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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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Secrets Of Enjoying A Fun-filled Vacation Without Spending A Lot

August 27, 2014
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If you're looking for an all-inclusive holiday, booking a couple of weeks before you go away can allow you to take advantage of some great deals. As the departure date approaches, hotels and travel agents are desperate to get rid of unsold places, … [Read more...] about Secrets Of Enjoying A Fun-filled Vacation Without Spending A Lot

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If I’m Elderly or Chronically ill can I be Refused Health Insurance?

August 20, 2014
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It stands to reason that if you have a chronic illness, or you in advancing years, you’ll be concerned about health insurance cover, read more at HBF. This is especially so as your medical costs will be considerably higher than those younger people … [Read more...] about If I’m Elderly or Chronically ill can I be Refused Health Insurance?

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3 Effective Methods to Protect Your Van From Theft

July 23, 2014
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While most parked vehicles are a temptation for an opportunistic thief, vans and their valuable contents can be seen as a gold mine. That's why you should be especially vigilant in the precautions you take. These 3 steps to protecting your van can … [Read more...] about 3 Effective Methods to Protect Your Van From Theft

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How Spending $13 Cost Me $600 Bucks

July 22, 2014
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[Guest article today] The recent ‘Clever Posts of the Week – July 11th’ post on CleverDude.com immediately caught my eye because of the one post that was entitled "How Saving 50 Cents Cost Me 500 Bucks." The reason it jostled my attention is … [Read more...] about How Spending $13 Cost Me $600 Bucks

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Why It Pays To Plan Your Funeral In Advance

July 21, 2014
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Have you given much thought to how your funeral costs will be covered? Are you relying on savings to pay for the service? Do you expect your family to foot the bill? Perhaps you have an “I don’t care, I’ll be pushing up the daisies” … [Read more...] about Why It Pays To Plan Your Funeral In Advance

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A Couple that Saves Together Stays Together

July 16, 2014
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First and foremost, there is the importance of having goals. Without goals, the relationship is doomed. What will end up happening is that you will grow tired of one another. In relationships, you slowly mold the other individual (whether you know … [Read more...] about A Couple that Saves Together Stays Together

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7 Things You Can Do to Completely Change Your Financial Situation

July 16, 2014
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Near the top of everyone's to-do list is getting in a better financial situation. Yet, with each passing year, more and more Americans fall deeper than ever in to debt, foregoing investments, and watching as their net worth remains stagnant - or … [Read more...] about 7 Things You Can Do to Completely Change Your Financial Situation

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6 Finance Apps to Help Pad Your Pockets

July 8, 2014
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While we all know how important it is to create and stick to a budget, it's also not easy to do. If you don't keep track of your spending habits, small purchases can add up quickly and leave you with nothing for the important bills. If you're looking … [Read more...] about 6 Finance Apps to Help Pad Your Pockets

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