How can I, an individual (not a business), automate a regular monthly payment to another individual (not a business) so that the payment is moved from my bank account into theirs? It can't involve issuing a paper check to the recipient which they then deposit--it needs to go straight to their account. [more inside]
posted by HotToddy on Nov 9, 2009 - 18 answers

Is there anywhere online to find (by zipcode) ATMs that accept deposits for any/every bank?
posted by drezdn on Oct 8, 2009 - 8 answers

NOW are there any banks with Deposit@Home check scanning? (That aren't USAA) [more inside]
posted by sdis on Sep 29, 2009 - 13 answers

How readily does Mint add new banks? [more inside]
posted by marylucycraft on Sep 19, 2009 - 13 answers

Henderson, NV / Las Vegas Filter: What bank or credit union would work best for us? [more inside]
posted by metalheart on Sep 18, 2009 - 2 answers

Sought: a safe deposit box in Brooklyn or Manhattan. Difficulties: I don't want it to cost me $80/year (as my bank, Chase, does), and I don't want to have to sign up for a checking account / other relationship with the bank (though I may be flexible about this if the bank offers absotively-free checking). Now, to make it more annoying, I only want a box at an attractive bank. Also, the easier it is for me to give a key to a deputy/agent, the happier I will be. [more inside]
posted by thejoshu on Sep 9, 2009 - 9 answers

How do I get the best exchange rate when I have Canadian dollars in hand and want to make a large payment in US dollars? I'm in Toronto and the recipient is not flexible with regards to payment methods so I need to end up with a certified cheque or bank draft to send. [more inside]
posted by winston on Sep 1, 2009 - 6 answers

How safe is it to deposit plain old cash into a bank's ATM? [more inside]
posted by Askiba on Aug 29, 2009 - 26 answers

What to do about suspected debit card fraud? [more inside]
posted by sickinthehead on Jul 29, 2009 - 15 answers

What's the best way to keep my summer income separate from my savings? [more inside]
posted by Precision on Jun 25, 2009 - 7 answers

I want to donate $500 to my favorite local volunteer-run non-profit. I'm friends with the folks who run the thing, and would prefer to remain anonymous. I know which bank we use, and can name 2-3 of the 5 people on the account. Can I just show up at the bank and deposit this money? Is there any reason why I shouldn't do this? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 23, 2009 - 21 answers

I want to rent audio equipment online. Rental payments will be handled via paypal. But whats the easiest way, online, to hold a monetary amount as collateral (cash value of the equipment until the rental is returned)?
posted by jak68 on Jun 17, 2009 - 7 answers

What's a good replacement for Quicken on the Mac? [more inside]
posted by diode on Jun 12, 2009 - 7 answers

I'm moving to Sweden and will be very sad to leave Mint behind, but I fear I will need to. Are there any good equivalents over there?
posted by hipersons on Jun 10, 2009 - 3 answers

There are many left-wing movies that document the apparent obscurities created by banks such as money as debt and countless others. I am looking for the opposing view - in the form of response through a documentary. [more inside]
posted by figTree on Jun 9, 2009 - 22 answers

Assuming I'm a US citizen with no bank account, what's the best way to obtain a debit card, bank account, or credit card within the US? I'll need it for online ID verification, online ordering, paypal, and the other standard slough of uses a debit card is good for. [more inside]
posted by saysthis on May 19, 2009 - 11 answers

When people say they're broke, do they literally have no money? [more inside]
posted by JuiceBoxHero on May 13, 2009 - 38 answers

What should we reasonably expect to need down for a mortgage when we move? [more inside]
posted by middleclasstool on Apr 29, 2009 - 11 answers

Which national banks in the US can be set up to require mutual authorization for withdrawals from a joint account? [more inside]
posted by Nixie Pixel on Apr 24, 2009 - 1 answer

How do I, as a small investor in Canada, make a bet, (preferably leveraged) as to what interest rates are going to be in 5 years? [more inside]
posted by thenormshow on Apr 5, 2009 - 5 answers

I'd like to get more out of Mint.com, but can't figure out how to do what I'd like to do. The crux of the problem is that Mint.com mistakenly identifies some of my recurring monthly expenses as being payments to Marshall's (the store). Payments that Mint.com assumes are to Marshall's are actually to more than one payee, and the Rules feature doesn't seem to be customizable enough to handle that. [more inside]
posted by emelenjr on Apr 5, 2009 - 6 answers

Economicsfilter: How do mortgages work in developing countries with high rates of inflation and high interest rates? For example, Pakistan has a 20% inflation rate and the average fixed term prime residential mortgage for people with good credit is priced at 17%. What are the effects of this on a market? [more inside]
posted by thewalrus on Apr 4, 2009 - 13 answers

Please help me find facts about the banking/economic crisis and the impact of the financial meltdown for a demonstration against the no-strings-attached billions for banks while Americans suffer. Your help will be rewarded with a just and fair financial system that works for all Americans and not just Wall Street. Thanks so much! [more inside]
posted by willie11 on Apr 1, 2009 - 2 answers

What is the best way to get this cash into my online checking account? [more inside]
posted by subclub on Mar 20, 2009 - 13 answers

How do I get the most out of a meeting with a financial advisor I don't particularly trust? [more inside]
posted by LN on Mar 19, 2009 - 10 answers

