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.
As the owner of a site, I get the perk of reviewing books from time to time. Actually, I have 6 books in my queue to be read and/or reviewed. But since I have a personal finance focus, I generally just get business or finance-related books to … [Read more...] about Bible Illuminated: Sneak Peak
Just a note that tis the season for finding money. Now that the weather is getting colder, we're donning our fall (or even winter) jackets, sweatshirts and jeans. What's better than reaching into a piece of clothing you haven't worn in 6 months and … [Read more...] about Changing Seasons equals Money Found
Since I grew up during the Cold War with Russia, I couldn't help but hear anti-communist remarks almost daily. Communism was, and still is, regarded as nothing short of evil. But I never did any more research into it outside of what I heard from … [Read more...] about Milton Friedman on the Rise of Socialism in the U.S.
I'll admit that I'm not the best at utilizing online community tools (aka social networking and discovery sites). I have a Digg and a StumbleUpon account (both named "cleverdude"), and I have personal MySpace and Facebook accounts. However, I tend to … [Read more...] about Now Entering the Ring: Tip’d Personal Finance Community
Or is is "Boss's"? Either way, say thanks to your boss for something or other. Here's what Wikipedia had to say about Boss's Day: Patricia Bays Haroski registered "National Boss's Day" with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in 1958. She was working as … [Read more...] about Today is Boss’ Day
Tuesday night a good example of my new positive attitude. I'm the type of person who has ALWAYS paid their bills on-time. I always pay early, just so I can get it off my mind. And I tend to know what debts I have outstanding or what's on tap to … [Read more...] about Swearing at the Bill Collector
CNN posted a great video of a Maryland woman who is living debt-free just a few years after owing $30,000 across 100 credit cards! While the $30k doesn't surprise me, the 100 cards do. Wow. But the one line that I loved was: Stop trying to keep … [Read more...] about Living Debt-Free is Biblical [Video]
Today while I was closing our pool, I struck up a conversation with the neighbor across the street. I learned that she would be walking the full 4 miles kilometers in the Walk for Hope to Cure Breast Cancer - DC. She was going to walk with 3 other … [Read more...] about I’m Walking for Hope. Consider donating.
