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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.

Automotive • Finances & Money

Clever Auto Review: 2006 Dodge Charger SE

July 24, 2006
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This weekend, my wife and I chose to rent a car on our trip from D.C. to Pittsburgh for a wedding reception (the couple were married in Greece). Although we have 3 cars of our own (2 of them new), we like to mix things up on long trips (and save the … [Read more...] about Clever Auto Review: 2006 Dodge Charger SE

Automotive • Finances & Money

Manhole problems…I mean the ones in the streets!

July 12, 2006
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Ok, I'm just going to put this question out there and hope someone can answer it for me. Who decided to place every manhole exactly where you're going to drive over it? They never seem to be in the middle of the lane, so that they'll pass safely … [Read more...] about Manhole problems…I mean the ones in the streets!

Family or Marriage

Men, having trouble with the eyes? Bounce them!

July 6, 2006
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So, this past holiday weekend I spent some time with my family, hanging out and chatting. One of my cousins is moving to South Carolina with his girlfriend (nice young girl) and he said some things I heard often growing up, going through college, and … [Read more...] about Men, having trouble with the eyes? Bounce them!

Finances & Money

Curb that Cussing with a Swear Jar!

July 5, 2006
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$25.99 Cuss Word Piggy Bank at Amazon    Having trouble keeping your tongue in check? In our home, we've found that a great way to reduce swearing from both our own mouths as well as guests' is to introduce a "Swear Jar". We know it's … [Read more...] about Curb that Cussing with a Swear Jar!

Finances & Money • Home

Securing your wireless home internet connection

June 27, 2006
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Ok, so I admit I'm a beginner at wireless technology, but I have found a few simple methods for securing my own wireless internet connection via the router admin console that would benefit anyone using wireless. This article assumes you have the … [Read more...] about Securing your wireless home internet connection

Finances & Money

Save a forest & protect your identity at the same time

June 26, 2006
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Thanks to Shawn for reminding me about some web sites out there that help reduce that unwanted junk mail from your mailbox (the paper kind, not e-mail). I get at least 5-10 letters, mostly to me, some to my wife, each week stating "You're qualified … [Read more...] about Save a forest & protect your identity at the same time

Automotive • Finances & Money

The great debate, A/C On vs. Windows Down while driving…

June 22, 2006
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Thanks to my sweet wife for forwarding this Bankrate article to me about fuel efficiency while driving in the heat. I've been struggling with this question for some time now (since it's been in the 90s here in Rockville, MD for a few weeks) and … [Read more...] about The great debate, A/C On vs. Windows Down while driving…

Credit • Debt • Finances & Money

Got too much credit card debt? Rotate It!

June 19, 2006
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Ok, so if your credit cards were filing cabinets, and each charge was its own folder, would you have 1 cabinet? 5 cabinets? 20 cabinets? How about folders? 1, 10, 100, or more? I admit it. I have a few cabinets. Right now, all my folders are in … [Read more...] about Got too much credit card debt? Rotate It!

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