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 on Jul 25, 2008 - 44 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

How can I make as much money as possible in the month before I move to NYC to begin grad school? [more inside]
posted 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 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 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 on Jun 8, 2008 - 7 answers

Expats, particularly Americans abroad, how do you manage your money? [more inside]
posted 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 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 on May 6, 2008 - 2 answers

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

Please help me make the right decision about graduate school. [more inside]
posted on Apr 11, 2008 - 15 answers

How much is a high income factoredd into a car lease loan decision? [more inside]
posted on Mar 16, 2008 - 3 answers

Credit rating/report question... [more inside]
posted on Mar 16, 2008 - 10 answers

I have really bad credit and need professional help, who should I talk to? [more inside]
posted on Mar 15, 2008 - 5 answers

OK, based on AskMeFi's advice on how to go about finding the right therapist, I should set up appointments with a few different financial advisers to determine a good fit. But how do I go about making the initial selection in the first place, and once there what questions to ask and how to assess their responses? [more inside]
posted on Mar 5, 2008 - 4 answers

Why have a wedding? [more inside]
posted on Mar 4, 2008 - 53 answers

Good news! Going through some old paperwork I just found a check for $2,600 that I'd never cashed from 2003. Bad news! It was a rollover distribution from a 401K at Fidelity, made out to E-trade. Fidelity says they did file a 1099 in the year they cut the check. Am I screwed for the back taxes, plus penalties? [more inside]
posted on Feb 19, 2008 - 12 answers

How can I protect myself from my financially unstable mother? [more inside]
posted on Feb 19, 2008 - 24 answers

How do I make pay stubs for myself as a freelancer. [more inside]
posted on Feb 18, 2008 - 7 answers

My crappy car was deemed totaled and I'm going to accept the payout and finance a new used car. I'd also like to move into an apartment soon. Step by step, how do I wrangle this plan into fruition? [more inside]
posted on Feb 15, 2008 - 11 answers

My fiancé and I are considering getting a joint credit card and I had a few questions about it. [more inside]
posted on Feb 11, 2008 - 6 answers

How to divide assets/financial responsibilities in a divorce when it's all under my name? [more inside]
posted on Feb 10, 2008 - 3 answers

My husband of five months and I have different attitudes towards money. He’s more money conscious that I am, at least, that’s what he calls it. I think of his “money-consciousness” as a cross between minor cheapness and money obsession. I am right now at a crossroads in the relationship and I don’t know how to solve it or whether I should even continue it. [more inside]
posted on Feb 8, 2008 - 55 answers

I want to start being more financially responsible. My husband doesn't want to hear it. Can I do this without hurting our marriage? How? [more inside]
posted on Feb 4, 2008 - 35 answers

How long does it take checks to clear noawadays? How are checks processed? [more inside]
posted on Feb 3, 2008 - 15 answers

Recommendations for a financial advisor/accountant for a young couple in NYC? [more inside]
posted on Jan 30, 2008 - 2 answers

What can my wife and I do to supplement our lacking income? [more inside]
posted on Jan 30, 2008 - 36 answers

What did you do to change from poor to rich? [more inside]
posted on Jan 22, 2008 - 51 answers

Looking for a financial (not debt/credit) counselor in Los Angeles area for a couple with different financial approaches/backgrounds. [more inside]
posted on Jan 14, 2008 - 7 answers

Look, I truly do get the “know your income, know your expenses” bit about budgeting. And I’m pretty frugal in my habits. My problem is this, as the financial head of this family, I have to decide what we will spend our inadequate resources on. So in general, how to prioritise discretionary spending in a fair and efficient manner? [more inside]
posted on Jan 12, 2008 - 25 answers

Since the subprime market bust, how difficult will it be for my boyfriend to get a mortgage for a house with little-to-no money down? Are there things he should know before beginning the process? [more inside]
posted on Dec 26, 2007 - 18 answers

I’m an early-30’s guy, seeing an early-30’s girl who I think I could be with long term. She is unquestionably an awesome person, and I appreciate the fact that she brings a different perspective and background to the relationship than my own. As with many things, these differences can be a double-edged sword. Read on, below... [more inside]
posted on Dec 8, 2007 - 50 answers

My husband has been given the opportunity to purchase a small business. He knows that the company will be sucessful. We need about $10,000 to start it up. Here is the problem: he has a great credit rating, but he is currently unemployed and we do not own a home to put up as collateral. Are there any creative financing solutions out there for him?
posted on Dec 3, 2007 - 19 answers

Is there such a thing as a personal Wealth-Building Mentor - your own CFO? [more inside]
posted on Nov 2, 2007 - 4 answers

My husband and I are 29 and we have approx $750k worth of equity tied up in real estate, but we're not sure how we should plan for the future. [more inside]
posted on Oct 30, 2007 - 17 answers

How do I set up Quicken without ending up with a negative balance at the end when I import historical account information? [more inside]
posted on Oct 13, 2007 - 4 answers

How do I help my girlfriend make sure her daughter has the resources to pursue a college education? [more inside]
posted on Oct 8, 2007 - 17 answers

So I have my first son going off to college in a couple of weeks...his room and board and tuition are taken care of, but how do I handle making available spending money for him...his history of budgeting, etc. is not all that great. Suggestions on how to make available money to a child away from college for his needs, but without an open spigot? It's been suggested that I give him no money, simply lay out what I will reimburse for...good idea, bad idea, other ideas? Really clueless on how to make sure he has money available for emergencies or non-school "stuff", but not wanting to think he has a blank check. Clueless in Oregon... thank you!
posted on Sep 15, 2007 - 47 answers

Can anyone recommend a good, affordable accountant in the New York City area? I am establishing a freelance business and will need to estimate taxes, think about eventual incorporation, etc.
posted on Sep 6, 2007 - 5 answers

I've got about $3,000 per month to invest, and I don't have time, knowledge, or energy to "beat the market". What's my best safe bet? [more inside]
posted on Sep 3, 2007 - 42 answers

If my home mortgage holder is Countrywide (it is), what happens, in practical terms, if Countrywide were to go bankrupt? Would they call the loan, forcing us to get financing elsewhere to cover it? Or would another lender assume the debt without our having to take any action? Or what?
posted on Aug 17, 2007 - 8 answers

What are the rules about selling shares held in a Roth IRA? Warning: still a bit of a finance n00b... [more inside]
posted on Jul 13, 2007 - 17 answers

I came across the application Moneydance, and it looks like it would really help me keep track of my finances. But I need help to use it. [more inside]
posted on Jun 7, 2007 - 4 answers

I've reached the end of the road for graduate school loans. [more inside]
posted on Jun 5, 2007 - 7 answers

Should I bother keeping track of my money? [more inside]
posted on May 20, 2007 - 20 answers

Lots of closed accounts. A few ID thefts. And hell on the checkbook balancing. Here's the magic question: how will it affect my Quicken? [more inside]
posted on May 15, 2007 - 3 answers

My husband is financially irresponsible. Do I bail him out? (Sorry for the long post) [more inside]
posted on May 7, 2007 - 38 answers

Will budgeting help? [more inside]
posted on Apr 9, 2007 - 22 answers

How do I quit my job but still afford to live in Boston before going back to school in September? [more inside]
posted on Apr 4, 2007 - 18 answers

Credit Card Filter: Help me find a card that let's me set auto-pay to pay off my full balance each month. My current cards only let me either auto-pay the minimum amount, or a specified dollar figure. No annual fees please. [more inside]
posted on Apr 2, 2007 - 21 answers