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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.

Finances & Money • Frugality

Funding My Fun Fund

May 29, 2008
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By J. Savings The following is a guest post from “J” from Budgets are Sexy. I was fortunate enough to meet J at a Personal Finance blogger happy hour recently and got to know more about the man behind the mohawk. J definitely puts personality … [Read more...] about Funding My Fun Fund

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Finances & Money • Frugality

Save Money Mailing Books through the Post Office

May 28, 2008
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Since I've had a couple book giveaways (and more to come), I've learned of a much better way to mail books, by accident. When I took in "Millionaire by Thirty" to the post office, the clerk asked me a round of standard questions about what was in … [Read more...] about Save Money Mailing Books through the Post Office

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You hear that ringing? Maybe it’s…

May 27, 2008
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all in your head. Some comments on my article "10 Tips for My Fellow Mass Transit Riders" reminded me of some more dangerous effects of listening to loud music. Tinnitus Since college, I've had this persistent ringing in my ears. I can actually … [Read more...] about You hear that ringing? Maybe it’s…

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Do You Like the Guest Posts?

May 26, 2008
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In the last two weeks, I've posted guest articles every weekday. Well, I want to know whether you like the articles, want to see more, or don't want to see any at all. FYI, I can't seem to delete the the random "n" above the poll so you don't need to … [Read more...] about Do You Like the Guest Posts?

Finances & Money

13 MPG in my Honda Ridgeline truck. Dang.

May 23, 2008
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I guess hauling tons (literally) of bricks and gravel for our retaining wall over the last couple weeks really did take a toll on my trucks gas mileage. All of my driving since the last fill was in the city, and therefore I got the worst gas mileage … [Read more...] about 13 MPG in my Honda Ridgeline truck. Dang.

Finances & Money • Frugality

How to S-T-R-E-T-C-H a Food Budget

May 23, 2008
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By Pamela Grundy This is a guest post by Pamela Grundy, writer for Personal FInance Analyst. Personal Finance Analyst is an online community of bloggers dedicated to taking the mystery out of money and helping you to live a happier, more … [Read more...] about How to S-T-R-E-T-C-H a Food Budget

Credit • Finances & Money

5 Reasons Merchants Might Deny Credit Cards

May 22, 2008
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by Jonathan This is a guest article from Jonathan at Master Your Card. He wanted me to link to his site with the words "credit card", but I refuse to do so. Ok, well, fine then...credit card. I feel so dirty now. It's pretty embarrassing when … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Merchants Might Deny Credit Cards

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Need a Graphic for Your Site? Talk to J

May 21, 2008
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I've mentioned that I'm working on another site (NOT finance-related), but I can't give out the name since I haven't written any content yet. However, I do want to let everyone know where to go to get your graphics created, because it's where I got … [Read more...] about Need a Graphic for Your Site? Talk to J

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