I originally wrote this a few months ago but only just now finished it. Some of the details in the post may be a little out of date but they were accurate at the time. I’m now working on the next article in the series and will have that up within the next few days.

This is the first in a multi-part series of posts on building up your credit lines. I’ve been reviewing the credit lines I have open and working to improve my credit scores as much as possible to prepare to apply for a number of new credit cards. The benefit of this is to both grab a bunch of account opening bonuses as well as taking advantage of 0% balance transfer offers.

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Our second buyer backed out at the last minute. Turns out they could not obtain financing. So, we’re back where we started…

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This will be a short note as I am leaving for LA in a few minutes for a meeting with my largest client…

Just wanted to post to say we retired our HELOC debt this week! You may remember my post back in November about setting goals.

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Got an email this morning from HSBC. Their Online savings account is now offering 6% interest on new money (meaning anything above your balance as of the close of business last Friday) until April 30. Looks like it’s time for me to do my credit card application/balance transfer spree…

Having goals is so important to getting things done. That is the main reason I have this blog, it forces me to publicly set goals, which makes me strive that much harder to meet them. I believe some goals should be easily attainable but some should be hard. If you set your sights too low you’ll never push yourself to your full potential.

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After some deliberation, I’ve decided to start cashing in the I Bonds I purchased a year or so ago. It’s not that I don’t think they are good investments, they just don’t fit my needs right now.

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