Take good care of your possessions, and repair them when they begin to show wear. Delay the purchase of new things, by making the things you have last as long as possible. The longer something lasts, the more value you get from it. … [Read more...] about Breaking The Rules of Frugality To Save Money
by Clever Dude I drove Kia's prior generation's gas model 2013 Kia Soul and loved it, so I was really intrigued when asked me if I wanted to test a 2015 Kia Soul EV. I couldn't pass up the opportunity to both drive my first … [Read more...] about Clever Dude Reviews the 2015 Kia Soul EV (Electric Vehicle)
Every couple of months I hear about a major automobile recall. It's good that auto manufacturers take responsibility for defects in their products, but you have to wonder why they seem to be happening so frequently. So while I was … [Read more...] about Vehicle Recall: Seven Months and STILL Waiting For The Parts
Tomorrow's a very important day....it's budget day for the second half of February! You thought that I was going to mention Valentine's day, didn't you? While the wife and I are planning to go out for dinner at our favorite restaurant, the thing of … [Read more...] about Clever Posts Of The Week – February 13th
My neighbors were expecting the letter from the cable company indicating their promotional rate period was about to end, and their monthly rate was about to increase. They did what we all have been trained to do, they skipped threatening to … [Read more...] about Could You Cancel Cable To Get A Better Rate Offer?
The first thing I learned how to cook was apple crisp, and that was in 7th grade. At the same age, I also learned how to make pasta, English muffin mini-pizzas and a handful of other things that gave me the confidence to try to make … [Read more...] about Are You Teaching Your Kids The Right Life Skills?
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and there is still time to get your loved one the perfect gift even if you are on a tight budget. Here are some tips you can use to make your Valentine’s Day a special, memorable and inexpensive one. Read … [Read more...] about Cheap or Free Valentines Gift Ideas
As we bring the first week of February to a close, it's hard not to look ahead. Here's how my mind works: It's February now....and the next month is March. Sometimes there are some really nice days in March...so Winter is almost over right? … [Read more...] about Clever Posts Of The Week – February 6th
