Am I being unreasonable to think that my SO should pay for more things in our relationship just because he makes 10 times more than me? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 18, 2009 - 100 answers

What approaches have worked for you to reduce the size of a medical bill after services have been rendered? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 12, 2009 - 6 answers

How do i pay a small hospital bill from France? [more inside]
posted by doiheartwentyone on Oct 16, 2009 - 5 answers

Name some recent pieces of legislation whose name was actually the opposite of the bill's real intent. [more inside]
posted by Doctor Suarez on Oct 10, 2009 - 9 answers

How should I best handle moving in with my boyfriend? [more inside]
posted by belau on Sep 28, 2009 - 38 answers

I have a job. That job isn't what I stayed in town for and doesn't exactly pay the bills either. I'm looking for tips in finding a new one and maybe keeping it a secret from the current employer for as long as possible. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 27, 2009 - 3 answers

I'm looking for a financial coach, someone who can help me develop better financial habits. Does such a thing exist? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 12, 2009 - 12 answers

My new rented house used to be a duplex, and it still has two electricity meters. Do we really have to pay two bills every month because of this? [more inside]
posted by showbiz_liz on Aug 12, 2009 - 14 answers

Can I persuade my landlord to let me use my security deposit for my last month's rent? If not, what's my next best option? ( I'm dealing with paying my credit card bills too.) [more inside]
posted by lblair on Aug 3, 2009 - 14 answers

So, I have a roommate. I love her, we usually get along just fine, but recently we argued over some financial stuff and now we're not really on speaking terms. How the heck should I handle this? (Long post, long story) [more inside]
posted by wild like kudzu on Aug 1, 2009 - 24 answers

A few months ago, I lived in a four-bedroom group house. Since then, one of the roommates and I have moved into another place, two months before the lease on the group house ended. We've dutifully paid our portion of the rent on the old place, as we're legally obligated to do. Now one of the roommates is asking us for money for utilities that, of course, we haven't used. [more inside]
posted by downing street memo on May 28, 2009 - 31 answers

This moving out thing, uh...how do I do this (financially)? [more inside]
posted by sixcolors on Apr 6, 2009 - 37 answers

I'm visiting the US (work reasons) on a visit visa but going to be here for about 2-3 months. I'm looking to pay my CC off (Canadian Tire options mastercard except my BofA account here doesn't list them as a payee. CTFS has said "send us a check", but it might take them about 30 days to clear it. I want the payment to be done fast. Is there any other way to make a payment to them? (Any other ways to pay TELUS, DSL, etc.. would be appreciated as well) Thanks!
posted by Vandal on Mar 13, 2009 - 13 answers

How do I nominate a state symbol? [more inside]
posted by 1f2frfbf on Mar 4, 2009 - 5 answers

Is there an easy and preferably free way of finding out if I owe anyone money (and how much)? [more inside]
posted by simplethings on Jan 6, 2009 - 4 answers

In a personal injury small claims case, will the judge want to see insurance bills and payments? [more inside]
posted by SlyBevel on Jan 2, 2009 - 5 answers

I have moved over to the UK from Australia a year ago and have some questions about bill paying practise, tv licensing and direct debit. [more inside]
posted by phyle on Dec 16, 2008 - 13 answers

After the breach of CheckFree's security last week, I think it's time I find a new web-based bill paying system. I'm looking for something like CheckFree: they electronically hook up with my various vendors, notify me when a bill is due, and it's either paid automatically or I approve it first. What sort of services like this exist, other than CheckFree? [more inside]
posted by waldo on Dec 11, 2008 - 11 answers

Looking for the best deal on Comcast! I'm moving into a new house in the Denver Metro area tomorrow and I'm looking to get Comcast service. I need television service and high speed internet. I'm willing to commit to up to a year of service. Where can I get the best deal/discounts/perks for signing up as a new customer? [more inside]
posted by shew on Nov 26, 2008 - 6 answers

Is it worth it to keep paying my American bills while permanently overseas? Much more after the jump. [more inside]
posted by chrisinseoul on Oct 17, 2008 - 20 answers

First time living alone, and just got my first electric bill... what's using so much power? How much power does my computer really use? [more inside]
posted by Kosh on Sep 4, 2008 - 35 answers

What's the advantage of treasuries over savings accounts? [more inside]
posted by justkevin on Jun 25, 2008 - 11 answers

Why do electric utilities either not take credit cards for payment or charge ridiculously large surcharges ($5) to do so? [more inside]
posted by OTA on Jun 22, 2008 - 9 answers

