Are Verizon lying to my face? What is the best strategy to adopt in order to defend myself? [more inside]
posted by leftfooter on Oct 2, 2009 - 15 answers

Have you ever used one of those companies that bargain down your medical bills, then take part of what they saved you as payment? [more inside]
posted by El Curioso on Sep 22, 2009 - 0 answers

I will be doing some consulting work. Basically I will be strategizing with a very small company on optimizing their presence on the web and helping them with social networking. Here's my problem-- I have no idea what to charge for my time. I will spend two hours driving to them and probably an hour or two consulting. What do you think I should charge? I don't want to be too low but I am also scared that I might be too high. What do you think would be a good rate? I am located in the Philadelphia area if that makes any difference.
posted by hellodonna on Sep 3, 2009 - 5 answers

I would like to find a copy of the proposed healthcare reform bill with some non-partisan translation of some of the legal-ese. Does this exist? I am looking for the whole bill, if possible.
posted by Foam Pants on Aug 27, 2009 - 1 answer

The wife got a bill in the mail (then lost the bill) from either Blue Cross/Blue Shield of South Carolina or the South Carolina State Department of Education. She can't remember which, but does remember that it's a health insurance bill (which for some reason the state department of education has sent to them before, possibly due to the mother in law being a teacher in South Carolina) for roughly $500-600. [more inside]
posted by theichibun on Jul 25, 2009 - 6 answers

I have in my hand a "Past Due Notice" for my stay in-- and I quote-- "the hospital." It claims to be from Texas Medicine Resources, which is a real company, but the address they want me to mail my $250 to is of course different from the one Google gives me, and besides that there is not a lick of specific information anywhere that would convince me they have any connection to my medical history. Assuming I'm right that justice needs to be served, how can I help that happen? [more inside]
posted by jinjo on Jul 8, 2009 - 16 answers

I plan on upgrading to a Blackberry Curve with Verizon and going on their emailing and messaging plan (450 min unlimited). On their website it comes to $99.99 an month. I'm an avid texter, want voice, be able to email, go online and use vzn navigator. I want to lower that monthly bill... What can I disable (that I'll be charged for) on the Blackberry so I won't have to pay $100 a month?
posted by likeapen on Jun 10, 2009 - 10 answers

I made a terrible mistake and racked up a big cell phone bill while roaming internationally (iphone - data roaming!). What should I do? Can I negotiate this down somehow? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 7, 2009 - 20 answers

How do I get tickets to be in the audience for Real Time with Bill Maher?
posted by shortbooks on Mar 17, 2009 - 2 answers

Outrageous cellphone bill, my fault entirely. Any recourse? [more inside]
posted by Dragonness on Feb 27, 2009 - 47 answers

Help my grandma lower her utility bill by installing a submeter for the downstairs tenants. [more inside]
posted by letahl on Feb 22, 2009 - 10 answers

What happens if you eat at a restaurant and then can't pay the bill? I'm looking for experienced answers from people that know better, not conjectures. [more inside]
posted by fucker on Feb 17, 2009 - 39 answers

How long 'til the bill collectors go away? It's been more than 10 years for a $50 debt... [more inside]
posted by giddygirlie on Jan 31, 2009 - 10 answers

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

NoInsuranceFilter: I awoke New Years Day in the hospital. My clothes had been cut off, I had a catheter in and a wrist restraint on my left wrist. I had five stitches in my eyebrow. The bill has arrived. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 27, 2009 - 43 answers

Is there a free website/service that allows simple billing? I pay for my daughters cell phone bill monthly but she has to pay $10 towards it. I'd like to "bill her" via email automatically every month to get her introduced to the responsibility of paying bills on time. Ideally this "billing service" would be free, would allow me to enter her email and sms and keep a running tab of what she owes. Has anyone built this yet? If not, any other suggestions?
posted by olddogeyes on Jan 26, 2009 - 11 answers

UK Mobile phone monthly contract recommendations? [more inside]
posted by djgh on Jan 13, 2009 - 4 answers

Can I meet Bill Joy? [more inside]
posted by masymas on Nov 16, 2008 - 3 answers

How can I research how a particular act of the U.S. Congress came into existence - with as much detail as is possible about how it changed from proposal to final act and how it was influenced along the way? [more inside]
posted by croutonsupafreak on Nov 8, 2008 - 12 answers

In past seasons of "Real Time with Bill Maher" what did the points of light on the map represent? [more inside]
posted by melangell on Sep 19, 2008 - 3 answers

Who spins for the White House? [more inside]
posted by minkll on Jul 29, 2008 - 16 answers

Jello Wrestling for dummies? [more inside]
posted by Blandanomics on Apr 29, 2008 - 7 answers

Where can I find video of Bill Clinton saying he didn't inhale?
posted by MNDZ on Feb 13, 2008 - 3 answers

I need help sorting out an issue involving my electric company, my electric bill, and the other apartments in our building. [more inside]
posted by youngergirl44 on Jan 19, 2008 - 5 answers

Remember the SNL skit where Bill Murray's a lounge singer doing his own version of the Star Wars theme? I remember hearing a legit lounge act cover of this once - does anyone have any idea who it was by?
posted by camdan on Nov 7, 2007 - 9 answers

How to deal with an old, fraudulent, debt? About 10 years ago, someone racked up $750 worth of phone calls on my phone line. When the bill came, I reported it to Verizon (who was then called Atlantic Bell, I think), and told them the calls were not mine. [more inside]
posted by cell divide on Oct 19, 2007 - 8 answers

