I'm trying to choose an online broker. Fees vs. site functionality and features are my main concern. (1) What is the best online broker for someone who has between 5 to 10K to invest? (2) Is there any advantage to paying higher per-trade or per-contract fees for use of a site that has better features, or can all of the common features be found elsewhere easily? (3) Which discount broker has the best site functionality? [more inside]
posted by mintyfresh on Nov 18, 2009 - 7 answers

I live in London in a flat of three, and someone wants to move out. We have someone else ready to move in. The lettings agency wish to charge £150 for swapping a person over, and £100 for admin fees. Can we dispute this, for a more reasonable fee? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 16, 2009 - 6 answers

what other fees will i be paying for shopping internationally? [more inside]
posted by violetk on Oct 27, 2009 - 9 answers

A friend and I have been asked to present sessions at a conference, and we're not sure exactly how much to charge. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 26, 2009 - 3 answers

How do I get my bank to refund my overdrafts? [more inside]
posted by AngryTypingGuy on Oct 21, 2009 - 15 answers

Do mobile home parks always charge lot rent? [more inside]
posted by VC Drake on Oct 14, 2009 - 5 answers

What's a typical range of discount negotiated by insurers with ambulance companies? [more inside]
posted by spacewrench on Sep 18, 2009 - 1 answer

How much does it cost to attend worship/services in different religions? I recently found out that Synagogues charge an annual fee which gets you into (I think) all the regular and special services and pays for your burial costs. I was raised nominally in the Church of England and, while people were encouraged to "tithe" (ie contribute a 10th of their income) into the collection or by direct debit, there was no actual charge to be a member of the congregation. This got me to thinking, what about other religions? And I can't find the info on Google of course! Please note: I'm asking out of curiosity, not out of preference for any religion in particular or being against any religion. Just interested. And Judaism just happened to be the example that cropped up. [more inside]
posted by LyzzyBee on Sep 6, 2009 - 31 answers

How exactly do big PR firms calculate success fees? Do they "cap" them, or is the sky the limit? Or do they structure them so that no one would use them? Do they use the face value of AVE (1 page in newspaper = 1 page advertisement value) or do they use multiplicators?
posted by OctopusRex on Aug 27, 2009 - 1 answer

My girlfriend received $506 in fees for overdrafting about $40 from Bank of America. Is there anything we can do about this? [more inside]
posted by GrooveStix on Jul 24, 2009 - 54 answers

I need advice on charging fair fees for IT consulting work. [more inside]
posted by Nathanial Hörnblowér on Jun 11, 2009 - 8 answers

Wire transfer fees are eating up all my app store profits! Help me find a bank (online or brick & mortar) that won't charge me fees on incoming wire transfers. [more inside]
posted by perrce on May 13, 2009 - 7 answers

Can anyone point me towards detailed comparisons or information about the management fees and/or costs at hospitals in other countries? [more inside]
posted by johannahdeschanel on Apr 27, 2009 - 2 answers

How do we best finance our daughter's Irish University career (we're in the UK)? [more inside]
posted by Wilder on Mar 3, 2009 - 11 answers

When packing for two seasons, how can I avoid airline baggage fees on size and weight? [more inside]
posted by netbros on Sep 22, 2008 - 13 answers

How late is too late to negotiate with mortgage broker for fees? And how can I track mortgage interest rates to get a better rate before closing? [more inside]
posted by Amizu on Sep 19, 2008 - 5 answers

I've been asked to write the web content for a site for my previous place of employment, and I need help figuring out fees. [more inside]
posted by sabotagerabbit on Sep 10, 2008 - 1 answer

Desperately seeking Erin Brokovich - need sliding scale family law attorney in San Francisco Bay Area (Peninsula / South Bay) [more inside]
posted by ebellicosa on Aug 27, 2008 - 3 answers

I was wondering if there is an equivalent to We the People, whom took care of my divorce paperwork in California, in Chicago for my sister unfortunately needs to file for divorce... [more inside]
posted by matthelm on Aug 27, 2008 - 3 answers

How can I get these fees reduced? [more inside]
posted by mpls2 on Jul 18, 2008 - 11 answers

I have missed my (Australian) university's census date. Am I screwed? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 16, 2008 - 9 answers

How much should one expect to pay for fees on a mortgage refinance? [more inside]
posted by 6:1 on Apr 1, 2008 - 8 answers

How do I avoid excessive credit card/ATM fees when traveling in Europe this summer? [more inside]
posted by timory on Mar 19, 2008 - 23 answers

College tuition fees for out-of-state students question. Before I go to my sons high school counselors and chat to them about this, I am hoping the collective MeFi mind can confirm I have all my facts correct. [more inside]
posted by worker_bee on Feb 20, 2008 - 13 answers

How can I raise funds to afford studying as a KaosPilot in Denmark? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Dec 6, 2007 - 10 answers

Over the last 18 days a friend was charged $455 in overdraft fees from Bank of America. [more inside]
posted by arnicae on Nov 25, 2007 - 32 answers

