Business & Finance - 29 December 2007

I see a lot of ads on craigslist that stated thier house is in preforclosure- take over payments. No credit check and no down payment. Really.. what is the catch to all this?

I would never get in to something like this without consulting with an attorney. It just seems too good to be true!!

Have a house- take over payments and live happily ever after!!

2007-12-29 23:59:40 · 4 answers · asked by christine 2 in Renting & Real Estate

i receved email from the so called international global lottery in uk. informing me tha my email won $300000 in a bonus draw 2007 they asked for a fee of affedavite and opening international bank account with fee $6000 to claim my prize and i paid and they sent me the affedavite certificate from london then sent me my account number and pin code in nat west minister bank in london to log in and i had doen but when i try to transfer the fund online to my countery account they ask me for a certificate from united nation on drugs and crimes in london (unodc)with fee $25000 to transfer the fund or unodc ll, seize my prize. i have a letter from unodc and bank. is this real or scam or what .and how we solve this problem ? if not real can i return back my fee paid($6000) please answer me

2007-12-29 23:12:36 · 13 answers · asked by utohamy 1 in United Kingdom

In my apartment bathroom, water leaks from the ceiling right above the toilet. & I see mold growing more & more, day by day. I told the maintenance man on Friday, & he was supposed to investigate the leak from the apartment above me. I know this isn't my fault, but I'm scared because the lease says something about that we can get evicted if mold grows.

Now, I'm experiencing stuffy & runny nose & huge, bloody boogers that block my nasal passages where I can't breathe. Many people say you can die from inhaling mold. Like it can grow in your nose. Sometimes I forget that the mold is there & I don't realize I'm inhaling it.

I remember 4 months after Hurricane Katrina, we returned back home to New Orleans & went back in our apartments to get our valuables that weren't destroyed, & we had to wear face masks. & I heard a few people died from the mold growing in their noses.

2007-12-29 22:49:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

2007-12-29 22:20:49 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Taxes

Can some one explain wht is the adv of starting group of companies instead of separate companies ?

2007-12-29 22:10:43 · 1 answers · asked by aswathi 1 in Corporations

I have survived Christmas. Phew!
But now I have looked at the Credit Card bills, and even though I knew that they were high going in....They debt owing is far greater than I had imagined.

I have goals. Dreams for the future with my family. In order to achieve them, I am going to have to get rid of the debt first.
I have my vehicle on the market to sell. This will pretty much remove I'd say around 80% of the lump.
I am certain that with some smarty-pants ideas & ingenuity, the remaining money can be paid off within a few months.

I am not using the credit cards anymore. only paying towards the balance owing.
I set up an ebay account so I can sell some things i no longer need/use/want.
A budget is being created for effective payment dates, and an allowance every week, etc...

Does anyone have some neat tricks to help me stretch my pennies a little bit more?
I am thinking that if the ebay thing works well, I may make some things and sell them that way, too.
Thanks!

2007-12-29 22:01:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Credit

Bijoli Grill Icecream Soda was a popular soft drink in Kolkata and few other parts of Bengal before the advent of Pepsi & Coke. It was my personal favourite.They closed shop a few years back because of various problems. The unit is being reopened. Please see following link

http://www.telegraphindia.com/1071225/jsp/business/story_8707053.jsp

How would you suggest they develop their business strategy given their financial constraints so that they can develop into a pan India if not a global brand ?

2007-12-29 21:58:03 · 2 answers · asked by lucifer 2 in Other - Advertising & Marketing

MY DAUGHTER IS 21YRS. OLD AND WORKS PART-TIME AND LIVES AT HOME AND HAS EARNED 11103.00 THIS YEAR,SHE ALSO HELPS ME PAY MY HIGH UTILITIES CAN ICLAIM HER FOR THE EARNED INCOME CREDIT

2007-12-29 21:37:16 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in United Kingdom

2007-12-29 21:01:10 · 4 answers · asked by Lin's 1 in Other - Business & Finance

2007-12-29 20:41:36 · 1 answers · asked by sharath2cool 1 in Other - Business & Finance

I am looking to short a stock Monday morning when the exchange opens is there a good way to go about this?

2007-12-29 20:40:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Investing

I cannot think of what to say so say yes and yep when they ask me something. I have to carefully think out what to say and when I say it, it is not very confident.

No amount of preparation makes me any better at this. The more I prepare, the more nervous they say I am.

I try very hard to do well but they say I do not have communication skills, or I am too nervous or unprepared. I take all the criticism on to try and learn but it always turns out the same.

I try and dress nicely, smile and be nice but no matter what I do it does not work. They are sizing me up and I feel intimidated. In the end I don't end up going to the interview. It is far too stressful for me. I would rather not work at all, because it is all too much for me but need to.
What can I do?

2007-12-29 20:21:51 · 4 answers · asked by Janina 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-12-29 20:02:59 · 1 answers · asked by Lost 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

http://omg.yahoo.com/paris-loses-a-big-chunk-of-potential-inheritance/videos/2436 What do you think?

