Please give advice on dealing with money and guilt about money. [Long question.] [more inside]
posted on Aug 2, 2008 - 20 answers
Is there anyone (especially online) who's collected reasonably well-informed stock picks from, say, 2, 5, or 15 years ago and explained why the recommendations did or did not work out? [more inside]
posted on Jul 21, 2008 - 5 answers
Paying for medical school -- which money to use? [more inside]
posted on Jul 15, 2008 - 2 answers
I'm thinking of getting a credit card -is it worth it? [more inside]
posted on Jul 13, 2008 - 14 answers 
Total financial ruin filter: I am terrible at managing my very small amount of money. How did you learn to manage your money better than me? [more inside]
posted on Jul 8, 2008 - 38 answers
What is the best financial/tax situation for us? Kid on way, financial aid eligibility concerns. [more inside]
posted on Jul 2, 2008 - 4 answers
Financial / 401k advice for a 23-year-old engineer.
Considering the state of the economy and the price of oil, what should I do with my stocks. Also, I have the option for a 401k but I have no idea what type of 401k to choose. [more inside]
posted on Jul 1, 2008 - 20 answers
[MoneyFilter] Turning 18, i find my knowledge on money/finance dangerously lacking. Help me find resources to learn everything about finance for life (stocks, banks, taxes, etc.) [more inside]
posted on Jun 25, 2008 - 18 answers
Traveling to Oaxaca, Mexico next week. Looking for advice and information about money while I'm there. [more inside]
posted on Jun 24, 2008 - 9 answers
InvestingFilter: Is there anything inherently flawed about investing in index funds? [more inside]
posted on Jun 18, 2008 - 24 answers
A man has debt, he comes into a little bit of money... how best should he spend it? [more inside]
posted on Jun 13, 2008 - 13 answers
I want to close out my 401k (and pay the necessary taxes) so I can pay off some debt. My 401k says I'm not allowed. Why not? Can I change anyone's mind? [more inside]
posted on Jun 9, 2008 - 13 answers
What should I take into consideration when spearheading an anthology project? What resources are out there for us? [more inside]
posted on May 30, 2008 - 1 answers
Financial skills building classes or workshops for a low-income person with crappy money management skills? [more inside]
posted on May 26, 2008 - 9 answers
How is the downturn in the US economy affecting you? [more inside]
posted on May 5, 2008 - 78 answers
European who has USD in an American account - what should I do? [more inside]
posted on Apr 21, 2008 - 4 answers
If you're enrolled in a debt management plan through Consumer Credit Services but can no longer make your agreed upon payment, how can you get it lowered? [more inside]
posted on Apr 11, 2008 - 4 answers
How would you transform YouTube fame into money? [more inside]
posted on Mar 24, 2008 - 12 answers
I know the basics of money laundering. Now I want to read more about the various methods used in laundering money. [more inside]
posted on Mar 20, 2008 - 8 answers
What's the safest possible thing that I can do with my money? [more inside]
posted on Mar 20, 2008 - 28 answers
How should I select a financial planner? Should I find a fee-only or commission-based planner? $150-$200/hour seems like a lot of money to me. [more inside]
posted on Mar 18, 2008 - 9 answers
FinanceFilter: Is the money supply contracting, or expanding, after netting all the Fed action, bank closures, mortgage defaults, etc?
The dollar falling seems to signal a net increase of money supply, but this is inconsistent with the thesis of a credit or liquidity crunch. If the money supply is growing at a slower rate due to tighter lending practices, shouldn't the dollar be rising, even in the face of Fed-rate cutting? Do we know the net expansion or contraction of the money supply due to the combination of rate cuts and mortgage defaults? [more inside]
posted on Mar 17, 2008 - 8 answers
Does a student loan in deferment count as debt for the purposes of figuring debt to income ratios in an FHA loan? [more inside]
posted on Feb 27, 2008 - 3 answers
Is it possible to refinance through the bank that holds your mortgage? Is it desirable? Is it easier? [more inside]
posted on Feb 21, 2008 - 12 answers
"Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure nineteen pounds nineteen and six, result happiness. Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure twenty pounds ought and six, result misery."
