Personal Finance - September 2006

Just to be generous

2006-09-12 10:49:45 · 24 answers · asked by Blendin 1

Assume the check is payable to me.

2006-09-12 09:52:41 · 10 answers · asked by Bruce C 2

My born again Christian friend is convinced (and tries to convince me) that he will be able to retire in 2 years (when he is 30) just off of Quixtar. Seems like a pyramid scheme to me though.

2006-09-12 09:26:33 · 6 answers · asked by jfahd 4

Is it better to take $20,000 cash and pay down a tax-deductible home equity line of credit or put that cash in a 1-year CD yielding 5.5% interest? The monthly payments on the home equity $20K would be more than the interest earned but since they are tax deductible, does this make more sense?

2006-09-12 09:09:21 · 12 answers · asked by Cameron J 1

I am not currently behind on any bills because I have taken cash advances on Credit Cards hoping things would improve but now I see there is no end in sight.

2006-09-12 08:59:53 · 8 answers · asked by Sinking fast 1

2006-09-12 08:59:37 · 9 answers · asked by brian k 2

if the amount varies by state, than i am reffering to NY, ny

2006-09-12 08:49:01 · 12 answers · asked by Mopo 2

think about that before ya answer just wonder how poeple was thinking

2006-09-12 08:47:18 · 21 answers · asked by fancey 2

2006-09-12 08:45:01 · 4 answers · asked by fellow 2

I'm trying to buy somehting from the internet and I need it by tuesday, if I go and deposit my check now i won't be able to get it until next friday, so i'm thinking about the Bill Me Later option. What i don't know is if they will bill me the exact amount of how much it costs in the future or will it be some interests coming along with it, if yes, how much? is there a big risk using the Bill Me Later? Thanks.

2006-09-12 08:44:01 · 4 answers · asked by qiuyu f 1

2006-09-12 08:17:41 · 5 answers · asked by robert l 1

I been using Yahoo Finance for 7-8 years. I input all of my stocks into various portfolios, i.e., my IRA, my wife's, etc. All of a sudden, the columns for "Holdings Value" and "Holdings Gain" are empty, even tho I have input the number of shares and the price purchased. What gives? Is this a Yahoo Malfunction?

2006-09-12 08:12:51 · 3 answers · asked by Querious 3

I am already hired by a small financial firm as a financial advisor in my home town but I first have to finish passing one last exam. I was contacted by Merill Lynch yesterday and they offered me the same position up in Chicago, which is an hour and a half drive, for almost triple the salary. Should I start out small and gain experiance or should or go big? Any type of advice or opinions would greatly be appreciated!!!

2006-09-12 08:05:45 · 5 answers · asked by Mirjana 1

2006-09-12 07:59:46 · 10 answers · asked by phoe007 1

What was your experience? Who did u use and did they really help you? Can they really lower payments and finance charges?

2006-09-12 07:52:39 · 1 answers · asked by Lea 4

Where should I put my money first? My company offers a 401K match, and I am always hearing it is never to early to start planning for retirment. (I am 25) BUT... I have about 50K in student loan and Credit Card Debt. about 10K has high interest rates. Should I be paying the high interest rate cards off before I invest? should I only contribute 2% (4% company match though)?
I don't want to be in Debt, and I want to retire with some money! Help!!!

2006-09-12 07:50:39 · 15 answers · asked by ladylu1026 1

I also don't have a down payment saved up because I wasn't expecting to have to buy a car, I can't get approved for a loan because I don't make enough a month, and I just switched to a new, better paying job about a month and a half ago. I am totally screwed. I have to have a car by the end of Sept.

2006-09-12 07:29:03 · 9 answers · asked by rubysgirl05 1

2006-09-12 07:13:15 · 5 answers · asked by nada_1992_m 1

2006-09-12 05:59:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

just filed bankruptcy and we're doing great now but would LOVE a bank account

2006-09-12 05:59:24 · 7 answers · asked by hshcc 1

My mother's will states the house will be sold and the proceeds divided between 7 children after bills paid. My cousin, a CPA is the executor of the will and wants us 7 kids to quick claim the house to him so he can sell it ad pay the bills and divide the rest between us 7 children.

2006-09-12 05:17:42 · 3 answers · asked by nancycarol003 1

This is a very reputed bank. I issued two cheques payable to the bank in 2005. To my utter dismay, the transaction took place but the money went to two 'persons' one of who was the bank employee and the other someone unknown to me. When I wrote to the bank about this, I was informed that the cheques were payable "To (the name of the bank) A/c. (the employee)" and "To (the name of the bank) A/c. (Mr. X)". I was shocked as I had issued the cheques payable to the bank only. To me it appeared as though the other names were added by one of their employee who was posing as though he was helping me. It seems now that this employee has swindled me of my money with both the cheques. The only proof I have is a copy of my cheque book log where I have clearly written in the Payee column the bank's name in both cases.

I would like to know whether the bank is obliged to physically show me those cheques and whether they are obliged to give me photocopies for further action. Please help.

2006-09-12 04:59:34 · 6 answers · asked by someone 3

2006-09-12 04:36:39 · 11 answers · asked by mystery 1

With so much talk going around about saving for retirement no one has really said how much you should save...im 24 now and im enrolled in 401k at my job...when im ready to retire how much should i have saved up since its being said that we won't be able to count on social security.

2006-09-12 04:28:51 · 15 answers · asked by tythegemini 2

I have no idea where to put this money. It's all I have, and though it may not be much to some, again it's all my savings. What would yield the best interest/the best return??

2006-09-12 04:22:12 · 11 answers · asked by ? 3

I moved back to florida, because my grandmother was dying and my son became a father. My 5-th wheel travel trailer, motoer home and all my belongings were left with a friend who said my things would be safe. This man was interested in a relationship and I had told him it was not an option, yet I had no other choice, but to accept his offer to keep my belongings on his property. now he wants over $8,000.oo, for me to come and get my belongings. He has gotten married and I believe this demand is coming from the wife, yet no-matter who it is coming from it isnot a fair amount for storage. He had prior to getting married asked for $1,800.oo, and I was able to borrow the money and made arrangements to collect my things. His response was that I could not come on a holiday weekend, and that he would tell me when I could claim my belongings. Now he has sent me the "possessory lein" for over $8,000.oo. I'm overwelmed and don't know what to do. Family photo's and all that I own is at risk

2006-09-12 03:50:07 · 5 answers · asked by kimmie 2

Is this possible?

2006-09-12 03:16:06 · 7 answers · asked by phaser8 1

2006-09-12 02:39:19 · 7 answers · asked by osunumberonefan 5

i had signed up with a debt relief company,they didn't do anything for me now my credit is in the toilet because of it,and everybody is calling me for their money &because of my credit score & late payments i cant get loan to pay them off.Before i singned up w/ debt company i had great credit &no late payments.I dont know what to do

2006-09-12 02:32:38 · 3 answers · asked by JOSHUA W 1

In my area, its $40 for Sams, and $95 for Costco. Is it worth it? I am soo cheap, I shop pretty well, I don't understand why I should PAY to shop somewhere. What am I missing? I've been to both,and they are pretty amazing.

2006-09-12 02:30:22 · 10 answers · asked by Freakgirl 7