When buying a house is it better to have the seller pay the closing costs or to reduce the sale price of the home? [more inside]
posted on Oct 1, 2008 - 9 answers

Getting back to social gaming/console gaming, and other related considerations from an ex-hXc gamer. [more inside]
posted on Jul 10, 2008 - 16 answers

Streaming radio production cost: what is the cost to a local radio station for internet streaming of one program to one listener? Not just the cost of paying the royalty cost of a national program (like Prairie Home Companion}, but the local costs incurred by the station, e.g. servers, software, staff time devoted to webcasting. Bonus question: is it more or less expensive than the cost of downloading a single podcast to a single listener?
posted on Apr 30, 2008 - 6 answers

Simple set of calculations/spreadsheet formulas for thinking about the true cost of starting a business or going freelance? [more inside]
posted on Feb 10, 2008 - 3 answers

Family of four, moving to Bay Area, making $115K. Is this crazy? [more inside]
posted on Jan 27, 2008 - 15 answers

Hivemind, can you help me work out if my friend will be covered by the health system in trying to see a psychologist in Ontario? [more inside]
posted on Oct 20, 2007 - 6 answers

How can I determine or calculate the average amount a company pays for healthcare/benefits for a single full-time employee? [more inside]
posted on Aug 15, 2007 - 9 answers

I'm organising the hiring of a car for myself and 2 other people who are a couple. I'll be paying for the car upfront - should I ask them for half of the amount or two-thirds? [more inside]
posted on May 2, 2007 - 34 answers

What is the average range cost for an abortion? I know there are different procedures and costs most likely vary depending on health insurance? But I just need some basic idea because I cannot talk to a health professional until monday, and I want some idea. Please no moral judgements!
posted on Mar 17, 2007 - 11 answers

How does one estimate utilitiy costs utilities in 4000 square foot retail space? [more inside]
posted on Feb 26, 2007 - 3 answers

I have been asked to rapidly (tomorrow night) put together a plan to re-launch/re-design a website. What are the pitifalls/costs/technical factors that of which I should be made aware? [more inside]
posted on May 7, 2006 - 10 answers

The high costs of prescription drugs is often reported in the media, but what is currently being done about it? [more inside]
posted on Mar 24, 2006 - 12 answers

Using Cold Outside Air to Reduce Refrigeration Costs: Why isn't this done? [more inside]
posted on Dec 26, 2005 - 25 answers

I need suggestions for inexpensive weatherproofing on our home. [more inside]
posted on Oct 17, 2005 - 10 answers

Retirement calculator needed. [more inside]
posted on Feb 27, 2004 - 8 answers

I need some help finding general numbers/info about how much a small organization (around 50 employees) should expect to pay for IT support and services.
posted on Feb 2, 2004 - 4 answers