What is the best way to convert prepaid reward credit cards to cash? I have a reward card from American Express and a rebate card through Visa that I would like to convert to cash because spending the precise amount the cards are worth is difficult.
posted by SuperCoolZane on Oct 12, 2009 - 12 answers

How can someone sell gold and or jewelry for the best price? [more inside]
posted by Vorteks on Aug 15, 2009 - 7 answers

How should I go about monetizing my podcast in a legitimate and professional manner? [more inside]
posted by HostBryan on Aug 11, 2009 - 4 answers

My first credit card..looking for cash-back (and other sweet deals) [more inside]
posted by idyllhands on Aug 10, 2009 - 12 answers

Another cash for clunkers question. My mother has a 2003 or 2004 Kia Sedona minivan. The government website says its combined mileage rating is 16 mpg. It's got a lot of miles on it, not in great condition and probably not worth $4500 - trade it in for an efficient small car? [more inside]
posted by thewalrus on Jul 29, 2009 - 9 answers

All signs point to illegal activity on the part of my landlord, and paying the rent in cash certainly isn't helping the situation. What are our options (in DC?) [more inside]
posted by tmcw on Jul 7, 2009 - 21 answers

Where is the best place to put my $30,000 as I slowly withdraw from it over the next 2 years to pay for Grad School. [more inside]
posted by brenton on Jul 2, 2009 - 8 answers

Are those cash for gold outfits advertising on tv operating as a fence for stolen jewelry? [more inside]
posted by yesster on Jun 30, 2009 - 9 answers

..Advice please? My grown stepchildren NEVER invite us to their houses...NEVER [more inside]
posted by naplesyellow on May 5, 2009 - 78 answers

Who sings back-up vocals on Field of Diamonds with Johnny Cash on the album American III: Solitary Man?
posted by peeedro on Apr 6, 2009 - 6 answers

What is the best way to get this cash into my online checking account? [more inside]
posted by subclub on Mar 20, 2009 - 13 answers

A friend's wedding invitation had a poem that included the line "We prefer gifts of money." Besides choking on my own rage, what do I do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 20, 2009 - 202 answers

My father died and we have to sell his house. I'm going to be inheriting $200,000+. Realistically, what would you do in that situation? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 17, 2009 - 21 answers

Is there a legal limit to the amount of cash money a US citizen can keep on their person, in their home, or in a safe deposit box? [more inside]
posted by Devils Rancher on Dec 19, 2008 - 30 answers

"So what kind of salary were you looking for?" What's a good answer to such a question? [more inside]
posted by krautland on Dec 3, 2008 - 36 answers

I'm looking for a way to supplument my current income with $200-300 a month on top of current work. Any suggestions? I have tons of Photos that I want to sell through stock photos, suggestions? [more inside]
posted by BoldStepDesign on Oct 13, 2008 - 8 answers

Is it becoming a more acceptable trend for individuals to work more than one job just to maintain a certain standard of living? I work three jobs (my wife also works full-time) and yet it seems as if we barely can keep ourselves afloat on a monthly basis. Help me from going crazy here! [more inside]
posted by msposner on Sep 1, 2008 - 50 answers

1) Get BA in beloved liberal arts field 2) ??? 3) Profit? Help me balance my desire for a degree in History with my desire to earn a decent living for myself. [more inside]
posted by Avenger on Jul 29, 2008 - 33 answers

Cash back? Why? [more inside]
posted by zap rowsdower on Jul 26, 2008 - 21 answers

I am absolutely crap at saving and live pay cheque to pay cheque. This must change. Help me find the best place to squirrel away a small amount of cash each week, where I *won't* be able to withdraw it easily. [more inside]
posted by t0astie on Jun 3, 2008 - 31 answers

Forgotten movie: Winter, small crashed plane in the woods, bag of money, resulting woes. Spoilers inside. [more inside]
posted by agentofselection on Feb 14, 2008 - 11 answers

What is the best online web 2.0 personal expense tracking sites? [more inside]
posted by davidstandaford on Jan 26, 2008 - 19 answers

Is there a way to turn a VISA gift card into cash? [more inside]
posted by clcapps on Dec 18, 2007 - 16 answers

I'm buying a new car, I have bad to mediocre credit (my score is 563) and I have an inheritance I could use to pay cash instead. Which is best for me? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 18, 2007 - 18 answers

Please help -- How do you buy a new car in California for cash? Dealer has agreed to a cash deal, but at 11th hour, insists on signing a loan agreement?!? Help my cuz get this guy to close a cash deal. [more inside]
posted by ScarletPumpernickel on Aug 22, 2007 - 29 answers

How much money did people carry pre-ATM?. [more inside]
posted by Gungho on Jul 6, 2007 - 27 answers

What is the best place to get a CD (Certificate of Deposit)? [more inside]
posted by benji on Jul 5, 2007 - 8 answers

