19 years ago • Comments
Some of you know that I started my graduate degree last month (September), as well as work full-time and write daily (except weekends) for Clever Dude. Although my wife would disagree that I actually WORK full-time (I'm here 8 hours, ok!), going to … [Read more...] about Fall 2007 Semester Update: Midterms are Over!
19 years ago • Comments
Reader and commenter Rob, who owns a full 1% of the comments here at Clever Dude (we have thousands), posed a question to me via email this past weekend. We had a good discussion of ideas and I got his permission to write about it. I will warn you … [Read more...] about Temptation in the Workplace, and Accountability
19 years ago • Comments
I can't believe it's already been 2 weeks since I posted that I sold my 5-string Washburn XB925 Bass Guitar to a young gent in Belgium. I was worried it would end as a scam, but unless you're receiving cold, hard cash (which could be counterfeit … [Read more...] about Washburn Bass Guitar Sale is a Success
19 years ago • Comments
Back on September 28th, we bought a 2005 MINI Cooper for Stacie. To refresh your memory, we got a bank loan for $13,285 and put $6,000 on a 0% rewards credit card for a grand total of $19,285. Today, I sent off a check for $13,340 ($55 to cover … [Read more...] about Paid off the MINI Cooper bank loan
19 years ago • Comments
Over a month ago, I told you how the 25,000 bonus points from the American Express Business Gold Rewards Card cleared my account (FYI, the offer ended Oct 15th). It took me a month to decide what I wanted to do with $250 worth of AmEx dollars in … [Read more...] about Cashed in My AmEx Bonus Points…Received the Booty
19 years ago • Comments
Today, let's talk about opportunity costs. It's a term you often hear in the business world in relation "the cost of an alternative that must be forgone in order to pursue a different action". But it most certaintly relates to your personal finances … [Read more...] about Calculate Financial AND Opportunity Costs of Your Decision
19 years ago • Comments
Hello again from Clever Dudette. This time I figured I'd write towards the "Marriage and Life" section of this site, but with a financial twist. So, all you frugal men out there probably think that it's better to be frugal than to spend money to … [Read more...] about Inexpensive Ways to Woo Your Wife…By Clever Dudette
19 years ago • Comments
I'm a few days late on this one, but I was pretty busy this past week with closing the pool, a mid-term exam, work, our wedding anniversary, etc. But here it is! My highlights from the Festival of Frugality, hosted by Fire Finance: Here at Clever … [Read more...] about Best Frugality Posts from the Festival of Frugality #96
