You are not my accountant. How do you convert personal debt to business debt? [more inside]
posted by KathrynT on Nov 6, 2009 - 8 answers

What are some good low risk ways to invest $30k for about a 3 month period? [more inside]
posted by trbrts on Nov 4, 2009 - 8 answers

If you had the opportunity to start over, what would you do? [more inside]
posted by helios410 on Nov 2, 2009 - 19 answers

Car was totaled, bank that gave auto loan charged off the loan account because the collateral is gone despite us continuing with full and on time payments. What are our options? [more inside]
posted by Nickel on Oct 11, 2009 - 4 answers

I'm on the board of directors of an org that's hosting an event. I'm expected to pay my way to the event, though I'm teaching and donating my time. This is a serious financial hardship for me, but not for some of my peers. How do I ask for/get assistance when they don't need it? How do I encourage the org to move to this model for everyone? [more inside]
posted by FlyByDay on Oct 4, 2009 - 16 answers

I want to give money to relative's children so that they can use it when they're older. How best to do this? [more inside]
posted by rmd1023 on Oct 1, 2009 - 10 answers

What's the best way for me to help out some friends who are in financial difficulty right now? [more inside]
posted by drzoon on Sep 25, 2009 - 35 answers

What do 'normal' finances look like for university-educated, aspiring upper-middle class married couples who don't have kids yet and don't truly feel like adults? [more inside]
posted by kitcat on Aug 27, 2009 - 21 answers

How do I export data out of Microsoft Money? [more inside]
posted by emilyv on Jun 21, 2009 - 9 answers

Financial fool filter: I'm looking for authoritative online financial information/planning advice [more inside]
posted by cestmoi15 on Jun 16, 2009 - 5 answers

I've been an irresponsible idiot. My car was repossessed - now what? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 4, 2009 - 7 answers

Looking for book or website recommendations on combining finances after marriage. Or your thoughts and tips here. I am getting married this summer and have begin to discuss combining accounts with my fiancee. We currently have a shared checking account from which we pay combined monthly bills. We want to know how much more we combine after marriage. [more inside]
posted by pithy comment on May 13, 2009 - 20 answers

Household-budgeting-filter: how can I determine how much "wiggle room" or safety margin will be needed to cover unexpected expenses? How much do you allow, and has it been sufficient? [more inside]
posted by yersinia on May 11, 2009 - 15 answers

The closer I get to finishing this debt off, the more it seems to bother me. Help? [more inside]
posted by Raze2k on May 4, 2009 - 18 answers

Why do people say that they don't want to waste money on rent? [more inside]
posted by Brennus on Apr 27, 2009 - 72 answers

Can you recommend a very basic financial adviser in San Francisco? [more inside]
posted by otherwordlyglow on Apr 17, 2009 - 6 answers

Which lender should I use for my government student loans? [more inside]
posted by amalgamator on Apr 16, 2009 - 9 answers

Why aren't life skills taught in schools? [more inside]
posted by sixcolors on Apr 13, 2009 - 39 answers

My new husband has an ex-wife and daughter who live in Colorado. They've been divorced a long time, not exactly on "friendly" terms, but certainly civil, for their daughter's sake. Recently, the kid's grades have been slipping (she's in 8th grade) and Mom decided she needed some tutoring. She signed her up for $10,000 worth of tutoring, without telling my husband in advance, then turned around and demanded half the tuition from him. My husband pays child support, has never been late, even though he's currently unemployed. He told her he couldn't afford $5,000 and even if he could, he doesn't think he should have to pay since she didn't consult him in advance or discuss the matter with him. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with this kind of thing. Does he have to pay her?
posted by redhaired_girl on Mar 31, 2009 - 21 answers

Should I file my taxes? [more inside]
posted by fantine on Mar 30, 2009 - 13 answers

What's the deal with married people being responsible for each other's debts, even ones they incurred before they got married? In most states, are married people really considered to be like one person when it comes to financial matters? I mean after all, you're not "one person" until you get married, so how would you be responsible for past debts of someone before you even met them? [more inside]
posted by serena15221 on Mar 14, 2009 - 13 answers

Which online personal financial software/web site offers 'old school' checkbook ledger-type functionality? [more inside]
posted by tippiedog on Mar 14, 2009 - 4 answers

Company was paying for grad school, but had to cut back. I can't put off finishing my degree, but I can't afford the out of pocket expenses either. They also cut back on my 401k. I'm considering a lot of options but none of them seem pretty. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by etherealclarity on Mar 13, 2009 - 12 answers

Ways to make extra cash during the economic downturn? [more inside]
posted by mintchip on Mar 11, 2009 - 10 answers

I'm 29, single (assume it's going to remain that way) female, and have spent the last few years saving an amount that's getting close to about $30k, which I presently have in my bank's equivalent of a your average ING Saver account, figuring by now I'd've figured out what I could/was willing to do with it, towards securing some kind of financial future that doesn't involve a cardboard box. I haven't, largely I suppose because I don't know what I need to be aiming for. Looking for advice. More inside. [more inside]
posted by springbound on Jan 27, 2009 - 27 answers

FinancialAidFilter: How do I decide whether to fill out the FAFSA (for law school) with or without parental info when some schools require and some don't? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 25, 2009 - 6 answers

Getting married in September but my husband-to-be won't come clean about his finances. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 16, 2009 - 80 answers

Help! I am suffering from anxiety and cognitive dissonance on the economy and my current situation. [more inside]
posted by bad grammar on Jan 8, 2009 - 20 answers

