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What Actually Happens If You Never Rotate Your Tires?

Tire rotation sounds minor, but skipping it can quietly change how your car wears its tires. The tires do different jobs depending on where they sit, so leaving each one in the same position lets some work much harder than others.

Clever Dude · Sep 24

Toyota Recalls 617 Toyota and Lexus SUVs Because Steering Part Can Crack and Break

Toyota is recalling hundreds of 2026 Toyota and Lexus SUVs because a problem with a front suspension and steering component could result in drivers losing steering control.

Clever Dude · Sep 24

See a QR Code on a Parking Meter? The FTC Says Check It Before You Scan

A QR code on a parking meter can make paying for a spot feel almost effortless. Point the phone, scan the square, enter payment details, and get back to whatever brought you downtown.

Clever Dude · Sep 24

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Your Car Is Finally Paid Off — Should You Keep Making the Payment to Yourself?

Your car is finally paid off, and that monthly payment just vanished from the budget. Instead of letting the money disappear into restaurants, subscriptions, impulse purchases, and whatever else seems to multiply inside a checking account, some drivers keep making the payment themselves.

Clever Dude · Sep 24

That Used Car Online May Not Exist — Scammers Are Cloning Real Dealership Websites

That used car listing may look like it belongs to a legitimate dealership because scammers can copy the dealership itself. The Federal Trade Commission recently warned that criminals are cloning real dealer websites, including logos, vehicle listings, photos, and even customer testimonials.

Clever Dude · Sep 23

Would You Give Up Your Second Car If Gas Stayed This Expensive?

A second car can feel inexpensive when it spends most of the week parked outside. Then the fuel bill climbs, insurance renews, registration arrives, and a repair suddenly turns that “backup” vehicle into a surprisingly expensive household subscription.

Clever Dude · Sep 23

Paying Your Adult Kids’ Bills After Divorce: What It Costs Your Own Retirement

Paying an adult child’s rent, car payment, insurance bill, or credit card balance can feel manageable when the check comes out of a monthly budget. After divorce, though, that same help can take on a different financial weight because one household may now need to support two separate lives.

Clever Dude · Sep 23

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8 Ways to Spend Less on Gas Without Driving Like Your Grandfather

Spending less on gas does not require treating every trip like an economy-driving competition. A few changes to speed, acceleration, idling, tires, cargo, and route choices can reduce fuel use without making every commute painfully slow.

Clever Dude · Sep 23

A Car With 150,000 Miles for $8,000 or 50,000 Miles for $20,000: Which Is the Better Buy?

An $8,000 car with 150,000 miles and a $20,000 car with 50,000 miles create very different ownership bets. The cheaper car leaves $12,000 in your pocket, while the lower-mileage car gives you 100,000 fewer miles on the odometer.

Clever Dude · Sep 23

92% of Self-Made Millionaires Do Not Own a Luxury Automobile

In my five-year long Rich Habits Study I studied the habits of 233 wealthy individuals and 128 poor individuals. I asked each individual 144 questions about every aspect of their lives, which translates into 51,984 questions. Thanks to my study, I learned some interesting things about the wealthy that I…

Clever Dude · Sep 23

208,724 Volkswagen and Audi SUVs Recalled Because Steering Bolt Can Break

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 208,724 Volkswagen and Audi SUVs because a steering-system mounting bolt can corrode and break, potentially causing drivers to lose steering control.

Clever Dude · Sep 22

IRS Warns Taxpayers: These ‘Tribal Tax Credits’ Don’t Exist

The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers, businesses, tribal communities and tax professionals about promoters selling supposed federal tax credits that the agency says don’t exist.

Clever Dude · Sep 22

Abbott Agrees to Pay Nearly $385 Million Over Infant Formula Manufacturing Allegations

Abbott Laboratories has agreed to pay nearly $385 million to settle federal and state allegations involving the manufacture of certain powder infant formula and nutritional therapy products, including products purchased through government-funded nutrition programs.

