The Latest from Clark Howard

529 plans remain better than pre-paid state school tuition plans Education March 22nd, 2017 by: Clark Howard

There is a very good deal under the tax code for saving for college called a 529 plan. This is…

Municipal bonds offer both hazard and opportunity for investors Money & Credit March 22nd, 2017 by: Clark Howard

Do you know what bonds are? Bonds are where you're kind of like the bank lending somebody money. When you…

Major retailers roll out electronics buy-back programs Mobile & Electronics February 12th, 2018 by: Clark Howard

Electronics gadgets have such a short effective lifespan. And it's a hassle to figure out what to do with them…

Smart cars communicate with other vehicles to avoid crashes Cars March 22nd, 2017 by: Clark Howard

Driving is so much unbelievably safer than it used to be. Cars themselves are safer cocoons because of an amazing…

Are pre-paid buy back programs for electronics worth the cost? Mobile & Electronics March 22nd, 2017 by: Clark Howard

I have to give Best Buy credit for a brilliant strategy with their Buy Back program. It seems specifically designed…

Wal-Mart is aiming to lower prices Shopping & Retail March 22nd, 2017 by: Clark Howard

MONEY SAVING MOMENT: Wal-Mart rolled out the big deals on food, cosmetics, clothing and toys after the holidays this year…

Supreme Court in deadlock over Costco v. Omega price-fixing case Shopping & Retail March 22nd, 2017 by: Clark Howard

The Supreme Court has reached a deadlock vote in a case involving Costco Wholesale's discounting of name-brand watches. Here's the…

Smart meters offer potential savings, spark controversy Show Notes March 22nd, 2017 by: Clark Howard

Smart meters offer the promise of energy savings by continually monitoring your usage and finding the optimal time to run…

Cheaper concert tickets coming in 2011? Life March 22nd, 2017 by: Clark Howard

Aerosmith meet Adam Smith.Classic economics is poised to enter the concert business after a lousy 2010 for the industry. Year-over-year…

Ways to reduce your pay TV package this year Mobile & Electronics March 22nd, 2017 by: Clark Howard

Several months ago, I received notice from my pay TV provider showing new rates for 2011. To my shock, some…