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.
I have a friend who I would consider an Apple "fanboy", but also a fanboy of all new IT gadgets and technologies. While at dinner recently, he was showing me his new iPad, and we got into a conversation about how an iPad is better than any other … [Read more...] about 6 reasons you don’t need a new computer (especially an iPad)
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By Kris Bickell Sometimes the best lessons in life are the ones you learn the hard way. And I'm an expert at that. So here are some of the lessons I learned about getting out of debt. If you've got too much credit card debt, you may already know … [Read more...] about 5 Lessons About Getting Out Of Debt That You Don’t Have To Learn The Hard Way
It's been over 2 years, but American Express has FINALLY brought back the 25,000 mile ($250) bonus. This time around, though, it's a bit trickier to get the bonus, but still very reasonable for many consumers. Read more below. The American … [Read more...] about American Express $250 Bonus!
By Lauren Young, TurboTax Deductionista Thanks to Lauren (via the TurboTax PR office) for letting me repost this article from the TurboTax Blog. Funny thing is, as of the posting of this article, I haven't gotten around to filing our own taxes … [Read more...] about Hot Tax Topics: Filing an Extension, Paying Your Tax Bill
By Jocelyn Gibbons Buying glasses online is quick, painless, and nice on your wallet. Just get this: what eye doctors won’t tell you (because it would basically take away business) is that buying online will save you up to 90% on a pair of … [Read more...] about Look Smart: How to Save Hundreds by Buying Glasses Online
Since it's tax time, and I'm a personal finance blogger, I'm getting tons of suggestions from fellow bloggers and PR agents. I think you'll like some of these links, especially the one about foolish tax write-offs: In honor of April Fools Day, … [Read more...] about Tax Tips and Other Links
Like free stuff? Like personal finance? Well Money Crashers has yet another big contest where you can win some cool swag. This time, enter to win one of 3 Apple iPads worth $499 each! They give you a ton of different ways to enter, so read the rules … [Read more...] about Enter Money Crashers 2010 Online Tax Filing Giveaway to win an Apple iPad
by Tom Getting your finances into shape this year is a great goal, but one that is often easier contemplated than completed. Still, finding ways to get and stay organized is pertinent to maintaining and sustaining your financial well-being. If you … [Read more...] about The 7 R’s for Organizing Your Finances This Year
