Michael Timmermann has been helping people save money for more than a decade. He writes about budgeting, streaming TV services and cell phone plans for Clark.com. Prior to joining Team Clark in 2014, Michael produced Clark Howard's popular segments for CNN's sister network, HLN. After paying off his mortgage in two years, Michael started MichaelSaves.com, a website where he shares practical ways to lower your monthly bills and meet your own financial goals.

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AT&T TV Now price drop
AT&T TV Now Just Dropped Its Price by $10 a Month Streaming TV April 6th, 2020
AT&T TV Now is changing its prices again! The live TV streaming service that was formerly called DirecTV Now has…
Costco Wholesale
Costco Is Making a Big Change to Control Crowds Shopping & Retail April 2nd, 2020
If you're relying on Costco Wholesale to stock up on groceries and household essentials during the coronavirus pandemic, you should…
Sling TV free lineup and previews during COVID-19
Sling TV Is Making Changes to Its Channel Lineup Amid COVID-19 Streaming TV March 26th, 2020
Sling TV is responding to the COVID-19 health crisis by offering a lineup of free channels to everyone and additional…
How to make soap for cheap at home
How to Make Liquid Soap From Leftover Bar Soap Life March 25th, 2020
I was flipping through the channels the other day when I stopped to watch a story about a single mother…
Coronavirus Finances: What You Can Do Now
7 Ways to Improve Your Finances While Self-Isolating Save Money March 24th, 2020
If you're staying at home due to the coronavirus pandemic, you may have extra time on your hands. In this article,…
T-Mobile phone
T-Mobile Is Launching a New $15/Month Cell Phone Plan Cell Phones March 23rd, 2020
T-Mobile is launching its lowest priced smartphone plan ever — and it's coming ahead of schedule! Starting March 25, T-Mobile…
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Why You May Want to Switch Live TV Streaming Services Right Now Streaming TV March 19th, 2020
If you've cut the cable TV cord and aren't 100% happy with your streaming TV service, now is a good…
Walmart Free Grocery Pickup: 7 Things to Know Before Your First Order
Walmart Free Grocery Pickup: 7 Things to Know Before Your First Order Shopping & Retail March 18th, 2020
Walmart is one of several major food retailers that now lets customers order groceries online and pick them up for…
Lower credit card interest rates
How I Got 3 Major Credit Card Issuers to Lower My Interest Rates Credit Cards March 18th, 2020
If you're concerned about the possibility of carrying a credit card balance during the coronavirus pandemic, you may be able…
Cut expenses
5 Expenses I’m Cutting Because of Coronavirus Save Money March 17th, 2020
If you've lost your job or are worried about a layoff due to the coronavirus pandemic, now is the time…
Clark Howard Working From Home Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Clark Howard Working From Home Amid Coronavirus Pandemic About Clark March 16th, 2020
Money expert Clark Howard is joining the millions of Americans working from home and practicing social distancing amid the coronavirus…
GoodRx
GoodRx Makes Big Changes After Consumer Reports Investigation Health March 13th, 2020
If you use GoodRx to save money on prescription drugs, you should be aware of some changes the company is…
Credit card list
This Simple List Could Save You if Your Credit Cards Are Ever Stolen Credit Cards February 21st, 2020
Nobody ever wants to think about having their wallet lost or stolen, but it happens more often than you may…
How to Get the Most Pizza for Your Money
How to Get the Most Pizza for Your Money Shopping & Retail January 24th, 2020
Think a bigger pizza is always a better value? Before you place your next delivery order, check out this handy…
This Tool Negotiates With Your Cable and Internet Provider to Lower Your Bill
This Tool Negotiates With Your Cable and Internet Provider to Lower Your Bill TV, Satellite & Cable January 10th, 2020
If you're tired of overpaying for cable and internet service, there's a new way to score a one-time or perhaps…
Sling TV vs. YouTube TV
Sling TV vs. YouTube TV: Which Streaming Service Is Better? TV, Satellite & Cable December 23rd, 2019
Money expert Clark Howard is a YouTube TV subscriber, but he and several members of Team Clark also have lots…
Clark's Savings Challenge
Clark’s Challenge: Save $500 Starting With $10 a Week Save Money December 17th, 2019
Money expert Clark Howard is challenging you to save $10 a week until you have $500 in the bank. The…
Mint.com Review: 7 Ways to Get the Most From the Free Budgeting Tool
Mint.com Review: 7 Ways to Get the Most From the Free Budgeting Tool Money & Credit December 17th, 2019
Mint.com is a free, ad-supported money management tool that's helped millions of Americans stay on budget for more than a…
How I Saved an Extra $2,000 With This Simple Receipt Trick
How I Saved an Extra $2,000 With This Simple Receipt Trick Budgeting & Saving December 9th, 2019
How would you like an extra $2,000 in your bank account? Over a 12-month period, I managed to save more…
Amazon Delivery Late Again? Here’s How to Request Compensation
Amazon Delivery Late Again? Here’s How to Request Compensation Shopping & Retail November 25th, 2019
Amazon promises its Prime members free two-day shipping on millions of items, but what happens when your package is delivered…
YNAB Review: Is This Budgeting App Better Than Mint?
YNAB Review: Is This Budgeting App Better Than Mint? Budgeting & Saving November 21st, 2019
You Need a Budget, also known as YNAB, is a popular budgeting program that brings the envelope method into the…
4 Things to Know Before You Sign Up for PlayStation Vue
4 Things to Know Before You Sign Up for PlayStation Vue TV, Satellite & Cable October 29th, 2019
NEWS ALERT: PlayStation Vue is shutting down! Sony announced that the live TV streaming service will no longer be available…
YouTube TV vs. PlayStation Vue: Which Streaming TV Service Is Best?
YouTube TV vs. PlayStation Vue: Which Streaming TV Service Is Best? TV, Satellite & Cable October 29th, 2019
NEWS ALERT: PlayStation Vue is shutting down! Sony announced that the live TV streaming service will no longer be available as of January…
Free Netflix Alternatives: The Best Streaming Services for Movies and TV Shows
Free Netflix Alternatives: The Best Streaming Services for Movies and TV Shows TV, Satellite & Cable October 11th, 2019
If you're a Neflix subscriber who has run out of things to binge-watch or you just want to cancel your membership…
4 secret ways to save more money at Aldi
4 secret ways to save more money at Aldi Deals & Savings September 13th, 2019
Many of money expert Clark Howard's fans are already saving up to 50% on groceries after making the switch to…
online pharmacy
HealthWarehouse.com review: This online pharmacy can save you money on prescription drugs Health September 11th, 2019
When's the last time you shopped around for a lower price on your prescription drugs? You may be able to…
T-Mobile store
T-Mobile just announced a new unlimited plan for seniors Cell Phones September 6th, 2019
T-Mobile has launched what it calls its "best deal ever" for seniors, but can this new unlimited data plan really…
How I save 75% on prescription drugs
How I save 75% on prescription drugs Health August 29th, 2019
When I was reviewing my monthly budget recently, I initially thought that I was doing everything that I could to…
Delta plane
Job alert: Delta is hiring 1,000 flight attendants for 2020 class Jobs August 27th, 2019
If you’ve been looking for jobs in the travel industry, Delta Air Lines is hiring 1,000 flight attendants for the…
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New Disney shops are opening inside these 25 Target stores Shopping & Retail August 26th, 2019
The magic of Disney may be coming to a Target store near you. The companies announced that they'll launch 25…