$10,000 available to borrow from a pension plan, and $10,000 in credit card debt. [more inside]
posted by An Infinity Of Monkeys on Dec 15, 2008 - 15 answers

Anyone have an HSA with Patelco? Thumbs up or down? I've never heard of Patelco before, but I'm not on the West Coast. It seems to get "good ratings" online, but I trust MeFites more than random online opinion.
posted by mccxxiii on Dec 4, 2008 - 7 answers

Recommendations for a cognitive behavioral therapist in the Houston area for my mother? He/she is going to have to deal with a lot, especially because she is irrational and suspicious. [more inside]
posted by Nattie on Oct 22, 2008 - 6 answers

Aaaargh! I have AIG Life Insurance (in Canada). Should I be worried? [more inside]
posted by mbarryf on Sep 24, 2008 - 5 answers

Wells Fargo just royally screwed me during one of the most difficult financial weeks of my life, putting me in a position where I won't even have food money or enough gas money to get to work -- until next TUESDAY! I'm spitting mad. My questions are twofold: 1) I want to know if there's anything I can do to turn this situation around now or do I have to just wait; 2) My money problems are temporary and I'll be in the red within a year. Is it possible to complain or make a statement about this episode with Wells Fargo that would ever be heard? Should I just bitterly move on and take my business elsewhere, feeling like a victim? 3) Do you have a bank that you recommend doing business with instead -- one that treats customers with actual respect? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 23, 2008 - 35 answers

I was listening to public radio this morning and they were talking about the current financial crisis on Wall Street. The expert said, "We will pull through this. America is resilient." That surprised me, as the idea of us not pulling through never occurred to me. But now I'm wondering: what would happen if we didn't "pull through"? As in, explain to me the rock bottom scenario for the United States' current situation and how we get to it. Obviously make it realistic it enough that I can have some really substantial nightmares.
posted by ictow on Sep 19, 2008 - 19 answers

Is there a such a thing as a voluntary financial conservatorship that I could convince someone to sign up for? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 10, 2008 - 4 answers

I am 60 years old and thinking of retiring, but unsure about how much money I need to live without working. I have a net worth of $3 million, half of it in two pieces of rental propery with the other half in stocks, bonds and a pension, but live in an expensive area and have a spouse who likes to live well and travel a lot. Can anyone out there offer some good advice?
posted by jc1745 on Aug 28, 2008 - 14 answers

How do I de-stress during and after an awful, expensive vacation? I am in the midst of a disappointing, stressful vacation and will be returning in a couple of days to my stressful, low-paying job. The breaking point is near. Help it to not happen. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 18, 2008 - 33 answers

Am I making a huge mistake? I'm deciding whether I should take a term off from my beloved college in order to work in the "real world", scraping together money for a study abroad program (Semester at Sea). My instincts say to do it, but I'm suddenly hesitant and wonder if others might have suggestions. [more inside]
posted by dmaterialized on Aug 7, 2008 - 39 answers

Has anyone used mac freelance to manage their freelance biz? [more inside]
posted by typewriter on Jul 29, 2008 - 3 answers

I think I'm going to start tracking my finances using Excel, or maybe Google Docs. This will supplement my credit union's online banking; I've considered Mint, Wesabe, iBank, Moneydance, among others, but haven't been impressed. Info includes date, transaction description, amount, balance, category (withdrawal, deposit, etc.), tags (gas, groceries, etc.) My question: what are your best tips, tricks, and hints for doing this? Excel formulas, creating charts, formatting technique, automation. Anything in that vein would be great. Thanks in advance!
posted by jroybal on Jul 28, 2008 - 11 answers

My roommate and I split evenly the cost of groceries and household items. However, we have dramatically different alcohol consumption habits. What's the fairest way to split the cost of alcohol in our household? And is there a way for me to raise the issue with her without creating drama? [more inside]
posted by decathecting on Jul 25, 2008 - 49 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 by ibmcginty on Jul 21, 2008 - 5 answers

How can I make as much money as possible in the month before I move to NYC to begin grad school? [more inside]
posted by lxs on Jul 15, 2008 - 10 answers

I would like to know a few things about withdrawing (not loaning, but flat-out withdrawals) from 401(k) funds. [more inside]
posted by WCityMike on Jun 26, 2008 - 4 answers

My life is stuck and it's making me feel incredibly depressed. Help me see the light and get on track for getting out of here. [more inside]
posted by actionpact on Jun 26, 2008 - 31 answers

Has someone previously cut through the thicket of regulations pertaining to hiring domestic help? Social Security? Federal withholding? State withholding? Arrrgh! I'm in Ohio. [more inside]
posted by stuart_s on Jun 8, 2008 - 7 answers

Expats, particularly Americans abroad, how do you manage your money? [more inside]
posted by Mr Bunnsy on May 15, 2008 - 18 answers

My partner and I need to acquire a loan for her grad school. The catch(es): She's not a citizen. We're gay. We don't have the first clue how to go about doing this. Help! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 15, 2008 - 12 answers

I'd like to cash out some beneficiary investment accounts. I'd like to know in advance what the taxes and penalties (if any) would be. In other words, what would be the cash remaining from this. [more inside]
posted by D-ten on May 6, 2008 - 2 answers

Seeking guidance with financial planning (loans, down payment, more) [more inside]
posted by mintchip on Apr 20, 2008 - 5 answers