Shadox from Money and Such wrote up an excellent article about 401k Matching Pitfalls. After waiting for a year before my employer began matching contributions, I finally began contributing to my 401k this past May (my 1 year anniversary at my … [Read more...] about 401K Matching and Vesting
LuLuGal from HowISaveMoney.net tagged me to write up 8 random things about myself. I don't mind writing random personal things, but for goodness sake, don't make me pass the chain post along! Anywho, here's 8 random things about me: My favorite … [Read more...] about 8 random things about me
As you may know, my wife Stacie and I are training for the Marine Corp Marathon again this year. You may also know that I hate running, but I chose to do this to myself again (last year I did it for my wife). Lastly, you may know that I'm about … [Read more...] about Money and Marathons: Guess what, they’re related
You know, I wrote a guest post for Nickel (of FiveCentNickel.com fame) on his Raising4Boys site, and I totally forgot to mention it here! I did an extensive write-up of what we found so far while doing our adoption investigation. I highlight the … [Read more...] about Guest Article: Adoption Costs and Decisions
I just wanted to give you all the heads-up that I may not write much in the next few days (it's the weekend anyway) because my sister-in-law is due to have her first baby tomorrow, June 30th. We joke that since she's always late for everything … [Read more...] about New addition to Clever Dude family pending
Since the new year, I've been riding the DC metrorail daily. Here in the DC region, they have an RFID commuter debit card called SmartTrip (also just like an EZ Pass for cars). In order to park at the metro (well, really to LEAVE the parking lot), … [Read more...] about I lost my SmartTrip card! But I was SmartMike…
We have too many accounts, and I can't handle the overwhelming feeling of clutter and confusion, even though they're just sitting there minding their own business. We have: 2 Checking Accounts (Bank of America is primary) 5 Savings Accounts … [Read more...] about I can’t handle all these accounts!
Yep, I get you didn't know who owned the motorcycle I picked up this past weekend... Wait for it... Are you ready?... Okay, here it is!.... Click here to find out … [Read more...] about Owner of the motorcycle has been revealed!
