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11 foods that are breaking your grocery budget
11 foods that are breaking your grocery budget Shopping & Retail February 21st, 2018
Editor's note: Lauren Greutman is a blogger and contributor for clark.com. Trying to come up with a grocery list on…
Why you may need a virtual credit card
Why you should probably be using virtual credit cards Money & Credit February 20th, 2018
With data breaches happening all around us and credit card fraud losses topping $9 billion, many consumers are going high-tech…
Equifax data breach - Clark Howard credit freeze guide
Equifax data breach: A look back at our biggest story of 2017 Money & Credit February 20th, 2018
Credit bureau press releases don't normally get too much attention, but one issued by Equifax Inc. on September 7, 2017,…
Equifax changes fine print for TrustedID Premier free credit monitoring
Equifax changes fine print for TrustedID Premier free credit monitoring Money & Credit February 20th, 2018
Equifax, one of the three main credit reporting companies, has faced widespread criticism over its response to a massive data…
Equifax data breach: One year later, here are the new consumer protections you need to know
5 things to expect when you freeze your credit Money & Credit February 20th, 2018
I drove past Equifax's corporate headquarters in Atlanta for the first time since the data breach and realized that I'll…
Equifax CEO Richard Smith is out after massive data breach
Equifax CEO Richard Smith is out after massive data breach Money & Credit February 20th, 2018
Breaking news in the Equifax data breach: The Atlanta-based company's CEO, Richard Smith, is retiring effective immediately after 12 years…
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Equifax data breach: 3 things Congress must do to protect consumers Money & Credit February 20th, 2018
After the Equifax data breach exposed the personal information of 143 million Americans, money expert Clark Howard has called on…
Equifax to offer free lifetime credit lock service
Equifax to offer free lifetime credit lock service Money & Credit February 20th, 2018
Equifax's interim CEO apologized in a Wall Street Journal op-ed piece for the massive data breach that may have exposed…
Equifax data breach: Why millennials should be worried and how they can protect themselves
Equifax data breach: Why millennials should be worried and how they can protect themselves Money & Credit February 20th, 2018
You've probably heard about the massive data breach that recently hit the credit bureau Equifax — but if the news…
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Equifax data breach: Frustrated consumers report credit freeze problems Money & Credit February 20th, 2018
After the Equifax data breach potentially exposed 143 million Americans' personal information — including Social Security numbers — money expert…
Credit Karma is now offering an ID monitoring service — and it’s free
Credit Karma is now offering an ID monitoring service — and it’s free Money & Credit February 20th, 2018
It's no secret that the cybersecurity landscape has drastically changed for consumers since the Equifax data breach, which put 145.5 million people…
Is it smart to use retirement accounts to fund a new business?
Is it smart to use retirement accounts to fund a new business? Business & Entrepreneurs February 20th, 2018
I love helping entrepreneurs set purposeful goals for their new companies. And because they are often doing things that are…
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…
This is the dirt cheap Internet access you’ve been waiting for
This is the dirt cheap Internet access you’ve been waiting for Mobile & Electronics February 19th, 2018
EveryoneOn.org is an organization dedicated to providing Internet access to all, or, as they put it, they aim to “leverage…
Equifax data breach - Clark Howard credit freeze guide
Equifax Data Breach: The 2 things you must do right now to protect your credit Money & Credit February 19th, 2018
The more details that become available about the Equifax data breach, the more consumers are rightly concerned about their personal…
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Where’s my money? How to check the status of your federal and state tax refunds Taxes February 16th, 2018
If you've filed your federal and state tax returns already, you may be checking your bank account frequently to see…
Money and Dating: 5 huge financial red flags
Money and Dating: 5 huge financial red flags Life February 16th, 2018
Money can affect relationships in a big way. It can be a major source of tension when couples don't see…
Report: President calls for 25-cent hike in federal gas tax
Report: President calls for 25-cent hike in federal gas tax Taxes February 15th, 2018
Following the release of his $1.5 trillion infrastructure plan, President Trump has reportedly called for a 25-cent hike to the federal…
10 tips, tricks and secrets to know about Facebook Messenger
10 tips, tricks and secrets to know about Facebook Messenger Mobile & Electronics February 14th, 2018
Facebook Messenger just hit a major milestone: One billion users around the world use the app every month. But if you…
Equifax data breach - Clark Howard credit freeze guide
Turns out, the Equifax data breach was even worse than we thought Money & Credit February 14th, 2018
Last fall, the Equifax data breach sent a shock to the financial system when it was announced that criminals hacked…
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Top 5 tax refund myths debunked Money & Credit February 13th, 2018
Every tax season, there's a lot of anxiety surrounding tax refunds. Everyone wants to get their money as soon as…
Valentine's Day Scams
Warning: 5 Valentine’s Day scams your wallet will NOT love! Scams & Rip-Offs February 12th, 2018
Valentine's Day is a popular time for people who are hoping to find love online. But while you might be looking…
Identity Theft
10 things you must do if your identity is stolen Protect Your Rights & Identity February 12th, 2018
As cliché as it may sound, I never thought I would be a victim of identity theft. I have always…
Data breach: What to do when you're personal info has been hacked
What to do when you’re notified of a ‘merchant breach’ Protect Your Identity February 9th, 2018
As technology becomes more enmeshed with personal finance, cybersecurity breaches are becoming more prevalent. While there's usually significant media coverage…
Report: Amazon removes sale of hair dryer shown on video shooting flames
Report: Amazon removes sale of hair dryer shown on video shooting flames Shopping & Retail February 9th, 2018
A hair dryer manufactured in China has reportedly been pulled from Amazon after a viral video showed it shooting flames.…
New bill would overhaul credit reporting system, remove debt after 4 years
New bill would overhaul credit reporting system, remove debt after 4 years Money & Credit February 8th, 2018
If you've ever had to go through the hassle of trying to remove inaccurate information from your credit report, then…
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What Is a good credit score? Money & Credit February 8th, 2018
Do you know what your credit score is? If so, is it a good credit score? What is a good…
Equifax data breach - Clark Howard credit freeze guide
Report: Feds curtailing Equifax investigation Money & Credit February 5th, 2018
Five months after the disclosure of the massive Equifax data breach, federal scrutiny of how the credit-reporting bureau allowed the…
Equifax data breach - Clark Howard credit freeze guide
Equifax extends deadline for free credit freezes Money & Credit February 1st, 2018
Editor's Note: An earlier version of this story was unclear about the offerings from Equifax post-January 31, 2018. The post…
9 places you should never use a debit card
9 places you should never use a debit card Money & Credit January 29th, 2018
Debit cards are a popular alternative to credit cards, because they only allow you to spend what you have in…