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19 ways to build your own food bank
19 ways to build your own food bank Money & Credit February 27th, 2018
Grocery prices got you down? Fight back by building your own food bank, i.e., a pantry full of staples you…
5 ways to pay zero for TV, phone, investments, haircuts and more
5 ways to pay zero for TV, phone, investments, haircuts and more Money & Credit February 19th, 2018
Are you like Clark in that 'free' is your favorite word in the English language? Here are a few things…
10 dollar store ‘deals’ that are actually duds
10 dollar store ‘deals’ that are actually duds Shopping & Retail February 13th, 2018
If you like to save money, you probably love the dollar store! But some things at the dollar store aren't…
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Study: Walmart 34% cheaper than Amazon, on average Budgeting & Saving February 6th, 2018
We all know Walmart is cheap and Amazon is convenient, right? But is that convenience worth paying up to 100%…
Why you should start your taxes before the new year
Why you should start your taxes before the new year Money & Credit January 24th, 2018
The 2017 tax filing season will begin on Monday, January 23, the IRS recently announced. The agency will begin accepting federal…
Want to save more? Here are 6 items to eliminate from your spending this week
Want to save more? Here are 6 items to eliminate from your spending this week Shopping & Retail September 19th, 2017
Being the frugal zealot that I am means that I am constantly looking for ways to save money. That being…
This is a really easy way to eliminate wasteful spending
This is a really easy way to eliminate wasteful spending Money & Credit May 1st, 2017
If you're serious about saving more and spending less, chances are you already have a budget. But even those of…
22 ways to cut costs and save more every month in 2017
22 ways to cut costs and save more every month in 2017 Deals & Savings April 13th, 2017
Share YOUR saving tips with us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and YouTube! Ready to take control of your money in…
How to save $500 before Christmas with the $5 a week savings challenge
How to save $500 before Christmas with the $5 a week savings challenge Money & Credit March 24th, 2017
OK, so maybe you haven't done a great job saving money so far in 2017. It's never too late to…
4 ways to claim free money owed to you
4 ways to claim free money owed to you Money & Credit March 22nd, 2017
There is an estimated $60 billion out there in unclaimed money and some of it could be yours!  Unclaimed money…
How 6 small lifestyle changes saved a woman $1,200 a month
How 6 small lifestyle changes saved a woman $1,200 a month Money & Credit March 22nd, 2017
We've said it plenty of times before and we'll say it again -- little expenses can cost you a lot more…
Best balance transfer and 0% interest credit cards
Best balance transfer and 0% interest credit cards Money & Credit March 22nd, 2017
If you're buried under a big pile of credit card debt -- with high interest fees -- you may want…
How to start saving for retirement at age 40
How to start saving for retirement at age 40 Money & Credit March 22nd, 2017
There’s something about reaching the big 4-0 that often causes you to re-evaluate your direction in life. And when you…
Saving for retirement: What to do in your 30s
Saving for retirement: What to do in your 30s Money & Credit March 22nd, 2017
For most people in their 30s, life can feel like a breathless uphill run on a downward escalator. Everything seems…
The spending habits of millionaires revealed
The spending habits of millionaires revealed Budgeting & Saving March 22nd, 2017
What makes a millionaire? It's not winning the lottery or inheriting money, despite some common misconceptions. As Clark has said,…
5 spendy trends to avoid
5 spendy trends to avoid Money & Credit March 22nd, 2017
As a Clark Howard reader you're probably already aware to guard yourself against obvious budget drainers such as costly flavored…