Archive for March, 2008

Is Finance in combination with international business a good field to be into?

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

kaya asked: What are the outlooks? Would you prefer finance over management, risk and insurance management, real estate, economics, and marketing? Thanks!

How can I verify a Yahoo finance is not a scam This involves purchase of auto from private party?

Tuesday, March 25th, 2008

JAMES D asked: Got transaction id 453241723 in purchase of auto, skeptical about this being real through Yahoo Finance, security, trade team. Is this on up and up? If I send money or whatever they guarantee deal or money back?

Is Computer Science considred a quantitative major for finance jobs?

Monday, March 24th, 2008

Ali R asked: I want to work in investment banking/ finance after college, and was wondering if Computer Science would be a good quantitative major for an undergraduate degree. Ultimately, I want to get an MBA right after or at least a Masters of Finance degree before I start working.

What are the benefits of a finance major over a simple business administration major?

Monday, March 24th, 2008

BusinessBeaver asked: 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 ...

How possible would it be to finance a rather cheap house?

Monday, March 24th, 2008

Casper K asked: 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 such ...

What is the difference between corporate and quantitative finance? what jobs can you get?

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

shootthemessenger asked: Hi, i plan to study Bachelor of Finance at Australian National University, however i have to choose to major in either of "corporate finance and investment management" or "quantitative finance". From what i udnerstand, corporate finance is more theoritical and has to do with business financing while quantitative ...

Where to find free start-up finance spreadsheet to show potential investor eg 3yr revenue projection, etc?

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

jane asked: 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 ...

What kind of math is used in the finance and economic industry?

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008

The Chief asked: I wanted to start studying for my major in college which is finance and I was just wondering exactly what type of math do businessmen use in the field of finance and economics?

What are good books to learn about finance and economics?

Friday, March 21st, 2008

Surely Funke asked: I have no background in either finance, economics, or accounting, but I'd like to (1) get a better understanding of economic news, (2) know how to invest my money, and (3) understand the basic financial aspects of running a business. What are some good books to read to ...

What happens if a finance company never repossesses a vehicle that has been discharged in bankruptcy?

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

lucky asked: 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.