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Clever Posts Of The Week

May 3, 2013
By Brock Kernin
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It’s the start of my second month writing here at Clever Dude, and I couldn’t be more excited!  I thought April went really well, and I’ve found several other blogs that I enjoy reading.   The thing I enjoy the most is interacting with all of you as you share your thoughts in the comment section.  Hope you all have a great weekend, and be sure to check out a brand new post on Monday!  In the mean time check out my favorite posts of the past week:

  1. Christian over at Smart Military Money shares with us the hidden dangers of payday loans.  These sound just awful – stay away!
  2. Debt Roundup shares with us how Target owns his wallet and soul.  I know this feeling all too well…..do you have a store that just seems to suck money out of your wallet?
  3. Ever see those flashing police lights in your rear view mirror signalling you to pull over?  Frugal Guru Guide tells us whether that ticket is going to cause your insurance rates to take a hike.
  4. Most people are obsessed with new and shiny, but Money Plan SOS tells us If it ain’t new, don’t replace it!

CleverDude was included in the following carnivals this week:

  • Carnival of Financial Camaraderie at Making Sense of Cents
  • Carnival of Financial Independence at Reach Financial Independence

 

Brought to you courtesy of Brock.

 

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About Brock Kernin

Brock Kernin is a software engineer and personal finance writer who paid off more than $100,000 in credit card debt through disciplined budgeting and debt-management strategies. Drawing on that experience, his BA degree and years of practical writing, he contributes clear, actionable money guidance to CleverDude focused on everyday financial decisions, frugal living, and long-term stability.

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  1. Grayson @ Debt Roundup says

    May 3, 2013 at 8:19 am

    I am glad I am not alone with Target. Thank you for mentioning my post. I really appreciate it. Keep up the good work.

    Reply
  2. Jenny @ Frugal Guru Guide says

    May 3, 2013 at 8:38 am

    Thanks for the link! Very cool. 🙂 I almost missed this post because I’m in the hospital–with the baby I just had on Wednesday! Crazy busy times!

    Reply
  3. Brock says

    May 3, 2013 at 11:28 am

    @Grayson – There’s ALWAYS something to buy at Target….so most of the time I put on my blinders, and shop military style. Get in, get what’s on the list, and get out…as fast as possible! Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  4. Brock says

    May 3, 2013 at 11:31 am

    @Jenny – Congratulations!!!! What an exciting time for you and your family….I hope all is going well – can’t wait to hear more about your latest addition to your family!

    Reply
  5. Christian L. says

    May 3, 2013 at 12:46 pm

    Brock,
    Thanks for sharing that piece. I really hope nobody I know ever gets a payday loan. They are arguably the worst “credit” option available. Keep fighting the good fight!

    -Christian L. @ Smart Military Money

    Reply
  6. Brock says

    May 4, 2013 at 11:11 am

    Anytime, Christian…..they sounds like a scam quite frankly. They seem to put people in a worse place than where they started!

    Reply

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