British personal finance blogs, forums and other resources? [more inside]
posted on Feb 15, 2008 - 6 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 on Feb 15, 2008 - 18 answers
Mac switcher / Intuit hater question: Is there a good alternative to Quicken for the Mac? [more inside]
posted on Feb 12, 2008 - 12 answers
What is the best online web 2.0 personal expense tracking sites? [more inside]
posted on Jan 26, 2008 - 19 answers
I will soon receive an inheritance of about $100,000-$150,000 (numbers are vague right now). I'm looking for tips and advice for managing that money. [more inside]
posted on Jan 14, 2008 - 16 answers
I want to pay off my credit card debt once and for all. Is selling mutual funds the best strategy to do this? [more inside]
posted on Jan 3, 2008 - 15 answers
How do I pay for a house with (someone else's) cash? [more inside]
posted on Nov 7, 2007 - 14 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 on Nov 2, 2007 - 29 answers
Has anyone used All World Private Funding to get a loan? And if so, what was your experience?
posted on Oct 27, 2007 - 2 answers
Technical options trading question. [more inside]
posted on Oct 21, 2007 - 8 answers
Help me micromanage my household money! What software program should I use? [more inside]
posted on Oct 3, 2007 - 12 answers
Should I be worried about an impending collapse of the US dollar? [more inside]
posted on Sep 20, 2007 - 20 answers
Any reason not to open a couple more bank accounts for all the gifts/rewards/incentives they offer? [more inside]
posted on Sep 18, 2007 - 10 answers
I am looking to work with a credit counselor to manage our debt. Should I get this done before or after I am married next month? [more inside]
posted on Aug 20, 2007 - 7 answers
Where can I find summary information for a specific stock for days in the past? [more inside]
posted on Aug 18, 2007 - 6 answers
Car Insurance + Home Owners Insurance = Saving $$ ? [more inside]
posted on Aug 16, 2007 - 9 answers
My wife and I will be moving stateside from Bermuda next year. We will be moving into an empty house with NOTHING except outdated wardrobes and cash. With that said, we will be acquiring a lot of stuff. We will need cars, furniture, appliances, electronics, art, tools, clothes, insurance, etc. etc. How can we maximize our investments in all this stuff? What is your opinion on getting good deals in each of these categories? Our financial planner suggested we incorporate to get some tax write-offs. Another friend said to look into SwapLease. Yet another said to buy all of our furniture in North Carolina. If you were starting with nothing, how would you approach it? Should I walk into Best Buy and tell the manager to make me a deal? Should we buy used cars? Hit garage sales? Buy fine art and antiques? Get a part-time job at the Gap? Where and how can I find the best deals / best investments?
posted on Aug 14, 2007 - 12 answers
Should I refinance now, or wait until my 5-year ARM "expires"? More details inside. [more inside]
posted on Aug 7, 2007 - 30 answers
I am looking for a good way to use my iPhone, Mac, and/or .mac account to keep track of small amounts of money that my friends and I owe each other. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted on Aug 5, 2007 - 14 answers
Am I being stupid about money? [more inside]
posted on Jul 25, 2007 - 22 answers
What is the best place to get a CD (Certificate of Deposit)? [more inside]
posted on Jul 5, 2007 - 8 answers
How can I access/acquire more funds for my upcoming trip to Asia? [more inside]
posted on Jul 5, 2007 - 5 answers
I'll be borrowing $22,200 to pay for school. All other things being equal, which loan is best? All three options have a 10-year term.
Loan #1: 5.55% fixed rate; 1% principal rebate after 12 months; a second 1% principal rebate after 24 months
Loan #2: 5.55% fixed rate; zero payments for the last 6 months
Loan #3: 6.55% fixed rate; a 3.3% principal rebate after 33 months [more inside]
posted on Jun 25, 2007 - 7 answers
I am in my 20's, have no debt and have no need for a loan; should I get one anyways to help my credit? [more inside]
posted on Jun 23, 2007 - 18 answers
My 401k retirement plan through the company I work for is managed by Fidelity Investments. I have read recently that a "high-load" mutual fund will often return poorer yields than a "low-load" or "no-load" mutual fund.
