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.
It's been over 3 weeks since my last contract ended, and I'm gearing up to start a new one with a new client this week. Last week, I went in and got fingerprints and photographs done. All I need now is the security clearance to finalize and to get … [Read more...] about New Job, New Commute, Higher Costs, More Travel Time
Some of you who visit my site may have noticed the new advertisements appearing above the content. I figured now is the time to talk a bit about monetizing my site. I'll state right now that this isn't meant to be a tutorial, so don't get your hopes … [Read more...] about How I Monetize My Blog
For all of you interested in what sites I have in my Google Reader (Personal Finance related at least), you can check them out on my Reader List Page. I have 78 PF-related sites in my reader, down from 80 at my last update in mid-November. However, I … [Read more...] about Updated My Reader List Page – Jan 4, 2008
This past Monday, just under the wire before our insurance switched to a lower coverage plan, I got an MRI for my lower back pain. For almost 2 weeks, I was in incredible pain walking, sitting, and even laying down. The pain went all the way to my … [Read more...] about MRI Results for My Back: Worse than I thought
I've had a GM Rewards Card for a few years now, which gives me 5% rewards points with each purchase that go towards a new GM vehicle purchase or lease. In the short time I actually used the card, I amassed around $650. I didn't get to use it when we … [Read more...] about GM is trying to tempt me
I was IM-ing my coworker this afternoon after coming home from the office early and she began telling me about hearing the visitor in the next cube talking with his stockbroker. A little background first: Our company went public in the last few years … [Read more...] about The Sound of Someone Else Getting Rich
I was laying on the padded table at the rehab yesterday, doing back and leg stretches to fix my herniated disk when I realized something important: the steps to rehabilitate your body are similar to fixing your finances. Don't believe me? Well, … [Read more...] about Rehabilitate Your Finances
What if you could have not only the first production version of a certain car ever made, but also the first ever sold? What if that car was a Ford Mustang...Convertible? Well, now you can. I found this story at World Car Fans that details the … [Read more...] about Got $5.5 Million for 43-Year-Old Car?
