Beyond Film Distribution for Dummies: What do I need to know about distributing my feature-length grassroots documentary film? (specific q's inside) [more inside]
posted by mtgoldma on Feb 9, 2010 - 1 answer

If you had $200 to help a child, what's the best way to spend that money? [more inside]
posted by GrubbyUtter on Feb 9, 2010 - 16 answers

Suppose I were soon to receive a check for approximately $20,000. Also suppose that this represents a portion of my share of an inheritance from a relative and that additional monies will be forthcoming and, though I don't know exactly how much, that'll probably be on the order of $50,000 or so. What are the tax implications of this for me? What could I do to minimize the taxes I pay on this money? (I'm in the U.S.) YANAAccountant or MAccountant.
posted by Wisco72 on Feb 8, 2010 - 11 answers

Question: I'm from the UK temporarily working and living in a university city in Ontario, Canada for the 2009/2010 academic year. Due to the fact that I work from home a lot and have to transfer large files (via Skype/DropBox/FTP) from Canada to my labmates overseas, my landlady's internet usage has gone up since I've become a tenant. I think she's using Rogers Express or Extreme Plan. If I'm understanding things correctly, according to the Ontario Landlord/Tenant Act, Canadian landlords can't increase a rent until 12 months after a tenancy has started. What do I do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 8, 2010 - 17 answers

What can I do to get a lower fare from Detroit, MI to Nagoya, Japan? [more inside]
posted by Vorteks on Feb 8, 2010 - 11 answers

I want to give my husband a money clip for Valentine's day and am would love to have a sweet quote or phrase engraved on it, but I'm drawing a blank... [more inside]
posted by Bella Sebastian on Feb 8, 2010 - 18 answers

JobFilter - The short version: I've got a job I mostly love, but the company is in a bit of financial danger. I got an [unsolicited] offer for something else, and I can't figure out what to do. [more inside]
posted by doompuppy on Feb 8, 2010 - 9 answers

Can I keep my Roth IRA if I'm not working anymore? [more inside]
posted by lynnie-the-pooh on Feb 7, 2010 - 5 answers

I'm going job hunting next week. I'll be applying for retail, restaurant, and fast food positions. My experience consists of one year at McDonalds (fired), and a one month temp job. In my last job search, I noticed that my sole call-back was from when I left McDonalds entirely off the application. However, I wasn't hired due to lack of experience. Would it be better to leave McDonalds on my applications and take the risk, or take the risk of not being hired due to lack of experience? [more inside]
posted by biochemist on Feb 6, 2010 - 10 answers

Accountingfilter. Am I misunderstanding how this works, or is this a bug in the way Yodlee does manual accounting? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 5, 2010 - 5 answers

Fair financial practice for a couple with unequal incomes? How can or should expenses be split when partners are no longer making anywhere near the same amount? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 5, 2010 - 39 answers

Looking for a new bank to store my hard-earned cash. [more inside]
posted by Junior687 on Feb 5, 2010 - 20 answers

Is there a UK or European equivalent of Kickstarter? [more inside]
posted by Hogshead on Feb 5, 2010 - 3 answers

I just realized I have a 1997 100-Franc bill with Cezanne on it that's been in my wallet forever. Is it too late to cash this thing in for real money? If it's not too late, how would I do this? (Not ebay, this thing is a folded up wreck.) I am in Austin, TX.
posted by 23skidoo on Feb 3, 2010 - 10 answers

I'm being sued in small claims, but I don't have any assets except a car with no brakes. How will she collect the funds? YANAL and/or YANML. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 30, 2010 - 28 answers

How do I go about investing $10k conservatively, yet with decent yields? [more inside]
posted by titantoppler on Jan 30, 2010 - 16 answers

I'd like to move my money into a local bank. What should I know? [more inside]
posted by peachfuzz on Jan 29, 2010 - 26 answers

I'm starting to toy with the idea of ditching banks altogether. Can it even be done? Has anyone successfully done it? [more inside]
posted by Willie0248 on Jan 28, 2010 - 26 answers

Asking for a raise. How do I backup my request with indisputable facts? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 27, 2010 - 6 answers

It's tax time and I screwed up, what are my options? [more inside]
posted by pakoothefakoo on Jan 26, 2010 - 12 answers

My girlfriend and I have been dating for almost six months now, but I know we have a special connection. I know she is very emotionally involved in our relationship as am I. We are planning on moving in together during the summer (mostly to save money). We are both 23 and live in Boston. She is Chinese, concerned with the environment, and about to go to grad school. I have been working on my start-up company. Neither of us have much money. That does not mean I can't do something special for her. The day before Valentine's is our 6-month anniversary which my girlfriend is planning and has already got some tickets to the opera for us to see. We agreed that she would plan our anniversary and I would plan Valentine's. What are some special things I could do or give her to show her I love her?
posted by 1awesomeguy on Jan 26, 2010 - 8 answers

Cheapest way to buy a single share of of Bekshire B? [more inside]
posted by pwnguin on Jan 22, 2010 - 10 answers

If one were to come into 5,000.00 what is the best way to make it grow with very little to no risk?
posted by gypseefire on Jan 21, 2010 - 16 answers

Deal or no deal with my future: should I take the money I'm offered, or risk it for a better grant? [more inside]
posted by Bergamot on Jan 20, 2010 - 18 answers

