13 years ago • Comments
Hi, Clever Dude readers! My name is Brock, and I am excited to introduce myself as a new writer here at Clever Dude! Don't worry, the original Clever Dude will still be posting as well, I'm just coming on board to fill in some of the gaps and … [Read more...] about More Clever Than Ever…….Meet Brock!
Automotive • Debt • Finances & Money
13 years ago • Comments
A few weeks ago, I flew down to TX (twice actually) for business, and on my last flight back to DC, I ended up on a tiny plane next to a young woman who was bumped from another cancelled flight. We got to chatting and I learned that she's newly … [Read more...] about Getting back to basics: Counseling others…and cars!
Debt • Finances & Money • Taxes
14 years ago • Comments
I don't think I've ever actually stated the amount of our net worth on this site, and I don't plan on it, but I do want to take this time to talk about where we stand now that we've been debt-free for close to 2 years (excluding mortgage debt). Net … [Read more...] about Our Net Worth and Financial Freedom
14 years ago • Comments
For the 10 or so years that MINI has been in the U.S., it hasn't won any awards for reliability. In fact, it's been at the bottom of the reliability lists for years. But our next car will still be a MINI Cooper, and I'll explain why I'm OK with … [Read more...] about Why our next car will be the least reliable brand in America
Family or Marriage • Finances & Money
14 years ago • Comments
First I want to say that I recognize that there are millions of Americans, and probably billions across the globe who wish they were in my position, and I feel very blessed and lucky for both my wife and I to have jobs, especially ones that pay … [Read more...] about Can’t find a job? Can’t earn more? Want a change? Move!
Finances & Money • Frugality • Men's Topics
14 years ago • Comments
I've taken my abuse over the last 10 years or more for slowly going bald (from the forehead back, not at the crown luckily) from friends, family, coworkers and even strangers. But the trick is on them because I'M THE ONE SAVING MONEY! Over 5 … [Read more...] about Balding, but with more money in my wallet
14 years ago • Comments
I have to say up front that buying any hybrid vehicle will not turn you into a fuel-sipping, eco-friendly Captain Planet. The higher gas prices go, the quicker the payback for the extra cost of the hybrid powertrain compared to a conventional one. … [Read more...] about Clever Dude reviews the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid with Premium Package
14 years ago • Comments
Beards have become a "thing" for men. But beards bring a ton of added expenses - scissors, beard conditioner, mustache wax, etc. In fact, I even attempted my own beard for a few weeks until I had to give a big customer presentation and it wasn't … [Read more...] about More manly topics. Beard (and other facial hair) grooming!
