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When Leslie Tayne turned 40, her retirement savings, like those of many Americans, were nonexistent. Tayne, founder of New York…
Oh, the poor beleaguered debit card. If you carry one and use it at a gas station, you are asking…
Borrowing against your 401(k) It might be tempting to borrow against your 401(k), but have you ever thought of the…
Debit card account fraud is on the rise. I want to tell you the best way I know to protect…
It's common for couples to argue about money. Disagreements on just about anything are bound to happen when two people with different perspectives,…
If you use your smartphone for everything in your life -- from taking photos to managing your finances, you've probably…
Like it or not, a person’s credit score can make a world of difference when it comes to life events…
Do you think frugal activities are only for those who struggle financially? Many people often associate thrifty ways with those…
If you're buried under a big pile of credit card debt -- with high interest fees -- you may want…
There’s something about reaching the big 4-0 that often causes you to re-evaluate your direction in life. And when you…
For most people in their 30s, life can feel like a breathless uphill run on a downward escalator. Everything seems…
After one college football fan's approach to getting beer money via Venmo was nationally televised on a game day, the…
Hey, do you mind if I try to guess one of your passwords? No? Okay, how about “123456? or “password”?…
What is a credit score? Your true credit score is a number between 300 and 850 that evaluates your risk…
What makes a millionaire? It's not winning the lottery or inheriting money, despite some common misconceptions. As Clark has said,…
Instead of applause from the giant monster mega-banks thanking us for bailing them out, we're getting one hand clapping. Do…
There is a new tactic in bill collection that I need to make sure you know about. David Lazarus of…
CLARKONOMICS: Want to turn your dollars into gold? You can do that, literally, thanks to a new gold vending machine…
As I travel around the country on book tour for Living Large in Lean Times, I've been asked questions about…
I hate to say I told you so about the latest debacle with Bank of America charging a $5 monthly…
When you started your 401(k) at work, you were probably handed a plan document that nobody but a Wall Streeter…
There's a new sheriff in town offering great deals on banking from a very unlikely source. If you're familiar with…
Gold has fallen from its peak a few years ago down to $1,100 an ounce. Some analysts even think it…
Credit cards are much more than pieces of plastic that loan you money. These days, credit issuers offer some great…
When people ask me whether or not they should pay off their mortgage, my answer is always, unequivocally YES. There…
Walmart is aiming to capture the hearts and wallets of "the great unbanked" with a new mobile banking service. For…
Is a financial planner worth the cost? Is it a smart money move to dedicate some of that hard-earned cash…
Is credit card debt becoming overwhelming in your life? A credit card with the right balance transfer offer can help…
As a Clark Howard reader you're probably already aware to guard yourself against obvious budget drainers such as costly flavored…
As the new year begins, you may be thinking about some concrete financial resolutions that you’d like to make for…
