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What Is the Highest Credit Score? Credit April 25th, 2024
As a savvy consumer, you probably know that your credit score is one of the most important numbers in your…
Should You Ever Lease a Car?
Should You Ever Lease a Car? Cars April 23rd, 2024
You may have seen ads trying to convince you to lease a new car with a low monthly payment —…
10 Secrets All Shoppers Need To Know About Costco
10 Secrets All Shoppers Need To Know About Costco Warehouse Clubs April 23rd, 2024
If you love to save a buck, learning about how to save at Costco — or any other store for…
How To Find and Claim Missing Money in Your Name
How To Find and Claim Missing Money in Your Name Money & Credit April 23rd, 2024
Old bank accounts, insurance policies and safe deposit boxes could be holding money that you've forgotten about. More than $4…
Costco Membership Renewal
3 things to know before you renew a Costco Wholesale membership Shopping & Retail April 19th, 2024
If you've received a renewal notice in the mail from Costco Wholesale, you may be wondering about your exact renewal…
5 Steps To Getting a Good Deal on a Hotel Room
5 Steps To Getting a Good Deal on a Hotel Room Travel April 18th, 2024
It’s never been easier to find and book a hotel room. But with so many options out there, finding the…
The #1 Mistake People Make When Switching Cell Phone Carriers
The #1 Mistake People Make When Switching Cell Phone Carriers Mobile & Electronics April 18th, 2024
When you find a cheaper wireless plan and are ready to switch cell phone carriers, there are a few things…
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The Only Reason You Should Make an Improvement to Your Home Homes & Real Estate April 17th, 2024
With the homebuying season in full bloom, you may be thinking of heading to The Home Depot or another home…
Costco Travel
Costco Travel: 5 Things To Know Before You Book Travel April 16th, 2024
If you're anything like money expert Clark Howard, you're probably used to getting almost everything -- from clothes to food…
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Xfinity Mobile Review: Verizon’s Network Starting at $20 a Month Mobile & Electronics April 12th, 2024
If you want to keep Verizon's network but lower your monthly cell phone bill, Xfinity Mobile offers one of the…
Costco Travel
5 Things to Know About the Costco Car Rental Program Warehouse Clubs April 11th, 2024
The Costco car rental program is one of the little-known membership benefits at the warehouse club chain, and it can…
5 Major Bills You Can Lower This Month
5 Major Bills You Can Lower This Month Money & Credit April 5th, 2024
Do you live with the constant feeling that there's more month than money in your life? Here is money expert…
When Are Taxes Due? Important Tax Dates in 2024
When Are Taxes Due? Important Tax Dates in 2024 Taxes April 4th, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced it started accepting and processing 2023 tax returns as of January 29, 2024. IRS…
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Is a Second Mortgage a Good Idea? Only for One Reason Homes & Real Estate April 3rd, 2024
If you've been in your home for a while, chances are the value has increased or at least held steady…
Costco Optical
4 Things To Know Before You Buy Glasses From Costco Optical Health April 2nd, 2024
If you wear eyeglasses or contact lenses, you may often wonder how to save money on your costs. There's one…
T-Mobile vs. AT&T vs. Verizon: Our cell phone expert compares the big three
Unlimited Plans Comparison: T-Mobile vs. AT&T vs. Verizon Mobile & Electronics April 1st, 2024
If you’re shopping for an unlimited data plan with one of the major wireless providers, how do you choose between…
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Why You Might Be Washing Your Clothes All Wrong Save Money March 22nd, 2024
At Clark.com, we want to save you money at every turn, including when it comes to doing your laundry. As…
Costco vs. Sam’s Club vs. BJ’s Wholesale: Which Is Best?
Costco vs. Sam’s Club vs. BJ’s Wholesale: Which Is Best? Warehouse Clubs March 22nd, 2024
Want the most value for your money when you're shopping? Join a warehouse club! Three big warehouse club chains dominate…
How to buy a home.
Clark Howard: This Is the Only Reason To Buy a House Homes & Real Estate March 21st, 2024
As the weather warms, the homebuying season starts to heat up as well. If you have any illusions of buying…
6 Ways To Make Extra Money in Retirement
6 Ways To Make Extra Money in Retirement Make Money March 19th, 2024
Need to make extra money in retirement? Having some extra financial security can take some work, but can go a…
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12 Ways You May Be Exposing Yourself to Fraud Money & Credit March 12th, 2024
The things you do every day — from swiping a debit card to simply using your smartphone — can increase…
Cloud storage
7 Best Free Cloud Storage Options in 2024 Internet March 12th, 2024
Now that most of us have extremely high-quality cameras on our phones, we're documenting more of our daily lives than…
What is a good credit score?
What Is a Good Credit Score? Credit March 11th, 2024
Your credit score -- that sometimes mysterious number that reflects how responsible you are with your credit -- plays a…
Money Under Mattress
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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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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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…
How to make Venmo private.
How To Make Your Venmo Transactions Private Mobile & Electronics February 22nd, 2024
The rise of payment apps has meant that the processing of instant payments has been put in the palm of…
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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Can Paying Rent Help Your Credit Score? Homes & Real Estate February 13th, 2024
In the past, being a renter has only had the potential to harm your credit if you don't pay your…
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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…