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What’s the Best Way To Exchange Dollars for Foreign Currency? And When Should I Exchange Money? Money & Credit January 22nd, 2024
Traveling internationally is one of life's greatest pleasures. It's also a statement that money expert Clark Howard fully believes. He…
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Should I Take a $700,000 Lump Sum or a $4,200 Monthly Pension? Investing & Retirement January 19th, 2024
Sometimes life is kind enough to give us win-win decisions. Would you like this or that delicious dessert at your…
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How to Start Investing: 10 Steps for Beginners Investing & Retirement January 19th, 2024
Money expert Clark Howard is giving you his 10-step guide to saving and investing for free, all in one place:…
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Do You Get Better Prices on Hotels From Third-Party Sites or by Booking Directly? Travel January 18th, 2024
You want to book your next hotel room at the best possible rate. Should you make a reservation directly with…
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I Want To Liquidate Investments Instead of Taking Out a Loan for a Vehicle. How Should I Do That? Cars January 17th, 2024
Purchasing a vehicle? Generally, you have two options. You can pay the full price in cash. Or you can take…
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Should I Purchase a Prepaid Funeral Plan? Wills & Funerals January 16th, 2024
"In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes," Benjamin Franklin once said. Neither of those certainties are popular…
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Storage Unit Prices Keep Going Up. Is There a Better Way To Store My Possessions? Save Money January 15th, 2024
Storage units seem like a fun idea -- and not just because of that reality show "Storage Wars." You get…
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Where Does Clark Think This Married Couple Should Travel for Adventure? Travel January 12th, 2024
No matter how much you love to travel, sometimes life gets in the way. Whether it's work, young kids or…
Fidelity vs. Vanguard vs. Schwab: Which Brokerage Is Best?
Fidelity vs. Vanguard vs. Schwab: Which Brokerage Is Best? Investing & Retirement January 12th, 2024
Fidelity, Vanguard and Schwab are massively popular investment companies. Money expert Clark Howard recommends all three. If you’re deciding which…
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My Teenage Daughter Just Got $2,000. Should I Open a Bank Account for Her? Investing & Retirement January 11th, 2024
Every parent must decide their philosophy on raising kids. How much discipline should you enforce? Should you make your child…
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I’m 55 and Make $80,000. Should I Contribute to a Traditional or Roth 401(k) Plan? Investing & Retirement January 10th, 2024
The number of words we devote to something can be a proxy for how much we care about it. Based…
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Do You Need an Emergency Fund for a Rental Property? Homes & Real Estate January 9th, 2024
Unexpected expenses are a part of life. That's why emergency funds exist. Normally, money expert Clark Howard recommends that you…
3 Big Retirement Account Changes You Haven’t Heard About
3 Big Retirement Account Changes You Haven’t Heard About Investing & Retirement January 9th, 2024
It's hard enough to learn all the retirement account laws and rules. Keeping up with retirement account changes from year…
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Should I Prepay for a Hotel Reservation To Avoid Losing My Room? Travel January 5th, 2024
Hotels want your money as soon as possible. Sometimes they even offer you an incentive to prepay for a reservation.…
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If Everyone Acted As Frugal as Clark, Would the American Economy Collapse? Money & Credit January 4th, 2024
Money expert Clark Howard fields questions from his podcast listeners every episode. Most of the questions are practical and concrete.…
Why Clark Howard Is Obsessed With Roth for Retirement Savings
Why Clark Howard Is Obsessed With Roth for Retirement Savings Investing & Retirement January 3rd, 2024
Money expert Clark Howard radiates enthusiasm whenever he talks about Roth IRAs and Roth 401(k)s as retirement options. "I have…
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Can a Family Member Serve As My Mortgage Lender? Homes & Real Estate December 27th, 2023
It's not a good time to buy a home in most of the United States. Home prices are much higher…
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Is It Worth Buying a House as a Rental Property Right Now? Homes & Real Estate December 26th, 2023
A rental property is an attractive option for many. If it works out, the value of the property goes up…
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Should I Buy a Tire Protection Plan? Cars December 22nd, 2023
You stroll into a tire center and get a set of four new tires for your vehicle. There are some…
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We’re Driving To Florida. Should We Rent Two Minivans or Drive Our Own SUVs? Cars December 21st, 2023
Officials expect record-setting numbers in airports across the country this holiday season. Not everyone wants to fly, as it can…
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What Is the Best Platform To Sell My Car? Cars December 20th, 2023
Buying and selling vehicles without getting ripped off is important. Outside of a house, it's often the biggest purchase any…
How To Sell Gift Cards Online for Cash
How To Sell Gift Cards Online for Cash Make Money December 20th, 2023
Do you want to sell gift cards that you aren't using? Or are you hoping to buy a gift card…
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What Type of Medical Alert Device Should I Buy for My Husband? Health December 19th, 2023
Sometimes it's fun to watch old commercials. If you watched "The Price Is Right" back in the 2000s there were…
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Should You Ensure You Get Your 401(k) Company Match Even if It Means Bankruptcy? Investing & Retirement December 18th, 2023
Becoming a full-time employee at a company with benefits gives you something worth more than your salary. That's especially true…
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Are Money Market Accounts As Safe as High-Yield Savings Accounts? Banks & Banking December 15th, 2023
Natural savers emerged from the dark ages of late to revel in annual yields often higher than 5%. Not long…
Best Investment Companies for Investors in 2024
Best Investment Companies for Investors in 2024 Investing & Retirement December 14th, 2023
The best investment companies are good fits for almost every investor whether you’re a beginner or you’re making exotic trades.…
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My LED Bulbs Are Burning Out Too Fast. Am I Buying Them at the Wrong Store? Homes & Real Estate December 14th, 2023
If you're like me, you don't think much about lightbulbs until they burn out. But if you buy LED bulbs,…
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I Disputed a Fraudulent $500 Charge With My Credit Card Company and They Aren’t Responding. What Should I Do? Credit Cards December 13th, 2023
If you've listened to money expert Clark Howard for any period, you probably know he loves for you to make…
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My Wife and I Make $300K+ a Year With Two $1 Million Life Insurance Policies. Is This Too Much Insurance? Insurance December 12th, 2023
For most people, insurance is a reluctant necessity that protects your assets and your family's financial future. If you own…
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Should I Take My Car to a Dealership for Oil Changes and Maintenance or Find Cheaper Prices Elsewhere? Cars December 11th, 2023
Vehicle maintenance is a tricky thing for most people. You know that you need to take good care of your…