My submission is near the bottom of yet another Carnival of Personal Finance (at Stock Market Beat), but I won't hold that against anyone. At least it's included. You can check out my entry about Saving Energy and Money by Insulating Your Crawl … [Read more...] about Carnival of Personal Finance #88 – Quick Picks
I've been riding the D.C. MetroRail to work lately and notice something quite disturbing. Government employees and contractors are riding the train with their badges in full view. This is a problem because not only can someone near you see your … [Read more...] about Protect yourself and your identity: Employer Badges
How did you choose the name Clever Dude? Ok, I admit, the story behind the name isn't so clever, nor exciting. When I signed up with Dreamhost, I found that I could get a free domain name. I plugged in a few ideas I had, but they were all taken. … [Read more...] about Questions about the Clever Dude
Ok, guys, if you got past that girly title then you must really want to hear what I have to say about helping your marriage. I learned early on from a friend that the best way to avoid an affair is to stay far away from any situations that put you at … [Read more...] about Clever Marriage Tip: Guys, Protect Your Hearts
So, this past holiday weekend I spent some time with my family, hanging out and chatting. One of my cousins is moving to South Carolina with his girlfriend (nice young girl) and he said some things I heard often growing up, going through college, and … [Read more...] about Men, having trouble with the eyes? Bounce them!
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When my wife and I were still dating, we discussed money and marriage. Whew, that got heated. I was adamant that finances be kept separate, while she wanted shared accounts. Well, this was about 5 years ago, and I didn't really understand why she … [Read more...] about Joint vs. Separate Checking Accounts – Which to Choose?
