19 years ago • Comments
I just wanted to give you all the heads-up that I may not write much in the next few days (it's the weekend anyway) because my sister-in-law is due to have her first baby tomorrow, June 30th. We joke that since she's always late for everything … [Read more...] about New addition to Clever Dude family pending
19 years ago • Comments
Since the new year, I've been riding the DC metrorail daily. Here in the DC region, they have an RFID commuter debit card called SmartTrip (also just like an EZ Pass for cars). In order to park at the metro (well, really to LEAVE the parking lot), … [Read more...] about I lost my SmartTrip card! But I was SmartMike…
19 years ago • Comments
Yep, I missed last week's Festival of Frugality #79 at Finance is Personal, but since I like frugality topics so much, I wanted to highlight the best articles anyway: Advice and Rants tells us 25 ways to make money quickly, easily and legally. I … [Read more...] about Best Frugality Posts from Festival of Frugality 79 and 80
19 years ago • Comments
We have too many accounts, and I can't handle the overwhelming feeling of clutter and confusion, even though they're just sitting there minding their own business. We have: 2 Checking Accounts (Bank of America is primary) 5 Savings Accounts … [Read more...] about I can’t handle all these accounts!
19 years ago • Comments
Yep, I get you didn't know who owned the motorcycle I picked up this past weekend... Wait for it... Are you ready?... Okay, here it is!.... Click here to find out … [Read more...] about Owner of the motorcycle has been revealed!
19 years ago • Comments
Yep, I'm on a hot streak now. I won the contest at Plonkee Money to write about why donating to charity improves your own well-being. I won a £15 (yes, British money) Amazon gift certificate, which was converted to a $29.95 Amazon.com certificate in … [Read more...] about I won the Amazon.com Gift Certificate from Plonkee Money!
19 years ago • Comments
Last week, I wrote a very quick post about a frugal idea I thought up that morning while shaving. I had the idea to use less shaving cream, but I never said anything in the article about "saving money", or even money at all. But if you read the … [Read more...] about Frugality is more than just saving money
19 years ago • Comments
Evil Mad Scientist posted a great use for all those spare quarters you have lying around. Turns out you can turn a C battery into a D battery with a few quarters. Obviously you could just buy the D batteries with those quarters, but what about those … [Read more...] about Clever use for all those spare quarters!