Is there any way a cellphone company might lower my outrageous overage charges that are completely my fault? I discovered with horror that I stupidly went over the allotted "whenever" minutes last month, to the tune of an extra 300 bucks. This isn't a moral thing: I'm not blaming the company. I just slipped up, the 300 bucks is a lot to me right now, and I'm wondering if there's a way to convince them to take pity on me. [more inside]
posted by odayoday on Oct 2, 2007 - 15 answers

Did Bill Bryson and/or Stephen Katz take any photos during their Walk in the Woods? Are they online anywhere? I'd love to see them.
posted by jclovebrew on Sep 20, 2007 - 3 answers

Calling Excel wizards: Splitting groceries in Excel between 3 people [more inside]
posted by craven_morhead on Aug 27, 2007 - 7 answers

We received a menacing letter today from our electric provider. They stated that since our last few bills have been late (which I don't dispute) we will now be required to pay a $200 "security deposit"... BUT... We have a 13-year payment history with them, at the same address, so where is the logic in suddenly requiring a "security deposit" that we obviously can't afford? Is there any way I can convince them to not do this to us? Please read the background info inside before responding. [more inside]
posted by amyms on Aug 18, 2007 - 30 answers

I stopped my Bell DSL account several months ago (2-3) because I realized I hated their company and their service. Just today I get a bill from a "Financial Services" office saying I have to pay 200$, but I never got any bill! What can I do? [more inside]
posted by Napierzaza on Jun 21, 2007 - 9 answers

What's so bad about wasting water? [more inside]
posted by ztdavis on Jun 13, 2007 - 41 answers

How can I find out what products and services sponsor "The O'Reilly Factor" on Fox? [more inside]
posted by pantheON on May 16, 2007 - 5 answers

Instructions for making an origami crane from a dollar bill? [more inside]
posted by bjrubble on May 7, 2007 - 5 answers

Why is Bill Clinton viewed as an inspiration to the world, whereas many other international politicians struggle to find the qualities that unite people? [more inside]
posted by Funmonkey1 on Feb 24, 2007 - 33 answers

What films should I watch to better appreciate Kill Bill? [more inside]
posted by Grinder on Jan 30, 2007 - 31 answers

How do I effectively dispute a hospital bill, that is 5 years old? [more inside]
posted by engling on Jan 19, 2007 - 7 answers

We live in a two bedroom apartment in Brooklyn. Our electricity bill averages between $60 and $80 a month. Yesterday, however, we received a bill in the mail seeking an additional $645 for the past 215 days. [more inside]
posted by suasponte on Jan 17, 2007 - 13 answers

How come so many companies seem to be cancelling their e-bill services? [more inside]
posted by askmeanony on Jan 4, 2007 - 17 answers

What are the communication skills employed by Bill Clinton in his public orations? [more inside]
posted by jacobean on Nov 2, 2006 - 17 answers

I'm considering getting a 1-800 number. How best to go about this, and is there a chance I could get burned with a huge bill? [more inside]
posted by avoision on Oct 5, 2006 - 15 answers

I just received a bill for taxes on a car I sold in 2001. The taxes are for 2001, 2002, 2003. I have the VIN - but I've moved about 8 times since then, and am not hopeful that I can find a copy of the bill of sale or transfer of title. How can I prove that I didn't own the car during that time? [more inside]
posted by barnone on Sep 11, 2006 - 10 answers

Today I went out for some fast food and paid with my credit card (Visa). Later, I realized that the cashier didn't have me sign the reciept or anything. So, I'm wondering what will happen with the bill since it didnt get signed. Will it still be processed as usual?
posted by jplank on Aug 20, 2006 - 19 answers

How would you go about accessing, via the web, your bank accounts and bill paying services while away from home and trusted computers for months at a time? Does anyone have experience with Stealth Surfer and Roboform? Have you been able to use usb drives at public library's and/or internet cafes? (Bonus question: how about downloading mp3s at a library or internet cafe?)
posted by flummox on Jun 13, 2006 - 8 answers

Have you noticed anyone parodying Bill O'Reilly on TV? [more inside]
posted by gregb1007 on May 8, 2006 - 3 answers

Did us Torontonians just got a hydro hike? [more inside]
posted by Sallysings on Feb 3, 2006 - 8 answers

How much electricity is wasted from a fridge that isn't sealed properly? [more inside]
posted by Jase_B on Jan 29, 2006 - 10 answers

A very good friend of mine had her cellular telephone stolen the other day, and by the time she noticed this and reported the theft to T-Mobile, the thief had made many hundreds of dollars worth of calls to a foreign nation. After many calls back and forth, T-Mobile says they are doing her a great favor by waiving 25% of the costs but she is responsible for the rest. Is this right? Why would they treat a supposedly valued customer of several years this way? The T-Mobile reps tell her there is no appeal process or ombudsman; does anyone know if this is really true?
posted by luriete on Jun 26, 2005 - 23 answers

When I was a child, the diner my family frequented had a tiny spike by the register where your bill would be impaled after you paid. I'd like the same spike in my home to hold receipts (I have two people using one debit card, eek...) but I can't find it anywhere. I've tried google, restaurant and office supplies sites. I'm a good searcher, but I have the feeling that my inability to find it stems from not knowing what it's called at all. Can anyone help?
posted by FortyT-wo on Apr 23, 2005 - 16 answers

Film Double Bill Suggestions. I'm putting together a season of double bills of great films. The double bills could be linked by actor, director, cinematographer, editor or genre, or they could be linked thematically - 2 films about childhood/set on a runaway train/sharing a common influence and so on. Anything goes, although both films must appeal to a broad audience, and should be generally recognisable as 'classics' of their type. What 2 films have you always wanted to see together?
posted by gravelshoes on Dec 21, 2004 - 57 answers