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.
Since the new year, I've been riding the DC metrorail daily. Here in the DC region, they have an RFID commuter debit card called SmartTrip (also just like an EZ Pass for cars). In order to park at the metro (well, really to LEAVE the parking lot), … [Read more...] about I lost my SmartTrip card! But I was SmartMike…
We have too many accounts, and I can't handle the overwhelming feeling of clutter and confusion, even though they're just sitting there minding their own business. We have: 2 Checking Accounts (Bank of America is primary) 5 Savings Accounts … [Read more...] about I can’t handle all these accounts!
Yep, I get you didn't know who owned the motorcycle I picked up this past weekend... Wait for it... Are you ready?... Okay, here it is!.... Click here to find out … [Read more...] about Owner of the motorcycle has been revealed!
Yep, I'm on a hot streak now. I won the contest at Plonkee Money to write about why donating to charity improves your own well-being. I won a £15 (yes, British money) Amazon gift certificate, which was converted to a $29.95 Amazon.com certificate in … [Read more...] about I won the Amazon.com Gift Certificate from Plonkee Money!
Last week, I wrote a very quick post about a frugal idea I thought up that morning while shaving. I had the idea to use less shaving cream, but I never said anything in the article about "saving money", or even money at all. But if you read the … [Read more...] about Frugality is more than just saving money
Evil Mad Scientist posted a great use for all those spare quarters you have lying around. Turns out you can turn a C battery into a D battery with a few quarters. Obviously you could just buy the D batteries with those quarters, but what about those … [Read more...] about Clever use for all those spare quarters!
Yeah, I thought that would catch your attention. Actually, I picked up a motorcycle for another personal finance blogger from Philadelphia and brought it down to Virginia. I won't name the blogger, as I want him/her to announce that he/she has gotten … [Read more...] about I got a motorcycle!
The title almost says it all, doesn't it? This tip actually applies to men AND women. After shaving for the last, oh, 13 years of my life (not sure when I began), I just realized a couple weeks ago that with every shave, I wash about half of the … [Read more...] about Quick Frugal Tip: Use less shaving cream
