So I've belonged to a chain gym for almost 10 years now. When I first joined, I used it almost daily for racquetball until I completely shredded my rotator cuff. I wasn't into running back then, and then I moved, changed jobs, etc. When I moved to … [Read more...] about Use your gym membership much? If so, you probably have no bargaining power
How many of you have said "I'm always going to have a car (or credit card, or student loan) payment"? Ten years ago, I was definitely one of those people, and I know a number in my family still think that way, and I'm sure some friends and other … [Read more...] about Living a Life of Payments
Over 2 years, ago, I said we're free of consumer debt, but I was sort of wrong. When I graduated high school, I had no financial plan for college, and my parents were already taking out loans for my sister's first year. Along with the student … [Read more...] about No, THIS is my final student loan payoff
(Guest Post by David Bakke - a single father who lives in Atlanta with his young son) I became a single parent less than a year ago, and the transition has not been easy. No matter the circumstances, a divorce takes a substantial toll on your … [Read more...] about 6 Ways a Single Parent Can Save Money After Divorce
I really want to hear what you have to say on this, because recently we were invited to a few weddings where the grooms and brides were in their 30s (or very late 20s), had successful careers and maybe even their own homes. I got married when I … [Read more...] about Can you be too old to register for wedding gifts?
I started CleverDude.com over 5 years ago as a hobby, and for the most part it remained a hobby. Throughout that time I've written close to 1300 articles mostly on personal finance, and that's a lot coming from someone who is not considered a writer. … [Read more...] about My role in YOUR finances
For some of us, we NEED two (or more) incomes to survive. Living on one salary or wage isn't an option, but regardless, I'll say you need to live like you only have one income. If you're stuck deep in debt or you're barely scraping by … [Read more...] about Dual Income? Live Like You Only Have One
My online and real-life friend "J Money" from BudgetsAreSexy.com is co-leading a new endeavor that I've written about here before called Love Drop. It's a way for you to contribute to those with a specific need and then watch the action unfold when … [Read more...] about Watch the first Love Drop…and see what J Money really looks like!
