Sven Smorgasbord is 35 years old is presently experiencing the “good” life. As a result, he anticipates that he will increase his weight at a rate of 3 percent a year. At present he weighs 200 pounds. What will he weigh at age 60?

The “Rule of 72” suggests that an amount will double in 12 years at a 6 percent compound annual rate or double in 6 years at a 12 percent annual rate. Is this a useful rule, and is it an accurate one?

10 years ago I defaulted on a car loan, and still owe the finance company $7000, which I'm planning on paying now. Can the finance company take my tax return, or only if I owe FEDERAL AGENCIES? The case went to court, and I was in another ...

Trying to decide which major I want, I think I want to go into finance, but I am not sure. I know I am going into business- at a business school. Also, if there are any people who have careers in finance, what do you specifically and do you ...

I co-founded a start-up. Business plan is in the work. I still need to work on the financial section. I know I should have a CFO work on it. But I don't have $$ to pay/hire a CFO. So I get to wear the finance hat too among other roles. ...

I'm planning on purchasing the all new mercedes benz glk 2010..and when i checked the pricing online the balloon finance is cheaper than the finance. i just want to know what the difference between the 2 deals are.

Hello. I am attempting to buy a foreclosure in San Diego that is a single family residence with a total square footage of 528. I was told it is difficult for banks to finance anything under 600 square feet. The house is in good shape but its tiny...

Pretty much exactly what the main question says. I have no idea what a "finance charge" is. For instance, would I be charged a finance charge if I charged a purchase, and then paid the balance immediately? Any additional ...

Personal finance software helps you balance your checkbook and manange your finances. What is the name of a popular personal finance program?

Should I buy a car which is categorized as a finance repossession? I checked this preowned car, and AA said there is an existing finance agreement against the car, which is a hire purchase. I told the dealer, and he said this is a finance ...

My ex partner has had our property reposessed. The equity of 90 thousand has been handed over to a finance company at the begining of february this year. It is now alm,ost the end of april and they still have our money. They seem to be stalling ...

Say I got a bank to finance my business, the product which I sold ended up being a failure on the market and now the banks don't want to finance my business. What could I do to convince them to help me finance for my new product?

What happens if a finance company never repossesses a vehicle that has been discharged in bankruptcy? No payments have been made in 14 months...Bankruptcy discharged in June of this year. Finance company has our current address and phone number.

We are a young business designing and building garden rooms. We lose customers who love our buildings because we don't provide finance. I've googled, but companies offering us finance come up. Is there anyone out there who had done this ...

I am an Industrial engineer and want to make a move to Corporate Finance, one of the questions I get most often is why do I want to make such a career change and how I see myself fit into this role ? or justify how you can do well in Corporate ...

What is really different between finance and accounting? Finance: is money management, including investment. Accounting: make records for the profit and liability. Is that right?

I own two condos one, I live the other I am renting out. Both dont have any equity yet. I already have 51% debt to income. I can still afford MXM 5K down including closing costs and tax prepayments. My interest is to buy foreclosures and sell ...

Any ideas? I make good money, nearly 3-4 thousand dollars a month. But I'm self employed and have collections because of past medicals. Does Ford Motor finance people like me? I talk to dealers here and they try to take 3-4 thousand down to ...

Ok, this is starting to get rather confusing. I am looking to buy a home in a surprisingly cheap neighborhood. The house I am interested in purchasing is under $50,000. My credit qualifies me for a bad credit loan, but no one wants to finance for ...

I have decent experience (3-4 years) in the finance field. How long will it take me to make that kind of money? How often do finance people make that kind of money?

I bought a 2 wheeler using finance. They take my money from my bank by ECS method without interruption on monthly basis. Now they have deposited my cheque also given for security reasons . Now i have to run post to pillar to get statements from ...

I dont understand finance at the best of times and this is even more confusing. So basically you are still paying the interest, its just dressed up. Interest is interest just cos you put halal/islamic infront of it doesnt make it all right.

The buyer for our home just backed out and we have to close next Friday on the house we had made an offer on. We don't have enough cash on hand without our equity in this house to make the down payment. Is there anyway we can get a loan to ...

I want to pursue a global career in Finance Accounting. I already have a BBA degree in Finance from local University. Its not good enough.I hard there are some opportunities like ACCA, CFA that gives better competence and winning edge in case of ...

We are working on a new job structure for our Finance department. I would like to know if you have a speciality track and/or a generalist track how do you define it? What are some sample job titles?

I am determined to travel throughout Latina America but need to find ways to work while traveling to finance the trip.

I want to buy a used car. Is it better to try to secure financing from a bank before going to any dealerships? Or, are the dealerships more willing to haggle if I finance thru them?

I'm trying to understand how agricultural-finance works in the US, the companies/organizations involved in this, etc. Please help me develop a broad understanding of its structure, key organizations, etc. Thanks so much in advance!

What type of careers in finance would be best suites to e filled by a lawyer or law school grad? Investment banking, mergers and acquisitions, securities law...? Also, what do you think of these career paths in such a crazy time, and how in demand...

Hi, This is an odd question, but I absolutely LOVE Mayfair and one day would love to own a huge house there and basically be able to afford one. I am planning on doing Economics Finance and Management at University and i was wondering, what job in...