Editor's Quick Tips, Vol. #1

Today's topic: Utilities.

When the cut-off date for one of your utilities comes around and you inevitably can't pay the bill, call and get an extension. Phone and electric companies will gladly give you an additional 12 minutes to pull vast sums of money out of your ass, because they are caring and generous people. If you can, try to schedule this second due date for a Friday. They probably won't cut off your service until the following Monday, giving you an entire weekend to worry yourself sick about the fact that there's no money in your ass. Yay!