I'm a huge fan of the NFL, and this weekend the NFC/AFC championship games are held. I'm very much looking forward to them, but I need to make sure my wife and I sit down and get our budget for next week before the games start. Will you be … [Read more...] about Clever Posts Of The Week – January 17th
I knew it was a bad idea even as I backed out of the driveway. I was heading to the grocery store late on a Saturday afternoon to do our usual shopping for the upcoming week. My fears were confirmed as I pulled into a jam packed … [Read more...] about Afternoon Grocery Shopping Can Bust Your Budget
A water heater thatstops running, a car that needs repair, or a root canal are all unexpected expenses that pop up from time to time during this wonderful thing we call life. But I never thought in my wildest dreams of something like this. On … [Read more...] about If You Have a Teenager, You Need an Emergency Fund
I'm really lovin' the inspirational beginning of the year posts that my fellow bloggers wrote this week - it has me inspired to make 2014 my best financial year yet! Check out my favorites, and you'll get your motivation on as well! The Dangers … [Read more...] about Clever Posts Of the Week – January 10th
I hung up the phone and yelled up the stairs to my son, “Hey, did you forget your $20 at the neighbors?†Our next door neighbors had been gone for a week and had enlisted my son to feed their cat and fish each day. He had diligently … [Read more...] about Take Care Of Your Money!
My employer has it's own cafeteria, and my office is within walking distance of at least half a dozen fast food restaurants. Around 11am I can hear people start talking and forming small groups to go get lunch, but they know better than … [Read more...] about One Simple Secret To Master Leftovers
After two weeks off, I returned to work yesterday. It felt very strange to be sitting in my cubicle, and I have to admit it wasn't my most productive day ever. It felt so much like a Monday - I even started to head off to the conference rooms for … [Read more...] about Clever Posts Of The Week – January 3rd
Image courtesy of satit_srihin / FreeDigitalPhotos.net Happy New Year, clever friends, and welcome to 2014! - The Clever Dude Team - … [Read more...] about Happy New Year!
