I'll be in Montreal and Longueuil, Quebec, Canada for two weeks. What budget-friendly things should I do there?
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posted by GlassHeart
on May 12, 2013 -
17 answers
Girlfriend and I are looking to get away this August, and we're looking for destinations. We want to spend ~10 days relaxing, experiencing some natural beauty, being warm, eating delicious food (both of the restaurant variety and the pick-up-bread-and-cheese-from-the-local-vendor variety) and generally unplugging from day-to-day life. Not big partiers, but we'd frequent the local cafe/pub. Something like a little cottage in the south of France would be our dream, but we're working with a budget of ~$4000 all-inclusive, so France may have to wait. We're 30ish and live in Boston. Idea us please!
posted by violinflu
on May 10, 2013 -
28 answers
Two people -- both in 40ish-- are talking about the possibility of moving in together. We are in a loving and serious long-term relationship. There has been an initial talk about how we might handle finances and we came to conclusion that there are many ways we could handle them. I read a few posts about how couples handle finances, but am looking for some more viewpoints/options for us to consider and discuss. Details inside.
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posted by anonymous
on May 6, 2013 -
11 answers
I'm planning on taking a solo trip to Berlin for a week. As a general guideline, if I stick to cafes (and the occasional doner kebab) how much should I expect to spend on food?
posted by GenericUser
on May 5, 2013 -
7 answers
Help my wife and I travel to Ireland in comfort this fall without spending entirely too much money!
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posted by kindall
on May 3, 2013 -
10 answers
We are moving into an apartment on top of a Whole Foods so I would like to do most of my grocery shopping there (I use Amazon Prime for stuff you can get in bulk, cleaning products, etc). Does anyone have any protips for saving money there? Their coupon weekly seems pretty anemic and it doesn't seem like they often have really compelling sales.
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posted by annekate
on Apr 27, 2013 -
37 answers
How do people survive on $12 an hour? I'm looking to get a job in this pay range, and I can't reconcile it with my budget. I live unlavishly. My own monthly budget within.
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posted by whistle pig
on Apr 27, 2013 -
72 answers
I will be in Berlin, Prague, Venice, Florence, Rome, Marseilles and Paris this summer. I've never been to any of these places before.
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posted by BitterYouth
on Apr 22, 2013 -
22 answers
I just bought a 1 bedroom co-op in Brooklyn. I want to gut the kitchen. I have 30k. Is this possible? Can you recommend an architect? Share your story?
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posted by (Over) Thinking
on Apr 17, 2013 -
15 answers
By my searching, it seems that there hasn’t been a “moving to Vancouver” question yet this year, so I’m here to fill the gap. I am considering a move from Sacramento, CA to Vancouver, BC and would very much appreciate advice and ideas on getting immediate needs met in Vancouver for the first 1-3 months. (I have read the cbsa.gc.ca site’s “Moving Back to Canada” pages, previous Ask MeFi answers, and other sources.)
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posted by booksarelame
on Apr 14, 2013 -
9 answers
So I need a new bike. Or a new-to-me bike. But I'm paralyzed by indecision - new or used? What kind do I want? How do I know which local shop to trust when they all have super-mixed reviews?
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posted by Rallon
on Mar 26, 2013 -
9 answers
Cheap International Travel-filter: How good of a deal do Groupon Getaways/LivingSocial Escapes tend to be, particularly
this one to Turkey? How does one find cheap international airfare and travel in general?
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posted by schroedinger
on Mar 26, 2013 -
27 answers
Stuck at a fitness plateau. Not weight loss - fat loss. I'm about 5-8% (not exactly sure; I only have inexact measurement options) below where I want to be, which is the 10% mark. Help me get to my goal or as close as possible by the summer (and stay there)!
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posted by Urban Winter
on Mar 20, 2013 -
12 answers
My wife is approaching a milestone birthday and she's drawn up a list of people she would like to invite. Originally, we were going to have it at our house, but when the invitee list passed 150, we decided we don't want that many people roaming through the place. She wants to cancel the event, but I want to throw her a party anyway.
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posted by IndigoSkye
on Mar 20, 2013 -
13 answers
I'm in the market for a new computer, and I'd like to find one that can handle some of the RTS and city building games I've missed out on in the past 5 or so years. I'm on a budget and I don't really understand computer hardware requirements. Can you help?
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posted by el chupa nibre
on Mar 18, 2013 -
3 answers
I have never been to Las Vegas but will be going for the first time this summer as a bridesmaid for my friend's bachelorette party. I am not a Vegas person: I don't drink or club, I don't like being around lots of people all the time, my budget is extremely tight, and crashing at the yucky hotel we're staying at sets off all my buttons in every way. Am I going to be able to realistically make this happen, or do I need to figure out a way to bail now?
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posted by These Birds of a Feather
on Mar 17, 2013 -
62 answers
I want to spend two or three weeks driving across country this summer, then probably fly back to the east coast. I have a decent amount of money, but I'd like to spend as little money as possible on travel costs and accomodations (so I can spend money on activities and siteseeing)
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posted by empath
on Feb 20, 2013 -
12 answers
I'm starting what feels like my first "real" job soon, so it's time to straighten out my good but messy financial situation. Need advice on: credit cards, banks, brokerage accounts, & budgeting.
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posted by acidic
on Feb 16, 2013 -
4 answers
What are my options for low-cost talk therapy in Houston? I'm quitting my current job that has good health insurance, but low pay and not the greatest for overall body health. I'll be out of insurance for 2 months until my new job (much better, not a grocery store, and it's in my field of IT) insurance kicks into effect.
