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Slim wallet to hold +/- 16 cards and US cash.
I'm in need of a new wallet. I'm not, realistically, going to be able to carry fewer than about 16 cards and some bills. I'd like something relatively small to put in a front pants pocket. A search for "slim" wallets (or similar) reveals wallets designed for people who carry like fewer than 6 cards, which is not me. What do you recommend?
The Tax Man?
I volunteered for a bail fund and the state sent me their money. Are there going to be tax implications for me? [more inside]
Stimulate this Small Business
Hi All,
PEr a suggestion in my previous thread, I'm asking for non-government stimulus options for my mom's business. It's somewhat unusual, details below the fold. [more inside]
Should my wife help her boss with this weird request?
My wife's boss wants to deposit money into our bank account, for her to withdraw as cash. He wants to stockpile cash. We think this is barmy, but if there's no risk, would do it as a favour to him. Is there any risk? [more inside]
Converting The Meme-able Into Money-Earning IP?
Whoever invented Duck/Rickrolling never got paid, but at least Rick did in a way. "This is fine" didn't earn its creator a fraction of its actual, cultural worth, but plenty of people /companies did well out of it by proxy.
Fruitless litigation aside, what (if any) are proven or possible ways of converting something meme-able into some sort of income stream for the creator? [more inside]
What are the pros and cons of giving your kid a debit card?
Have you given your young teen a debit card, and how has it worked out for you? I am considering it as my kid is going into high school this year. [more inside]
$3,000 USD from a US bank account to a Canadian bank account
Other than PayPal and Venmo, how can somebody in the States get $3,000 USD to my personal Canadian bank account? They refuse to use Venmo or PayPal. Distance prohibits a cash transaction.
Co-worker asking for money - how to respond?
Co-worker is a single mom raising three kids, asked me to buy Mary Kay products to help her out financially. [more inside]
$$ for teens in the modern age?
Parents of Metafilter: how do you give your teenager money when they're going out with friends? I know there's some way to have a limited credit card or debit card situation, so I'm not always scrambling for cash. I'm talking small amounts -- $20 or $30 max, frequently less. Something that I can load/reload when I want to, but that has some sort of controls so teen doesn't go wild. [more inside]
Money Handling for Beginners - I can make it, just need to understand it
Left-brained artist/inventor. I have really great ideas. Things that people could use and use them well. I've been like this all of my life - conceiving ideas - but losing momentum. [more inside]
Looking For Ways To Ethically Make Immediate Cash
I would like to find a way to make immediate cash over the next 2 weeks. I live in Los Angeles. Donating blood is not an option and I do not have a vehicle to drive for Uber or Lyft.
Many thanks in advance.
Is Kelly Blue Book Instant Cash Option Legit?
Is the Kelly Blue Book Instant Cash Offer some kind of scam? It seems too good to be true. [more inside]
You win money at an overseas casino: how do you get it back into the US?
A good friend's daughter just won a few hundred thousand dollars (I KNOW) playing slot machines in Australia. Like yesterday. He wants to know what's the best way for her to get the money and get back here to the USA. For legal purposes. For tax purposes. For safety purposes. Open up an account in a US based bank with locations over there? A cashier's check? Wire transfer? And what other things should this young girl - who's always made a very modest salary - know right now?
Help me beanplate a wedding gift
I'm a +1 to a wedding this weekend. I know the bride from having meals with her and two mutual friends, I don't think we've ever hung out one on one but I like her. I am planning to give a card with a check in it. How much should the check be? [more inside]
Cows for Cash
A friend's drag/burlesque troupe once teamed up with a taste test organisation to run some meat-testing sessions in return for funding from that org. It was the first time many of us had heard of this option and we found it pretty novel and creative. What are some other unusual or unique ways that you know of for raising money, especially for creative pursuits?
It's easy: I have money, you have bills
What do I call the sort of organization/fund I'm looking for?
I want to give people small sums to pay their bills. [more inside]
What Things Do I Own That People Want To Buy? And Where?
I have a semi-urgent need to make a small-to-moderate amount of money quickly, so selling off things seems like a no-brainer. But how do I go about it? What do I probably own that could actually bring in cash? Where is the best place to sell them? Even if you think the answer is super obvious, I am freaking out badly and can't even think, any advice appreciated. [more inside]
Car rental/no credit card.