How do I find out if my plan is high-load, low-load, or no-load?
posted on May 15, 2007 - 7 answers
Tax planning advice for the self employed. The web is full of articles, the bookstores are full of guides. But there is so much "get rich quick" and "pay zero taxes" crap out there that I am not sure where to go for good, solid tax planning advice. [more inside]
posted on Mar 26, 2007 - 5 answers
I've paid off all my credit cards.... now what? [more inside]
posted on Mar 7, 2007 - 22 answers
Help me learn about personal finances... Canadian style. [more inside]
posted on Feb 21, 2007 - 13 answers
A friend needs to find a good place to park some money that will ultimately be used for house down-payment purposes. Help me come up with a few good investment options. [more inside]
posted on Jan 26, 2007 - 23 answers
Banking Filter: Can I do an ETF if the bank account number is right but the name is wrong? [more inside]
posted on Jan 5, 2007 - 3 answers
Looking for a site where I can enter a portfolio (stocks and funds) and generate an RSS feed that gives daily breakdowns of how each stock is doing. [more inside]
posted on Dec 12, 2006 - 3 answers
How do you value the content of a blog, or any media company, whose content isn't made up of physical assets? [more inside]
posted on Dec 3, 2006 - 9 answers
I owe more than my car is worth. My monthly auto-expenses are too great. I would be better off with a truck. Advice? [more inside]
posted on Nov 15, 2006 - 23 answers
A question about home contents insurance in the UK. [more inside]
posted on Oct 27, 2006 - 4 answers
Applying for my first credit card soon. What should I be looking for? [more inside]
posted on Oct 21, 2006 - 24 answers
I'm a buy and hold investor who wants to develop an interest in technical analysis. [more inside]
posted on Oct 6, 2006 - 19 answers
Like most Americans, my wife and I are struggling with debts. I thought of a great way to eliminate them, but my wife does not agree. What do you think? [more inside]
posted on Oct 3, 2006 - 42 answers
What would be a good way to calculate "fuck-you money"? [more inside]
posted on Sep 28, 2006 - 30 answers
Can I invest my retirement money in my own mortgage? [more inside]
posted on Sep 25, 2006 - 2 answers
Possibly a longshot : can anyone recommend an accountant in Vancouver? [more inside]
posted on Sep 14, 2006 - 5 answers
How do you find and pick the right credit union? [more inside]
posted on Sep 8, 2006 - 5 answers
my new employer is offering a 401k package via fidelity investments that is, dare I say it, overwhelming to me. I am especially bothered by the fact that the only advise available on said fidelity investment choices is via the nice folks from fidelity investment. so I looked for financial advisors - but how to judge them? [more inside]
posted on Aug 28, 2006 - 19 answers
What should I do with my insurance settlement money? [more inside]
posted on Aug 8, 2006 - 20 answers
UKSharesFilter: Some of my relatives have had a small selection of the shares in an inherited portfolio disappear over time from their online tracker, so my question is what has happened to the following stocks: CHB.L; GAA.L; MFBUEUGI.L and MFBUTRU.L, and should they have received any notification, documents or even cheques, (and what can be done about finding out more)?
(I should clarify that they still have the certificates and haven't sold, traded or otherwise physically disposed of them, it's the listing themselves that now come up as 'No Such Symbol' on the internet listing of the portfolio).
posted on Aug 7, 2006 - 5 answers
Any experience with American Funds? Could use some opinions about financial planners, too. [more inside]
posted on Jul 25, 2006 - 16 answers
What is the most cost-effective solution for banking while living overseas for ~4 months? [more inside]
posted on Jul 18, 2006 - 16 answers
SketchyDebtCollectionsFilter: Someone calling and demanding payment on a credit card that was paid off and cancelled in 2002. Fraud? Error? What can be done? [more inside]
posted on Jul 6, 2006 - 16 answers
Good magazine about Money for younger people? [more inside]
posted on Jun 25, 2006 - 12 answers
Internet banking - I have an account with ING, and they're fine, but I'd like to find an online bank that has a decent interest rate but 1) doesn't hold your deposits forever before they're available and 2) can transfer money back to my checking account rather quickly. Does anyone have good experience with such a place?
