When it comes to giving, get some tax advice before you act.

FORBES: With Taxes, Giving May Be Worse Than Receiving

Yet even if it goes nowhere, take extra caution (and get some independent advice) when it comes to patented tax strategies.

FORBES: Beware Patented Tax Strategies

I'm willing to switch carriers to get a good deal, but I'm a newbie when it comes to this stuff and I need some advice about what kind of smartphone to buy.

ENGADGET: Ask Engadget: Tips on picking a smartphone?

He has worked a lot with Stephen Jones and James Hook with Wales and all the backs in the squad will get the benefit of his advice when it comes to their kicking out of hand.

BBC: Martyn Williams column

Seneca's advice is to assume that everything will go wrong, so when it does you don't get upset.

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