• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Clever Dude Personal Finance & Money

Clever Dude Personal Finance & Money

Family, Marriage, Finances & Life

  • Toolkit
  • Contact
  • Lunch
  • Ways to Save Money
  • About the Clever Dude

Michael Townsend

saving money on lunches, preparing a frugal lunch, meal prep

Finances & Money • Frugality

An Illustrated Frugal Lunch

February 28, 2024
By Michael Townsend
- Leave a Comment

Almost several years back, I posted an article by my Registered Dietitian wife, Stacie. She put together a sample menu of frugal, yet nutritious, lunches including peanut butter and jelly (PBJ) sandwiches. Well, since beginning my new job, I've been … [Read more...] about An Illustrated Frugal Lunch

Finances & Money • Home

Lower Your Household Cleaning Costs by 2000%!

July 27, 2023
By Michael Townsend
- Leave a Comment

What's the single dirtiest thing in your home? If your answer is "The Toilet", then maybe you should take this time to go clean it. I'll wait for you to come back. I'll even hum a tune while you're gone... "My baloney has a first name, it's … [Read more...] about Lower Your Household Cleaning Costs by 2000%!

windshield washer fluid

Automotive • budgeting • Car Repairs • Finances & Money

Making Your Own Windshield Washer Fluid

July 27, 2023
By Michael Townsend
- Leave a Comment

With 3 cars, we have to keep 3 windshield washer reservoirs filled during the winter months. I used to see a gallon of fluid for only 99 cents, but now I can't seem to find it anywhere for under $7. Therefore, I made it my mission to find a recipe … [Read more...] about Making Your Own Windshield Washer Fluid

pools our expensive our yearly cost

Finances & Money • Home

Save Money on Water if You have a Pool (Utilities)

July 23, 2023
By Michael Townsend
- Leave a Comment

We own a pool. It's expensive. If it didn't come with the house we bought, I would never purchase a pool.  So if you are in this situation and you want to save money on water if you have a pool, consider doing two things; signing up for your local … [Read more...] about Save Money on Water if You have a Pool (Utilities)

electric water heater vs gas heater

Clever Dudes Are Self Reliant • Finances & Money • Saving Money • Spending

8 Benefits Of Electric Water Heaters Over Gas Water Heaters

July 22, 2023
By Michael Townsend
- Leave a Comment

For some oddball reason, the previous owners of our home installed a second water heater when they added a second bathroom 10 years ago. The original tank is gas heated and holds 60 gallons, which is more than enough for a family of 4, much less just … [Read more...] about 8 Benefits Of Electric Water Heaters Over Gas Water Heaters

Save money and help the environment by checking out these fifty ways to eliminate waste!

Finances & Money • Home

50 Ways To Save Money By Not Wasting

July 16, 2023
By Michael Townsend
- Leave a Comment

As much as I hate clutter, I also hate wasting things. Granted, I do my own fair share of wasting water, food and energy, but if I at least keep myself conscious of ways I can cut waste, then I'll help myself, the environment AND you, my fellow earth … [Read more...] about 50 Ways To Save Money By Not Wasting

  • Page 1
  • Page 2
  • Go to Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

Are you feeling the call to be a Clever Dude? Then, let's get down to brass tacks and explore what it takes to be one. Get ready for an in-depth look into the anatomy of someone who exudes cleverness!

There's nothing like hearing you're clever; it always hits the spot!

Best of Clever Dude

  • Our Journey to Debt Freedom
  • Ways to Save Money Series
  • Examine Your Motives Series
  • Frugal Lunch by Clever Dudette
  • An Illustrated Frugal Lunch
  • I'm Tired of Buying and Spending
  • 50 Tips for New PF Bloggers
  • Other Personal Finance Blogs

Copyright © 2006 - 2021 District Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy Sitemap
Disclaimer: The Ads expressed herein are exclusively those of the Advertiser. They do not necessarily reflect our personal or professional beliefs.