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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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Entrepreneurs: Here are Three Signs it’s Time to Outsource or Hire Someone

September 17, 2019
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Entrepreneurs are creative and ambitious by nature. They have an idea, create a product or service and see it through. They put in hundreds of hours a month, are hands on from the beginning, and rarely rest until the job is done. … [Read more...] about Entrepreneurs: Here are Three Signs it’s Time to Outsource or Hire Someone

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Is Amazon Prime Worth the 20% Price Increase?

April 29, 2018
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Amazon Prime will cost $119 a year, starting May 11 for new members and June 16 for renewals. That's a 20% increase from the current $99 annual rate -- is Amazon Prime worth that much more? … [Read more...] about Is Amazon Prime Worth the 20% Price Increase?

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5 Ways to Save Money in College

October 31, 2017
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Tuition drains you, books decrease your bank balance, and let’s not even talk about rent and utilities. Top off your spending with a necessary food budget, and you’re near empty! While they may be the best four years of your life, the time you … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Save Money in College

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How to Overcome Your Personal Finance and Credit Fears

October 4, 2017
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Money is the biggest fear that most people will deal with in their daily lives. The stresses of paying bills, the rise of credit card debt, feeling like you’ll never be financially free, it all adds up to a lot of worries. Here’s how to overcome … [Read more...] about How to Overcome Your Personal Finance and Credit Fears

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4 Netflix Hacks That Can Save You Money

October 3, 2017
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Whether it’s about the Netflix originals or their popular shows running on other networks, the platform is a huge favourite of movie buffs and TV viewers throughout the world. The Netflix US library, in particular, has a pretty exhaustive … [Read more...] about 4 Netflix Hacks That Can Save You Money

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Confirmation Bias

September 14, 2017
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Сonfirmation bias is a cognitive logical fallacy that many online traders in stocks and derivatives suffer from. So, what is confirmation bias and how can it be overcome? Confirmation Bias Confirmation bias is a common form of self-deception and … [Read more...] about Confirmation Bias

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Low and No Down Payment Mortgages

September 14, 2017
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Many years ago getting a mortgage required a good credit score and a large down payment of at least 20%. That's no longer the case since the Federal Government created several home loan programs making it easier for borrowers to attain a mortgage … [Read more...] about Low and No Down Payment Mortgages

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Clever Dude Reviews the 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT

October 8, 2015
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I'm going to take an odd tactic in this review. Instead of comparing the 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT to other cars in the compact class (and model year), I'm going to compare it to my 2007 MINI Cooper S (yes, they capitalize all 4 letters). Why? Mostly … [Read more...] about Clever Dude Reviews the 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT

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