Taking money out at a non-my bank ATM last night, the screen stated you will be charged a $2.50 fee. However, looking at the receipt after it spit my money out, they actually charged a $6.00 "terminal fee". [more inside]
posted by gatorbiddy on Nov 24, 2009 - 16 answers

How much is reasonable (if anything) to pay to a lender for a mortgage application fee? [more inside]
posted by mockjovial on Oct 22, 2009 - 15 answers

Is it appropriate to ask for a finder's fee? If so, how much? [more inside]
posted by melissasaurus on Aug 23, 2009 - 16 answers

What are some things that were once free but now require us to pay for them? [more inside]
posted by tomwheeler on Jul 15, 2009 - 45 answers

Does it go against Visa / MasterCard / etc. policy for a retail store, such as a restaurant or coffee shop, to add a charge to your order if you use credit rather than paying by cash? [more inside]
posted by wastelands on Jul 15, 2009 - 28 answers

Is it worth showing up in court to see if a citation fee (that I don't contest) might be reduced? I live in Los Angeles county. [more inside]
posted by SpacemanStix on Jun 4, 2009 - 8 answers

Consulting to help create a "draw" to bring people into booth at medical tradeshow. How much should I charge? [more inside]
posted by UMDirector on May 14, 2009 - 1 answer

I've had a book published and been approached by a film producer wanting to option the film rights to the book. He's sent a draft agreement but there is no fee involved. When I questioned this the response was that this was standard practice for a book that is 'not a known branded property'. I gotta be honest me and my book are about as unknown as its possible to be but should I still expect some sort of fee for this.
posted by wggrace on Apr 17, 2009 - 30 answers

I just reported a local small business for adding a fee to my credit card for its usage. Am I a horrible person? [more inside]
posted by UMDirector on Jan 2, 2009 - 74 answers

Should I pay my cellphone cancellation fee? [more inside]
posted by GuyZero on Nov 19, 2008 - 7 answers

Can I negotiate my new wage with the temp agency I'm hired through? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 15, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm going to hire an attorney to settle a wrongful death claim in the state of Ohio, USA. I hope to reach a settlement rather than going to court. What percentage of my settlement should the attorney get? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 1, 2008 - 8 answers

My broker is trying to charge another fee to put someone new on the lease for the NYC apt. we've been living in for 3 years. Is this legal? Do I have any recourse? [more inside]
posted by theseampsgoto11 on Apr 21, 2008 - 4 answers

What is a reasonable fee for organizing and hosting an Elderhostel/ Road Scholar program? [more inside]
posted by Scram on Mar 16, 2008 - 0 answers

How much should I charge to play violin at an old classmate's wedding? [more inside]
posted by chihiro on Mar 1, 2008 - 9 answers

Looking for an explanation behind the steep "rehoming fee's" for adopting pets. [more inside]
posted by ShootTheMoon on Feb 12, 2008 - 19 answers

Scoobie Doo endorses Mac&Cheese by allowing his likeness to appear on the box. Question- how do his master and the folks at Kraft decide on his price? [more inside]
posted by IndigoJones on Nov 16, 2007 - 5 answers

Responding to an 'advance fee fraud' email. I've had a blatant 'advance fee fraud' email from someone in west africa wanting to buy my car online (I am in Ireland). I want to respond in a way that sends this would-be fraudster down the longest rabbit hole possible. [more inside]
posted by superfurry on Jun 27, 2007 - 10 answers

What are the legal issues and requirements regarding the use of someone else's creative property/material in spin-offs, and fan related projects? [more inside]
posted by Sevenupcan on Mar 23, 2007 - 20 answers

How legitimate is it to add a new fee or charge after they've billed you for something and it's already been charged to your credit card? [more inside]
posted by Big Fat Tycoon on Feb 13, 2006 - 6 answers

Banking question: I have a small business in the US, I live in the US, I'm a US citizen. A number of my clients are in Canada. Everytime they send me a check, my local bank has to take a flat $10 out of it - even if its in US funds. Most of these checks are less than $50, so that's a pretty big hit. Apparently this $10 fee is not just my bank, but from their processor. I know I could ask my clients to pay in paypal, but a lot of them aren't set up to do it that way, and I'm reluctant to make them change. I emailed a canadian bank, thinking I'd just mail a deposit off once a month, and then every few months transfer funds, but I need to be there in person to set up the account. Do I just need to insist that clients use paypal? Are there other options I'm not thinking of? Any advice would be welcome.
posted by korej on Sep 5, 2005 - 14 answers

$95 IRA termination fee (well-known regional bank): legit? unavoidable? [more inside]
posted by amtho on Aug 30, 2005 - 8 answers

I'm trying to find an apartment in North Jersey (Belleville, Bloomfield, Rutherford, Clifton, Montclair), but brokers and realtors have saturated the online classified ads and Google results and I'd like to avoid unnecessary fees. Any advice? I've checked Craig's List and the Village Voice and I have a few local papers, but I'd like to know of a decent way to skirt the middle man.
posted by alphanerd on Aug 26, 2004 - 16 answers