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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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Get yourself free

October 10, 2014
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Do you love your job? Do you look forward to getting back to work after the holidays or after the weekend because you really enjoy what you do? If you’ve answered a resounding “yes” to both these questions, then well done and please read no … [Read more...] about Get yourself free

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Mired in Money Troubles? Tips for Digging Yourself Out

October 8, 2014
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Money troubles bring a very unique type of stress that can really do a number on us. It can push us further into denial and further away from solutions. If you have reached a point where you are ready to face the issue head on, congratulations on … [Read more...] about Mired in Money Troubles? Tips for Digging Yourself Out

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How to Get a Mortgage?

October 8, 2014
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Many first time home-buyers are confused about how to get a mortgage. There are literally hundreds of different mortgage packages available, so knowing where to start can be difficult. The key thing to do before you go looking for a mortgage is to … [Read more...] about How to Get a Mortgage?

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Thinking About Heading Straight to Grad School? Read This First

September 29, 2014
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For a college student entering the last year or two of school, the headlines are alarming. It seems every day, there’s another “doom and gloom” report about jobs or student loans, making it sound as if no matter what you do, you’re doomed to … [Read more...] about Thinking About Heading Straight to Grad School? Read This First

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Making Moving Less of a Nightmare

September 24, 2014
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If you have a move coming up, a sense of dread may be steadily creeping in. It is ranked as one of life’s most stressful experiences, and anyone who has done it will heartily attest to this truth. But, this doesn’t mean the whole process has … [Read more...] about Making Moving Less of a Nightmare

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Back To School And Learning How To Manage Money

September 12, 2014
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Every year in September, millions of students return to school following the summer break from studying. It is when students get back into the classrooms, return to a regular schedule, work on and learn new skills that will serve a purpose later in … [Read more...] about Back To School And Learning How To Manage Money

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Learning to Be a Winner

September 10, 2014
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Virtually every human endeavour is a competition.  At the most basic level, how we handle winning and losing has a direct impact on how others view us.  In our quests to improve our lives and lifestyles, examining how we handle victory is … [Read more...] about Learning to Be a Winner

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Useful saving tips for families

September 4, 2014
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The recent Global Financial Crisis knocked the world’s economies for a six. Many companies, families and individuals are still recovering from the financial mess that saw industries collapse and unemployment rise. Families still struggling on the … [Read more...] about Useful saving tips for families

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