How do i pay a small hospital bill from France? [more inside]
posted by doiheartwentyone on Oct 16, 2009 - 5 answers

LivingAbroadFilter: What can I, in particular, do to avoid conversion fees from USD to EUR? [more inside]
posted by PaulingL on Sep 9, 2009 - 15 answers

Where to exchange euros for dollars? [more inside]
posted by meantime on Aug 25, 2009 - 9 answers

BubbleGumPopFilter: My deep shame as a professional musician is that I love European bubblegum techno pop music. I've heard a bunch, but I'm craving more - what should I be listening to? [more inside]
posted by SNWidget on Mar 9, 2009 - 28 answers

Please help me calculate the risks and likelyhoods of the Euro rising or falling against the Australian Dollar in the next twelve months. [more inside]
posted by kandinski on Mar 4, 2009 - 8 answers

I am basing my Masters in International Business thesis on Prof. Barry Eichengreen's 1998 paper, 'Does Mercosur Need a Single Currency?' Although by no means an expert, I've been interested in the Austrian School for a long time and, as a result, am instinctively distrustful of central banks and fiat money. Can anyone direct me to any reputable, well-written and persuasive essays arguing the inherent weaknesses of currency unions in relation to this? [more inside]
posted by Zé Pequeno on Nov 3, 2008 - 2 answers

I know very little about the money markets and exchange rates - does anyone with more knowledge than me have a reasonable handle on why the EUR/GBP exchange rate has jumped so much in the last year... And where it might stop? [more inside]
posted by benzo8 on Sep 3, 2008 - 3 answers

Can anyone recommend somewhere good to buy an engagement ring in Toronto? [more inside]
posted by ReiToei on Jul 6, 2008 - 5 answers

I have the day to study for AP exams and prepare a presentation. How can I spend it most effectively? [more inside]
posted by LSK on Apr 30, 2008 - 12 answers

Help plan an Euro Delivery of a new BMW trip. [more inside]
posted by SirStan on Apr 25, 2008 - 3 answers

European who has USD in an American account - what should I do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 21, 2008 - 4 answers

Are there any financial institutions available in the US to buy Euros as a hedge against the falling dollar? [more inside]
posted by pikaboy202 on Mar 4, 2008 - 20 answers

I'm going to Europe for at least a year in September. When should I convert my dollars to euros? [more inside]
posted by mustcatchmooseandsquirrel on Mar 3, 2008 - 17 answers

How do I get money (30,000 Euro/$50,000) from Europe to the United States with the least amount of pain? [more inside]
posted by Grither on Feb 26, 2008 - 22 answers

I am permanently moving from the US to Europe in about a month. I have about $50K in savings in HSBC high (and ever-falling) interest account. I am at a loss as to what to do with this money. Money-savvy Mefites, please come to the rescue. [more inside]
posted by barrakuda on Feb 15, 2008 - 18 answers

Why don't small countries use the dollar or the euro in place of their own currency? [more inside]
posted by greytape on Dec 29, 2007 - 15 answers

How can I quickly compare prices of common items here in the states vs. in various foreign countries? [more inside]
posted by J-Garr on Nov 26, 2007 - 5 answers

What do currency speculators think the euro-dollar exchange rate will be in June 2008? Are there online sources that currency speculators use to project or predict exchange futures? Can non-traders see these sources? Am I asking for something that just doesn't exist??? [more inside]
posted by deejay jaydee on Nov 7, 2007 - 7 answers

I keep all my savings in a Citibank e-savings account, which is like a regular savings account, only with a higher interest rate. Recently, the dollar has totally been tanking, and this trend doesn't show any signs of reversing. What's the easiest, safest, most profitable way for me to save my money in euros instead of dollars? [more inside]
posted by Afroblanco on Nov 2, 2007 - 29 answers

Financial Advice: I need to convert a lot (10k?) of Dollars to Euros in the next few months. When should I? Are there some pretty well-known patterns in the ebb and flow of these currencies?
posted by sirion on Sep 9, 2007 - 18 answers

Exchanging euros to dollars for a vacation. What's the best way? [more inside]
posted by sic on Jul 10, 2007 - 18 answers

How to make a small profit with currency if you have regular access to the Euro and Slovak Crown? [more inside]
posted by freddymetz on Feb 24, 2007 - 4 answers

Can the European Union "take over" a country's economy? [more inside]
posted by easyasy3k on Apr 20, 2006 - 7 answers

I am building a collection of music videos and currently, I have about 100 or so videos that range from rock to metal and etc, however, I am in desperate need for Euro-Trance videos in .mpg format from the likes of names such as Groove Coverage, Tomcraft, Tiesto, Ferry Corsten, and etc. Does anyone know if there are any download/torrent sites deticated to this genre? Thanks in advance.
posted by cheero on Feb 9, 2006 - 4 answers

Does anyone have any experience opening a bank account in a country in which they are not resident? I live in Britain and would like an account in France. [more inside]
posted by altolinguistic on Jun 28, 2005 - 4 answers

Need co-lo/server space where I can pay in Euros, but not a fortune as I'm not rich. I'd like to lease the line and the server but have a few 'special' needs. [more inside]
posted by dabitch on Mar 1, 2005 - 4 answers

Cashing a French cheque in Canada, or possibly in France... [more inside] [more inside]
posted by louigi on Nov 4, 2004 - 0 answers

A serious question: for which euro-friendly Democratic candidate in Iowa should we pro-American Europeans root for? Which one is less isolationist, less likely not to speak Spanish, French or Italian, more pro-EU, more cosmopolitan and, to put it mildly, more civilized?
posted by MiguelCardoso on Jan 18, 2004 - 34 answers