Clever Dude · Sep 22

Former Bank CEO Gets 112 Months in Prison After $24.9 Million Fraud Scheme

A former bank CEO has been sentenced to more than nine years in federal prison after admitting his role in a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme that prosecutors say helped lead to the failure of a Puerto Rico-based bank.

Clever Dude · Sep 22

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Clever Dude · Sep 22

6 Questions to Ask Before Sending a Deposit for a Car You Haven’t Seen

A deposit can feel like a harmless way to hold a car while you arrange travel, financing, or an inspection. That small payment can become a much bigger problem if the vehicle, seller, or deal does not match what appeared online.

Clever Dude · Sep 22

A Banned Air Bag Inflator Has Now Been Linked to 11 U.S. Deaths—Could One Be in Your Used Car?

A banned replacement air bag inflator has now been linked to 11 deaths and three severe injuries in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The disturbing part for used-car owners is that the dangerous part may not appear in a normal vehicle recall search.

Clever Dude · Sep 22

Buying Cheap Isn’t Always Frugal — 7 Things Men Often End Up Buying Twice

A low price can feel like a financial win until the same purchase lands in the shopping cart again. Men often run into this with everyday gear, clothing, tools, electronics, and other items where durability or fit matters more than the sticker price.

Clever Dude · Sep 22

8 Ways to Cut Your Commute Costs Without Buying a New Car

The cheapest commute may not require a different car. It may require changing how often that car makes the trip, where it parks, how efficiently it travels, or which costs get attached to each workday.

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Clever Dude · Sep 22

A $5,000 Repair on a Paid-Off Car vs. a $700 Monthly Payment: Which Costs Less?

A $5,000 repair on a paid-off car can feel outrageous until the alternative arrives with a $700 monthly payment. The repair hurts once, while the payment keeps showing up every month, often alongside higher insurance, registration costs, depreciation, and financing charges.

Clever Dude · Sep 21

Things to Check Before Buying a Car From a Dealership Website After the FTC’s New Scam Warning

Buying a car through a dealership website can feel wonderfully efficient. You find the vehicle, review the price, arrange financing and maybe even start the paperwork without leaving the couch. The problem is that a convincing website does not necessarily mean a real dealership stands behind it.

Clever Dude · Sep 21

Remarrying at 50? The Beneficiary and Pension Traps to Settle Before You Sign the License

Remarrying at 50 can change who receives retirement money after death, who controls certain benefits, and whether an old divorce agreement still matters. The wedding license may take minutes, but untangling beneficiary forms and pension elections can take much longer.

Clever Dude · Sep 21

9 Vehicles That Make Less Financial Sense When Gas Costs More Than $4 a Gallon

Gas above $4 a gallon changes the ownership math for some vehicles much faster than it changes the sticker price. A large SUV or performance pickup can still make perfect sense for someone who tows, hauls, or needs its capabilities, but casual driving becomes harder to justify when fuel consumption…

Clever Dude · Sep 21

Men Over 40 Keep Paying for These 8 Things They Barely Use

The charges often look harmless: a gym membership, a streaming plan, an annual card fee, or a storage unit. For men over 40, changing routines can leave old spending on autopilot long after the original reason disappears.

Clever Dude · Sep 21

How Old Is Too Old for a Daily Driver? Mileage May Be the Wrong Number to Watch

A daily driver does not become a bad car simply because its birthday keeps getting farther away. A well-maintained 15-year-old vehicle with reasonable mileage can make more sense than a neglected 8-year-old car with fewer miles.

Clever Dude · Sep 20

7 Car Repairs You Should Make Before Higher Prices Turn Them Into Bigger Expenses

A small car repair can stay small, or it can invite several expensive problems along for the ride. That matters even more now because the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 5.2% increase in motor vehicle maintenance and repair prices over the year through August 2026.

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