that allow you to go in and out every 30 days without penalties. There are lots of them and the markets keep going down.

2007-12-17 08:11:25 · 5 answers · asked by westphalia1 2 in Investing

Where do I look to research whether a surviving adult child can assume the mortgage of a deceased parent?

2007-12-17 08:04:45 · 2 answers · asked by Bridget W 2 in Renting & Real Estate

2007-12-17 08:00:01 · 3 answers · asked by Kira-The true shinigami 1 in United States

Should I be trading them to a less riskier funds or just leave them alone and hope for a speedy recovery?

2007-12-17 07:55:03 · 8 answers · asked by jmkca 1 in Investing

Two months ago, our Realtor took us to see a home in Mass. Our offer was accepted and we went through the inspection. We asked the sellers to repair one minor issue. Our Realtor came back to us reporting that the listing agent said the couple were insulted at our request and no longer wanted to sell. Weeks later, after writing an email to the sellers explaining that we loved the house, we received a phone call directly from the sellers, telling us that the inspection was never the issue. They said they were planning to purchase another home, the sale fell through, and they couldn't sell their home yet. To date, we have still never been told about the issue by the listing agent.

We think it's probable that the listing agent (a REALTOR) did not tell us about the issue because she believed we'd go look at another property and she'd lose the sale.

Knowing that Realtors © are required to go by a code of ethics, do we have the right to file a complaint about her unethical behavior?

2007-12-17 07:53:19 · 5 answers · asked by red_writer 2 in Renting & Real Estate

What is the legal status on cutting out the agency. Could you apply for a job go for the interview then a week later contact the comapny directly and offer services for a cheaper rate? Is there a legal point or is it just going the really upset the agencies and make you enemies?

2007-12-17 07:50:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal

I am a first time home buyer and have identified a property that has a taxable value of 136,000 from the county. The following table shows the rate of appreciation in taxable value:
2002 - 108,000
2003, 04, 05 - 113,000
2006, 07 - 136,000

Its for sale by owner. There are 3 properties in the vicinity that are on sale for the past 6 months. This one is in market for the past 3 weeks and the owner now has a For Rent sign as well.

I am not sure how much my first bid should be. Help me!!!!!!!!

2007-12-17 07:50:00 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

2007-12-17 07:47:43 · 2 answers · asked by JC 1 in Other - Advertising & Marketing

In a moment of weakness, I cosigned on a loan with a friend. She has since moved away and ran into some financial hurdles, I guess. Long story short, she supposedly has a job now, and an apartment, but it's been 8 months now and I have been paying off the loan when it wasn't even mine to begin with(it was for here school). Should I get a bank loan and cover it all myself and leave her out of it or is there another way I can get her to pay>? I was thinking of driving out to Wisconsin myself and showing up on her dorrstep, demanding the money!! Help me before I do that!!!

2007-12-17 07:46:23 · 9 answers · asked by GSConsulting 2 in Personal Finance

I have just called Abbey National as that is who I have the credit card with as have a transaction whichwas dealt with in Hamburg( i live in the Uk) and they said they dont think it is fraudulent and I will have to contct a 0800 no. tomorrrow, the only other option is , is to cancel my credit card and I will recieve a new one with 14 days, come on, it is Christmas and i need it, why is it that they cannot deal with this complaint now!!! why do I have to wait. I work Mon to Fri 9-5 and now I will have to call them on my lunch hour? why?

2007-12-17 07:38:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Credit

It's so annoying!

I hate getting emails all the time from people telling me to stop writting the at some email address because they are getting another one. Some people change their email address like 6 times per year.
I've had the same email address for the last 12 years.

I also hate it when people are constantly telling they have new cell phone number.
I've had several cell phones in the last few years, but I've made sure to keep my number the same for the last 7 years.

I don't get it! Today an email address is as important to get ahold of as home address to receive important information from work, bank and legal stuff. Why do people change it so much?

Today, most jobs, customers, and people will try reaching you by calling your cell phone before calling your house. Why do people change their numbers so much?

2007-12-17 07:38:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

On average

2007-12-17 07:37:19 · 4 answers · asked by Larry B 3 in Small Business

2007-12-17 07:37:05 · 4 answers · asked by Savannah 5 in United States

Some cities/towns are mostly using foreclosure in realestate now and some towns are using almost as many claims for bankruptsy in realestate. Tell me what you think about your town as listed in this web site ....
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2007-12-17 07:26:33 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

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2007-12-17 07:25:31 · 4 answers · asked by RABINDRA KUMAR 1 in Other - Business & Finance

2007-12-17 07:21:20 · 7 answers · asked by Gina C 1 in United States

how can i fine free money to pay bills.

2007-12-17 07:20:37 · 5 answers · asked by Jennie S 1 in Personal Finance

charge taxes for any valuables? What does this mean?

2007-12-17 07:18:01 · 7 answers · asked by mybusiness2 1 in United States

Is anyone claiming back PPI from their bank? If so how far have you got? What was the banks response? Mine has wrote back saying they have no case to answer and I should write to the Ombudsman.

2007-12-17 07:13:31 · 0 answers · asked by fuck off 5 in Other - Business & Finance

How well of liability protection does it provide for real estate?
How much more of tax advantages does it offer?
Can other things be written off through it?
How many properties should I have under one LLC?
How much does it cost to start an LLC in California?

2007-12-17 07:10:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Small Business

2007-12-17 07:09:22 · 1 answers · asked by Marie Q 2 in Government & Non-Profit

I know some jobs you get medical cover included, but how much is a medical cover policy if you are not provided cover through your job? Also, how much is a trip to the docs, day in hospital etc. I know it will vary, but just interested to know really! thanks

2007-12-17 07:06:39 · 12 answers · asked by curlyk8 3 in Health Care

A decendants trust testamentary distribution is what is involved.

2007-12-17 07:01:43 · 4 answers · asked by Tom Lawyer 1 in United States

2007-12-17 07:00:20 · 8 answers · asked by theresa f 1 in Personal Finance

I live in Texas. I got this shocking letter telling me that my home will be bull dozed because the land on which it stands isn't mine. But I payed for the land too, and I'm paying all my taxes. I contacted a lot of people and they said there is nothing they can do.
Is this legal??? what should I do i'm about to lose my own house that I paid for and got built for me and my family..
What have I done to deserve this

2007-12-17 06:56:13 · 13 answers · asked by Princess 3 in Renting & Real Estate

is there a way I can negotiate with my credit card companies to work out a deal with me? I want to do what's right and pay them back but I am over my head in interest charges and late fees

2007-12-17 06:54:51 · 3 answers · asked by ctr321 1 in Personal Finance

I got approached about this at a bar the other night. I am very interested and also very wary.

2007-12-17 06:47:48 · 3 answers · asked by Xon X 1 in Other - Business & Finance

I Have been living where I stay for 4 months, I sent my landlord 2 money orders totaling 5 months worth of rent, which includes security deposit, now I am leaving just short of 4 months, and I would like to know If I will be able to receive my money back. I have never signed a lease, Will I be able to receive the rest of my remainding amount of money?

2007-12-17 06:47:18 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

I dont get it. It is almost impossible to get the care you need if you work. But if you dont work the government will help you a lot. I only make 1300 a month and to get health insurance thru my work for me and my daughter and husband it is 880 a month!! How is someone supposed to live on that??

2007-12-17 06:44:44 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance