Business & Finance - 20 December 2007

Fairly small company, I would love to do a lot for the company. But theres not enough accounts. I would Like to get paid more, I'm finding it very hard to get a decent car and my own place and I'm 25 years old. I would like to do a different line of work within the company, more in the field I graduated with.....where do I start? I'm really feeling down this holiday season.

2007-12-20 07:21:50 · 14 answers · asked by Missy 2 in Other - Business & Finance

Once they are marked paid collection, they may not get taken off my credit. But will paying them caus my credit score to go up?

2007-12-20 07:02:05 · 10 answers · asked by calimom42 1 in Credit

If you buy a car do you get a tax break at the end of the year, and how much if so? I bought a car around $21,000 and make about $24,000 a year, will I get a big break?

2007-12-20 06:52:23 · 9 answers · asked by sandeesbro 1 in United States

My mother, 59 years old, wants to invest money for her retirement as well as for her children. Which one do you think is the best investment for her?

Thank you and if possible, please let me know the product name that you suggest for. =)

2007-12-20 06:38:19 · 6 answers · asked by a learner 2 in Personal Finance

I've heard anywhere from 2-10 years. All of the jobs on my resume has been extended as far as how long I've worked there. I did this so I can get hired quicker. Most of the jobs I've held were customer service positions and they come and go, so I really have 5months here and 3months there. What would you do in this case and is that the best route to take by me stretching the dates??

2007-12-20 06:35:04 · 13 answers · asked by jainiitay64 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-12-20 06:27:34 · 9 answers · asked by Reba B 1 in United States

In my real estate CE material, it states that "the licensed broker is the agent, not the broker's salespeople.....the broker gets the listing....the broker is the procuring cause of the transaction....the broker earns the commission". However, it's not cited. My broker is being sued for a transaction which the listing agent had been fired from our agency at least a month before an executed purchase contract had been signed. My broker's attorney wants us to find, in the laws, where the above statement can be found. I'm the salesperson that the listing was reassigned to. We're in Illinois.

2007-12-20 06:27:06 · 4 answers · asked by MrsSilentWarrior 4 in Renting & Real Estate

If at time I working on FIXED TERM CONTRAT I pass working on PERMANENT CONTRACT.

2007-12-20 06:23:57 · 4 answers · asked by ? 3 in Law & Legal

I worked in Toronto for 3-4 months this fall. Can anyone give me advice about how to file or what forms I need to fill out?

2007-12-20 06:17:08 · 2 answers · asked by erin m 1 in United States

My specific question is:
If one of my employees is currently pregnant, would that make my rate higher?

I know if I was buying individual insurance, it would cost more, but as an employer, how can I control if one of my employees is pregnant, and how is that fair to the rest of the employees?

2007-12-20 06:12:31 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Small Business

I have a student visa card with 1500 credit limit, and the limit cannot be increased. I want to buy an lcd tv which most likely will cost over 1500 (i want to spend at most $2000 tax included). Is there any way to make the purchase possible with visa? for example, leave the visa balance below 0 before hand, would it work?

Thank you,

Andrew

2007-12-20 06:07:53 · 9 answers · asked by Andrew M 1 in Personal Finance

I have a degree in communications, but my friends are making good money doing computer stuff. I enjoy working on computers, and would like to get paid working with them. My old roommate does IT work and makes good money.

Are there any schools that I can go to to learn? I will probably move back to the SF Bay area, so if anyone knows of any schools up there please let me know.

2007-12-20 05:48:38 · 3 answers · asked by Qrious 2 in Technology

I went to the interview this week now if they do background check do you need my permission.

2007-12-20 05:46:02 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I want to open up my own gentlmans club, I have the building layout plan all ready created. What are the things I need to worry about in order to open it other than the obvious, financing, and hiring of the dancers?

2007-12-20 05:45:48 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Small Business

I have members alliance but I don't know how much intrest is for the saving acount. I'm trying to figure out waht is the least amount of money I could put in every money and still be doing pretty good. Doesn't really make sence but I does to me.

2007-12-20 05:44:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

2007-12-20 05:43:19 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

I am getting divorced & in my 12 yrs of marriage we ruined my credit with stupid mistakes. My husband had horrible credit when we got married and I had no credit so over the years we destroyed mine. My credit report has everything from write offs and non payments to a repossesion 4 yrs ago. How can I start over and rebuild good credit.

