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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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Clever Dude reviews the 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring PRHT

April 14, 2015
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By Clever Dude Car enthusiasts have been raving for decades about how awesome and perfect the Mazda MX-5 (otherwise known as Miata) is as a sports car. But then you get so many others complaining about its size, lack of power and "less than … [Read more...] about Clever Dude reviews the 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring PRHT

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Automotive • Cars

Clever Dude Reviews the 2015 Hyundai Genesis RWD 3.8 Sedan

March 19, 2015
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By Clever Dude When the Hyundai Genesis first debuted as a 2009 model, it was a big risk for a Korean automaker to try to compete in the Japanese and even German markets with a Rear-Wheel Drive luxury sedan. Whereas Honda, Nissan and Toyota opted … [Read more...] about Clever Dude Reviews the 2015 Hyundai Genesis RWD 3.8 Sedan

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Automotive

Clever Dude Reviews the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Limited

February 24, 2015
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When the last generation's redesigned Hyundai Sonata hit the scene here in 2010, the media (including myself) were blown away by the exterior design. It took the "four door coupe" design from the Mercedes CLS and applied it to a 5-seat, mainstream … [Read more...] about Clever Dude Reviews the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Limited

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Get Cash For Your Old Cell Phone with SellCell

February 22, 2015
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Many of us have old cell phones floating around our houses. In many places, you are not allowed to throw old cell phones in the trash, so it becomes a question of what to do with the old unit when you upgrade to a new one. SellCell has created a … [Read more...] about Get Cash For Your Old Cell Phone with SellCell

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Automotive

Clever Dude Reviews the 2015 Kia Soul EV (Electric Vehicle)

February 17, 2015
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  by Clever Dude I drove Kia's prior generation's gas model 2013 Kia Soul and loved it, so I was really intrigued when asked me if I wanted to test a 2015 Kia Soul EV. I couldn't pass up the opportunity to both drive my first … [Read more...] about Clever Dude Reviews the 2015 Kia Soul EV (Electric Vehicle)

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Mortgage Brokers vs. Banks: Why Use a Broker?

December 2, 2014
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There are different ways to finance a mortgage. The most common are to either work with a mortgage broker or go directly to a bank. Both options serve the same purpose: to secure financing. But which one you choose can mean the difference between … [Read more...] about Mortgage Brokers vs. Banks: Why Use a Broker?

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Clever Ways to Repair Your Credit After Difficult Times

November 23, 2014
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By Pierre Roy, Bankruptcy Trustee The harm was done. Him who will remain anonymous had filed for bankruptcy with us about 3 months ago. He was calling us for help and guidance on how to rebuild his credit score after an R9 note had been dropped on … [Read more...] about Clever Ways to Repair Your Credit After Difficult Times

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Clever Ways to Get Out of Debt

November 17, 2014
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These days it’s very rare to find someone who doesn’t have some sort of debt. You may find a twenty-six year old knee deep in student loans, an impulse shopper fending off daily calls from bill collectors, or even an elderly couple behind on … [Read more...] about Clever Ways to Get Out of Debt

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