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.
Although I registered for my summer graduate class over a month ago, I was holding out for as long as I could to pay the tuition. However, the $2,600 is due in about 2 weeks, and I wanted to make sure I paid while I remembered it. So as I celebrate … [Read more...] about Just spent $2,600, but I get rewards!
Actually, I did two things over the weekend: 1. "Finished" the retaining wall (still have some some work to do but the blocks are in place) and 2. Implemented a new theme at Clever Dude While looking for a theme for a new site I'm developing, … [Read more...] about What did I do all weekend? A New Theme!
My second semester in graduate school ended this past week and I got an A in both classes again! So I'm 40% of the way into the program and I still have a 4.0 GPA. I wasn't trying for perfection, but since I started off with a 4.0, it's now my … [Read more...] about Spring 2008 semester finished and grades are in!
A total of 54 entries made it in on time for the giveaway of the "Millionaire by Thirty" book. By the tone of the comments, I have a feeling that not many of you read my review of the book wherein I doubted whether the methods prescribed by the … [Read more...] about Winner drawn for the free “Millionaire by Thirty” book!
Just a reminder that the contest to win the book "Millionaire by Thirty" (reviewed here) closes tonight. Also, I'd like to remind you that anyone who enters the contest multiple times is disqualified. Although, not explicitly stated as that in the … [Read more...] about Still time to enter to win “Millionaire by Thirty”
I just read an article about a man who lost homes to Katrina, but won the $93,000,000 Powerball jackpot this past January. He didn't claim the prize for nearly four months because quote: He wanted to wrap up some of his construction work and finish … [Read more...] about Man who won $93 million Powerball jackpot kept working for 4 months
If it's just a marketing stunt, then it's worked, because Chryler's announcement offering $2.99 per gallon of gas to new Chrysler buyers definitely sparked some interested on the internet, including my own interest. So what's the catch? Well, … [Read more...] about Get $2.99/gallon gas for 3 years from Chrysler. Is it a good deal?
About 2 weeks ago, I told you how I was an idiot and filed our state and federal taxes with the wrong social security number for Stacie. As I write this, I'm on the phone with the IRS to find out whether they processed my return. All I had to do back … [Read more...] about Day 79 of Idiocy: Still fighting for my Maryland tax refund!
