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Brandon Marcus

Brandon Marcus is a staff writer for CleverDude.com at District Media, Inc., where he delivers practical personal finance, DIY, family, and lifestyle advice with a relatable, no-nonsense style. Holding a BA degree and with over ten years of professional writing experience, he is an award-winning published author whose first book, Questions For Deep Thinkers, was released by Adams Media. His work has appeared in major publications including Fandom.com, CHUD.com, TheColdWire.com, and Fansided.com.

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Jobs

10 Employment Contracts That Strip Away Your Rights Legally

July 10, 2025
By Brandon Marcus
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Modern work culture often celebrates freedom and flexibility, but hidden in the fine print of many employment contracts lurk clauses that quietly erase employee rights. These clauses can limit legal recourse, silence workers, and shift power heavily … [Read more...] about 10 Employment Contracts That Strip Away Your Rights Legally

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Retirement

9 Retirement Strategies That Were Debunked But Still Recommended

July 10, 2025
By Brandon Marcus
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Retirement planning has become a minefield of outdated advice and recycled myths. Despite new research and modern financial tools, many retirees and financial advisors still cling to strategies that no longer hold up under scrutiny. Some of these … [Read more...] about 9 Retirement Strategies That Were Debunked But Still Recommended

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Technology

8 Ways Popular Home Tech Is Making You Paranoid

July 10, 2025
By Brandon Marcus
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Modern homes have never been smarter, but they’ve also never felt more intrusive. With every new gadget promising convenience, there’s a hidden cost: a creeping sense of paranoia. Smart speakers listen for wake words but end up recording … [Read more...] about 8 Ways Popular Home Tech Is Making You Paranoid

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Health

7 Discontinued Medications That Were Linked to Devastating Outcomes

July 9, 2025
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Modern medicine has saved millions of lives, but history shows that not every pill is a miracle. Some drugs were rushed to market with promises of relief, only to unleash side effects so severe they were pulled from pharmacy shelves forever. The … [Read more...] about 7 Discontinued Medications That Were Linked to Devastating Outcomes

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Home

10 Design Choices That Psychologists Say Create Domestic Stress

July 9, 2025
By Brandon Marcus
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Home is often imagined as a sanctuary—a place of refuge from the noise and demands of the outside world. Yet, for many households, stress doesn’t stop at the front door. Subtle design choices inside a home can silently erode mental well-being, … [Read more...] about 10 Design Choices That Psychologists Say Create Domestic Stress

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Finances & Money

6 Types of Loans That Were Outlawed Then Quietly Rebranded

July 9, 2025
By Brandon Marcus
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Some financial products don’t die — they just slip on a new suit and reappear under a different name. Over the decades, regulators have cracked down on predatory loans, usurious interest rates, and shady lending tactics. Yet, the hunger for easy … [Read more...] about 6 Types of Loans That Were Outlawed Then Quietly Rebranded

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Finances & Money

9 Financial Advising Rules That Changed After Major Scandals

July 9, 2025
By Brandon Marcus
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When headlines roar with news of financial betrayals, the world often wonders how it was possible in the first place. From Ponzi schemes that wiped out life savings to conflicts of interest that went unchecked, each scandal has left deep scars on the … [Read more...] about 9 Financial Advising Rules That Changed After Major Scandals

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Health

10 Hospital Policies That Put Profit Over Patients

July 9, 2025
By Brandon Marcus
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In today’s healthcare landscape, hospitals often market themselves as sanctuaries of healing and compassion. But behind the glossy advertisements and mission statements lies a tough truth that many patients discover too late: profit sometimes … [Read more...] about 10 Hospital Policies That Put Profit Over Patients

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