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On Concerts Don't Have to Suck: The Rules
Poor list, especially if you're judging your experiences on a Beyonce or Train show. * #9 should be #1 ... tickets are always overpriced at the time of on sale, both venue wise and scalper wise. Tickets cost less closer to concert date and you can get a steal on Craiglist/StubHub, or the venue released seats up close based upon revised stage setup (typically day of show). * Get over stadium shows ... unless you're up front (at a hefty price), they aren't worth it. Best venues are clubs. * If you hate crowded shows, go to shows Monday through Thursday. * Festivals have value, but give up being close to the stage unless you want to stake out a position all day. Hang out in the back with the dancing people and surreptitiously fill your soda with the vodka you snuck in. * I prefer bands off album-promotion tour because the setlist opens up, not because it's cheaper (and it's actually not cheaper). * I rarely buy tickets ahead of time unless it's going to sell out. Roll up with a few minutes to spare, eventually the crowd will part and you'll be able to get a good view. * I saw the Black Eyed Peas open for NERD in 2004 and it was a phenomenal show, which is why I don't typically skip opening bands. Knew nothing about them, then they blew up ... best time to catch a riser.
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On A CPA Shared the Secrets of Saving With Me (And Now I Share Them With You)
Unless your CPA is a grizzled veteran, he can't help you make money out of money. Savings are their (our) game. Savings, however, have to come from you executing. wee_ramekin is spot on, just do it. Get the savings out of your main account ("pay yourself first") as soon as possible.
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On Beating a Dead Horse, Is What I'm Doing
If you finished your taxes, but can't pay all of it, you can also file a Form 9465 and set up monthly payments. Cost is $150 up front, but it's a heck of a lot better than the IRS being on your case about penalties and interest. Also, why doesn't Billfold have the same login system as the Awl?
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On I Feel Good About Pursuing This MBA
Good for you. I didn't realize until after I got out of grad school how rare it was for someone to swallow the pride and go back. Also: "MBA students, realize what you’re doing is worth it." I didn't do an MBA (MS-Accounting for the CPA, so quite a bit of overlap), but I told myself this constantly through the 2.5 years. I also told myself "You better not fail or you'll be working the third shift in a paint factory the rest of your life." Fear's a great motivator.