Theo has co-written several books with Clark Howard, including the New York Times #1 bestseller Living Large in Lean Times. He's also an emerging composer. After spending more than 13 years covering personal finance for Team Clark, Theo is excited to super-serve the Clark audience in a whole new way -- with lots of money-saving deals over at ClarkDeals.com!

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8 things to know about the changes coming to CVS and Walgreens in 2019
8 things to know about the changes coming to CVS and Walgreens in 2019 Shopping & Retail April 25th, 2019
There are a lot of big shakeups coming to the retail pharmacy business. You may have heard the news that…
ground beef recall
Ground beef recall alert: 100,000 pounds tainted with E. coli Recalls April 25th, 2019
A Georgia-based beef company is recalling 113,424 pounds of raw ground beef after a sample tested positive for E. coli…
10 surprising things you might not know about Dollar Tree
10 surprising things you might not know about Dollar Tree Shopping & Retail April 24th, 2019
If you're into cheap everyday items, you probably love Dollar Tree! This discount chain, headquartered in Chesapeake, Virginia, has more…
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What you need to know about bereavement fares Travel April 18th, 2019
When a family member passes away, bereavement fares offer the flexibility with travel you need during a family emergency —…
When should I book a refundable flight?
When should I book a refundable flight? Travel March 29th, 2019
If you're ever been burned when travel plans change and you have to pay a big change or cancellation fee…
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Chick-fil-A, Trader Joe’s lead list of companies who make customers happiest Shopping & Retail March 19th, 2019
When it comes to getting the best customer service, just about every company out there makes the claim that they're…
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The #1 thing you need to know about COBRA insurance if you leave your job Insurance March 18th, 2019
You may know that when you leave or lose a job, you have the option to purchase health insurance under…
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Are you leaving unclaimed tax money on the table? Taxes March 15th, 2019
Are you one of the 1.2 million taxpayers leaving an average refund almost $900 on the table from a prior…
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How to know if you qualify for student loan forgiveness Education March 14th, 2019
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program is pitched as a lifeline for students who emerge with student loan debt from…
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This Fund Wants To Pay YOU To Invest in It — But There’s a Huge Catch Money & Credit March 13th, 2019
The race to lower costs in the investing world has officially hit a new low (or high, depending on how…
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Is Dollar Tree abandoning its $1.00 pricing? Shopping & Retail March 13th, 2019
Dollar Tree is going through a lot of changes at the moment. The upheaval includes closing down hundreds of stores…
Why a bigger 529 plan isn’t necessarily better
Why a bigger 529 plan isn’t necessarily better Education March 12th, 2019
It might be tempting to think bigger is better when it comes to saving for a child's future education expenses,…
Pay taxes
How to file back taxes Money & Credit March 11th, 2019
If you didn't file you taxes last year (or any year before that) and you're trying to figure out how…
Amazon.com FSA and HSA store
You can now use your FSA or HSA money to shop on Amazon Insurance March 11th, 2019
Due to a recent policy change, Amazon will now let you use money from your flexible-spending account (FSA) or health-savings…
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5 unlikely factors that can make or break your Discover personal loan application Money & Credit March 6th, 2019
Looking to apply for a Discover personal loan? Don't be surprised when the financial services company uses a slightly unorthodox…
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Job alert: These 10 companies are hiring like crazy in March Jobs March 5th, 2019
When you think of March, you probably think of St. Patrick's Day and college basketball tournaments. But job hunting? Probably…
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Home Depot to add 80,000 associates during spring hiring blitz Jobs March 5th, 2019
Home Depot's spring hiring season has officially kicked off with the announcement that it's looking to add 80,000 new employees…
2020 census
What to do with the 2020 Census invitation that’s likely coming to your mailbox soon Life March 4th, 2019
When an invitation shows up in the mail asking you to respond to the 2020 U.S. Census, don't throw it…
Kroger Smith's Visa ban
Kroger stops accepting Visa credit cards at 142 supermarkets in 7 states Shopping & Retail March 4th, 2019
Kroger will no longer accept Visa cards as a form of payment at hundreds of its supermarkets and fuel centers…
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Erie Insurance: 6 things to know about the top-rated insurance company Insurance February 28th, 2019
Erie Insurance may not be a household name around the US, but this insurance company is one that you should…
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Simplify your Amazon deliveries with the new ‘Amazon Day’ service Shopping & Retail February 28th, 2019
In its ongoing efforts to reduce waste and satisfy customers, Amazon is introducing a new shipping option for Prime members…
Walmart
Is Walmart’s new payment option a good deal? Shopping & Retail February 27th, 2019
Walmart's in-store and online shoppers will soon have a new payment option available if they can't afford to pay for…
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Investor Alert: SoFi Readies No-Fee ETFs in an Industry First Money & Credit February 26th, 2019
Online lender SoFi plans to launch two new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that will come with a big carrot: Zero management…
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New survey: These grocery store chains have the most and least satisfied customers Shopping & Retail February 26th, 2019
When you go to the grocery store, are you satisfied with the shopping experience? A new survey shows overall supermarket…
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Warning: Here’s What Those Debt Settlement Companies Don’t Tell You Money & Credit February 26th, 2019
If you're considering working with debt settlement companies to make your debt go away, there's a big warning you need…
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Sprint 5G service coming to 9 U.S. cities in May Mobile & Electronics February 25th, 2019
Sprint will bring 5G commercial service to nine cities including Chicago, Atlanta, and Dallas beginning in May, according to a…
Job alert: Hilton is hiring and you can work from home
Job alert: Hilton is hiring and you can work from home Jobs February 22nd, 2019
If you want to work full-time from the comfort of your own home, Hilton is looking for someone like you!…
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Have a 3G phone? Here’s why it’s time to start thinking about upgrading Mobile & Electronics February 22nd, 2019
As the ramp up to 5G continues, AT&T says it will stop providing service to 3G devices by early 2022.…
New survey: The most reliable cars for 2019
New survey: The most reliable cars for 2019 Cars February 15th, 2019
Money expert Clark Howard recommends that you buy a car that’s two or three years old because brand new cars…
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Can I use a credit card to pay my taxes? Money & Credit February 14th, 2019
Wondering if you can pay taxes with a credit card? The answer is "yes" but there are a couple reasons…