Meet the Team

Team Clark is our nickname for the group of money experts who serve you with simple and actionable strategies to help you save more and spend less.

Clark Howard

Clark Howard

Clark Howard, the founder of Clark.com, ClarkDeals.com and the Consumer Action Center, has been sharing practical advice to help people save more and spend less for more than 30 years. He has been a best-selling author and the host of a nationally-syndicated radio show. Now, Clark is the host of the Clark Howard Podcast and works with the members of Team Clark to help deliver practical money-saving information. Read Clark's full bio here.
Nick Cole

Nick Cole

Nick Cole is a senior writer who covers credit cards and streaming services. He joined Clark.com in 2019. With more than a decade of experience in the journalism industry, his work has been featured by major publications such as USA Today, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Dallas Morning News, The Tennessean and nearly every Southeastern Conference sports site on the internet. Nick lives in the Nashville area with his wife and two kids. Nick can be reached at [email protected].
Dallas Cox

Dallas Cox

Dallas Cox is a senior writer who covers cell phones, saving money, and finding free resources. She earned a bachelor's degree in English and worked in education before joining Team Clark in 2018. In addition to writing and saving money, Dallas also enjoys yoga, hiking, and adopting too many cats. She can be reached at [email protected].
Ruthe Hall

Ruthe Hall

Ruthe Hall is a writer who covers all things insurance. She joined Team Clark in 2022 with more than a decade of experience writing professionally and working in healthcare. Helping others navigate the world of health insurance sparked her interest in mastering the other players in the insurance industry overall. She lives in the metro Atlanta area and when she's not writing about insurance, she's probably reading, dancing or writing about other things. You can reach Ruthe at [email protected].
Anthony Hazzard

Anthony Hazzard

Anthony Hazzard is a writer and content assistant who covers warehouse clubs, travel and saving money. You can also see him on social media sharing his favorite money tips! While he officially joined the team in 2022, Anthony got his start at Team Clark in 2021 by serving as a volunteer in the Consumer Action Center helping to solve your money problems. In addition to helping people save more and spend less, Anthony enjoys visiting his family in the Hudson Valley in New York, flying his drones on the South Shore of Long Island and watching his favorite college football team: the Georgia Bulldogs. You can reach Anthony at [email protected].
Craig Johnson

Craig Johnson

Craig Johnson is a writer who covers cars, jobs and travel. He joined Clark.com in 2018. Craig has written and edited in newspapers such as The Detroit News and The Atlanta-Journal Constitution as well as for CNN.com and HLN. Born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, he enjoys writing about ways you can get what you want for less by using apps and other money-saving platforms. He also keeps a pulse on the latest scams and tips to help you protect your personal information. You can reach Craig at [email protected].
Christopher Smith

Christopher Smith

Christopher Smith is a writer who covers investing, banking, insurance, and making extra money. He joined Clark.com in 2020. He has more than 14 years of writing experience. Christopher has always been interested in personal finance. When he was in elementary school, he would read the Sports and Money section of the newspaper at the breakfast table every morning, tracking the prices of his favorite stocks. He joined the investment club at school and even chose to make his fourth-grade presentation about the stock market. When he’s not working, he spends most of his time with his wife, a first-generation Colombian immigrant and a Physician Assistant. He also likes college football, NFTs, rock climbing and good restaurants. You can reach Christopher at [email protected].
Grace Del Rio

Grace Del Rio

Grace Del Rio is the social media manager for Clark.com and she joined the team in 2013. She is the creative force behind our online presence on social media and YouTube! As an immigrant and devoted mother of two, she brings a unique perspective to our team. When she's not crafting engaging content, you can find Grace exploring her passion for cooking and jet-setting to new destinations. Her love for blending flavors in the kitchen is only surpassed by her talent for blending digital narratives in the social media sphere. You can reach Grace at [email protected].
Nicole Carroll

Nicole Carroll

Nicole Carroll is our community manager and joined Team Clark in 2018. With a background in marketing communications, she has developed strategies and creative directions for international/national advertising campaigns on social media, TV, radio, magazines, outdoor billboards, and trade shows. Nicole engages with our social media followers, YouTube subscribers and Clark.com Community members, addressing their questions, comments, and concerns. Implementing Team Clark’s mission to meet people where they are, she enjoys meeting our audience on their favorite platforms. She lives in Atlanta and enjoys outdoor activities, dancing, trying new restaurants with her supper club, and spending time with friends and family. You can reach Nicole at [email protected].
Sally McDonald

Sally McDonald

Sally McDonald is the managing editor for Clark.com where she ensures the mission to help people save more and spend less is infused in every part of the brand. With a background in marketing and public relations, she joined the company in 2017 and works closely with the members of Team Clark to develop practical and accessible money-saving resources. Sally enjoys long runs, cheap travel and minimal living. She lives with her husband and cat in Atlanta. You can reach Sally at [email protected].