My roommate owes me $500 in bills and will likely owe twice as much until our lease is up. I need the money. What do I do? [more inside]
posted by bondgirl53001 on Apr 17, 2008 - 24 answers

Help me understand US Treasury securities. [more inside]
posted by Flunkie on Apr 4, 2008 - 10 answers

My husband and his brother have the same first and last names. This has become a big problem with a hospital bill, and I need you guys’ advice on what to do next. [more inside]
posted by thebrokedown on Mar 3, 2008 - 17 answers

Do I have to pay for my roommate's HD-TV add-ons for the cable bill? [more inside]
posted by KogeLiz on Dec 27, 2007 - 57 answers

How do you keep incoming mail neat, organized, and dealt with in a timely fashion? [more inside]
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur on Dec 26, 2007 - 19 answers

How can I make my landlord tell me what I owe for bills? [more inside]
posted by jclovebrew on Dec 9, 2007 - 21 answers

A sheriff visited a former address of mine earlier today to serve documents. I'm not sure what these documents were. What is my best course of action other than hiring a lawyer in terms of getting the scoop? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 10, 2007 - 5 answers

My electricity bill is out of control! [more inside]
posted by johnsmith415 on Jun 4, 2007 - 17 answers

How do I conceptually wrap my head around a monthly budget that doesn't want to play by the rules? My money matters are fairly simple, but the timing is killing me. [more inside]
posted by sarahsynonymous on May 9, 2007 - 20 answers

Utility Credit Issue. At the end of March I terminated a natural gas account. I've been sent to a collection agency. The problem? Well, a couple. Let's start with I paid it. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 1, 2007 - 6 answers

Is there any way to stop a $50 collection action from dinging my credit rating? [more inside]
posted by Turd Ferguson on Apr 3, 2007 - 15 answers

Will it cost less to run a gas furnace to heat the entire house or to use a space heater to heat one room? [more inside]
posted by perpetualstroll on Jan 3, 2007 - 16 answers

I have a question about bill collectors! [more inside]
posted by baklavabaklava on Oct 26, 2006 - 13 answers

I recently recieved a bill from my local utilities company stating that they had accidentily undercharged me for the last year. Now they want me to pay 438.53. Here's the letter, is there a way out of this? [more inside]
posted by Telf on Oct 24, 2006 - 22 answers

Is there a service that will cancel a service for you? [more inside]
posted by mphuie on Oct 12, 2006 - 13 answers

What do I do to contest an unfair cell phone bill? [more inside]
posted by nasreddin on Sep 11, 2006 - 17 answers

Help! I need women's shoes. I've been looking for a long time, and can't seem to find the shoes that fit my many requirements. [more inside]
posted by Pocahontas on Aug 29, 2006 - 16 answers

What Billpay services will immediately deduct the amount of checks you send from your account? [more inside]
posted by gte910h on Aug 7, 2006 - 13 answers

Why is our electricity bill so high? [more inside]
posted by popcassady on Aug 1, 2006 - 23 answers

What are the potential downsides to using a credit card to pay my monthly bills, assuming I pay off the balance every month? [more inside]
posted by bajema on Jun 1, 2006 - 30 answers

My mom is concerned that a hurricane could damage enough infrastucture to cause problems if she's making payments electronically. [more inside]
posted by bleary on Mar 29, 2006 - 10 answers

How to calculate the likely cost of my winter Gas heating bill (UK)? [more inside]
posted by lemonpillows on Mar 3, 2006 - 9 answers

What do my parents owe the hospital? [more inside]
posted by notbuddha on Jan 24, 2006 - 6 answers

Natural Gas billing question... [more inside]
posted by borkencode on Jan 17, 2006 - 15 answers

Am I entitled to an itemized bill? Do I have any recourse if someone billing me won't provide it? [more inside]
posted by FortyT-wo on Jan 6, 2006 - 9 answers

Me and the significant other are moving out in about 2 weeks time to our first 1 bedroom apartment. Rent is looking about 1/3 of total income including water, gas and trash (not bad for Southern California) and most of our major furniture/appliance costs seems to be taken care of already. Is there anything we should consider, highlight, or otherwise be aware of before we live the life of paupers?
posted by ilikebike on Jan 5, 2006 - 13 answers

Is there a calendar program that will automatically remind me to do things on a certain date every month? Like, you know, pay my (ahem) credit card bills... [more inside]
posted by MrZero on Dec 12, 2005 - 24 answers