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How can I minimize the cost of moving my family across the country?

My wife and two kids (and our two cats) and I may soon need to move from Maryland to Seattle. What's the cheapest way that we can move ourselves and our stuff across the country? [more inside]
posted by mboszko on May 21, 2013 - 21 answers

 

Is there a shared expenses app that works across phones?

There are lots of shared expenses apps out there, but I've had a hard time finding one that lets multiple people enter their expenses into the same group group. This is what I mean: several roommates share group expenses. On their respective phones, they have an app that lets them punch in any expense they've incurred. It goes to the same group, and then you can calculate who owes whom. This seems simple, but I'm having trouble finding this feature!
posted by jtajta on Mar 17, 2013 - 5 answers

Should I find an apartment without seeing it in person?

I am trying to find an apartment in a city across the country in the U.S., before moving there. I am unable to see the apartment/roommates in person before moving, because I am trying to leave my abusive family and can't let on to them that I am leaving (Here is that backstory.). So, I will be doing the one-way ticket plan. I am having difficulty finding an apartment without seeing it first, as people prefer to meet potential roommates in person and when I mention to them that I can't see it in person (and suggest Skyping or videochatting to meet each other/see the apartment) I have had limited success so far and am wondering if I am coming across as a Craigslist creep. Is this the right strategy? Is it a numbers game, and I should just keep trying? Or, should I just fly there first and then find a place? Thanks for any advice. [more inside]
posted by new_horizons_new_life on Feb 4, 2013 - 38 answers

How do you go back to school... with bills to pay?

How do you go back to school as a 'mature' student - with bills to pay? [more inside]
posted by thermonuclear.jive.turkey on Jan 1, 2013 - 19 answers

Coffee is a work expense because it just is

What, if any, are some good free legal resources for those wanting to understand how ssd counts work expenses? [more inside]
posted by angrycat on Dec 10, 2012 - 1 answer

Family budgeting for people who LOVE spreadsheets.

Household finances: My SO and I have started to give ourselves "allowances" to put an outer limit on our discretionary spending. Have you done something similar? What did and didn't work? Any thoughts on the specific questions inside? [more inside]
posted by 5845(f)(1)(D) on Sep 12, 2012 - 23 answers

First go to the courthouse, then boil water

What legal bits and bobs does it take to start up a hot dog stand and/or street vendor type business? [more inside]
posted by RolandOfEld on Sep 7, 2012 - 18 answers

Price benchmaks

What are your benchmark items for determining if a store is expensive or not? [more inside]
posted by Rich Smorgasbord on Aug 28, 2012 - 38 answers

The Iceman Wondereth

How much is an ice cube from my fridge worth? [more inside]
posted by ecorrocio on Aug 23, 2012 - 14 answers

I want to generate some stats on my monthly spending

I'm interested in calculating monthly expenses. What's the best way of doing this, keeping in mind security concerns? [more inside]
posted by deathpanels on Jun 19, 2012 - 12 answers

Home based business tax write offs when you don't own the home

Can you write off renovations to your home on your taxes for a home based business if you don't own or rent the residence? [more inside]
posted by blubutterfly on Apr 29, 2012 - 1 answer

Recovering expense funds from former employer

Legal advice on recovering expenses from my former company that doesn't want to pay? [more inside]
posted by unrulychild on Feb 9, 2012 - 9 answers

American (Express) Hegemony?

Why is the corporate credit card space seemingly dominated by American Express? [more inside]
posted by kanuck on Nov 27, 2011 - 11 answers

Organizing savings goals

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

Riding the great material continuum.

Is there public data which shows average amount of money spent on various expenses for an average sized family (food, taxes, mortgage, car, stock investments, etc.) based on income? [more inside]
posted by hanoixan on Oct 13, 2011 - 4 answers

How much agains?!?

[Average Bill Question] Soon to be moving out on my own. Trying to figure out average monthly costs of things. More of course after the fold. [more inside]
posted by handbanana on Oct 5, 2011 - 7 answers

I project that we will bankrupt ALL OF SCIENCE by 2013

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

Conflicting visions

Who should pay for my stepdaughter's glasses? [more inside]
posted by dlugoczaj on Jun 29, 2011 - 51 answers

How much can I expect to spend in two weeks at the Bahamas?

