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Clever Dude founded CleverDude.com in June 2006 while working as a technical analyst in the Washington, D.C. area. A Penn State graduate, he built the site as a side project alongside a white-collar career that included earning a master’s degree and multiple promotions.

In five years he wrote nearly 1,300 articles on personal finance and life lessons drawn from his own experience. The blog grew from a hobby into a recognized early voice in the personal-finance community and generated meaningful revenue. He sold the site in 2010, continued as a guest contributor through 2015, and returned in 2023 after further career advances, paying off his home, and extensive travel.

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5 Things to Look for in a Home Loan Provider

October 18, 2013
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[The following is a post by guest author, Jared Bennett] You are about to make one of the biggest financial decisions of your life, so it is important to look into this decision thoroughly and gain as much knowledge as possible before making the … [Read more...] about 5 Things to Look for in a Home Loan Provider

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Home Loans – A Bit More Difficult for the Self-Employed

October 6, 2013
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The following is a guest post from Crystal at Budgeting in the Fun Stuff, where she covers spending, saving, and budgeting for fun along the way. When my husband and I bought our first home in April 2007, we made a combined income of $70,000 a … [Read more...] about Home Loans – A Bit More Difficult for the Self-Employed

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5 Ways to Slice Your Home Loan Repayments

October 3, 2013
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[Guest Post] With home loan repayments being one of the biggest financial pressure points on a family’s yearly budget, it pays to do your due diligence and find out how you can reduce your mortgage debt as quickly and effectively as possible. … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Slice Your Home Loan Repayments

Finances & Money • Investing

Wait, we should be maxing out our 401k’s?

September 17, 2013
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I haven't written for a while because things have been hectic here in the Clever Dude household! We've had some health problems in the family this year, and some major home projects, and I've been enjoying Brock's different perspective on finances, … [Read more...] about Wait, we should be maxing out our 401k’s?

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The Economy and Its Effects on Travel

September 15, 2013
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[The following is a guest post] Leisure travel was initially associated with the Industrial Revolution with in the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom was the first European country to promote leisure time and also travel time. To begin with, … [Read more...] about The Economy and Its Effects on Travel

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Tips For Effective Online Share Trading

September 12, 2013
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[Guest Post] The widespread popularity of the home computer has given nearly everyone the ability to get started in online share trading if they wish. Using their home computer, traders can access the stock market to buy and sell the shares that … [Read more...] about Tips For Effective Online Share Trading

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Buying a Home – The Overlooked Costs

September 12, 2013
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This is a guest post. Buying a home, is not just one of the most stressful things you can do but also one of the most expensive, especially if you don't take into account all of the less obvious costs which are involved. Here are some of the most … [Read more...] about Buying a Home – The Overlooked Costs

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What You Should Know About Investing In Stocks

August 27, 2013
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This is a guest post. With interest rates on savings accounts at record lows, many people are turning to investing in stocks to earn money on their savings. The amount that can be earned by investing in stocks is much higher than what can … [Read more...] about What You Should Know About Investing In Stocks

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