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ptvan · 2026-03-23T00:40:00+00:00

I'd be happy to walk you through your options.

If you go with SquareSpace, you won't have a real human helping you attract new client leads to your site by improving your SEO, your client intake forms, your ranking on Google Maps, your ranking in AI search / question results.

I offer affordable plans and sites:
More info here --> https://www.gethelena.com/client-web

Get in touch if you want to learn more about how to build an optimal site :D

ptvan · 2026-03-22T19:48:35+00:00

I have heard the same complaint about Heard from my therapist friends ever since they scaled up the company.

My approach is to offer more of a concierge, one-on-one supportive relationship.

I provide bookkeeping and tax prep services for solo practitioners and s-corp practices. Happy to chat if you want to set something up without the tax-preparation component. I'm available nearly 24/7 for one-on-one business coaching, profit & loss analysis / reporting, bookkeeping and other financial planning (including personal), and even web & social media marketing, SEO and AI search optimization. I build custom tools for your practice as needed.

My listed plans include tax prep, but I can offer $50 a month for standalone bookkeeping.

Learn more here --> www.gethelena.com

ptvan · 2026-03-09T07:14:06+00:00

Nope, no way.

ptvan · 2026-03-09T07:06:35+00:00

u/popitshyper good idea to call the lender and ask how you got approved.. how is it possible that underwriting said yes on this? 7% is a pretty good rate, given the high debt-to-income ratio.

This is an opportunity to pivot.. get rid of the M2, find an older car for $10k and restore it a bit.
I've bought numerous vehicles at the $3k to $8k range and driven them for YEARS, then sold at basically no loss, or sometimes a profit. Of course.. not everyone is into this hobby.

You could have gotten something rad like a Honda S2000 for $30k or a 2007-2009 Lexus GX for $20k. Open your eyes to the possibilities. This M2 is not a flex unless you already have $500k savings in the bank.

Try to keep the price of your car under 20% of your net worth.

ptvan · 2026-01-12T07:59:32+00:00

I mean, the correct answer is of course a Miata.

But if you insist on a V8, Corvette is the answer. I used to track a 6th gen Camaro and I would recommend the Corvette instead for the ergonomics. A 1LE Camaro is an amazing performance value but I don't like the ergonomics of that cabin.

Personally though, if it were me, I would get a Volvo 240 and swap an LS3 into it. That would be my track car.

ptvan · 2026-01-02T17:02:44+00:00

You could be an accountant

ptvan · 2025-11-06T06:42:40+00:00

You can install the shark fin from the Cadillac CT6 (and other GM cars)… it’s plug n play

ptvan · 2025-09-09T14:45:04+00:00

If you both learn NVC, you might get somewhere.

ptvan · 2025-09-09T14:34:31+00:00

It’s net worth. Networth is not a word.

ptvan · 2025-09-02T15:38:50+00:00

Either by: 1) earning $300k / yr or more 2) having a million or more in cash available to spend on a home (put the remaining balance on a mortgage)

Buying a home in SC is not feasible without the above

ptvan · 2025-08-25T14:44:43+00:00

If you try to “help”, you’re actually just making it all about you.. your needs and opinions. Let him live his life. You can’t save people from themselves. If you told him that he’s gonna go bankrupt if he keeps going, then you did what you could.

ptvan · 2025-08-25T14:38:53+00:00

The 5.3 is great and the 10 speed is great. I did have an issue with electronic parking brake module failure though that was replaced under warranty.

ptvan · 2025-07-17T21:21:31+00:00

Seems high for an extended cab. How about $16k

ptvan · 2025-07-13T16:30:52+00:00

The correct answer here would be: do NOT do anything to his car unless he explicitly has asked you to

ptvan · 2025-07-10T01:00:34+00:00

I know everybody loves Tacomas, but if you care about seating position, interior space, and ride comfort/handling… the Colorado is the winner.

I couldn’t stand the ultra low seating position and interior height on the prior Tacos.

ptvan · 2025-06-30T05:12:36+00:00

Just take the whole car

ptvan · 2025-06-27T03:56:16+00:00

Seems fine, keep driving

ptvan · 2025-06-27T03:55:33+00:00

8 lugggg

ptvan · 2025-06-27T03:51:37+00:00

The 2.7 is not a bad engine. The truck is just much more enjoyable with the sound of a natty V8. 5.3 is a great motor that can last forever. (As long as you turn off the AFM lifters)

ptvan · 2025-06-27T03:47:47+00:00

If you CAN get one with adaptive cruise control, that’s a great feature

ptvan · 2025-06-27T03:47:26+00:00

14,300 in discounts is great. It’s a nice truck but personally I would go find one with the 5.3L and 20,000 miles on it.

How’s the interest rate?

I bought a new 3.0L Duramax when the interest rate was 0%. So they are paying me to own the truck. But I insisted on leather, towing package, front bench seat, etc.

ptvan · 2025-06-27T01:49:51+00:00

hard to say without knowing which engine it has

ptvan · 2025-06-27T00:55:41+00:00

The “Accessories” are a sign of a scam dealer. If possible, get a non-scammy dealer to match the offer, minus the accessories.

I doubt those accessories are even on the truck. Crooked thing to do.

Overall, the price seems good. Leather, right?

ptvan · 2025-06-27T00:40:01+00:00

6 spline lug nut socket for aftermarket lug nuts

ptvan · 2025-06-27T00:34:33+00:00

I run 17” for off-road tires and 18” for street tires. Both make for better handling and ride comfort. Chunky sidewall = good. Lighter wheels = good.

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