Just move to a region that does not have a real-estate bubble. Say, North/South Dakota or my area, Western Pennsylvania. Or, did you say you were Canadian? I imagine that you could afford a home in Medicine Hat.
The huge price increase though seems to have tapered off and people are not getting what they want their houses for or are having to wait longer to get it.
While that is not a real estate crash it is a warning sign. If something happens to cause a quick drop in the US/Canadian economy (say a crash of the Chinese Economy--and this is a real risk), then real estate will risk a crash.
Land may not be at the ridiculous prices it is now in same areas but it won't "crash"
That kind of thinking led to the Dot Com Crash. Note that during the eighties, there was a very large real estate crash in markets throughout Texas (and other parts of the U.S.). The Savings and Loan scandal led to many empty office buildings throughout large parts of this country.
As interest rates rise, mortgages become more expensive. As mortgages become more expensive, the number of real estate purchases, will decrease. If the number of purchases decrease by too much (maybe a slow down in the economy?), then real estate runs the risk of collapse.
The rampant speculation has moved right into real estate. Prepare for the next great crash, with greater consequences.
Note that the real estate bubble is not limited to the United States. In many of the developed (and developing) countries around the world, real estate is significantly overpriced. See this article.
Just a small note: You probably need to adjust your w-4. You should be taking that money home in your paycheck every week, rather than letting the feds earn interest on it for you.
Of course, if you have already adjusted your W-4, then ignore my post.
I actually went to Block this year. First time I have ever had a professional do my return (and I am 38 years old). Why? Well, I had to fill out forms for six different states, and, after it took me an entire weekend last year to fill out forms for two states using Tax Cut software, I didn't want to mess with it.
The professional completed all of my forms in less than three hours. Total damage: $470. Of course, I didn't take that rapid refund loan. That is a rip-off the interest rate for that is outrageous.
Note that my company will reimburse me for the cost of some of that above, since they were the ones that made me travel to all of those other states.
Why is it suddenly news that Google have caught up?
Because, let's face it. Over the last couple of weeks, the news has been rather slow and/. needs to post something every now and then. Otherwise, all of us would lose interest.
I know people don't hire older programmers, and being 27 this is something that's hainting me.......I was given another offer to stay in the city I'm in with a higher pay....(Executive Manager of a really big company).
So, let me get this straight. You are 27 years old. And, you just received an offer at 3-times your current salary to become a PHB.
How would you play it? I'd love to make a lot of money, but if I take the Executive Manager position I'll most probably never write code again
You are crazy if you even consider staying with your old company. You are crazy if you want to remain a programmer. Programming sucks. In fact, you are crazy for asking such a question on/.
Take the Executive position. Take the money. You can always return to programming later, if you decide you hate the responsibility. Earn the money while you can.
Slashdot Mirror
"Yes, dear. I DO have a Gay-Mail account. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Ladies and Gentlemen, I believe that I have found and anti-Google Blashphemer in our midst!
Yeah, they really made huge advances in e-mail technology and turned it into something special.
BTW. Can anyone tell me how do I turn off my sarcasm tag?
Thanks, but I've already received about 1,000 invitations.
Just move to a region that does not have a real-estate bubble. Say, North/South Dakota or my area, Western Pennsylvania. Or, did you say you were Canadian? I imagine that you could afford a home in Medicine Hat.
While that is not a real estate crash it is a warning sign. If something happens to cause a quick drop in the US/Canadian economy (say a crash of the Chinese Economy--and this is a real risk), then real estate will risk a crash.
That kind of thinking led to the Dot Com Crash. Note that during the eighties, there was a very large real estate crash in markets throughout Texas (and other parts of the U.S.). The Savings and Loan scandal led to many empty office buildings throughout large parts of this country.
As interest rates rise, mortgages become more expensive. As mortgages become more expensive, the number of real estate purchases, will decrease. If the number of purchases decrease by too much (maybe a slow down in the economy?), then real estate runs the risk of collapse.
Note that the real estate bubble is not limited to the United States. In many of the developed (and developing) countries around the world, real estate is significantly overpriced. See this article.
I say, Out with the Anonymous Cowards!!! :)
Actually, my return over the past four years has averaged to be about 30 pages.
Actually, it worked fairly well for me. I guess it depends upon the situation.
You should consider using the IRS Withholding Calculator. It will help eliminate that "loan" to the IRS.
So, after a 9-month pregnancy, you were surprised that you became a father?
Just a small note: You probably need to adjust your w-4. You should be taking that money home in your paycheck every week, rather than letting the feds earn interest on it for you.
Of course, if you have already adjusted your W-4, then ignore my post.
I actually went to Block this year. First time I have ever had a professional do my return (and I am 38 years old). Why? Well, I had to fill out forms for six different states, and, after it took me an entire weekend last year to fill out forms for two states using Tax Cut software, I didn't want to mess with it.
The professional completed all of my forms in less than three hours. Total damage: $470. Of course, I didn't take that rapid refund loan. That is a rip-off the interest rate for that is outrageous.
Note that my company will reimburse me for the cost of some of that above, since they were the ones that made me travel to all of those other states.
Because, let's face it. Over the last couple of weeks, the news has been rather slow and /. needs to post something every now and then. Otherwise, all of us would lose interest.
I predict that later today, Slashdot will announce that Google's Director of Marketing has eaten a Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich for lunch.
Isn't that pretty much the same thing?
Sorry, couldn't resist. :)
Reminds me of the old joke:
Well, it's sort of a joke....
Sorry about the offtopic. I thought that was pretty funny, myself.
Define "good software". Are you referring to business and graphic design software? Or, are you just worried about the most recent FPS?
It never works out that way. Usually, when two women find out they are dating the same man, they mutually agree to join the man in a threesome.
So, let me get this straight. You are 27 years old. And, you just received an offer at 3-times your current salary to become a PHB.
How would you play it? I'd love to make a lot of money, but if I take the Executive Manager position I'll most probably never write code againYou are crazy if you even consider staying with your old company. You are crazy if you want to remain a programmer. Programming sucks. In fact, you are crazy for asking such a question on /.
Take the Executive position. Take the money. You can always return to programming later, if you decide you hate the responsibility. Earn the money while you can.
I already saw the next article. It says something about Bill Gates being awarded British Knighthood.
That statement is absolute proof that rock n' roll is officially dead.