Last summer, I purchased a used car under the impression that it may need minor repairs. Turns out, it can likely never be registered or pass an inspection because of absurdly expensive repair costs. Now, the [niceman] who sold it to me refuses to refund anything. I want my money back. [more inside]
posted by rrrico on Jan 20, 2010 - 16 answers

I'm on ChexSystems, and I can't get another bank account for a long time. My kid wants to start a savings account to start saving for college. I want to help her open one in her name. Can we do this? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 18, 2010 - 5 answers

I'm very close to walking out on both of my shitty jobs. What the hell can, and should I do with myself? [more inside]
posted by SansPoint on Jan 18, 2010 - 15 answers

If you were almost 26 and got an interesting job in china... [more inside]
posted by townster on Jan 17, 2010 - 42 answers

Minimalist vow-exchangers: any regrets later on not having a wedding? [more inside]
posted by blazingunicorn on Jan 17, 2010 - 70 answers

How can I be more clear in letting my clients know that they still owe me money? [more inside]
posted by Proginoskes on Jan 16, 2010 - 17 answers

Money/Pet: How do I reconcile being fiscally responsible vs. taking care of my dog's medical emergencies? [more inside]
posted by Secret Life of Gravy on Jan 15, 2010 - 39 answers

Weird situation to be in: I am interviewing for jobs, and i'm uncomfortable with asking for more money than i earn right now, because i already feel i'm being overpaid. Complication: i'm working with a recruiter who knows my current income, and who is himself remunerated based on a percentage of the income any new employer offers me. [more inside]
posted by Kololo on Jan 15, 2010 - 14 answers

My friend is incredibly bad with money. We got her caught up so she's running on time with bills. Any extra money she gets though, she's blowing and she just recently fell into some money (Around 5-15K). Where can we put this money so it still exists next week, next month, a few months. Is there a way to stagger access? CD's perhaps?
posted by Mroz on Jan 14, 2010 - 16 answers

Can I 'prepay' my credit card and use it like a debit card to help me spend more responsibly? [more inside]
posted by Salamandrous on Jan 12, 2010 - 23 answers

Why don't vending machines take debit or credit cards? [more inside]
posted by superbird on Jan 12, 2010 - 29 answers

How do I find the value of my shares in a privately owned company? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 12, 2010 - 16 answers

Best credit cards to earn travel reward points within the US so I can visit my beloved frequently? [more inside]
posted by mlo on Jan 10, 2010 - 11 answers

How can I start DRIPs as part of a Roth IRA? [more inside]
posted by trouserlouse on Jan 7, 2010 - 4 answers

My emergency fund is too small right now. Should I raid my tithing account to supplement it? [more inside]
posted by CallMeWhiskers on Jan 6, 2010 - 33 answers

What's the best way to save money for the express purpose of later giving it to someone else? [more inside]
posted by Vorteks on Jan 5, 2010 - 11 answers

How and where to apply for a credit card? [more inside]
posted by sarahj on Jan 3, 2010 - 14 answers

I'm trying to start 2010 with a decent software strategy in place for tracking travel, projects, invoices, and expenses. 2009's technique was an Excel spreadsheet so there's lots of room for improvement. My picky/nerdy requirements inside. [more inside]
posted by jessamyn on Dec 29, 2009 - 10 answers

Unemployed, no other debt, currently making interest-only payments on school loans - what can I do to make this feel less looming over my life? [more inside]
posted by monkeyagent on Dec 29, 2009 - 14 answers

I'm closing the family bank/charity. What do I say when the next sibling asks for a "loan"? [more inside]
posted by sfkiddo on Dec 26, 2009 - 29 answers

Should I study abroad or just take a vacation? [more inside]
posted by tweedle on Dec 23, 2009 - 23 answers

How should I attempt to get satisfaction (ideally, a refund) from a scammy "grant" company? [more inside]
posted by hulahulagirl on Dec 20, 2009 - 3 answers

Here's the deal. I need to use my credit card to get an additional 850 miles QUICKLY to buy an airline ticket. That means, in my card's scenario, that I need to spend $850 (1 point/$spent). However, I don't want to buy anything. I have heard of some place where you can buy coins, I think it was silver dollars, for a very small premium, and you could use a credit card. This would be the perfect solution because I'm using my credit card to buy negotiable currency. Anyone familiar with this, or can offer another alternative for me to build miles without having to get 'goods'?
posted by lometogo on Dec 16, 2009 - 17 answers

My family decided in November on not buying Christmas gifts this year as we are all adults and have what we need anyway. I get paid once a month and right now am living cheque to cheque. So I spent the money I had saved up on extra credit payments. Now they've changed their minds and all want gifts. I have 25 dollars to last me til the 30th. How do I get through this holiday without being as bitter as I am now? And not feel like a loser for no one having a gift? [more inside]
posted by beautifulcheese on Dec 12, 2009 - 27 answers

So, celebrity gossip is everywhere and lots of $$$ is forked out for images of famous babies, etcetera... BUT how much money does the gossip industry MAKE? [more inside]
posted by Elle Vator on Dec 11, 2009 - 5 answers

So I've paid off my mortgage, almost. What happens now? [more inside]
posted by buxtonbluecat on Dec 11, 2009 - 8 answers