Need formula to calculate a lease rate factor from a %. [more inside]
posted by thinktwice on Sep 24, 2009 - 1 answer

I will be doing some consulting work. Basically I will be strategizing with a very small company on optimizing their presence on the web and helping them with social networking. Here's my problem-- I have no idea what to charge for my time. I will spend two hours driving to them and probably an hour or two consulting. What do you think I should charge? I don't want to be too low but I am also scared that I might be too high. What do you think would be a good rate? I am located in the Philadelphia area if that makes any difference.
posted by hellodonna on Sep 3, 2009 - 5 answers

Should I reject a credit card's rate increase if I cannot pay off the balance right away? [more inside]
posted by dforemsky on Aug 14, 2009 - 13 answers

I have searched through previous posts, but have not found specific info on women's heart rate monitors, specifically those worn on the wrist and that include a chest strap. [more inside]
posted by angiewriter on Feb 11, 2009 - 9 answers

What are the best ways to find and compare mortgage refi rates and fees? (web sites, or?) [more inside]
posted by msalt on Jan 17, 2009 - 10 answers

Interest rates are down, so my mortgage broker contacted me to see if I want to refinance. I'm under the impression that every time you refinance, you lose value in the house, so is this a good idea? [more inside]
posted by MtDewd on Nov 26, 2008 - 12 answers

How much should I charge to create a promo video for a friend? [more inside]
posted by burhan on Nov 12, 2008 - 5 answers

What is a normal rate for losing books from a school or public library? [more inside]
posted by bad grammar on Nov 8, 2008 - 10 answers

How can I lower my interest rates on my credit card and mortgage? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 8, 2008 - 8 answers

I've been asked to design a t-shirt for a well-known band on a major label, but I don't know what the going rate is for the work. I saw this question, but I'm not fresh out of school, and that's a question about bulk work, which this will not be. I'm open to charging a flat-rate or my hourly, but am unclear which is appropriate in this situation. [more inside]
posted by apetpsychic on Sep 10, 2008 - 7 answers

How much should I charge for pet-, house-, and baby-sitting? [more inside]
posted by greta simone on Sep 10, 2008 - 11 answers

What's the going rate for a PHP developer in NYC? [more inside]
posted by defreckled on Sep 9, 2008 - 9 answers

What hourly rate should I quote to be an on-site web-development / graphics guy contractor? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 1, 2008 - 7 answers

Could someone please give me advice on buying a heart rate monitor? [more inside]
posted by Jack Alucard on Jun 22, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm having a bit of an ethical dilemma about a work/pay situation. An acquaintance and I were hired as consultants by The Company for a 7 day project which required a 2 person team doing 2 different tasks. Task A was less technical than Task B and thus received a lower pay rate than B (with a lower overtime rate also). [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 1, 2008 - 6 answers

I ran a creative contest. 17 people submitted. 8 judges each chose their top three, in order of preference. What is the fairest way to rank each entry?
posted by stokast on Apr 29, 2008 - 15 answers

Shopping for a heart rate monitor which includes an interval timer - this is the cheapest Timex ($78), this is cheapest Suunto ($115) and this is the cheapest Polar ($140). Does anyone have experience of any of these, or have other recommendations to offer? [more inside]
posted by forallmankind on Apr 27, 2008 - 4 answers

What is a reasonable fee for organizing and hosting an Elderhostel/ Road Scholar program? [more inside]
posted by Scram on Mar 16, 2008 - 0 answers

I'm going to Europe for at least a year in September. When should I convert my dollars to euros? [more inside]
posted by mustcatchmooseandsquirrel on Mar 3, 2008 - 17 answers

Freelance filter: How much do I charge? I've not done this type of work freelance style before. [more inside]
posted by delladlux on Jan 24, 2008 - 6 answers

What is a fair rate of return on a ten-year loan from a family member that never expected to be paid back? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 5, 2007 - 18 answers

What, if any, is the relationship between bandwidth and power? [more inside]
posted by odinsdream on Nov 19, 2007 - 14 answers

How can I print a USPS media rate shipping label? [more inside]
posted by nitsuj on Jun 12, 2007 - 13 answers

What should I expect from betablockers? [more inside]
posted by stormygrey on May 18, 2007 - 9 answers

Why is my 'effective tax rate' listed on my return much lower than the amount of taxes I actually paid?
posted by jazzkat11 on Apr 12, 2007 - 6 answers

How to make a small profit with currency if you have regular access to the Euro and Slovak Crown? [more inside]
posted by freddymetz on Feb 24, 2007 - 4 answers

What's the best way to lower my resting heart rate? I'm slightly overweight, and exersice just a few times a week. I've read a ton of literature that says a lower heart rate leads to a longer life. Any tips? Exercises that'll help? [more inside]
posted by Geoffh on Feb 9, 2007 - 10 answers

