“DAD! Something blew up,†yelled my son. I ran into the living room to find the TV had turned itself off, and a whiff of burnt electronics in the air. I knew exactly what had happened, the lamp that illuminates the screen of our … [Read more...] about A New TV vs. $325 Lightbulbs, That is the Question
I knew it was a bad idea even as I backed out of the driveway. I was heading to the grocery store late on a Saturday afternoon to do our usual shopping for the upcoming week. My fears were confirmed as I pulled into a jam packed … [Read more...] about Afternoon Grocery Shopping Can Bust Your Budget
A water heater thatstops running, a car that needs repair, or a root canal are all unexpected expenses that pop up from time to time during this wonderful thing we call life. But I never thought in my wildest dreams of something like this. On … [Read more...] about If You Have a Teenager, You Need an Emergency Fund
I hung up the phone and yelled up the stairs to my son, “Hey, did you forget your $20 at the neighbors?†Our next door neighbors had been gone for a week and had enlisted my son to feed their cat and fish each day. He had diligently … [Read more...] about Take Care Of Your Money!
My employer has it's own cafeteria, and my office is within walking distance of at least half a dozen fast food restaurants. Around 11am I can hear people start talking and forming small groups to go get lunch, but they know better than … [Read more...] about One Simple Secret To Master Leftovers
Image courtesy of satit_srihin / FreeDigitalPhotos.net Happy New Year, clever friends, and welcome to 2014! - The Clever Dude Team - … [Read more...] about Happy New Year!
Mortgage interest rates have been at or near historical lows for years now. Many people have taken advantage of this by purchasing a home, or refinancing their current mortgage. Those that have been contemplating one of these moves may … [Read more...] about 3 Mortgage Rule Changes For 2014 You NEED To Know
Today's post is a short one, reminding you to enjoy your holidays to the fullest. We were discussing vacation plans last week at work. We are at a very critical time for a project we are working on, and we were trying to figure out how we could at … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas! Put Your Finances Away For One Day
