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When asking for a discount (or a raise) fails

Written by Paul on September 8th, 2008

I have a friend that recently bought a used car at full price. His excuse: “I asked for a discount but they didn’t give it to me so I gave up.” Sure, he could probably stand to learn a little bit about better negotiating but there is a better way to get a better deal.

It’s no secret that most people have a hard time talking about money — just look at how many bloggers write about ways to ask for …

How to pick an accountant for yourself (or your business)

Written by Paul on August 31st, 2008

Before I say anything else, I want to clarify that I’m not advocating cheating or cutting corners, but I’ve found in my own experience that the difference between a good accountant and a bad one can cost you thousands of dollars. A good accountant recognizes all the costs of running a business, offers tips for good investments (in turn, reducing taxes), and offers advice on how best to grow your personal wealth. Bad accountants miss out on all those things …