posted on Jun 15, 2006 - 19 answers
Should I get another credit card? [more inside]
posted on Jun 9, 2006 - 15 answers
I need help generating an 'explanation' for my bankruptcy 6 and 1/2 years ago that will not make me look financially incapable to a potential investor. Are there any 'good' explanations for filing bankruptcy that I could use in order to not have this fact work against me? I need potential circumstances that would warrant a bankruptcy and sound reasonable to a potential business partner. More inside... [more inside]
posted on Apr 24, 2006 - 17 answers
My wife and I are about to go through invitro fertilization and we think we'll need about $20,000. We have maybe half of that now and would like to get a credit card to pay the difference. We're looking for a card that has 0% for a year, preferably some rewards back (miles, cash, whatever), and obviously a somewhat high limit. Our credit is very good so we should qualify for the good deals and rates. Any recommendations for good credit cards that would fit our needs?
posted on Apr 16, 2006 - 10 answers
I'm 19 and hold down a decent job, what should I do with my excess money? [more inside]
posted on Apr 3, 2006 - 40 answers
Please recommend some good personal-finance related web sites. I'm looking for sites with good information on all aspects of personal finance and responsible money use. Most of what I've found is focused on investing, though, and on macroeconomics. I'm not interested in the Big Picture. I want sites that focus on the Small Pictures: dealing with debt, saving for the future, finding bargains, etc. Think Your Money or Your Life, but in web form. Big sites, little sites, weblogs, print magazines — I don't care, so long as it's focused on personal finance. Bonus points for sites with RSS feeds. [more inside]
posted on Mar 14, 2006 - 21 answers
When an insider sells their shares of stock in a company, is there a way to find out WHO sold their stock quickly thereafter? [more inside]
posted on Feb 16, 2006 - 4 answers
UKJobsFilter: So, the medieval banqueting centre I've been playing Robin hood at for the past 16 years just rang me up to say they're selling the building to developers, and at the end of April that's it, all done.
I've been self-employed for most of that time and have been invoicing on a 'per gig' basis for years now, but I'm wondering if, as they've easily (by a factor of lots) been my main employer for those sixteen years whether a 'that's your lot, chum' is all I'm getting, or is there a 'self-employed severance' for long term invoicers?
posted on Feb 13, 2006 - 9 answers
Are there books that explain, in great detail, the systems that clear trades (equities and options) on the markets and shuffle funds among banks in the U.S.? [more inside]
posted on Feb 10, 2006 - 2 answers
Is it unreasonable for me to be unwilling to put work-related travel expenses on my personal credit card? [more inside]
posted on Jan 30, 2006 - 34 answers
Some friends and I had a rather long, somewhat alcohol-fueled debate and could come to no real conclusion to the question "how much money is there in the world"? [more inside]
posted on Jan 26, 2006 - 19 answers
I have a not-insignificant amount of Polish zlotych. Help me figure out if and how I can exchange it... [more inside]
posted on Jan 24, 2006 - 7 answers
I'm in (defaulted) student-loan hell. [more inside]
posted on Dec 30, 2005 - 18 answers
I am seeking some unbiased advice on personal loan consolidation. Search engines are too spammed by commercial outfits of dubious value to be of any help. But MeFi knows everything! [more inside]
posted on Dec 17, 2005 - 19 answers
Two-part question about money and spending per semester: first part for college students, second part for those in the post-collegiate working world. [more inside]
posted on Dec 16, 2005 - 19 answers
I would like to find the best credit union in or around Westchester, NY, that I am eligible to join [more inside]
posted on Dec 14, 2005 - 11 answers
Expat American hates money, inherits share of house, perhaps $100,000. Do I need an accountant, a lawyer or something else to advise? [more inside]
posted on Dec 2, 2005 - 12 answers
What advice/information can any of you guys give regarding selling an annuity? I have a six-figure annuity sum due in about 2.5 years, but I could definitely use the money now for moving to NYC for graduate school. I wouldn't need to recieve the entire amount immediately, or, the entire amount minus whatever commission/percentages taken by the agency. I would actually prefer a low 5-figure sum to get on my feet in NYC and establish good credit, pay off loans, etc., and then whatever schedule that was determined to be prudent afterwards. Are there any banks, companies, agencies that would be recommended? Pitfalls I should watch out for? Am I potentially making a financial blunder?