How much can I expect to spend in two weeks at the Bahamas? [more inside]
posted by inTikiwetrust on Apr 17, 2011 - 3 answers

I don't want to rack up another cars worth of debt for grad school!

[Grad-school filter] - I am starting a Masters of Public Administration this Summer, special questions inside. [more inside]
posted by handbanana on Jan 18, 2011 - 5 answers

Money Pit 2: More Banks, Less Hanks.

Can someone explain to me how buying residential real estate in a major/expensive U.S. metropolitan area makes any sense whatsoever? I'm really not seeing it right now (and yet I would love to join the landed gentry). [more inside]
posted by Admiral Haddock on Jan 4, 2011 - 45 answers

A Van Down By The River

My wife and I live in an expensive (by non-NYC standards) NYC apartment. Recently, lamenting how much of our salary went down the rent drain, we wondered if we could save money by living in a van. (This is a thought experiment. We're not really planning on doing it.) Is this feasible economically? [more inside]
posted by grumblebee on Nov 20, 2010 - 53 answers

Budgeting for an unpredictable income

I realized shortly after asking this question that I should have made it more directly about how to budget with an irregular, unpredictable (freelance) income. [more inside]
posted by The Dutchman on Nov 19, 2010 - 5 answers

Calorie counter for my wallet

I'd love to get a handle on my money the same way I'm getting a handle on my eating. I've been using Fatsecret and its corresponding Android app for several weeks now to lose weight...and it's working! I think the reasons it works for me are A) it forces me to eat consciously; I know I will be entering the calories, so instead of scarfing eight cookies, I'm counting so I can enter the right amount in Fatsecret later, B) It's simple (takes only a moment to choose a food, dropdown menu for portion, barcode scanner/can enter food anywhere with app; I don't have to think about when, what, how often to eat), C) It's almost like a game (Hey, only 74% of allotted calories today! Woo!) I want something like that for money. [more inside]
posted by The Dutchman on Nov 9, 2010 - 9 answers

Why can't I win even if I win?

When you "win" an argument with your spouse, it's not really winning, or is it? [more inside]
posted by abdulf on Sep 17, 2010 - 47 answers

Needed: Post-Summertime Eligible Dependent Care Expense Ideas

YNMA, obviously... wife and I overestimated our dependent care expenses this year...by a lot. I have to come up with valid expenses, for the remainder of 2010, that we can occur to cover 3K remaining in our account. Any ideas? We did the camp thing this summer, but ended up not signing up for a few of them from our original budget. Our son is in kindergarten at a private school, so we're past the time we can pay for tuition out of this account. PLEASE HELP!!!! Thanks mefite nation!!!
posted by littleredwagon on Aug 30, 2010 - 14 answers

Don't Buy Me Love,Pay My Rent

How can I politely but effectively ask my significant other for financial help? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 7, 2010 - 46 answers

Which of these travel expenses should pay myself?

Help me decide which of these travel expenses are mine and which my organization should pay. [more inside]
posted by Fiery Jack on Jun 20, 2010 - 14 answers

Film Production Expense Report Suggestions?

What's a good tool for keeping track of expenses on a film production? [more inside]
posted by Bobby Bittman on Mar 25, 2010 - 2 answers

London Loner

London, UK living arrangements. Help me sort out the options and get settled! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 6, 2010 - 10 answers

Help me settle for some invoicing/trip tracking software

I'm trying to start 2010 with a decent software strategy in place for tracking travel, projects, invoices, and expenses. 2009's technique was an Excel spreadsheet so there's lots of room for improvement. My picky/nerdy requirements inside. [more inside]
posted by jessamyn on Dec 29, 2009 - 10 answers

Cost of Living in South Africa

Is USD$1,800/month enough to live comfortably in South Africa? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 18, 2009 - 5 answers

Deflated by inflation

[Economics101Filter] How is it that the cost of living can go up, but salaries stay the same? Economics n00b questions inside. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 26, 2009 - 27 answers

They paid, now should I?

Can I expense these plane tickets or should I pay for them myself? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 13, 2009 - 10 answers

Education tax credit - can we claim it twice for two students?

