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What’s the Best Way To Send Money Overseas? Money & Credit March 8th, 2024
It's pretty easy to transfer money within the United States now. Especially if both parties hold bank accounts. But what…
Where To Put Your Cash When You’re Saving for a Purchase in Less Than 5 Years
Where To Put Your Cash When You’re Saving for a Purchase in Less Than 5 Years Investing & Retirement March 8th, 2024
You're making a major purchase in the future. Perhaps you're saving to buy a house or a car, pay for…
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Should I Put Extra Cash Toward a 6.7% Auto Loan or My Emergency Fund? Money & Credit March 7th, 2024
It's tax season. Some will be getting significant tax refunds (and perhaps need to look at adjusting their withholdings). Others…
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How Much Cash Should You Keep at Home in Case of Emergency? Money & Credit March 5th, 2024
You may have heard money expert Clark Howard recommend that everyone should keep some cash at home in case there's…
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Where You Should Never Put Your Tax Refund Taxes March 1st, 2024
Tax season is one of the most anticipated times of the year – if you’re getting a tax refund. How…
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Is a Safe Deposit Box Really Safe? Banks & Banking February 28th, 2024
Protecting your money and valuables is a priority. Many people choose to do that by renting a safe deposit box.…
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Is Rent-To-Own a Scam and Is It Worth It? Money & Credit February 27th, 2024
Buying products that you need can be expensive, which is why many may choose to rent them. One method that…
7 Most Common Financial Regrets
7 Most Common Financial Regrets Money & Credit February 27th, 2024
Unless you're a fictional character, you're likely to have a few financial regrets in your life. Hopefully, they can be…
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How Much Should You Have Saved for Retirement by Now? Money & Credit February 26th, 2024
Much has been made about Americans and their savings habits over the years. Depending on your age, you may be…
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Should I Use a Credit Card or Give Up My Bank Account Info To Save 2.3%? Money & Credit February 23rd, 2024
Money expert Clark Howard advises against using a debit card to pay for anything. He's also adamant about the perils…
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Where Should My Daughter Put Her $15,000 Until She Pays for College? Investing & Retirement February 22nd, 2024
Working as a teenager still is a right of passage for many Americans. If you plan to attend college, it…
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Should I Contribute to a 529 Plan Only To Roll It Into a Roth IRA Later? Education February 20th, 2024
In past years, contributing to a 529 plan presented a clear risk to parents and grandparents. It's always been a…
Here’s Your Estimated 2024 Tax Refund Schedule
Here’s Your Estimated 2024 Tax Refund Schedule Taxes February 20th, 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the deadlines to file federal tax returns and pay your tax obligations for a few years.…
Automatic Bill Pay: How It Works and How To Do It Safely
Automatic Bill Pay: How It Works and How To Do It Safely Money & Credit February 19th, 2024
No one really likes paying bills, so the idea of automating the process can be very appealing. Automatic bill pay…
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Report: The States With the 10 Highest and Lowest Property Taxes Money & Credit February 15th, 2024
For millions of Americans, property taxes are one of those necessary expenses that come with homeownership, but how much you…
Understanding the pros and cons of Roth vs. traditional 401(k)s can be helpful to maximizing your retirement saving and investing strategies.
Roth vs. Traditional 401(k): What’s the Difference? Investing & Retirement February 14th, 2024
If you're enrolling in your company retirement plan, your company may offer you a choice: a Roth 401(k) or a…
A 401(k) match is an excellent feature of a workplace retirement plan that can help secure your financial future.
401(k) Match: What Is It, How It Works Investing & Retirement February 14th, 2024
If your company offers a 401(k) match, get excited. You have an opportunity to stockpile free money for your retirement.…
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5 Tax Scams You Need To Watch Out for in 2024 Taxes February 12th, 2024
Criminals stay on the hunt for new ways to steal your money, especially during tax season. How can you protect…
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Clark Howard’s Simple Steps To Get Better Customer Service Money & Credit February 9th, 2024
With the convenience of online shopping, buying what we want or need is relatively easy. It’s when something goes wrong…
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Should You Respond to Class-Action Lawsuits? Money & Credit February 7th, 2024
If you go to the mailbox enough or check your email enough, sooner or later, you’ll run across a notification…
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Credit Score Tips: Expert Helps Take Your Score From Good to Great Money & Credit February 7th, 2024
Improving an already good credit score can be a frustrating task. But not an impossible one. I spoke with Rod…
Should You Follow the 4% Rule When You Retire?
Should You Follow the 4% Rule When You Retire? Investing & Retirement February 6th, 2024
I JUST READ THATthe 4% rule is making a comeback. From where, I thought? Under the4% rule, you withdraw 4%…
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How Can I Make Freezing a Young Person’s Credit Less Risky? Money & Credit February 5th, 2024
Clark Howard often jokes on his podcast that his answer to most of his listener's questions is Costco, Roth IRA…
When Should You Get an Accountant To Do Your Taxes?
When Should You Get an Accountant To Do Your Taxes? Money & Credit February 5th, 2024
Now that we're approaching the 2024 deadline, you may be thinking about your tax return which is due on April…
5 Common Budget Leaks and How To Fix Them
5 Common Budget Leaks and How To Fix Them Money & Credit February 5th, 2024
Raise your hand if you've ever made it to the end of the month, confident in your ability to budget…
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What To Do if You Lose Your Credit Card Money & Credit February 2nd, 2024
Two years ago, I took a trip to London and Paris with my family. While on a day trip to…
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How Long Do You Need To Keep Tax Documents? Taxes February 2nd, 2024
When tax time comes around, any legal paperwork or business documents you’ve amassed over the past year become more of…
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Who Should Consider Setting Up a Trust? Money & Credit January 31st, 2024
When you prepare for the end of life, you'll probably create a will. But what about a trust? Do you…
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I Have $78,000 in Debt and Make $59,000 a Year. Should I Move in With My Parents To Save? Budgeting & Saving January 30th, 2024
Making good decisions with money when you're young is much higher stakes than it may seem. Consider compound interest, how…
The Clark-Approved Way To Invest in Real Estate
The Clark-Approved Way To Invest in Real Estate Homes & Real Estate January 30th, 2024
Investing in real estate is always a hot topic whether the housing market is booming (like in 2022) or whether…