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![Buying a home? | 15 ways to shop for the lowest mortgage rates](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/clark-howard_842375973.jpg?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1)
When purchasing a home, shopping for the lowest mortgage rates is an essential strategy that can save you thousands of…
![The $15 insurance policy all renters need](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/clark-howard_731678813.jpg?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1)
More than one in three of us now rent a home instead of owning, according to the National Multifamily Housing…
![Flood insurance: What your home policy won’t cover](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/mp900403862.jpg?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1)
Hurricane Irma is leaving her mark in Florida and beyond, and with many Americans facing damage from winds and flooding,…
![3 home energy savings tips to save $500 this year](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bulbs.jpg?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1)
Electricity is a basic necessity that many of us take for granted (like when we leave the lights on 24/7).…
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Summer vacation season is in full swing! Do you want to let criminals know you're not home? Of course not! But…
![How to Open a Door That’s Locked From the Inside — Without a Key](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/lockedoor.jpg?resize=480%2C406&ssl=1)
If you have young kids, you know they're in and out of the bathroom all day. Washing their hands, blowing…
![HVAC furnace and filter](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/hvacfilter-pic.jpg?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1)
Some tasks around the house are so simple that there's almost no need to call in a professional to do…
![New price point for the Nest thermostat: Under $200?](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/clark-howard_964627539.jpg?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1)
Programmable thermostats can reduce heating and cooling costs in your home by 25% or 30%, and the Nest thermostat is…
Refinance Guide Since the interest rate cuts, Clark has been inundated with calls about how to refinance, when to refinance…
![Should you refinance your home to pay off your credit card debt?](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/clark-howard_149546248.jpg?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1)
When you’re struggling with debt, it’s easy to go for the solution that will bring you the quickest relief. Many…
![Why paying off PMI should be a top financial priority](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/clark-howard_524771765.jpg?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1)
Private mortgage insurance (PMI) can be a good thing when you are trying to get a mortgage, but once you…
![10-year mortgages save you money](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/moneyhouse.jpg?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1)
Looking for the sweet spot of the mortgage market? Shorter-term mortgage loans are growing in popularity. 10-year mortgages are getting…
![Why the holidays may be the best time to sell a house](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/clark-howard_716659795.jpg?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1)
There's no place like home for the holidays—and that's especially true if you're looking to sell a home right now!…
![Owner’s title insurance: What is it and when do you need it?](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/clark-howard_514126783.jpg?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1)
When you buy a home or refinance one, you need a simple insurance policy that most people just won't buy…even…
![New website tells you if someone died in your house!](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/clark-howard_822122843.jpg?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1)
Some time ago, there was an unfortunate incident at a house near us where a man committed suicide. When his…
Months ago, I told you story about terrible events in Colorado where person after person who refinanced their mortgage and…
![Are Home Warranties Worth the Money?](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/realestate.jpg?resize=480%2C351&ssl=1)
Home warranties aren't worth the paper they're written on, but that hasn't stopped homeowners from buying them by the millions.…
![How to hire the best moving companies](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/clark-howard_602301342.jpg?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1)
People are moving again in larger numbers and it's a good time to take a look at how to hire…
![Should I Pay Off My Mortgage Early?](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/5445898743_bef11a7c87_b.jpg?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1)
When people ask me whether or not they should pay off their mortgage, my answer is always, unequivocally YES. There…
![4 DIY Projects Perfect for New Homeowners](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/clark-howard_540028762.jpg?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1)
You love every part of your new home…well, almost. There are some things that you could do without or some…
![Mortgage refinance guide](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/clark-howard_976771389.jpg?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1)
Are you wondering how to refinance, when to refinance, and what all of the terms really mean? We've put together…
![How to shop for home security systems](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/burglar.png?resize=480%2C371&ssl=1)
With the recent uptick we're seeing in crime, now is a great time to be aware of some new options…
![18 confusing mortgage terms explained](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/clark-howard_257678012.jpg?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1)
If you think mortgage jargon is confusing, you're not alone. And it's not only novice homebuyers who are stumped. Some…
![6 Steps To Pay Off Your Mortgage Early](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dreamstime_s_8175959.jpg?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1)
Should you pay off your mortgage early? It's a question personal finance experts have been debating for years. Some say…