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Why You Should Calculate Your Net Worth Every Year
Why You Should Calculate Your Net Worth Every Year Money & Credit December 22nd, 2023
WHAT’S MY NET WORTH?Do I know? Should I know? These are questions I’ve thought about long and hard. After tracking…
Should You Continue Working After Starting To Collect Social Security Benefits?
Should You Continue Working After Starting To Collect Social Security Benefits? Investing & Retirement December 20th, 2023
SOCIAL SECURITY’Scomplexity never fails to surprise. While many retirees have some sense for what factors determine the size of their…
15 Financial New Year’s Resolutions for 2024
15 Financial New Year’s Resolutions for 2024 Save Money December 19th, 2023
Resolutions are a great way to set and accomplish goals (big or small) to improve our lives. While many of…
Annual Financial Checkup and Maintenance List: An 8-Step Guide
Annual Financial Checkup and Maintenance List: An 8-Step Guide Save Money December 19th, 2023
It’s a smart idea to conduct an in-depth analysis of your personal finances on an annual basis. It doesn’t matter…
Free and Cheap Ways To Repurpose Old Greeting Cards
Free and Cheap Ways To Repurpose Old Greeting Cards Save Money December 19th, 2023
From birthdays to anniversaries and everything in between, many of us collect a lot of greeting cards throughout the year.…
How to place a security freeze on your credit with all three main credit reporting bureaus: Experian, Equifax and TransUnion.
How To Freeze and Unfreeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion Credit December 18th, 2023
Money expert Clark Howard has long talked up the benefits of freezing your credit as a way to better protect…
LifeLock worth it
Is LifeLock Worth It? Protect Your Identity December 14th, 2023
Credit monitoring services have become invaluable in this age of data breaches and identity theft. One of the more popular…
save on electronics
How To Save Money on Electronics Mobile & Electronics December 12th, 2023
If you consider yourself a “techie,” or just like to stay up to date on the latest and greatest gadgets,…
14 Free or Cheap Gift Ideas
14 Free or Cheap Gift Ideas Save Money December 1st, 2023
A study from the National Retail Federation reports that U.S. shoppers are planning to spend an average of $875 on…
Clark's Christmas Kids
Clark’s Christmas Kids 2023 Donating & Volunteering December 1st, 2023
It’s our 33rd year for Clark’s Christmas Kids! With more than 10,000 children currently in foster care, we need you…
Why Big Banks Are a Bad Place for Your Cash
Why Big Banks Are a Bad Place for Your Cash Banks & Banking November 27th, 2023
I'm never going to be honored by any banker as a person of the year, let me tell you. I'm…
3 Free Tools To Find Secret Codes and Discounts While Shopping Online
3 Free Tools To Find Secret Codes and Discounts While Shopping Online Shopping & Retail November 13th, 2023
Can you really shop and save at the same time? It's not only possible, it can be pretty easy when…
12 Easy Ways To Extend the Life of Your Computer or Laptop
12 Easy Ways To Extend the Life of Your Computer or Laptop Save Money November 13th, 2023
Many experts agree that the average life of a computer or laptop is about three to five years. But manufacturers…
How To Create a Safe Password
How To Create a Safe Password Protect Your Identity November 6th, 2023
Are you one of the estimated 66% of people who use the same password for multiple accounts? It's understandable, as…
12 Common Amazon Scams To Avoid
12 Common Amazon Scams To Avoid Scams & Rip-Offs October 31st, 2023
Amazon can be a convenient way to shop, but it can be an increasingly risky proposition. According to a report…
9 Ways To Repurpose an Old Cell Phone or Tablet
9 Ways To Repurpose an Old Cell Phone or Tablet Cell Phones October 23rd, 2023
Many of us have old cell phones and tablets that we're no longer be using. Technology changes so rapidly that…
How to get rid of a timeshare
How To Sell, Cancel or Get Rid of Your Timeshare Travel October 18th, 2023
For years now, money expert Clark Howard's advice on timeshares has been consistent and straight to the point: "Do NOT…
How Spammers Get Your Email Address
How Spammers Get Your Email Address Protect Your Rights & Identity October 16th, 2023
Have you ever been browsing a website and then later received an email from the company even though you had…
The Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment for 2024
The Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment for 2024 Investing & Retirement October 12th, 2023
Are you ready to see an increase in your Social Security check? The Social Security Administration (SSA) just announced a…
My Social Security: The Free Account Everyone Needs To Set Up Before Retirement
My Social Security: The Free Account Everyone Needs To Set Up Before Retirement Investing & Retirement October 11th, 2023
For many of us, Social Security will be a significant part of our income during retirement. In fact, the Social…
What is homeowners insurance
What Is Homeowners Insurance? Homeowners Insurance October 2nd, 2023
If you’re a homeowner, there’s a good chance your home is the most expensive purchase you’ve ever made. Having homeowners…
The Best Day and Time to Book a Cheap Flight
The Best Day and Time to Book a Cheap Flight Travel October 2nd, 2023
If you're planning a trip and you want to save money, the day you book your flight can be a…
credit lock vs. credit freeze
Use This Sample Letter To Request a Credit Freeze by Mail Money & Credit September 5th, 2023
A credit freeze is the #1 way to protect yourself from identity theft and fraud. There are different ways you…
How to save on booking a cruise.
Booking a Cruise? Here Are 5 Ways To Do It for Less Travel August 31st, 2023
When you think about travel, you might immediately envision spending huge wads of cash, but money expert Clark Howard is…
Reverse mortgage
4 Alternatives to a Reverse Mortgage Homes & Real Estate August 30th, 2023
Long-time followers of money expert Clark Howard know that he is not a fan of reverse mortgages. What Is a…
american community survey
The American Community Survey: Is It Legitimate and Do You Have To Answer? Protect Your Identity August 25th, 2023
The United States Census Bureau counts every resident in the U.S. every 10 years. But did you know there's another…
10 ways to save money on your Thanksgiving road trip
9 Ways To Save Money on Your Road Trip Travel August 25th, 2023
A road trip is one of the best ways to get away and take in some of America’s natural beauty.…
13 Fees That Are a Total Waste of Your Hard-Earned Money
13 Fees That Are a Total Waste of Your Hard-Earned Money Money & Credit August 23rd, 2023
It seems like pretty much everything comes with fees these days. Some of those fees we know about, and some…
how to save money at Spirit Airlines - How to reach airline customer service
8 Things to Know Before You Fly Spirit Airlines Travel August 16th, 2023
If you have been looking for cheap flights, you may have noticed Spirit Airlines show up in the results with…
Road traffic accident, car insurance concept.
How to Shop for Lower Car Insurance Car Insurance August 9th, 2023
One way to be sure you’re getting the best rates on auto insurance is to re-shop for coverage regularly. Money…