Archives for the ‘Advice’ Category

What is it that you want to accomplish?

By • Sep 2nd, 2007 • Category: Uncategorized

If you have been reading my site for a while then you have probably seen the topics I write about change several times since that smith’s inception. This is not because I am an indecisive idiot, but rather because the website serves as an extension of my thoughts, and is a snapshot of my mindset […]



How to change your birthday on Facebook

By • Sep 1st, 2007 • Category: Uncategorized

New updated version! How to change your birthday on the NEW Facebook. Apparently people are stupid and can’t figure out how to change their birthday on Facebook. On top of that, somehow they end up here to learn how. Dumb. If this is what brought you to my site, welcome. Here is a quick demonstration […]



Insert Awkward Pause – Advice Link Roundup #3

By • Sep 1st, 2007 • Category: Uncategorized

Once again, Laura and I had a lot going on the past few days, and according to her I’m not allowed to write on my days off, so I apologize for not having anything new. Here are a few more articles I think are worth reading. I don’t intend for this to be another personal […]



Ask for a rate reduction

By • Aug 26th, 2007 • Category: Uncategorized

Everyone knows that the number one rule of personal finance is spend less than you make. I suppose the second rule of personal finance (and the first rule of using credit cards) is pay your full balance every month. Unfortunately, following both of these rules is not always easy. If you are reading this site […]



How do you track your bills?

By • Aug 26th, 2007 • Category: Uncategorized

I suppose I am lucky in that I have never had to face the shame of being late on one of my bills. This is mainly because I am very finicky when it comes to keeping track of what needs to be paid and when. I recently discovered though, that my neighbors are not as […]



Advice Link Roundup #2

By • Aug 18th, 2007 • Category: Uncategorized

I was asked to share some links for small businesses. Here are a few from my bookmarks and other tips I have deemed worthy of my “favorite articles” folder. Money and Finances 10 Surefire Ways to Spend More Than You Make by The Dough Roller 10 Tips That Will Make Sure You’ll Stay Broke from […]



Start Saving Money: Balance Transfers

By • Aug 18th, 2007 • Category: Uncategorized

If you are one of the millions of Americans that has accumulated credit card debt, and have made the decision to start paying off your card(s) now, then perhaps you might benefit from a credit card balance transfer. Essentially, the reasons balance transfers are useful are because they can be used to move a balance […]



Slacking Today – Advice Link Roundup #1

By • Aug 17th, 2007 • Category: Uncategorized

Today I planned on writing about credit card balance transfers, but ended up having more things going on at work than I expected. I cut my lunch short for a meeting and to explain search engine optimization to a few of the Office This members. The post I had planned for today will be here […]



Financial Goals for 2007

By • Aug 16th, 2007 • Category: Uncategorized

An important part of planning is first deciding what it is that you want to accomplish. Each time I sit down with someone to talk business, finances, or about some other matter important to them, the first thing we usually do is decide what it is they desire. Then formulate a plan. Since I have […]



Geico saved me 60% on car insurance

By • Aug 16th, 2007 • Category: Uncategorized

We all know that people do a lot of stupid things. If you happen to watch TV commercials then you probably know that paying too much for car insurance doesn’t have to be one of them. In my first post on financial discussions I talked about people buying things they really don’t need. Laura and […]