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?
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posted by mboszko
on May 21, 2013 -
21 answers
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
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.
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posted by new_horizons_new_life
on Feb 4, 2013 -
38 answers
What, if any, are some good free legal resources for those wanting to understand how ssd counts work expenses?
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posted by angrycat
on Dec 10, 2012 -
1 answer
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?
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posted by 5845(f)(1)(D)
on Sep 12, 2012 -
23 answers
What legal bits and bobs does it take to start up a hot dog stand and/or street vendor type business?
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posted by RolandOfEld
on Sep 7, 2012 -
18 answers
I'm interested in calculating monthly expenses. What's the best way of doing this, keeping in mind security concerns?
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posted by deathpanels
on Jun 19, 2012 -
12 answers
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?
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posted by blubutterfly
on Apr 29, 2012 -
1 answer
Why is the corporate credit card space seemingly dominated by American Express?
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posted by kanuck
on Nov 27, 2011 -
11 answers
Looking for an online savings account or an elegant non-spreadsheet method to track my savings goals.
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posted by Laura Macbeth
on Nov 16, 2011 -
6 answers
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?
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posted by hanoixan
on Oct 13, 2011 -
4 answers
[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.
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posted by handbanana
on Oct 5, 2011 -
7 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.
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posted by supercres
on Sep 28, 2011 -
3 answers
[Grad-school filter] - I am starting a Masters of Public Administration this Summer, special questions inside.
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posted by handbanana
on Jan 18, 2011 -
5 answers
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).
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posted by Admiral Haddock
on Jan 4, 2011 -
45 answers
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?
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posted by grumblebee
on Nov 20, 2010 -
53 answers
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.
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posted by The Dutchman
on Nov 19, 2010 -
5 answers
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.
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posted by The Dutchman
on Nov 9, 2010 -
9 answers
When you "win" an argument with your spouse, it's not really winning, or is it?
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posted by abdulf
on Sep 17, 2010 -
47 answers
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
Help me decide which of these travel expenses are mine and which my organization should pay.
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posted by Fiery Jack
on Jun 20, 2010 -
14 answers
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.
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posted by jessamyn
on Dec 29, 2009 -
10 answers
[Economics101Filter] How is it that the cost of living can go up, but salaries stay the same? Economics n00b questions inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 26, 2009 -
27 answers
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?
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posted by doctorpiorno
on May 29, 2009 -
6 answers
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?
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posted by divabat
on Apr 9, 2009 -
11 answers
What are some things (items, services, etc) that are cheaper in major cities than in suburban areas?
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posted by JaredSeth
on Jan 15, 2009 -
25 answers
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
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)
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 14, 2008 -
48 answers
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
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
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
I need to estimate and compare the expense of a two-week business trip to the following cities: Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Beijing.
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posted by nyu2
on Oct 31, 2006 -
5 answers
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.
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posted by jxpx777
on Sep 5, 2006 -
16 answers
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.
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posted by Deep Dish
on Jul 20, 2006 -
5 answers
