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?
[more inside]
posted by logic vs love
on Jul 26, 2012 -
21 answers
Help me stretch my budget with new 'old' recipes?
Looking for 'heritage' meals that might be technically challenging or time-costly, but use cheap ingredients.
[more inside]
posted by Catch
on Jul 15, 2012 -
22 answers
Is there a way to make high quality youtube videos using a smartphone (Iphone 4 or Samsung Galaxy S2)?
[more inside]
posted by sunnychef88
on Jul 13, 2012 -
1 answer
I'm starting a job where I will make $700/week, with additional overtime after 60 hours per week (pretty rare). The job provides excellent health benefits that cost $80/month. I live in Los Angeles, I'm trying to live within my means, and I'm freaking out. It's hard to tell if my budget is out of whack - can you help me?
[more inside]
posted by ablazingsaddle
on Jun 27, 2012 -
76 answers
I'm looking for a cheap, relaxing place to do very little (maybe sightsee a bit, eat, nap, take photos, etc), in northern Italy or Sicily, for a week in August (say, the 8th to the 15th). Total expenditure under €500 for the week would be awesome. Details within...
[more inside]
posted by mdonley
on Jun 25, 2012 -
2 answers
Novice/don't know what the hell I'm doing Filter: Moving away from home for the first time and need to create a budget! Any tips/help?
[more inside]
posted by horizonseeker
on Jun 20, 2012 -
10 answers
Should we use a professional photographer for our wedding? Is it worth it, and why? If so, how could we cut costs?
[more inside]
posted by EmilyClimbs
on Jun 9, 2012 -
73 answers
Starting a new job and I am being given a smartphone. Or, actually, $100-$150 to buy a smartphone. My plan will be unlimited on Sprint. What phones do you recommend?
[more inside]
posted by azpenguin
on May 13, 2012 -
17 answers
Please give me your recommendations and tips on automatic bill paying solutions. I currently use Bank of America's Bill Pay with my checking, but I'm hoping to find something better.
[more inside]
posted by forforf
on Apr 29, 2012 -
7 answers
We've just relocated to London (Richmond-area but not Richmond) from abroad, and we're looking for some budget planning advice.
[more inside]
posted by jonobarel
on Apr 13, 2012 -
39 answers
How can I make a budget/financial graphic
like this for a non-profit? It would be incredibly useful for fundraising and board meetings.
[more inside]
posted by beisny
on Mar 23, 2012 -
6 answers
I am about to be unemployed for an indefinite period, and my cohabitant boyfriend and I are about to start living on his income alone. Please give us some guidance so we an avoid practical and emotional pitfalls.
[more inside]
posted by foxy_hedgehog
on Mar 16, 2012 -
30 answers
Hey Mefites! Please help me become more financially responsible. I don't think I live particularly extravagantly but I don't even know how to start budgeting. I live pretty much paycheck to paycheck. I feel really bad about this, and could do with some ideas about how to build up a money-tracking and budgeting plan from scratch.
[more inside]
posted by Ziggy500
on Feb 29, 2012 -
26 answers
Where can I find a source giving anticipated increases for business travel for 2013 for budgeting purposes?
[more inside]
posted by cainiarb
on Feb 9, 2012 -
2 answers
I am looking for an reasonably inexpensive tropical place to spend 6-8 weeks or so this coming spring. This would be more working sabbatical than full-on vacation. In a perfect world, I'd be able to rent an apartment or villa and be able to do my own shopping, cooking, etc.
[more inside]
posted by billyfleetwood
on Feb 8, 2012 -
5 answers
What are some on interesting interior design blogs that feature regular homes and apartments, done on a budget, as opposed to opulent, fancy, expensive places?
[more inside]
posted by zardoz
on Feb 8, 2012 -
4 answers
Hurrah! I have both a visa and a return flight organised for Uganda at the end of March. Share with me your top tips! Caveat: I'm on a really tight budget.
posted by ozgirlabroad
on Feb 1, 2012 -
7 answers
Grocery shopping in Alexandria, VA without a car and on a $200/month budget?
[more inside]
posted by elisse
on Jan 28, 2012 -
25 answers
Some general and specific questions about bringing your budget classification terms in line with published guidelines. In your personal budget, how do you classify fees like overdrafts, ATM fees, ATM refunds etc? What about taxes paid and refunds received? How do you determine wants and needs?
[more inside]
posted by bleep
on Jan 21, 2012 -
10 answers
Chefing for two? What recipes/menus are good for a "cooking date" night, and will keep my boyfriend and I occupied for a couple hours on a Sunday evening? Frugality level: high. Dietary restrictions: none
[more inside]
posted by itesser
on Jan 13, 2012 -
27 answers
It is often said (by presumably reputable sources, such as
FHA), that you can afford a house payment that equals 28% - 35% of your pre-tax salary. This seems like an astonishing large amount of money to me -- it's almost 2x what I pay now in rent. Even considering the tax deduction, how can this be right, in this day and age of low housing appreciation rates?
posted by yarly
on Jan 4, 2012 -
35 answers
Bugdet Christmas meal NYC filter - Any recommendations for NYC restaurants serving a traditional Christmas meal (turkey, mashed potatoes, veg, etc) that won't break the bank?
[more inside]
posted by kaybdc
on Dec 23, 2011 -
4 answers
Where to take a 5-7 day international (from the US) vacation next late September? Some restrictions apply . . .
[more inside]
posted by imalaowai
on Dec 22, 2011 -
14 answers
Where can I get a decent breakdown of Government spending and taxation in the UK? In particular, where can I find reliable information about the cost of public workers / pensions.
[more inside]
posted by seanyboy
on Dec 2, 2011 -
4 answers
New Years Eve @ home Filter: Lets say you and your partner decide to stay at home for new years and you have pooled your money together to have $400 to blow on the whole evening (food, alcohol, general supplies/decorations/presents/whatever). How would YOU spend that budget? Describe your fantasy new years eve under that budget. Best suggestion wins a cookie. Additional requirements within....
[more inside]
posted by gwenlister
on Dec 1, 2011 -
31 answers
Looking for an online savings account or an elegant non-spreadsheet method to track my savings goals.
[more inside]
posted by Laura Macbeth
on Nov 16, 2011 -
6 answers
Planning to attend a language course in Bremen, Germany early next year. Need extensive MeFi advice/help!
[more inside]
posted by naskar
on Nov 12, 2011 -
14 answers
I've asked here about HOW to budget for a family, but darn it, I can't bring myself to do it! I need help. (Perhaps psychological help.)
[more inside]
posted by snsranch
on Nov 10, 2011 -
17 answers
I'm spending nearly $400/month on automotive-related expenses for a car I don't enjoy driving. That's about 25% of my monthly income, and when it really comes down to it, I think I'd rather be saving that money for something better, like travel. Or education. Or Scotch. Lots and lots of Scotch.
[more inside]
posted by bhayes82
on Nov 7, 2011 -
34 answers
Unemployed and looking. After over a year, it's time to start considering jobs making a good bit less than I did before. How do I figure out the minimum I need to make to be able to pay rent and still eat every day?
[more inside]
posted by Jaie
on Nov 7, 2011 -
13 answers
Need budget/bookkeeping software recommendations.
Difficulty: Mac-compatible.
Additional difficulty: It's for projecting/tracking expenses for
NIH/NSF-awarded grants in an academic setting. Inside I give a list of requirements (most of which aren't grant-specific) and you tell me what software packages can accomplish 'em.
[more inside]
posted by supercres
on Sep 28, 2011 -
3 answers
