What date acquired and cost basis should I put for two items reported on a 1099-B, when there are several unknowns? [more inside]
posted on Apr 10, 2008 - 8 answers

Help! I just received an unexpected and unsolicited check for several thousand dollars from the sister of my best friend who died several years ago. What should I do? [more inside]
posted on Dec 28, 2007 - 22 answers

What are some creative ways to give rolled coins as a gift? [more inside]
posted on Dec 21, 2007 - 21 answers

How much do you spend on Christmas presents for your significant other / spouse (don't worry, you can give me a percentage!) [more inside]
posted on Dec 15, 2007 - 36 answers

How can I appropriately go the extra mile to show my literary agent (and his assistant) how much I appreciate their hard work? [more inside]
posted on Sep 7, 2006 - 4 answers

A friend just gave me $100 for Christmas with the express instructions that I wasn't allowed to spend it on anything that I needed, only fun stuff. What would you buy?
posted on Dec 27, 2004 - 25 answers

What would you do if $730 (US) fell into your lap unexpectedly? I want to surprise my wife with something really cool and unexpected, but my creativity is on its annual holiday vacation.
posted on Dec 15, 2003 - 15 answers