How do I find out which bank a publicly traded company uses (without asking them)? They have headquarters in Canada, but mostly operate in America. They've filed reports with the SEC.
posted by Damn That Television on Mar 10, 2009 - 7 answers

I'm looking for a good credit union, but I don't know what I'm eligible to join. [more inside]
posted by Optimus Chyme on Mar 6, 2009 - 13 answers

Bank Fraud Filter: A friend has just asked me to add him to my credit card as an 'authorized user' as a way to boost his credit. After doing a little research, I see that 'credit card piggybacking' is a well-known credit-repair tactic. Should I help? [more inside]
posted by shew on Mar 4, 2009 - 40 answers

I'm a student, looking to take out a first time auto loan for a car. I want a used car, and would like to spend no more than $3,000. My credit is alright, not stellar, and I have student loans. What can I expect in this process, and how can I better my chances of getting a loan? [more inside]
posted by thatbrunette on Mar 1, 2009 - 13 answers

My New Year's resolution is to develop a grown-up financial plan for myself. What should I be doing in terms of investments? [more inside]
posted by curiouskitty on Jan 31, 2009 - 7 answers

I am looking for a bank with a sophisticated online banking system. [more inside]
posted by aetg on Jan 28, 2009 - 8 answers

After some errors and temporarily "lost" deposits, my wife and I want to ditch our current local bank (Velocity Credit Union). We want something with a brick-and-mortar presence in Austin, Texas that offers excellent online banking (for example, doesn't sit on electronic transfers for days before posting them). Anyone in Austin have a positive experience they'd like to pass along?
posted by anvilcity on Jan 17, 2009 - 11 answers

In a discussion that I had with my brother over the holidays, he explained to me how the banking /investment failure was all the democrats fault. After picking myself up off the floor, he continued to explain to me how the dems blocked a bill that the republicans were trying to get through the senate to increase regulations on banks and their investment practices. After much googling, I am still unable to find what he could be referring to. Does this bill sound familiar to anyone? [more inside]
posted by newpotato on Jan 11, 2009 - 31 answers

Where should I put this money, given that I have no local bank? [more inside]
posted by ch1x0r on Dec 28, 2008 - 14 answers

Western Union no longer sells US Dollar money orders in Canada. Where in Toronto can I still buy a money order in US Dollars, drawn on an American bank? (The ones from WU were drawn on a Wells Fargo branch in Colorado) My payee won't accept postal money orders, nor money orders drawn on a Canadian bank. [more inside]
posted by winston on Dec 24, 2008 - 11 answers

Anyone have an HSA with Patelco? Thumbs up or down? I've never heard of Patelco before, but I'm not on the West Coast. It seems to get "good ratings" online, but I trust MeFites more than random online opinion.
posted by mccxxiii on Dec 4, 2008 - 7 answers

I operate as a sole proprietorship in the State of Texas and use my personal name as the name of my business with "Consulting" tacked on the end of it as per state rules. My bank has recently stopped accepting checks made out to anything but my real name because of "The Patriot Act" and "your business and personal finances are different according to the IRS", but won't let me open a business account since I don't have a separate EIN. Are they just blowing smoke or is this really a problem? [more inside]
posted by SpecialK on Dec 1, 2008 - 14 answers

What is best mobile banking solution in San Diego, CA? [more inside]
posted by allfortheBoss on Nov 30, 2008 - 2 answers

Can a non-Muslim get a mortgage loan from an Islamic bank in the USA?
posted by parmanparman on Nov 5, 2008 - 11 answers

Where can I set up an account with a US based bank that will allow me to transfer my Euros and keep them in Euros? [more inside]
posted by taschenrechner on Oct 21, 2008 - 1 answer

How do I get a foreign bank account? [more inside]
posted by Felicity Rilke on Oct 6, 2008 - 8 answers

How do corporations deal with the FDIC insurance guidelines? Do corporations with large payrolls keep a payroll account at a different bank? Are businesses holding large amounts of cash moving accounts around now, looking for good stable banks? How are escrow accounts dealt with?
posted by readery on Oct 1, 2008 - 6 answers

How can I keep track of the health of European banks? [more inside]
posted by fuzz on Sep 29, 2008 - 4 answers

Did the United stock drop have any catalyzing effect on other recent collapses? [more inside]
posted by anildash on Sep 16, 2008 - 1 answer

We have some money in a Wamu checking account, and an equity loan. Since the word is that Wamu is teetering, what should we expect to happen to the checking account money and the equity loan? [more inside]
posted by everichon on Sep 15, 2008 - 16 answers

Anybody have experience in investing in virtual world banks/businesses/markets (such as those in SecondLife.com etc)? Do they provide a serious way of making a sensible risk/reward on five or six figure investments? [more inside]
posted by vizsla on Aug 12, 2008 - 22 answers

I'm thinking of moving entirely to online bill pay. Have I thought this through? Will I regret having no way to write a paper check? [more inside]
posted by Riverine on Aug 12, 2008 - 55 answers

Question for Bank of America checking account holders re: electronic bill paying. [more inside]
posted by Saucy Intruder on Aug 5, 2008 - 14 answers

Getting paid by US checks is pricey and time-consuming when I have to cash them over here (Sweden) - solutions? Opening a us checking account? Can I? [more inside]
posted by dabitch on Jul 21, 2008 - 14 answers

I'm thinking of getting a credit card -is it worth it? [more inside]
posted by Flamingoroad on Jul 13, 2008 - 14 answers