We recently paid off our Malibu loan with a credit card balance transfer. Not only did this reduce our interest rate from 5.85% to 1.99%, it also meant we paid off the lien on our car and were entitled to receive the full title and … [Read more...] about Car Paid Off in Maryland? What to do with the Security Interest Filing and Title
After 12 years of wearing dress shirts, ties and pants in grade school and high school, and the last few years of my professional life doing the same, I've found a few good tips to prolonging the life of my dress clothes. Some are just common sense, … [Read more...] about 7 Tips to Extend the Life of Your Business Clothing
Now that I've been commuting via the DC Metro for several years, I've noticed a number of things that my fellow commuters do that make the ride a bit more unbearable for, well, me. With rising gas prices, all forms of public transportation are seeing … [Read more...] about 10 Tips for My Fellow Mass Transit Riders [Egotistical Rant]
The health of today's economy is questionable, as many companies are being forced to shutter due to economics. However, there are many factors behind a business closure and some of them have nothing to do with the economy. One thing is for sure, if … [Read more...] about Tips For Starting A Recession-Proof Business On A Budget
Call me the devil's advocate for the time-being because I'm going to start a discussion that could raise some eyebrows and maybe even change some minds about the current institution of marriage. As a fair warning, this is a lengthy article. A VERY … [Read more...] about Should we abolish marriage? [Rethinking Traditions]
It’s been nearly 17 years since I wrote the first article here at CleverDude.com, and over 7 years since I last contributed (an automotive review). In true fashion, this site has been about everything including Finances, Family, Marriage, and … [Read more...] about The Original Clever Dude is Back!
