How much should I offer to pay a location for my student film shoot? [more inside]
posted by saileyn on Dec 2, 2009 - 8 answers

Buying a ticket to Bangkok—is there a dependable online ticket-searching service that is all about getting the truly cheapest fare? Skinflint-In-Coach.com? [more inside]
posted by blueberry on Nov 27, 2009 - 20 answers

Am I being gullible for considering cat insurance? [more inside]
posted by Tarumba on Sep 30, 2009 - 28 answers

When is it ok to finance "toys"? We have a budget, all bills are paid, we are saving a set amount every month, the only debt we have is our cars and house. No credit cards. Each month we have about $900 left over. Between the both of us, we have a wish list including: a four wheeler, a vacation and cosmetic home improvements. Facts and opinions welcome. Should we save til we can pay cash? Or is it "ok" to finance, some or all of our wish list? [more inside]
posted by kgreerRN on Sep 16, 2009 - 32 answers

Just moved my boyfriend into a new apartment, and he will be unable to afford cable tv for quite awhile. As admitted boob toob junkies, we are quickly running out of things to do when we just feel like being around the house. Suggestions of fun and relatively budget friendly (under $30 to accomplish, preferably with a re-usability factor) activities to do at home, without the magical box. [more inside]
posted by Gonestarfishing on Jul 24, 2009 - 41 answers

Can anyone recommend a good template for tracking multiple savings account balances in Excel? [more inside]
posted by IanMorr on Jul 6, 2009 - 5 answers

Having trouble with Travel Budget.... destination is Sao Paulo, Brazil. [more inside]
posted by cheechman85 on Jun 26, 2009 - 2 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

What responsibility does the Bush administration bear for the current financial crisis? [more inside]
posted by Lownotes on Mar 25, 2009 - 28 answers

Last minute spring break starting from Seattle for under $500? [more inside]
posted by handabear on Mar 16, 2009 - 8 answers

How can I find the best foam mattress on a limited (<$400) budget? [more inside]
posted by fermion on Feb 13, 2009 - 8 answers

I am confused about assembling a relatively budget, quality home stereo system. (long) [more inside]
posted by Marquis on Oct 13, 2008 - 14 answers

Engaging, quality films with very small casts. Recommendations? [more inside]
posted by fire&wings on Jul 23, 2007 - 62 answers

Help me spend the last of my yearly academic budget. [more inside]
posted by bove on Jun 19, 2007 - 25 answers