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Like a lot of people, I struggle with my mortgage payments. According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency, the average mortgage loan amount is about $313,000. The interest rate for most mortgages is just under 5%. The average monthly … [Read more...] about Mortgage Payment Hacks That Can Save You Big Money
Even though transportation only accounts for about 17% of the average household budget, the family car is usually crucial for getting to and from work, dropping kids off at school, running errands, and numerous other activities. … [Read more...] about 5 Easy Money Hacks for Fixing an Engine on a Budget
Did you know you can enjoy half off certain menu items during the Sonic happy hour? The drive-in restaurant also offers several other money saving events throughout the week. Here are all the ways to save money at the restaurant chain. Sonic Happy … [Read more...] about Everything You Need to Know About Sonic Happy Hour
How much money can you save by quitting smoking? You might be surprised: quitting smoking could save you $750,000. Smokers can save a staggering amount of money by quitting the habit. The average price of a pack of cigarettes in the U.S. is … [Read more...] about How Much Money Can You Save by Quitting Smoking?
Going out of business sales are becoming more common as our culture moves more towards favoring online retail over brick and mortar stores. This subject has been discussed before here on Clever Dude when Gander Mountain closed many of its … [Read more...] about How To Shop A Going Out Of Business Sale
It's Valentine's Day, and people are scurrying to complete last minute plans to get something for their significant other. I walked into Walmart on my way to the gym at 5 am and almost every customer in the store was carrying flowers, a card, or … [Read more...] about 4 Inexpensive Ideas To Enhance Your Valentine’s Day
An important key to saving money for grocery shopping is meal planning. Planning for what you're going to make for meals not only helps you create a clearly defined grocery list but also helps prevent unnecessarily going out to eat. It gets rid of … [Read more...] about A Simple Trick to Simplify Meal Planning and Save Money
