Business & Finance - 19 December 2007

My daughter sent the camera by first class Royal Mail. To-date no money received. The buyer states, he cannot release funds because customs in Nigeria need £80 to release it. Any advice please, thank you?

2007-12-19 02:16:00 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Business & Finance

Being that I'm married, my wife and I file jointly, and I usually get about 2,200 somewhere in that range. Last year I took out 3,000 and it didn't effect it that much. I think it was a couple of hundred dollars, any ideas?

2007-12-19 02:10:37 · 4 answers · asked by ceza_us 1 in United States

on it? I'm trying to come up with something I would use on resumes or to give coworkers, etc. What if it were something like our initials and last name, for example (and this isn't my name) jpsmith@.... or jnpsmith@.....

2007-12-19 02:10:32 · 10 answers · asked by M 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I friend of mine emailed me and said that a friend of her's was telling horror stories about debt collectors.

She saild that a debt collector could call the a judge and have a warrant for your arrest issued. I told her that's what I'd call a "Suburban Legend". It was a myth.

But my friends email got me thinking about the many debt collection myth's that may be out there. Have you heard any?

J. Carlton Ford

2007-12-19 02:08:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

2007-12-19 02:07:46 · 7 answers · asked by tweety 1 in Small Business

would the lost money (for the bank) be regarded as Income gained for the former Home owner and then would be subject to the former Home owner owning the IRS

2007-12-19 02:05:55 · 8 answers · asked by voodoo 2 in Renting & Real Estate

I have a photography business. I am completely home based, with no other employees under me. I do events, family portraits, engagements, etc. Do I need a Tax ID, for when I am writing off expenses on my taxes or what!?

2007-12-19 02:02:51 · 8 answers · asked by David 2 in United States

I'll soon be moving to London for a new job, i'm currently on the look out for somewhere to stay, ideally a single non sharing flat. Any recomendations? Nothing too special, somewhere that's warm, safe and with easy access to the center.

2007-12-19 02:02:39 · 4 answers · asked by thedaveidentity 1 in Renting & Real Estate

The repairs it needs are door facing where water damaged the frame, new carpet and fresh paint on the outside.

2007-12-19 01:56:03 · 8 answers · asked by ronda t 1 in Renting & Real Estate

I am a renter in a 3 family house. I have 3 roomates. In the other sections there is a woman with 2 kids, and a married couple. We all share a driveway that is on a hill. So far it's been a bad winter here in boston. We had a ton of snow last thursday, then again on sunday. Both times were a nightmare for me to get in the driveway. There are about 6 cars in this driveway. The landlord sent over a plow which helped a bit, but that's all he did. I didnt use my car for 4 days. Today i went to move it and was really mad to find that i couldnt. It was pretty much stuck in the ice and snow, the tires were going round and round. My roomates car wouldnt move either. Am i wrong to think the landlord should be doing more? Like putting down salt, sand or something? I also fell on the ice this morning and cut my hand (in the driveway)

2007-12-19 01:51:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

my friend is building a house and paying his illegal workers in cash. he is then deducting that cash paid to illegal immigrants from his bottom line on his taxes. i told him this was illegal...is it?

2007-12-19 01:44:41 · 4 answers · asked by jolly 1 in United States

Any advice someone experienced in the field could give me?

Before investing in a company's shares, what factors should I take into account?

2007-12-19 01:43:36 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Investing

from 10 days onwards i am continously getting number of mails from BRITISH LOTTERY Dept. that i have won 1.5 million dollars . they asked me to pay 1000$ and then to have the money. should believe it ?????????? Is it a bogous???

2007-12-19 01:43:16 · 11 answers · asked by pparamesh2004 1 in Personal Finance

I just found out that my insurance company has stopped insuring my property and now I am wondering what is the least insurance I can get by with and still be insured for the property. Any help would be great. Thanks

2007-12-19 01:36:17 · 9 answers · asked by Dee 1 in Renting & Real Estate

Has a new manager...over zealous little thing. Anyway, she wouldn't allow me to deposit my GOVERNMENT ISSUED PAYROLL check without a 3 day hold on it. I used to work at a bank and I never heard of such thing. She also wouldn't let me cash it and deposit right after.

Is this normal?

My Direct Deposit has not started yet. Now I have to PRAY nothing bounced and I have to go back to the bank AGAIN TODAY. Waste of time, money and energy.