Also,
How long will it take for everything to come off my credit report.

My goal is to be able to buy a home for my children if I can ever get this mess cleaned up.

2007-12-20 05:42:12 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Credit

I equally like both career pats. My mom is a doctor and by the years I became interested becoming one myself. On the other hand, I am also interested in computers and programing. No one puts pressure on me. But i can't decide. Pls, give me some help.

2007-12-20 05:40:23 · 6 answers · asked by HarrisonZ 3 in Technology

I recently got fired because of a ***** of a duty manager complaining about me eating a sandwich I hadn't paid for (no money).I'm currently appealing against the "formal dismissal" but the big problem is (as you all know) it's right before Christmas so I can't get Christmas temp. jobs let alone permanent part-time work.

So two things:
1. How long should I leave it before I actually check they've got my appeal letter? (It's been four days now)
2. ANY ideas for making money? (Besides selling my body/ sperm/ organs etc, didn't turn out well the last couple of time =P jokes)

2007-12-20 05:40:11 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

My name is Catarina. There is a long list of misspellings on my experian report like,
Caterine
Catharina
Katrina,
Catrina
Ktrina,
etc.

2007-12-20 05:38:50 · 4 answers · asked by Ti 7 in Credit

2007-12-20 05:25:14 · 6 answers · asked by calimom42 1 in Credit

I have 4 credit card companies that i owe money to, its been over a year i havnt paid anything to none of them and i have been charged off by all 4. If i call the collection agency and if they agree on changing charge off to "paid in full as agreed" and i get it all in writing should i pay them off ? or should i just try to rebuild with secured credit cards even when they agree to put paid in full as agreed in my report.

2007-12-20 05:20:47 · 6 answers · asked by UnKnoWn 2 in Credit

I want to buy a house in the next year in california. I found one i want for appr. 100,000, and i could get it for less im sure. maybe 95,000. I am working on building my credit to where it needs to be so i can get approved for my loan, in the meantime, how much money should i expect to pay out monthly for a house this much. I have no idea what my interest rate will be, and i have 10,000 to put down but thats it. I am single and want to do this on my own, and if need be i can rent a room out to a friend until i get back on my feet. Should I be looking at putting back more than 2,000 a month? thats a lot and i dont think i can do that. I want a fixed rate 30 year home loan. i just need figures, and yes i will not be this naive when it comes down to it, just bored and curious as to what im looking at... thanks

2007-12-20 05:15:49 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

2007-12-20 05:14:44 · 3 answers · asked by Calvin L 1 in Credit

I live in a duplex and rent out the other half. I know if I was renting out, for example, a single family home I could deduct my insurance payments.

Is any portion of my insurance payment deductable on the duplex? It is a single payment paid by escrow.

2007-12-20 05:07:50 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

I am currently renting. We have put in our notice and we are moving at the end of December. Our Landlord calls us about 4-6 hours before coming over to let us know she is going to show the home to preopective renters. Is there any legal time frame for the amount of notice that should be given from a landlord to a tenant? My lease only states that she has the right of entry during "reasonable" hours. It doesn't say anything about notice.

2007-12-20 05:07:26 · 4 answers · asked by Melissa :) 2 in Renting & Real Estate

I have a 401k, and I put a lot of money into it, but I'm ashamed to admit that I barely know anything about it. What books/articles/websites can you recommend that would educate me about both the basics and the specifics of investing in and maintaining a 401k?

Thanks!

2007-12-20 05:02:59 · 3 answers · asked by kiki 1 in Investing

I am working part time for a small business contract work. How much can I earn and not pay taxes? I know there is a $400 rule is that just for SS?

2007-12-20 04:47:34 · 4 answers · asked by toddrws 1 in United States

cause i can't quit cause my rents will be so mad! what to do? every1 hates me! for realz! no joke! thanks

2007-12-20 04:46:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

Will a credit card company pursue legal action (i.e. lawsuit) for an account in default for $3-4K?

(It is a given that they will try to collect using a collection agency, but I was under the impression that such an amount is too small to justify the cost of getting lawyers/legal dept. involved.)

2007-12-20 04:43:10 · 4 answers · asked by dtewsacrificial 4 in Credit