Hello;
Is anyone aware of a car rental place in Toronto,that will rent a car to a customer for about 1 week with no credit card and accept cash or debit?
Thank you :-)
First-time international travelers' question
We, two Americans, will be taking a group trip to Israel this fall, our first time overseas. When we buy souvenir-type items, what do you experienced travelers recommend we use to pay for them: U.S. dollars, American credit card, Israeli shekels, or something else? My completely uninformed preference is credit card. The places we visit probably won't be very far off the beaten tourist path.
In Search Of Funding For Zen Monastic Life?
Hello,
I'm a 31 year old male from Colorado, and I've decided to undertake Zen Buddhist Monastic life, or the closest thing to this that I can find, for my future. I have found a couple of potential places to practice in the US, however they do charge you, at least for an initial period, until you are able to integrate fully. I have some money saved up for this, but I can only pay up to a point, so I'm wondering if anyone knows of any kind of Scholarship or Grant that I may be able to attain in order to have more funding for this kind of life.
Thank you for reading, and for your time.
How Can I Cash This Class Action Settlement Check?
Yesterday I got an unexpected check in the mail. The problem is, it is a class action settlement check made out to my LLC which technically no longer exists. Can I still cash the check? [more inside]
I like using cash over credit card
In some countries, cash is used much, much more frequently than credit (or even debit) cards are. After having lived in a place where that is the case, I realize that I enjoy using cash instead of credit card. Am I a fool to use cash over credit card in my daily life? [more inside]
you're too kind. no really.
A friend has started giving me large anonymous cash gifts. I don't know who it is or why they're doing it. I appreciate the gesture but I don't know how to deal. Help? [more inside]
Pay? Save! Pay! Save?
My wife and I own a condo that is shrinking in size with every leap our daughter makes. We're hoping/planning to buy a house this fall. Between now and then, are we better off using any extra cash to pay down our condo mortgage, figuring we'll get it back when we sell the place, or socking it away until we're ready to buy the house? (We're very lucky to have no other debts.) [more inside]
Working under the table - Canadian law.
Hi; This is in Canada. When a employer hires u, and says u will be paid in cash once a month (no taxes), and it's up to u to pay your taxes - at the end of year, what happens to the employer - or u? How can the worker or employer get caught? Thanks :-)
Can I Bank on It?
I have a Bank of America rewards card. I'm thinking about using the option of a BOA savings account to cash out my rewards for more cash back. Is this a mirage of a deal and will I incur unwanted financial scrutiny because of it? [more inside]
Best practices for handing a customer bills + coins in change?
I was having a conversation with a friend recently about returning change to a customer for a cash purchase, and we got curious about the methods, and their rationale, for handling a mix of bills and coins. Help me understand this territory! [more inside]
What to do with this money, right now?
Because Reasons, I suddenly will be receiving $450K from a family inheritence. I'm in California. I have, like, a normal-sized bank account like normal people who don't usually receive $450K suddenly. I am going to have to find a financial planner who can advise me how to deal with this money long-term, but where am I going to put it, like, next week when they want to give this to me? [more inside]
Cash without a bank
I need a decent amount of cash, but I don't live near my bank. [more inside]
How can I convert A LOT of (recently issued) 2 cent USPS stamps to cash?
I have a few hundred dollars worth of 2 cent USPS stamps, how can I convert them into money? The are about 5 years old, in the original packages, shrink-wrapped as new.
Needing some cash, use zero interest I-bonds or gold coins?
Needing some cash for a $1k car repair; use gold coins or I-bonds? More inside. [more inside]
Giving the gift of cash
My sister had a baby. My brother and I are giving her a larger-than-normal for our family chunk of cash for her birthday. Please help me write a card that doesn't make me sound superior, or her obligated. [more inside]
Merger: Should I take cash, stock, or both?
I had some stock in a (private) company that is being purchased by another (public) company, and now they're asking me whether I want cash or stock. What's the right answer? [more inside]
Paying for a car that is 250 mi away
I am interested in a vehicle that is being sold by a private seller that is 3 1/2 hours away and in a different state. The asking price is $7500, which is a lot of cash to be carrying, especially after all those stories in the news about the cops being tipped off by the bank and just taking your money. [more inside]
How would I get my hands on a bunch of the world's most worthless money?