Can more than one student filing on the same US tax return claim the new American Opportunity Tax Credit? [more inside]
posted by deadmessenger on Aug 16, 2009 - 1 answer

Is there a sane way to batch-convert a year of expenses from one currency to another in Excel?

Excel n00b filter: Is there a way to automatically convert an expense sheet from one currency to another by matching the date the cost was incurred with the exchange rate applicable on that specific day? [more inside]
posted by doctorpiorno on May 29, 2009 - 6 answers

Yeah, great timing, I know.

I'm an artsworker trainee who's also in the early stages of starting a new small business. I've been jobhunting like crazy but nothing's happened yet. I need to cover my living expenses. What can I do? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Apr 9, 2009 - 11 answers

Cost benefits of city living

What are some things (items, services, etc) that are cheaper in major cities than in suburban areas? [more inside]
posted by JaredSeth on Jan 15, 2009 - 25 answers

Who blinks first

My employer, a publicly traded company incorporated in Delaware, is dragging its feet reimbursing me for about 5k in expense reports. I live and work in Calif. The reason for this is a genral company-wide liquidity problem. I don't expect my employment to last much more than a few mos more. What recourse do i have to get reimbursed?
posted by Fupped Duck on Dec 23, 2008 - 9 answers

How do we pay for this mistake?

AskMe the Ethicist: how do we divide this plumbing bill among 3 roommates (or am I a jerk for not wanting to split it evenly) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 14, 2008 - 48 answers

Help me keep track of my money when I'm on the go.

What's the best way to keep track of expenditures while you're on the go? I use my debit card a lot but I don't carry a checkbook. I have a Samsung Flipshot phone (Verizon). Is there a secure mobile site where I can log in and enter my $50 gas purchase?
posted by desjardins on Sep 3, 2008 - 10 answers

It costs WHAT?!?!

Is there an easy way to estimate startup costs of a tech services company? [more inside]
posted by bitdamaged on Jun 4, 2008 - 4 answers

The quality of luxury without the price or appearance

I used to get the cheapest liquid soap for washing hands I could find, but recently, I got the "shea butter" soap for $3 and found that the increased quality more than makes up for the increased cost. The question is: What else can I spend a little more on to get much more quality? (Fluffy towels, sheets, maybe?) Are there websites that review this?
posted by Furious Fitness on Apr 13, 2008 - 90 answers

Help? I need software to manage my budget!

I need software to manage my personal & business budget. [more inside]
posted by idlm on Sep 20, 2007 - 7 answers

Who pays -- business or employee?

Small-business dilemma involving a company with three owners who have an agreement to split profit three ways. Owner A needs new laptop and wants to expense it to the business, as 99% of business is run/done online. Owner B thinks laptop should come out of A's share of the $ and not be counted as a business expense unless Owners A B & C all get laptops. Who should pay for the new computer? The business? Or should the cost of the laptop be subtracted from A's earnings?
posted by youarejustalittleant on Apr 7, 2007 - 20 answers

Cost of traveling to various Asian cities

I need to estimate and compare the expense of a two-week business trip to the following cities: Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Beijing. [more inside]
posted by nyu2 on Oct 31, 2006 - 5 answers

Is there is a company that will cancel your monthly services for you?

Is there a service that will cancel a service for you? [more inside]
posted by mphuie on Oct 12, 2006 - 13 answers

Can I use a purchase I plan to make in January 2007 as a 2006 tax deduction for my business?

I am a Mac user, and I want to get a MacBook to replace my Powerbook for my web design business. But, I don't want to buy one until the next update comes out. More details to follow. [more inside]
posted by jxpx777 on Sep 5, 2006 - 16 answers

Who gets Grandpa?

Do you have to claim the body of a deceased family member? [more inside]
posted by Thorzdad on Aug 21, 2006 - 11 answers

How much to move

I am interviewing for a new job shortly. I am trying to come up with a dollar figure for how much I should ask for. I will be changing cities, working a fairly similar job to the one I am in now, and moving to a city where the housing costs are slightly higher. How do I figure out how much I need to make the move? Is a calculator available to help with this decision? I am looking for raw numbers here, I will factor in social costs later. [more inside]
posted by Deep Dish on Jul 20, 2006 - 5 answers

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