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posted by isoman2kx
on Feb 12, 2013 -
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Next month, I'm off to South America for three months. I'll be flying into Colombia and flying out of Buenos Aires--already booked my flight, and all should be good, except for my fear that it won't be enough time to see everything I want to see! Details inside.
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posted by lightgray
on Feb 7, 2013 -
7 answers
What kind of equipment could I purchase within a $300 budget for the backdrop and lighting? My house is naturally very dark. I use white plates and minimal props for the food. My camera is a Canon 40D. I don't have much time lately so I'll spend a little more for convenience.
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posted by sunnychef88
on Jan 17, 2013 -
15 answers
For an art project I'm looking to build a transluscent human-sized fishtank-like container. How can I accomplish this without spending thousands of dollars?
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posted by divabat
on Jan 17, 2013 -
10 answers
What's the best place to live on a low budget given a life-consuming job in Manhattan near Madison Square Park? And how low can I go both before and after unintelligible-but-critically-important-tax-stuff?
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posted by ch3cooh
on Jan 6, 2013 -
21 answers
What forums do you know of that discuss good gear at budget prices? I'm aware of
Budget Light Forum for flashlight aficionados and Poor Man's Watch Forum for watch junkies. What else is there? [more inside]
posted by lekvar
on Jan 3, 2013 -
5 answers
Job hunting and money hacks for less-than-shoestring budget while returning to school? Help me not become a fatality of class warfare. Very complicated and snowflakey stuff inside.
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posted by Ephelump Jockey
on Jan 1, 2013 -
20 answers
My husband and I don't have very much money, but we would like to own a few (or even just one) giant (king sized) wool blankets.
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posted by skjønn
on Dec 26, 2012 -
24 answers
Less touristy Central American beach spot to plunk down for a month in March? Thinking Quepos, Costa Rica, got anything better?
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posted by yellowbinder
on Dec 26, 2012 -
13 answers
Recommend awesome venues for a wedding in Portland, OR. Money is an issue, but I'm clueless!
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posted by actionpact
on Dec 12, 2012 -
12 answers
My husband and I have a bunch of money leftover at the end of each month after bills have come out, but we don't know where it is.
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posted by ThaBombShelterSmith
on Dec 3, 2012 -
57 answers
Looking for blogs/websites dedicated to thoughtful & creative gift-giving on a budget. DIY, crafting, homemade/canned foods, scrapbooking a huge plus.
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posted by luciddream928
on Nov 27, 2012 -
5 answers
I have $300. Do I buy a stand mixer, or dump it into my savings account? This is more about the principles of frugality/growing up than the specific item.
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posted by itesser
on Nov 16, 2012 -
42 answers
How can I get an idea of what typical expenses and reserves are for a condo that has about 12 units and a few garage spaces are? Please help me figure out if my condo's assessment hikes are reasonable.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 15, 2012 -
5 answers
Newly married, and trying to figure out emergency savings vs. retirement vs. paying off debt vs. saving for a family. Please help me prioritize.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 7, 2012 -
22 answers
My state, like many, has referendum on our ballot requesting permission to borrow money. Where does the money come from?
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posted by Librarygeek
on Oct 28, 2012 -
10 answers
Traveling to Japan this summer with my sister. Help me make this the best trip ever and not lose my mind.
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posted by Marinara
on Oct 24, 2012 -
7 answers
How much of the budget for the average American college or university is allocated to salaries & benefits?
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posted by chara
on Oct 22, 2012 -
6 answers
Help two budget wedding dorks make the most of appointments, touring venues, etc. What questions do we need to ask in person? How do we get it all done in a weekend? Can we get discounts on entry fees for looking at all these places?
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posted by nakedmolerats
on Oct 10, 2012 -
6 answers
How and where can I shop for neat and tasteful men's clothing while staying within a responsible budget?
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posted by Nomyte
on Oct 7, 2012 -
12 answers
How safe are the following (mostly) West African countries, and what can I expect my budget to be?
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posted by maya
on Sep 27, 2012 -
7 answers
Household finances: My SO and I have started to give ourselves "allowances" to put an outer limit on our discretionary spending. Have you done something similar? What did and didn't work? Any thoughts on the specific questions inside?
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posted by 5845(f)(1)(D)
on Sep 12, 2012 -
23 answers
Salads are expensive eat-out fare here. What set-up can I use in my dorm room to make cheap, tasty salads? Restrictions: only microwave, limited fridge space. (Is it even possible?)
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posted by undue influence
on Sep 9, 2012 -
17 answers
Why doesn't Obama or any politician for that matter use graphs to explain things? For all of their sophistication in Internet and social media, why doesn't the Obama campaign just go on television and show the American people a damn chart? Are we that stupid or am I missing something here?
posted by jasondigitized
on Aug 19, 2012 -
22 answers
I will travel from Ireland to study at The Art Students League on 57th St. Any recommendation on finding an adjacent good room to rent, or within easy access in a safe secure neighbour
hood, as my budget is very tight. I would also be happy to swap accommodation or hospitality/study period. Thanks
posted by helen frances
on Aug 1, 2012 -
10 answers
Did you buy a wedding dress online? Do you have any shop recommendations or advice to make this as painless as possible for me?
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posted by logic vs love
on Jul 26, 2012 -
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