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Which Documents Should You Keep and for How Long? Money & Credit October 12th, 2023
Keeping each and every document associated with your mortgage, taxes and more can lead to a paperwork overload. In this…
How Much Money Do I Need in My Emergency Fund?
How Much Money Do I Need in My Emergency Fund? Money & Credit October 12th, 2023
Building and maintaining an emergency fund is a staple of basic financial building blocks. But how much money do you…
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…
The One and Only Exception to Clark Howard’s ‘No Gift Card’ Rule
The One and Only Exception to Clark Howard’s ‘No Gift Card’ Rule Money & Credit October 12th, 2023
A selfie of Clark Howard that was uploaded to our Facebook page has led to confusion among his loyal viewers,…
Clark Howard’s Advice on Buying Gold
Clark Howard’s Advice on Buying Gold Investing & Retirement October 11th, 2023
Gold is one of the most popular investments in the world. In fact, according to the data-driven visual content site…
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…
5 Major Bills You Can Lower This Month
5 Major Bills You Can Lower This Month Money & Credit October 9th, 2023
Do you live with the constant feeling that there's more month than money in your life? Here is money expert…
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How To Improve Your Credit Score by 100 Points in 30 Days Money & Credit October 9th, 2023
As a Credit Karma member, I frequently check in to see how my credit is doing and make sure there's…
How Much of Each Paycheck You Should Save or Invest
How Much of Each Paycheck You Should Save or Invest Investing & Retirement October 5th, 2023
As a country, the United States stinks at saving money. However, we collectively got our act together not long after…
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7 Things To Know Before You Use Zelle Banks & Banking October 5th, 2023
When it comes to payment apps, Zelle is one of the most popular ones out there. While the money-transfer app…
Fisher Investments Review: Is Fisher Really a Fiduciary?
Fisher Investments Review: Is Fisher Really a Fiduciary? Investing & Retirement October 4th, 2023
Outside of the biggest names such as BlackRock, Fidelity, Schwab and Vanguard, Fisher Investments is one of the most recognizable…
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Can I Use a Target Date Retirement Fund for Intermediate Savings? Budgeting & Saving October 3rd, 2023
Money expert Clark Howard loves target date retirement funds. Inside of a retirement account, they offer portfolio diversity, risk management…
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Will Social Security Run Out? Money & Credit October 2nd, 2023
As millions of Americans look forward to retirement, the prospect of Social Security no longer being available has some worried.…
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What’s the Safest Way To Send Money To My Grandkids for Their Birthdays? Is Mailing a Check a Bad Idea? Money & Credit October 1st, 2023
Sending money to a family member to celebrate their birthday is almost as American as apple pie. But Clark advises…
Why You Want To Spend Your IRA Money Before You Die
Why You Want To Spend Your IRA Money Before You Die Investing & Retirement October 1st, 2023
Prior to 2020, passing wealth from generation to generation through an IRA was a straightforward strategy. A family could take…
2 Ways To Guarantee Yourself a Lifetime Stream of Income
2 Ways To Guarantee Yourself a Lifetime Stream of Income Insurance September 30th, 2023
Money expert Clark Howard hates most annuities. He even calls "annuity" a "curse word" on his podcast. However, there are…
Should I Convert a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA?
Should I Convert a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA? Investing & Retirement September 29th, 2023
Money expert Clark Howard calls himself "the man from Roth." He so loves Roth IRAs that it's a small miracle…
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Is Clark Concerned About the Underperformance of International Stocks in Funds? Investing & Retirement September 29th, 2023
Money expert Clark Howard often gives investing advice based on behavioral economics. Imagine that a doctor prescribes the perfect medicine…
What is a financial advisor and how much do financial advisors cost? Clark Howard answers those questions and more.
What Is a Financial Advisor and Do I Need One? Investing & Retirement September 28th, 2023
Considering that as little as 1% of the U.S. population uses a financial advisor, there’s understandably some mystery about what…
Capital One Venture One Credit Card Review
Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card Review Credit Cards September 28th, 2023
Many travel rewards credit cards carry an annual fee, but if you desire travel rewards with no annual fee, you…
T-Mobile Money review
T-Mobile Money: 5 Things To Know Banks & Banking September 20th, 2023
Of the many cards in your wallet, one from a popular cell phone company wouldn’t normally make the cut —…
Betterment Review: How It Works, Pros & Cons
Betterment Review: How It Works, Pros & Cons Investing & Retirement September 19th, 2023
If you're reading a Betterment review, you probably already know something about robo-advisors. But how do they work, and what…
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The Average Retirement Age in America Investing & Retirement September 18th, 2023
When you think about your retirement, do you envision still feeling spry and being in relatively good health? Truth be…
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How to Freeze Your Credit — Literally! Budgeting & Saving September 18th, 2023
You may have heard of freezing your credit, but have you ever heard of freezing your credit card? If you're…
The Best Place To Order Checks Online
The Best Place To Order Checks Online Banks & Banking September 12th, 2023
They say it takes money to make money, but spending it shouldn’t cost any more than necessary. If you’re ordering…
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How Much Should You Have Saved for Retirement by Now? Money & Credit September 12th, 2023
When it comes to retirement, many Americans have a certain age in mind when they would like to stop working.…
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New Report: Top 15 Most Affordable Places To Retire Investing & Retirement September 12th, 2023
Finding somewhere to retire can be difficult when you’re looking for a city that has nice weather, adequate amenities and…
Wealthfront Review: How It Works, Pros & Cons
Wealthfront Review: How It Works, Pros & Cons Investing & Retirement September 12th, 2023
As I hope you'll understand after reading this Wealthfront review, if you want to outsource your investing but don't want…
Best Financial Advisors in 2023
Best Financial Advisors in 2023 Investing & Retirement September 7th, 2023
Type "best financial advisors" into your favorite search engine and you'll get a variety of results including lists of robo-advisors,…
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What’s the Average Retirement Account Balance in America? Investing & Retirement September 6th, 2023
It’s well known that saving for retirement is one of the most vital things you can do for your financial…