Personal Finance, Writing, and Blogging
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 26th, 2007
I’m kind of embarrassed to admit it, but I finally got one.
I had debated the impulse to follow through and try to get one, since they are impossible to find, but last Saturday M and I went to see a movie. Afterwards, I casually mentioned that I’d like to go to Gamestop and just ask [...]
This is something I’ve thought about for a long time but haven’t put into action in my portfolio. As the looming recession gathers steam, it’s an even better time to get into some defensive positions that will hold strong.
I’ve always been a fan of dividends, ever since I got my first check for like $400 [...]
Recently I wrote about how I lowered my 401(k) contribution from 6% to 4% because the expense ratios were high and the choices I had weren’t very good.
The pivotal moment came when we had our annual meeting with Principal, our 401(k) provider. I had the menu of choices in front of me and I wanted [...]
Posted in Book Reviews, Books on Dec 24th, 2007
So after writing about the different lists and how much I like lists of the “best books of the year,” I run into this nifty little list of lists that brings together a whole bunch of top ten lists and adds up the scores, creating one list that kind of keeps track of all the [...]
Posted in Ad Friday, Advertising on Dec 21st, 2007
I hate having to do this again because it defeats the whole purpose, but no ad today for Ad Friday. Some things came up and a possible professional opportunity I had to prepare for (plus I couldn’t get my mind off it) so I didn’t focus on making an ad for today. The ideas are [...]
Posted in Advertising, Copywriting, Tips on Dec 20th, 2007
More insights from one of the best books on breaking into the industry and ad creation. Click here for part one.
Stay in touch with the real world. By this he means you should watch all the movies and TV shows that are popular since that is what your “targets” are watching. “It’s called keeping your [...]
Posted in Advertising, Copywriting, Tips on Dec 19th, 2007
So after re-reading Pick Me, I decided to go back to another classic: Hey Whipple, Squeeze This, by Luke Sullivan. This one is also a great read and I had forgotten that so much of it was a how-to on breaking into the industry and general ad creation.
So rather than review it, I’ve decided to [...]
Here is a good article discussing and debating the advantages and differences of a 401(k) retirement account and a Roth IRA.
I have both of these accounts but I am more into my Roth since I run it myself through Scottrade and it marked one of the first “big” things I did after becoming a financially-aware [...]
Posted in Book Reviews, Books on Dec 18th, 2007
I still think that word of mouth is the best way and most trustworthy way to find out about books. You find someone (or a site) that has similar tastes and then you can trust them and try something new or off base.
I love all the “best-of-the-year” lists. If you see enough of them you [...]
Posted in Copywriting, Jobs on Dec 18th, 2007
Going out there and looking for a new job can be really frustrating. It can make you feel nervous, inadequate, and just plain bad. But I am really enjoying the search for a job as a copywriter in an agency.
Why?
Nothing other than my portfolio matters. My resume is out the door. Whatever connections I may [...]
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