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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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Don’t Make The Mistake Of Paying For These Insurance Products

July 2, 2014
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People have been conditioned to believe that they need insurance for everything. Commercials on television are constantly telling us about all the bad things that could happen to us and how buying a certain type of insurance can protect our … [Read more...] about Don’t Make The Mistake Of Paying For These Insurance Products

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Securely Store your Photos Forever

June 30, 2014
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From birthday parties to wedding celebrations, there are so many momentous occasions in our lives that we hope to treasure forever. Photos allow us to do this, capturing and preserving moments in time that we can re-live, reminisce about and reflect … [Read more...] about Securely Store your Photos Forever

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Financial implications of erring on the road, and safeguarding yourself with road insurance

June 30, 2014
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“To err is human”, but when on the road a few simple errs can have disastrous implications and even take lives. Many a times, road accidents are not even the chauffeur’s fault. However that hardly ever counts after the mishap. Paying … [Read more...] about Financial implications of erring on the road, and safeguarding yourself with road insurance

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Surprising Ways to Cut Down on Driving Costs

May 19, 2014
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The annual cost of driving can easily stretch into the thousands, once you've factored in the cost of fuel, maintenance, breakdown cover, parking, and insurance. The obvious method to save money on driving is to ditch the car and bike to work or use … [Read more...] about Surprising Ways to Cut Down on Driving Costs

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How to Choose the Right Public Liability Insurance for Sole Traders

April 7, 2014
By Cleverdude
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[The following is a guest contribution] If you're a sole trader here in Australia, you probably love the simple structure of your business.  Everything is a whole lot easier to deal with when there's just one employee to deal with, rather than … [Read more...] about How to Choose the Right Public Liability Insurance for Sole Traders

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The Secret to Technology Longevity (aka Saving when Computing)

March 27, 2014
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(Post by Kevin) This year we have seen dozens of new cell phone models hit the market. Updated releases to iMacs are available through Apple. New Surface tablets from Microsoft. Kickstarter is launching thousands of new gadget-focused … [Read more...] about The Secret to Technology Longevity (aka Saving when Computing)

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10 Mistakes Traders Make When Filing Taxes

March 27, 2014
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[Guest article today] It’s that time of the year again – Tax Season. Maybe you’re the type of person who is way ahead of the game and your financials have been meticulously handed off to an expert accountant, or maybe you’ve been a bit of … [Read more...] about 10 Mistakes Traders Make When Filing Taxes

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Four Easy Ways to Stash Cash

March 17, 2014
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Got a stash of cash in a jar on the dresser, under the mattress or buried in a tin can out back? Put your money to work for you in a high-yield savings account instead. Interest-bearing accounts help you get the most secure return on your … [Read more...] about Four Easy Ways to Stash Cash

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