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Money expert Clark Howard is passionate about many financial topics. But it's hard to find something that gets him more…
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You can make investing simple. Think target date funds -- the easy button of retirement investing. But it can be…
Gold has been a fashionable purchase as of late as Americans look for some stability to counteract the ebbs and…
Holidays, birthdays, weddings and graduations are prime gift-giving times. But many of us are guilty of turning to gift cards…
One of the silver linings of historic inflation and the Fed interest rate hikes that followed is that for the…
For many Americans, retirement brings to mind white sand beaches and emerald green golf courses. But at what age do…
One thing doctors typically recommend is an annual checkup. Like a financial physician, money expert Clark Howard recommends that you…
The financial moves we need to make typically require some flexibility on our part — but also some hard-and-fast rules.…
For many of us, Social Security will be a significant part of our income during retirement. In fact, the Social…
Banks love to pitch debit cards as a way to avoid spending money you don’t have. But there are many…
Once I found two $100 bills lying in a parking lot. It made my week. But imagine there's money in…
Minding your money is a priority for those seeking financial freedom. Even if you’re saving money each month and stashing…
One of the easiest ways to get a deluge of emails following a Clark Howard podcast segment is to bring…
Compound interest is one of the most exciting financial phenomena. Why? It's earning interest on interest! Get 10% in annual…
When the subject of frugal vacationingcomes up, the focus is understandablyon the cost of the actual vacation. You know, theairfare,…
We tend to carry all kinds of personal items in our purses or wallets. While it is necessary to carry…
If you're thinking about early retirement, it may be important to understand the Rule of 55 for 401(k) plans. This…
Americans have reportedly lost or abandoned more than $1.6 trillion in retirement funds from previous employers. Fortunately, if you've lost…
As a working person, perhaps you’ve grown a bit tired of the rat race and asked yourself the age-old question:…
Keeping the same email address for years, or even decades, has its benefits. You can take a walk down memory…
IT WAS JULY 2003.My wife and I were in our early 50s. Wehad jobs we liked and we lived comfortably.…
One of the most anxiety-causing subjects for many people who have retired or are nearing retirement age is whether Social…
Figuring out how much a financial advisor costs can be challenging. But it's easier if you understand how financial advisors…
With great power comes great responsibility. Whether you've read about the Sword of Damocles or simply watched Spiderman, you've probably…
Index funds are among the most popular retirement investments. But exactly what are they, and what are the best index…
A 401(k) plan is one of the best benefits you can receive as a full-time employee. Especially if it comes…
If you're funding an Individual Retirement Account, your first decision will be a Roth vs. traditional IRA. But what's a…
Vanguard, one of Team Clark's favorite brokerage firms, recently announced to its customers several "junk fees," as money expert Clark…
His spending habits command respect and create frustration. Money expert Clark Howard considers himself cheap. He sometimes says his time…