NASD licenses (specifically series 7 & 63) requires company sponsorship to obtain. Once obtained, you need company sponsorship to maintain the licenses. Is there a company who will maintain your licenses for you while you are not working in the financial industry? Perhaps for a fee on top of the annual registration costs? I believe you have two years from separation with your employer to obtain a new sponsor.
posted by lawstudent09 on Oct 6, 2007 - 5 answers

Can a public community center charge a private daycare for space that is free to the public? [more inside]
posted by mikelly on Aug 6, 2007 - 14 answers

How hard should I try to get my $50 back? [more inside]
posted by wubbie on Jul 2, 2007 - 24 answers

Your a small restaurant, say ~$2M in sales/year, you want a web site, what's it worth? [more inside]
posted by Fuzzy Dog on Jun 22, 2007 - 38 answers

I lost a credit card; I call the lost-card-number and report it. They say it's $10 to cancel the lost card... [more inside]
posted by nomisxid on Jun 20, 2007 - 18 answers

buying a used car vs. importing one ... what taxes, fees should I expect? [more inside]
posted by krautland on Jun 11, 2007 - 4 answers

How do small community groups with branches in different areas manage membership fees? [more inside]
posted by divabat on May 27, 2007 - 1 answer

How much should I (photography student) charge an architectural firm to take photographs of their recently completeted projects? [more inside]
posted by krisken on May 8, 2007 - 11 answers

Please help me justify retainer fees for my website development business. I'm trying to justify it in my own mind and then possibly how to introduce the fees to clients. [more inside]
posted by jpep on Apr 11, 2007 - 13 answers

Does it matter where you buy a mutual fund? [more inside]
posted by jazzkat11 on Dec 10, 2006 - 10 answers

IRS-filter: I need a good tax lawyer in San Francisco. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 21, 2006 - 2 answers

How do syndication fees for TV shows like The Simpsons work? Does every episode cost the same to show? Or is it priced by season? Or by episode? Do the good ones cost more to show than the bad ones? Or the new ones more than the old ones?
posted by hoverboards don't work on water on Nov 5, 2006 - 6 answers

I'm trying to make my new web project legal in California. After reading through the Nolo press book(s), we thought that perhaps the LLC was the best corporate structure (we are going to issue stock and give the primary developer a portion in lieu of payment). While the Federal government taxes LLCs like sole proprietorships - you aren't taxed unless you make profit, and I don't see our profit outpacing our costs for a year - the State of California charges an LLC "tax" (really a fee) of $800, due almost immediately after your incorporation paperwork goes through, so... [more inside]
posted by luriete on Sep 8, 2006 - 9 answers

I am looking to sell a new product, and I would like to have team/league (NBA, NFL, MLB, colleges) logos printed on it. How do I go about obtaining permission and paying licensing fees? [more inside]
posted by bagels on Aug 29, 2006 - 6 answers

What is the formula for calculating ebay fees so that when I sell a fixed price item and ebay takes their fees out, I get the amount that I want back? [more inside]
posted by SoulOnIce on Jul 2, 2006 - 5 answers

What are your strategies for avoiding overdraft fees? [more inside]
posted by Squid Voltaire on Apr 12, 2006 - 33 answers

I went $26 over on my bank account and the bank has charged me $110 in fees. If I pay them the $26 + say $20 extra then flee the country would there be any serious repercussions? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 23, 2006 - 30 answers

i live in boston. i love to travel. why is it that when i go to spain or italy or australia or new zealand, or even fiji, there is no fee to withdraw money from an ATM, but when i go to portland, ME, a mere 100 miles north, the ATM withdrawal fee is always $1-$2?
posted by brandz on Dec 4, 2005 - 27 answers

Real Estate Agent Filter: I'm about to put a house I own in suburban Maryland (DC Metro) on the market. What are reasonable fees for the selling agent I hire to charge? [more inside]
posted by LGCNo6 on Sep 22, 2005 - 13 answers

How do I charge for web development work? [more inside]
posted by monkey closet on Sep 13, 2005 - 11 answers

My university library says I lost a book I know I returned. [more inside]
posted by oflinkey on Jul 6, 2005 - 18 answers

What's the going hourly rate for building complex web apps these days? An acquaintance asked me if I could help them add functionality to their existing web app suite. (More details inside) [more inside]
posted by Triplanetary on Feb 8, 2005 - 8 answers

I started designing websites as a hobby, either for free or as a part of my job. Now I have some people interested in hire my services as a webdesigner but I don't know how to calculate a quote or what are the acceptable prices in the business.
How do you calculate a quote for designing a website?
posted by guictx on Nov 23, 2004 - 4 answers

So I have this highly artistic, yet sometimes shockingly lazy friend. In an effort to get him to complete something more substantial than a brief sketch in his notebook, I've cooked up a plan wherein I become his manager, and take charge of designing and maintaining his web site, advertising his name, booking space in shows, and printing, selling and shipping his work. We've worked out most of the details, and he is already starting to finish pieces, yet I am at a loss as to how we should divvy up the eventual income. How much would you all say is a reasonable portion for a manager to expect? Twenty-five percent? More? Less? I'd certainly appreciate help from any experienced individuals out there. [more inside]
posted by alas on Jul 22, 2004 - 14 answers