2007-12-19 01:33:55 · 6 answers · asked by The Evolution of T. 6 in Personal Finance

2007-12-19 01:25:57 · 2 answers · asked by KARMANGHIA 1 in Investing

I am tring to raise money for a certain club....i appreciate any suggestions

2007-12-19 01:25:07 · 4 answers · asked by noner 2 in Personal Finance

They say that more and more Americans are working a second or third job to make more money and in some cases just to make ends meat. I know one man who works four jobs totally 100 hours a week because he is so much in debt (he has thousands in unpaid medical bills and is to proud to declare bankruptcy).

Do you work a second job and if so what do you do in your second job?

2007-12-19 01:24:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

Single guy renting apartment

2007-12-19 01:20:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

i want to be protected if i loose job or am ill to work and i still have mortgage , bills etc to cover.

2007-12-19 01:19:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

We have had some really hard times and have to file bankruptcy. We are filling out an application for a apartment but there isnt a consent for a credit check but they do want our ss# can they turn us down? This has all happened since our daughter got sick and I was unable to work. My husband has a great job and makes good money. Will that help?

2007-12-19 01:19:36 · 14 answers · asked by cluelessone 1 in Renting & Real Estate

In my opinion, part of the blame lies with the consumers; but I put a majority of the blame of the mortgage companies for taking advantage of the consumers. I will take all opinions: Good or Bad.

2007-12-19 01:19:09 · 5 answers · asked by mcollinsvcollins2003 1 in Renting & Real Estate

What is it that prevents websites or even the stock exchanges from distributing real-time quotes for free for the public to see?

2007-12-19 01:18:51 · 9 answers · asked by meco031719 3 in Investing

I am planning on opening a dollar store sometime next year. What are some name should I use for the business?

2007-12-19 01:18:44 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Small Business

I have had to keep paying house and loan payments not to mention keeping my attorneyup (37500.) My base salary is 56k.hers is 26k.she wantshouse ,my truck,all equity,boat,motorcycles,insurance coverage including copays,me to remain paying off the house,truck and boat ,all attorney fees,and 1500. per month maintenance for life.Now what do you all think of that? My 6th court date is 12/20/07

2007-12-19 01:17:52 · 7 answers · asked by rick g 1 in Renting & Real Estate

I apologize for how rude and brash the question is, but there's really no other way to ask.

My boyfriend and I are looking into possibly renting a home from a older man (in his 70's or 80's, I can't remember). I'm just curious, because I'm completely new to all of this, what would happen to us as far as financial responsibility if he were to pass on while we were renting the home.
Would we be stuck with the remaining mortgage payments if the house is not paid off?
If the house is paid off, we would legally (through our lease) have rights to remain in the house? Or would ownership be left to his next of kin?

Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions!

2007-12-19 01:03:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

I have called my senators 100's of times over the past 5 demanding that these adjustable rate mortgages be outlawed and they haven't done anything. In addition, I want 100% loan to value ratio loans outlawed. We can thank the states of California, Michigan, Illinois, and Ohio for the current over-hyped foreclosure situation.

Stupid headlines like Foreclosures up 68% are misleading as hell. Less than 1% of all the home loans nationwide are even in foreclosure.

The U.S. had one foreclosure filing for every 617 households in November, RealtyTrac said. That is meaningless. During the attack on the United States oil industry between 1984 and 1992 one in five homes were posted for foreclosure in Texas and no one cared. Banks didn't do anything to help.

I could care less how much homes have declined in California or anywhere else for that matter. Home values go up and down all the time. Rent homes and people who do not maintain they yards affect values more than foreclosures

2007-12-19 01:03:04 · 6 answers · asked by lou t 1 in Renting & Real Estate

What is the highest paying position within a production company?
Is there a position where you can work with all departments and also be creative or work with audio/video/lighting?
and... I already assume that the CEO and VP make a chunk of change, but what departments/position make the most?

2007-12-19 01:02:52 · 2 answers · asked by View 1 in Corporations

My hus and I have never had to pay in, weve always had a return, but this year I forgot to switch our exemptions, (claimed 10! all year, duhhhmmmbbb...) and my hus should make 95ish k. My ? is, we are prob looking at like 6 or 7 k to pay, are they due ON Ap 17 or can we file extension or what is the payment plan like, (ie - int.rate, length of loan and all that)

2007-12-19 00:55:41 · 3 answers · asked by lkps 2 in Other - Taxes

my daughter has bought a car with finance inrerst on it where does she stand now and how does she get it removed

2007-12-19 00:53:53 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance