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Are you someone who sees something in a store and buys it right on the spot? You might have a…

How far would you go if you accidentally threw out your spouse's ring? Clark discusses dumpster diving and shares one…

Are you considering a life insurance policy to help pay for your child's college education down the road? Clark has…
We have turned over a new leaf as a country when it comes to saving. I believe the change is…
The rise of credit card debt overseas has important and familiar lessons for us here at home. For many years,…

You've heard Clark say he likes to zig when others zag. But does that advice hold true when it comes…

Recently, Clark refused to pay $2 extra to upgrade a rental car that had hand-crank windows and no amenities. Clark…

In this special web-only feature, Clark talks one-on-one with you, providing his best strategies for securing your financial future.

In this special web-only feature, Clark talks one-on-one with you, providing his best strategies for securing your financial future.

Need to know the optimal time to start taking Social Security? There's a new online calculator that can help you…

Looking for a good way to send a teen off to college with a predetermined amount of spending money? Here's…
If you faced a sudden unexpected expense of $2,000 in your life, could you handle it? A new study from…

Who garners you better long-term investment returns, commissioned brokers, or flat-fee financial advisors? Clark discusses recent findings from Bloomberg.

Savers are griping about the low interest rates on savings accounts and bank-issued CDs. Well, the federal government has a…
Suddenly, being Amish is in! You see the ads on TV about Amish products, or about hiring an Amish builder…

MONEY-SAVING MOMENT: I've talked in the past about the idea of laddering CDs as a way to maximize the return…

As we approach spring, a lot of us are tempted to get into spring cleaning around the house. But have…
As if all their shenanigans weren't enough already, the big banks are now visiting more hurt on CD holders who…

Clark loves people who save their money responsibly. But when is enough enough? A recent article in the Los Angeles…
Saving money is great, but what if you could put saving on auto-pilot just from things you do every day?…
Coinstar has announced a new way that you can turn your loose change in and avoid paying the 7% surcharge…
CLARKONOMICS: Americans are continuing to heal their personal balance sheets by reducing the level of debt to income they carry.…
You've probably heard me encouraging people to adopt saving money as a lifestyle choice. But not everyone can easily heed…

What makes a millionaire? It's not winning the lottery or inheriting money, despite some common misconceptions. As Clark has said,…
Clark is always looking for new ways to help you get a handle on your monthly expenses. One new website…
MONEY-SAVING MOMENT: What makes a millionaire? It's not winning the lottery or inheriting money, despite some common misconceptions. As Clark…
Looking to get a handle on your finances? Clark advises people to try some of the free online budgeting tools…