2007-12-29 19:28:03 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Investing

If I file exempt in the begining of the year but I am able to prove all my tax rights-offs, deductions, contridutions and investments come next tax time, will I be ok?

2007-12-29 19:14:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

I'm out of work right now & am also trying to save on train & bus fair for getting to community areas where job fairs would be posted.

2007-12-29 19:12:24 · 6 answers · asked by Kristen T 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-12-29 19:11:31 · 1 answers · asked by omar hedz 1 in Other - Business & Finance

I purchased a lot "raw land" in mid 2007,
I took $68K loan on it.
Can I deduct the Interest am paying ?
(appx. $440 a month)
also what about the property Tax ?
(appx. $1000) a yr.
the property is unimproved.
Thanks in advance...

2007-12-29 19:04:49 · 8 answers · asked by Myself 3 in United States

2007-12-29 19:04:21 · 2 answers · asked by teamster 1 in Small Business

someone told me i can take my last paycheck stub of the year and get my income tax. i just bought a new car and having mayjor car problems so i really need the money. is there a way u can do that and where do i go?

2007-12-29 19:03:24 · 8 answers · asked by flymeaway88 1 in United States

2007-12-29 18:50:48 · 4 answers · asked by ddda 1 in United States

So I am 17 years old, I go to high school as a senior. Currently living with both my parents. They support me 100% I made 5216.70 this year before taxes. My earnings statement (tax section) saids:

Social Secuirty tax - 323.44
Medicare Tax - 75.64
Oregon Wbf Tax - 9.26
Federal Income Tax - 15.47
OR State Income Tax - 34.70

So my question is how much tax do I get in return? Thanks in advance.

2007-12-29 18:40:53 · 12 answers · asked by Reggie 1 in United States

Taking from the rich and giving to the poor. Do you think this is a good or bad thing?

2007-12-29 18:30:20 · 3 answers · asked by Joe 4 in Personal Finance

I was offered a job at the Green Mill and i start in a few days. I figured it was going to be a full time position but i was told it was only going to be part time when I got hired. I took it anyway because I need a job. I just graduated from college and am living on my own and will have to pay off loans. everything is so expensive where I live.

I applied to a ton of places and am still waiting for "thee job" but all I am getting is waitressing offers so I am taking what I get so I don't end up on the streets. Now I have a possible offer at Red Lobster. Is it possible to take both jobs? what conflict could arise from it? Have any of you taken 2 waitressing jobs or two similar type jobs before?

2007-12-29 18:27:11 · 5 answers · asked by pizzagirl 3 in Food Service

I hate the rut I'm in! I can't get ahead! All my money goes to rent, insurance, gas and so on. I don't owe anything or anyone, I never or hardley go out, I have the smallest food budget I know of and I'm STILL FLAT BROKE!!!!! I can't go out even if I wanted to. I'm getting so frazzled!!! What on earth should I do? Anyone have any advice for me? Better yet..extra money!

2007-12-29 18:08:48 · 12 answers · asked by Squeaky 2 in Personal Finance

My candles will be rustic/primitive/country themed...I'm looking for a name that sounds relaxing and comforting...maybe a "kitcheny" name because my main scents will be bakery-types or spicy aromas. I want something original but not too long...thanks for your ideas! If I use your idea, I promise you'll get some free candles!

2007-12-29 18:08:33 · 11 answers · asked by mysti 6 in Small Business

1)Can you tell me about all the implication I might face when I start selling in ebay?

2) Why I hear that ebay charge you for selling? true?
3) How many percentages does ebay take from me if I sell a item that cost 20? how much they take?

2007-12-29 17:55:36 · 4 answers · asked by dk 6 in Small Business

I’m curious to know what tax deductions I can take in the following situation, if any:

I own rental property. In the past 12 months (and 2 tenants), I did not receive rent for a total of 4 months (I’ve had great luck with tenants this year!). Also, the rent is only ¾ the mortgage, so I pay ¼ of the mortgage out of pocket every month.

I know I can deduct maintenance and repairs on the home. Can I deduct proprty management fees,leasing fees, court fees for the evictions and is there any deduction for the loss of the 4 months of rental income while a tenant was still occupying the property during the eviction process?

Please let me know if more information is needed for a more accurate answer, and thank you in advance for any information.

2007-12-29 17:54:03 · 8 answers · asked by Far from home 2 in United States

My Boyfriend recieved one today, I'm wondering what it is? Also, what does Itemized deductions mean? He does owe money to the state of michigan, does this have anything to do with it? Thanks!

2007-12-29 17:51:12 · 4 answers · asked by lil_dreamer100 2 in United States

For 8 years I have had no problems....all I do is write and answer emails.....what is unexpected activity about that? What else does one do with such an account?

2007-12-29 17:37:01 · 1 answers · asked by 48hourProblem 1 in Personal Finance