posted on Nov 28, 2005 - 10 answers
Any economists here? I have a logic / semantics puzzle. An article about money creation says that when the Fed 'gives' the banks $1000, the total amount somehow becomes a lot higher through something called a money multiplier. But the mechanics of this make no sense. [more inside]
posted on Nov 14, 2005 - 16 answers
Bank of America, US Bank, or other? [more inside]
posted on Nov 4, 2005 - 33 answers
FinancialFilter: Should I sell my DSC mutual funds now or later? [more inside]
posted on Oct 25, 2005 - 8 answers
Young married couple, mid-20's, good income: ready to take our finances more seriously. Who do we talk to? [more inside]
posted on Oct 19, 2005 - 25 answers
Say you come into $50k out of the blue. What's the best thing you can do with it, financially speaking, when you have a couple mortgages, some minor debt, small savings, and even smaller retirement? Which to attack first? [more inside]
posted on Oct 17, 2005 - 18 answers
when a company says that they will pay a one time dividend of $1.00 for each outstanding share of common stock, does that mean that they are going to pay me $1 for each share of stock that I own? Or what does it mean?
posted on Oct 6, 2005 - 8 answers
Where is all my money going? Does anyone have any clever financing/budgeting tips. [more inside]
posted on Sep 3, 2005 - 19 answers
I am looking for a new place to see all of my financial accounts from all institutions together online. [more inside]
posted on Aug 22, 2005 - 5 answers
Given all of the brouhaha about file trading and lost movie sales, is there a way to figure out what percentage of commercially released movies don't recoup their production costs, when all avenues are factored in (theater runs, dvd, cable, etc...). [more inside]
posted on May 22, 2005 - 11 answers
How do shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway earn income? It seems that dividends haven't been issued since 1967. Short of selling the stock, isn't the investment "tied up"? [more inside]
posted on May 9, 2005 - 19 answers
I have what I think is a simple question: how much money is there in the world? Both on paper and in cash, all countries combined, has anyone ever calculated this? Is it possible to calculate this?
posted on Apr 27, 2005 - 15 answers
Recommendations for personal finance software for Mac OS X? [more inside]
posted on Mar 20, 2005 - 4 answers
How do you handle money within your relationship? [more inside]
posted on Feb 17, 2005 - 37 answers
OwnershipSocietyFilter: Is this $50 trinket really the only way to get data from my bank account (Quicken Interchange Format) into Quickbooks? Intuit would like me to make a not-free call to ask the same question...
posted on Jan 27, 2005 - 5 answers
FinanceFilter: I recently experienced the wonderful epiphany of 'college student = poor' as I finished paying bills and checking my bank accounts today. It seems that I've spent almost all of my summer job savings, and by February 1st I will have the grand total of approximately $12 to my name.
My basic question is: what should I know before taking out student loans? I'm looking for personal experiences, warnings, recommendations, etc. I want to make sure I do this right so a few years from now I won't be posting an AskMe question about trying to get out of my many-times-deferred loans. I'm not hardcore set on taking out student loans, but it's an option that seems favorable at first glance and has been recommended and pursued by many of my friends. [MI]
posted on Jan 26, 2005 - 17 answers
Does anyone use any online finance/investment account aggregators that do charting? I like the "money manager" at Yahoo Finance, but it's shutting down on Feb 1. (more)
posted on Jan 24, 2005 - 3 answers
Franchise-owning MeFites: How did you get started? How did you pick the franchise? How much capital did you have? Most importantly: Would you do it again?
posted on Jan 4, 2005 - 5 answers
I am presently working with a financial advisor to select mutual funds for my retirement plan. He has explained the differences between Class A, B, and C funds to me, and also suggested that Class A is probably the best option. Is he correct? [more inside]
posted on Dec 30, 2004 - 14 answers
I just finished watching the horribly mangled version of the Big Lebowski on Comedy Central. I never really thought about in all the times I watched it til now, but how do you think Lebowski pays the bills?
posted on Dec 22, 2004 - 20 answers
"The Fed chief also seemed to be practically guaranteeing higher interest rates, saying that investors who weren't hedged against a rise were "desirous of losing money."."
these questions have been asked before, but any further thoughts on a hedge for dollar positions and increasing interest rates?
posted on Nov 20, 2004 - 5 answers
Interested in money-saving tips. (more inside)
posted on Sep 15, 2004 - 30 answers
I just graduated law school and have received a significant amount of money in graduation gifts. I'd like to "invest" the money in the market but I have no idea how to do that. I'd like to use online investment software that is very intuitive. Any suggestions?
posted on May 11, 2004 - 15 answers
Money confuses and scares me. [further within]
posted on May 6, 2004 - 27 answers
