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When Is the Best Time To Collect Social Security?
When Is the Best Time To Collect Social Security? Investing & Retirement September 5th, 2022
Have you heard of the Stanford marshmallow experiment? Researchers gave children one marshmallow. They promised a second marshmallow if the…
Our Health IQ review will explain how the company offers lower life insurance rates to healthy individuals.
Health IQ Review: What Is It and How Does It Work? Life Insurance August 22nd, 2022
Health IQ is an insurance broker that markets to people who make healthy choices by offering them cheaper term life…
4 Insurance Policies You Actually Need (and 6 You Don’t)
4 Insurance Policies You Actually Need (and 6 You Don’t) Insurance August 18th, 2022
Getting bombarded by insurance advertisements can be considered a right of passage. Newborns, seniors, cars, houses, vacations, weddings, cell phones,…
Longevity Insurance: What Is It and Do You Need It?
Longevity Insurance: What Is It and Do You Need It? Insurance August 8th, 2022
The thought of living past the age of 85 can be both exciting and terrifying. It certainly evokes questions. How…
Is Return of Premium Life Insurance Worth It?
Is Return of Premium Life Insurance Worth It? Insurance July 26th, 2022
Term life insurance creates a morbid conundrum: Live through the policy term, and you get nothing after paying premiums for…
Should You Sell or Stay in the Stock Market if You Are Retired or Retiring Soon?
Should You Sell or Stay in the Stock Market if You Are Retired or Retiring Soon? Investing & Retirement July 25th, 2022
Whether you celebrated this year's arrival of a bear market or felt pain largely depends on how close you are…
Lemonade Insurance review: How does it work, how much does it cost and more.
Lemonade Insurance Review: How It Works, Coverage Options Car Insurance July 20th, 2022
Lemonade isn't just a sweet drink that's perfect for summer. It's also the name of a relatively new insurance company…
We'll explain the differences between the four types of term life insurance companies.
4 Types of Term Life Insurance Companies Explained Life Insurance July 20th, 2022
Gaining access to more tools and options is great for you as a consumer. When it comes to shopping for…
Clark.com explains what supplemental life insurance is and how it works.
What Is Supplemental Insurance and Should You Buy It? Insurance July 19th, 2022
When you hear the Aflac duck quack, the term “supplemental insurance” may well come to mind. But what is it,…
How to Buy Term Life Insurance
How To Buy Term Life Insurance in 7 Easy Steps Life Insurance July 18th, 2022
If people depend on you financially, you probably need to buy term life insurance. In this article, I’ll teach you…
What Is a Bear Market?
What Is a Bear Market? Investing & Retirement July 14th, 2022
The words themselves sound ominous -- if not scary: "bear market." The S&P 500 entered a bear market in June,…
Real Estate Investing: What To Know BEFORE You Start
Real Estate Investing: What To Know BEFORE You Start Homes & Real Estate July 1st, 2022
You've decided to invest in real estate. Now what? Real estate has been a hot commodity of late, generating some…
Why Aren’t My Savings Account Interest Rates Going Up?
Why Aren’t My Savings Account Interest Rates Going Up? Banks & Banking June 28th, 2022
By now, you're probably aware that the Federal Reserve is raising interest rates aggressively in an attempt to combat the…
Clark Howard revisits his crypto predictions and takes after the onset of 'Crypto Winter.'
What Clark Howard Thinks of ‘Crypto Winter’ After Big Crash Investing & Retirement June 27th, 2022
If you think the S&P 500 decline has been brutal, check out some of the devastating crashes that have taken…
Clark.com will explain what a credit union is and how it works.
What Is a Credit Union? Banks & Banking June 22nd, 2022
Credit unions are member-owned organizations that offer traditional banking services. They're legally structured to put people before profits. As such,…
Learn how to open a bank account with no deposit.
How To Open a Bank Account With No Deposit Banks & Banking June 22nd, 2022
Have you been looking to open a bank account but have no money to get started? There are some ways…
Clark.com explains what a checking account is.
What Is a Checking Account? Banks & Banking June 21st, 2022
A checking account is a bank account that gives you easy, daily access to your money through deposits, withdrawals and…
investment fees
What Fee Percentage Is Too High for Your Investments? Investing & Retirement June 20th, 2022
It's easy to focus on your investment choices and your returns. But tax implications and investment fees can have an…
Clark.com will explain what a savings account is and how it works.
What Is a Savings Account? Banks & Banking June 17th, 2022
A savings account gives you a safe, accessible place to put money that you don't need for daily expenses. It…
Bestow Life Insurance Review
Bestow Life Insurance Review: Pros and Cons Life Insurance June 17th, 2022
Bestow's claim to fame is that it offers term life insurance with no medical exam — ever. It's among several…
Credit unions vs. banks: Clark.com weighs the pros and cons and explains the differences.
Credit Union vs. Bank: What’s the Difference? Banks & Banking June 14th, 2022
Pitting credit unions versus banks in a side-by-side comparison can be a little like spotting identical twins at the mall.…
How and where to sell used textbooks.
How To Sell Textbooks for the Best Price Possible Make Money June 10th, 2022
When you finish a semester of college, the last thing you probably want to do is contend with a pile…
Open a new bank account by following these 6 steps.
How To Open a Bank Account in 6 Easy Steps Banks & Banking June 9th, 2022
It's faster and easier than ever to open a bank account. You can choose from an abundance of options. And…
Buy now, pay later companies often offer Pay in 4 plans but can charge late fees, interest and can report late payments to credit bureaus.
Why ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Worries Clark Howard Money & Credit June 8th, 2022
If you shop online, you've probably noticed the increasing presence of new options on the checkout pages of major retailers.…
The best stock trading and investment apps in 2021 are free and offer the opportunity to invest in many different asset classes.
6 Best Stock Trading & Investment Apps in 2022 Investing & Retirement June 3rd, 2022
The best stock trading apps allow you to buy and sell a variety of investments for free right from your…
Aflac focuses on supplemental life insurance.
Aflac Insurance Review: What It Is and How It Works Insurance June 2nd, 2022
Aflac's ubiquitous duck mascot is fun to imitate. But what insurance does Aflac sell, and do you really need it?…
Thrift Savings Plan
What Is a Thrift Savings Plan? Investing & Retirement May 26th, 2022
What is a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), and how is it different than a 401(k) or IRA? To start, money…
interest rate impact
11 Ways Interest Rate Hikes Will Impact Your Wallet Banks & Banking May 26th, 2022
With the Federal Reserve eager to tamp down inflation, the period of historically low interest rates in the United States…
Is a recession coming in the United States?
Is a Recession Coming to the United States in 2022? Investing & Retirement May 6th, 2022
It's possible that we're headed for a recession in the United States right now. However, that may not mean what…
Traditional vs. Roth: A Quick Answer for Your Investments
Traditional vs. Roth: A Quick Answer for Your Investments Investing & Retirement May 5th, 2022
Choosing between a traditional and Roth 401(k) or IRA means sifting through a number of variables. But if you have…