I'd like to find out what some of the most worthless currency is in the world and then get my hands on a lot of it. Not counterfeits. The real stuff. Like where 100 dollars US is literally tens of thousands of a dollars worth of Brupals from Unobtainiastan in whatever form is most conducive to getting a briefcase's worth of seemingly high denomination bills.
So A) what currency should I be trying to get?
and B) Where would I get them?
Where to put this money for my child?
A relative wants to give a cash gift to my 12-year-old child, but wants to put it in some kind of account where it can grow for many years before the child receives it. Where? How? It's under $1000 and we're in the U.S. [more inside]
How do single low-income / working-class Canadians save for the future?
Hello all. I am a low-income mid-30s Canadian living alone, no dependents. Advice from bank staff and popular internet blogs confuse me and don't make sense in my world (e.g. ensure an 8-10% return - but how do I do that without jeopardizing my future if I retire in a decade the investment does poorly). I feel some investments I made were silly but am not sure if I am paranoid. Please suggest good directions to explore. I will give specifics about my situation below, with my specific question in the last paragraph. [more inside]
With my mind on my money and yen on my mind
I'm taking a trip to Japan next month. Should I go cash only? If so, what are logistics of this? [more inside]
What is the best way to transfer money from Mexico to the US?
I have a close friend (in Mexico) who bought a second-hand guitar from me. We are trying to figure out a good way for her to make payments to me (in the US). Paypal seems convenient. Western Union does this sort of thing, I think. Has anyone done the research to let us know how to do this with the least transaction fees/overhead? Maybe bank-to-bank transfer or something? [more inside]
My ATM card won't work...
So how else can I use cash as an American travelling to Malaysia? [more inside]
How do we check to see if this offer on our house is legitimate?
My parents just inherited my grandmother's house, a burden they are not happy with. At first they were worried they would have to keep the house for the time being and hire a realtor to get it sold - they are not in a place to take on the cost of a second house, even if it is just temporary. Now suddenly out of the blue, a relative of my grandmother calls and offers the services of her step-son, someone who pays cash for houses and fixes them up. I'm a little suspicious and want to check that this isn't a scam. [more inside]
Paying For A Ride in Straight Ca$h
I'm curious how those with a large amount of money at their disposal could go into a dealership and say "I'll take that one...now." [more inside]
How to prudently withdraw invested money?
I am looking for guidance on how to go about withdrawing from investment accounts well before retirement. I know the generic advice is that you should be steadily socking away your retirement savings, not spending it, but I need access to cash at the moment. If you can direct me to resources (web articles, books, etc.) on the wisest course to follow when cashing out investments, I would love to hear about them. [more inside]
How do we ask for cash as a wedding gift?
We have been together for nearly ten years and we don't need a toaster, or a washing machine, or anything else. How do we ask for cash? [more inside]
Retail Mefis - what is the best way to handle cash?
I am owner of a new retail business (coffee shop, if you see past posts) shortly to launch.
We anticipate handling a fairly large amount of cash each day.
It seems sensible to me that I get staff to do regular banking when I am not at the business. [more inside]
Final pre-purchase car questions!
Continuing my car questions (1, 2, 3). We’re buying a gently used Forester. Two questions I need to resolve before picking up the car: should I finance any part of the purchase (can pay all cash), and should I pay to extend the bumper-to-bumper warranty to seven years? [more inside]
Best Practice for Prizes for Fundraisers
I work with an organisation which traditionally gives cash prizes to winners in charitable events they hold like duck races and pub quizzes. I am looking for best practice resources or studies (rather than anecdata) to show them that this is terrible development practice, if indeed it is. [more inside]
Wedding Registry Language
“Cash is an option too! Don’t forget that!”. Help us come up with proper cash gift language to put on our wedding registry website. [more inside]
Fast cash
Yes, I'm writing fiction. So let's say I want to withdraw $100,000 from a U.S. bank account, in cash. How long does it take for the bank to pull the money together for me? An hour? A day? [more inside]
How to earn some extra spending money in NYC?
I'm a young, able-bodied, well-educated guy in NYC with a reliable 9-5 office job. I'd like to use my abundance of free time (evenings and weekends) to earn some extra cash. I've thought of tutoring and babysitting (I live in Brooklyn, so there are a lot of kids around.) Any other ideas, short of donating precious bodily fluids?