How quickly should I expect to be able to lower my resting heart rate and blood pressure through exercise? [more inside]
posted by KathyK on Feb 1, 2007 - 8 answers

Would I be able to purchase an 80 Gig Ipod more cheaply in Mexico City than in the US?
posted by theperfectcrime on Dec 12, 2006 - 9 answers

Like many UK people, I earn some money in dollars: Adsense and Cafepress mostly. Whilst the exchange rate is poor, it would make a sense to leave this money in the US and only collect, as and when the rate changes significantly in my favour. Any one got any experience with a UK based person setting up US dollar savings account with good interest?
posted by robmanuel on Dec 4, 2006 - 11 answers

I have a 100MBS Ethernet card on a box and the MTU is 1518 bytes, hence 12144 bits. Maximum packet throughput of the card should be around 8000 packets. But, I have seen packet rates (via perfmeter) of up to 13000. Am I missing something here ? [more inside]
posted by plep on Nov 22, 2006 - 6 answers

My sister just graduated with a J.D.... accompanied by five student loans totaling over $100K. Recommendations for paying the least amount of interest possible? [more inside]
posted by paulino636 on Sep 3, 2006 - 10 answers

What is the current rate for 16 year old babysitters? [more inside]
posted by pettins on Aug 19, 2006 - 22 answers

Help me figure out how to fairly develop quotes for jobs in the photo/video/film industry? [more inside]
posted by Alterscape on Aug 10, 2006 - 1 answer

I need to come up with an hourly rate for a contract programming job, and have no idea where to start. [more inside]
posted by mcstayinskool on Jun 29, 2006 - 12 answers

I'm looking at taking on a freelance consulting project for a nonprofit in the SF Bay Area that involves creating web interfaces to a SQL Server backend. This would be my first non-voluntary (i.e., >$0) freelance project. What rate should I ask for? [more inside]
posted by treepour on Jun 9, 2006 - 8 answers

Is China keeping its currency undervalued a double edged sword for China? [more inside]
posted by studentguru on Apr 23, 2006 - 28 answers

MoneyFilter: What should I do with my adjustable-rate mortgage? [more inside]
posted by wintermute2_0 on Apr 19, 2006 - 19 answers

What's the next logical career choice for a senior analyst? [more inside]
posted by DCTapeworm on Oct 19, 2005 - 9 answers

Is there a website that catalogs the daily exchange rates between countries? For example, if I wanted to know the exchange rate from Canadian to American dollars on July 27, 2005?
posted by billysumday on Oct 13, 2005 - 6 answers

What is the current pay rate for an information architect in the Seattle area? [more inside]
posted by DCTapeworm on Oct 10, 2005 - 8 answers

Calling all freelance graphic designers! I need your assistance with a question of pricing. [more inside]
posted by Vervain on Jul 25, 2005 - 8 answers

I've never completely understood why my work's Internet connection, which is supposedly "3 megabit DSL", seems so much faster, shared amongst many more users, than my home's "3 megabit DSL". What am I missing here?
posted by Big Fat Tycoon on Mar 31, 2005 - 9 answers

Target Heart Rate. What damage are you doing, if any, by working out above your so-called Target Heart Rate? [mi] [more inside]
posted by Lola_G on Jan 20, 2005 - 16 answers

I currently have a monthly mortgage payment of $850/month. About $150 of that is mortgage insurance + property taxes.

If I get one of those fancy split 80/20 mortgages, in which the variable-rate 20% portion is used to satisfy the downpayment requirement and remove the mortgage insurance, am I going to get hosed at some point? Finding decent advice about this has been difficult.
posted by mecran01 on Dec 17, 2004 - 13 answers

Can anyone recommend a non scam calling card? I've tried online. I've tried buying them in 7-11s. In both cases I got told the rates were one thing and got charged 10-20 times more. What gives? [More Inside] [more inside]
posted by aspo on Nov 27, 2004 - 13 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 by specialk420 on Nov 20, 2004 - 5 answers

I was on a road trip recently, and we fell to wondering whether the car uses gas faster when full or nearly empty. My friend said one thing, I had heard another, and harbor a suspicion that it's all urban myth anyway. Any ideas?
posted by kaibutsu on Jul 14, 2004 - 21 answers

Ok, so I'm going permanent at this place I've been freelancing for 3 years (it's been a regular gig--2-3 wks/month)--I negotiated a good salary, and an extra week of vacation for the permanent position, but I've never ever liked being permanent and have always felt trapped. Any tips and tricks to help make it psychologically more bearable and cushion the loss of my freedom? a little more inside [more inside]
posted by amberglow on Dec 13, 2003 - 18 answers