I had a serious case of sticker shock at a bar in downtown Chicago when a bartender told me that I owed $8.50 for a rum and coke. I’m from a smaller town where I’m used to paying half that on the rare occasion we go out. I’m the kind of … [Read more...] about How Much Cheaper Is It to Drink at Home?
My neighbor mentioned a few nights ago that on his list of things to do for the evening was to take a look at their water heater. Apparently it wasn’t working, and they had no hot water. My neighbor is the kind of guy that will take a look at … [Read more...] about Clever Dudes Are Self Reliant: Water Heater Edition
While most parked vehicles are a temptation for an opportunistic thief, vans and their valuable contents can be seen as a gold mine. That's why you should be especially vigilant in the precautions you take. These 3 steps to protecting your van can … [Read more...] about 3 Effective Methods to Protect Your Van From Theft
[Guest article today] The recent ‘Clever Posts of the Week – July 11th’ post on CleverDude.com immediately caught my eye because of the one post that was entitled "How Saving 50 Cents Cost Me 500 Bucks." The reason it jostled my attention is … [Read more...] about How Spending $13 Cost Me $600 Bucks
I’ve been spending a fair amount of effort recently observing human behavior and really wondering, “What is wrong with people these days?†Although there are exceptions, it seems that most people are content to bury their heads in their phones … [Read more...] about There IS Still Kindness In This World
Have you given much thought to how your funeral costs will be covered? Are you relying on savings to pay for the service? Do you expect your family to foot the bill? Perhaps you have an “I don’t care, I’ll be pushing up the daisies†… [Read more...] about Why It Pays To Plan Your Funeral In Advance
My son has spent a lot of time on the computer this summer playing online games. His friends come over, and he goes over to their houses as well. But their activity almost always revolves around playing online games. So, I was shocked to have my … [Read more...] about Clever Posts Of The Week – July 18th
First and foremost, there is the importance of having goals. Without goals, the relationship is doomed. What will end up happening is that you will grow tired of one another. In relationships, you slowly mold the other individual (whether you know … [Read more...] about A Couple that Saves Together Stays Together
