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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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Save Some Cash By Avoiding These Home Buying Mistakes

August 25, 2013
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The following is a guest post. Buying a home is a complicated process. There are forms to fill out, documentation to find, new terms to learn, and appraisals to review. Because people do not typically buy homes on a routine basis, it is very easy … [Read more...] about Save Some Cash By Avoiding These Home Buying Mistakes

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Novated leasing advantages and disadvantages

August 24, 2013
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Guest post by guest blog post by Platinum Direct Finance When considering work-related vehicle arrangements, things can feel complicated regardless if you are the employee or the employer. However, Australia has taken a nod from American norms and … [Read more...] about Novated leasing advantages and disadvantages

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A Brief Currency Update

August 16, 2013
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(The following is a guest post) USD An uncomfortable week for the US dollar saw it lose a cent to sterling one and a quarter cents to the euro. Investors remain preoccupied with the Federal Reserve's focus on US economic performance. They … [Read more...] about A Brief Currency Update

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Tips to Help You Establish Great Financial Habits

August 8, 2013
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(The following is a guest post) Establishing great financial habits are essential to your financial success. There are several things you can do to establish good habits to help you accomplish your financial goals. First thing is always to save … [Read more...] about Tips to Help You Establish Great Financial Habits

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5 Ways to Make a Little Extra Income on the Side

August 4, 2013
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(This is a guest post) Making extra money to boost your income can be easier than you might think. If you’re struggling with your bills, or simply want to increase your savings capacity, there’s a range of ways that will help you to maximise … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Make a Little Extra Income on the Side

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4 Character Traits Every Successful Investor Must Have

July 29, 2013
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(Guest post by Troy of The Financial Economist) Actually, this title is somewhat incorrect. There is no single "character trait" that EVERY investor must have. This is because in the field of investing, many different personalities can co-exist … [Read more...] about 4 Character Traits Every Successful Investor Must Have

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Top tips to make the most of your money

July 25, 2013
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(This is a guest post) With the economy being the way it is at present, it’s never a bad idea to think about ways to have a little extra cash at your disposal. Choosing a credit card with a good rate of interest rate is one way to make this … [Read more...] about Top tips to make the most of your money

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Clever Dude Reviews the 2014 Kia Sorento EX

July 18, 2013
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Recently, actually right after I tested the 2013 Kia Soul, I got a 2014 Kia Sorento EX to review for a week. Unlike prior testers, this one wasn't a fully-loaded, top-of-the-line model, but it still had an amazing list of standard and optional … [Read more...] about Clever Dude Reviews the 2014 Kia Sorento EX

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