I've bought a digital camera for a friend who is not a legal resident of the US, has no credit cards or bank accounts, and doesn't have much money to buy computer hardware. How can I help her store and print the photos she takes? [more inside]
posted by ROTFL on Jun 27, 2007 - 8 answers

I'm about to list a relatively expensive item on Craigslist (asking ~$700) and have been reading up on all of the different scam horror stories and what _not_ to do. I'm only going to be dealing with someone in person, and I won't accept any wire transfers, cashier checks or money orders because of the high abuse potential, but I'm not sure what this leaves as viable alternatives for what I _should_ do to receive payment. [more inside]
posted by freshgroundpepper on May 28, 2007 - 26 answers

How can I make some quick money for groceries & bills while I'm waiting for my job interviews to pan out? [more inside]
posted by Kwirq on May 19, 2007 - 32 answers

What is the availability of "under the table" work in Europe? I understand it's a per-country answer, but that's exactly what I am looking for. [more inside]
posted by wile e on Mar 10, 2007 - 14 answers

How can I cash a US$ cheque quickly in the UK? My bank has said it will take 3 weeks and will charge £15 per cheque (I have two for $3k each). Any ideas how to do this quicker (can't get new ones)?
posted by Mossy on Feb 4, 2007 - 6 answers

A friend needs to find a good place to park some money that will ultimately be used for house down-payment purposes. Help me come up with a few good investment options. [more inside]
posted by killdevil on Jan 26, 2007 - 23 answers

I am taking a surf trip to costa rica. Because of the nature of the trip, I will not be able to keep important documents on my person for large chunks of time. Where can I put them so that they are secure? [more inside]
posted by |n$eCur3 on Dec 10, 2006 - 9 answers

Grateful Dead/Dylan/Phish/Johnny Cash/Hank Williams lovers. How do you feel about LP albums as art? [more inside]
posted by n'muakolo on Dec 5, 2006 - 16 answers

What is the cash value of an American passport? [more inside]
posted by xanthippe on Nov 17, 2006 - 16 answers

Do (can?) people tip Ben Bailey, the driver of the Cash Cab? [more inside]
posted by gregoryc on Oct 24, 2006 - 6 answers

Ok, burning my question for the week with something really stupid yet I don't have the time to sit on the phone on hold or make the trip, so here goes: in the US, will the post office buy back your stamps at face value (and with no questions asked)?
posted by catcatwomanman on Oct 8, 2006 - 10 answers

Do ATMs make errors? [more inside]
posted by TBoneMcCool on Aug 15, 2006 - 56 answers

Just inherited a bit of cash, need eschatological investment pointers [more inside]
posted by trinarian on Jun 26, 2006 - 14 answers

Cluelessfilter: So I got an income tax refund and the only organizations marked on the check are 'United States Treasury' and 'Treasury / Financial Management Service'. Where is such a check cashed?
posted by Firas on May 31, 2006 - 21 answers

No bills larger than...? [more inside]
posted by oaf on Apr 3, 2006 - 91 answers

What happens when you travel with a large amount of cash? [more inside]
posted by I Love Tacos on Mar 6, 2006 - 36 answers

So I found something of considerable value on the Queens bound F-Train...now what? [more inside]
posted by blueneurosis on Feb 25, 2006 - 36 answers

What do I do if the wrong name is on a business cheque (check)? [more inside]
posted by acoutu on Feb 1, 2006 - 24 answers

Are there any real, decent, and legit jobs I could work from home on for some extra cash? [more inside]
posted by JPigford on Jan 21, 2006 - 7 answers

How can I cash a third-party check? [more inside]
posted by designbot on Dec 27, 2005 - 27 answers

I just got a $50,000 home equity loan to remodel our kitchen, but we might not pay the contractor for 3 months. Can I do anything with the money to make a little interest, at least to cover the 5.9% interest, before then? Right now it's in our savings account. [more inside]
posted by luriete on Dec 22, 2005 - 7 answers

I was watching this Johnny Cash documentary on Ovation last night (JC: The Man, His World, His Music), and there's a scene in which Johnny, at the country music awards show in Nashville in the 1970s, asks some young guy to play him some tunes backstage. He then says he's going to get the guy an audition with CBS records. Anybody have have any idea who the aspiring troubadour was, apparently from Canada and with a bit of warbly voice?
posted by jgballard on Sep 19, 2005 - 19 answers

Selling a house and keeping the cash - my wife and I are in the midst of selling our house. When all is said and done (fees, taxes, etc all paid) we're going to get $250k. The expected thing to do is move to another house and use that money as a down payment. But we're playing around with the idea of taking the money and travelling for six months - can we? More Inside... [more inside]
posted by cubedweller on Sep 11, 2005 - 20 answers