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Dollar Tree Is Raising Some Prices Above $1 Shopping & Retail October 6th, 2021
Prices at Dollar Tree are getting ready to climb. Some items will soon cost more than $1! Money expert Clark…
Clark Howard’s Holiday Shopping Predictions for 2021
Clark Howard’s Holiday Shopping Predictions for 2021 Shopping & Retail September 22nd, 2021
Every year, money expert Clark Howard shares his holiday deal predictions which include the specific dates that deals will likely…
Ask Clark money column
Should I Let Amazon Have Access to My Garage? Shopping & Retail September 22nd, 2021
Welcome to Ask Clark, a column designed to answer your financial questions, bymoney expert Clark Howard. Should I Let an…
Buying These 20 Grocery Items at BJ’s Wholesale Can Save You $2,500 a Year
Buying These 20 Grocery Items at BJ’s Wholesale Can Save You $2,500 a Year Warehouse Clubs September 21st, 2021
Costs for everyday items have been rising across the country. That's why it's important to save on the essentials whenever…
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Follow These Tips To Beat Price Hikes at the Supermarket Shopping & Retail August 23rd, 2021
Over the past 12 months, food prices for major grocery items like meats, poultry, fish and eggs rose 5.9%, according…
Home appliances
Here’s How Long Your Home Appliances Should Last Shopping & Retail August 11th, 2021
If you’re like me, you probably think that home appliances today don’t last like they used to. But what’s the…
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9 Best Deal Sites: Slickdeals, Woot and More Deals & Savings July 30th, 2021
Want to know the best places to find a good deal across the web? When it comes to shopping, there…
Chick-fil-A
New Report: #1 Restaurant for Customer Satisfaction Food & Restaurants July 7th, 2021
A restaurant that continually impresses its customers -- nationwide -- is hard to find, but that seems to be the…
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Warning: Watch Out for This Retailer Pricing Trick Shopping & Retail June 29th, 2021
The next time you’re shopping at the grocery store, money expert Clark Howard wants you to be aware of a…
7 Things To Know About Amazon Prime Day
7 Things To Know About Amazon Prime Day Shopping & Retail June 2nd, 2021
Mark your calendars: Amazon Prime Day is June 21-22, 2021. It's one of the biggest shopping events of the year,…
Target return policy
Target Return Policy: 5 Things To Know Shopping & Retail May 20th, 2021
If you’re thinking about returning an item you recently bought at Target, you'll want to know about the store’s policy.…
Aldi
8 Things To Know Before Your First Trip to Aldi Food & Restaurants April 6th, 2021
When you buy your groceries at Aldi, the store promises to meet or exceed national brand quality and save you…
Costco Furniture
7 Things to Know About Buying Costco Furniture Shopping & Retail March 26th, 2021
When you think about buying furniture for your home, does Costco come to mind? The warehouse club chain may not…
How to Wash Those ‘Dry Clean Only’ Clothes at Home
How to Wash Those ‘Dry Clean Only’ Clothes at Home Shopping & Retail March 17th, 2021
When you own special or delicate clothing, it's important to know that you can save a bundle of money if…
Ask Clark money column
Apple AirPods Are Expensive. What Are Some Cheap Wireless Earbud Alternatives? Shopping & Retail March 8th, 2021
Welcome to Ask Clark, a column designed to answer your financial questions, bymoney expert Clark Howard. What Are Some Cheap…
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5 Things to Know About the Costco Car Rental Program Warehouse Clubs January 19th, 2021
The Costco car rental program is one of the little-known membership benefits at the warehouse club chain, and it can…
Costco Photo Center closing
Costco Is Closing Its In-Store Photo Centers Next Month Shopping & Retail January 14th, 2021
Costco is closing its in-store photo centers nationwide on February 14.  The retailer just announced the closures, citing the steep…
Google customer service
How To Reach a Real Person at Apple, Google, Facebook and More Money & Credit January 12th, 2021
Editor's Note: It may be difficult to reach customer service at many companies due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Consumer…
7 Items on Deep Discount in January
7 Items on Deep Discount in January Deals & Savings January 1st, 2021
If you’ve held off on purchasing some much-needed (or wanted) items until the new year, you’re in luck! There are…
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Walmart Grocery Delivery: 4 Things to Know Before Your First Order Shopping & Retail December 10th, 2020
Grocery delivery is becoming increasingly popular. Walmart now has its own grocery delivery service to compete with the others out…
Save $5,000 a Year by Cutting Back on These 5 Little Luxuries
Save $5,000 a Year by Cutting Back on These 5 Little Luxuries Money & Credit December 5th, 2020
Whether you need to pay down debt or you simply want to develop better spending habits, making small changes to…
6 Easy Ways to Boost Your Heart Health on a Budget
6 Easy Ways to Boost Your Heart Health on a Budget Money & Credit December 5th, 2020
Your heart health should be a top priority, but all too often it takes a back seat to more immediate…
Here’s How Much Money LED Christmas Lights Can Save You
Here’s How Much Money LED Christmas Lights Can Save You Life December 3rd, 2020
When it's time to deck your home with Christmas lights, the kind of bulb you choose can make a big…
Shoppers inside a warehouse club
13 Secret Saving Hacks at Costco, Sam’s Club and BJ’s Wholesale Warehouse Clubs December 1st, 2020
When you're shopping at your favorite warehouse club, did you know there are a lot of little-known ways you can…
5 Ways to Save on Honey Baked Ham
5 Ways to Save on Honey Baked Ham Shopping & Retail December 1st, 2020
Few things say family holiday gatherings as much as a meal from The Honey Baked Ham Company. With locations in…
How to save when holiday shopping
5 Ways to Hack Your Holiday Bills Shopping & Retail November 23rd, 2020
If you plan on taking advantage of the many holiday deals happening right now, you need a plan. As a…
Report: The #1 Retailer for Customer Satisfaction During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Report: The #1 Retailer for Customer Satisfaction During the Coronavirus Pandemic Shopping & Retail November 20th, 2020
Good customer service is hard to find. And it appears the coronavirus pandemic has made that more true than ever. …
Report: Top Restaurant Chains for Customer Satisfaction During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Report: Top Restaurant Chains for Customer Satisfaction During the Coronavirus Pandemic Shopping & Retail November 13th, 2020
Many of America's favorite restaurant chains have had a tough time during the coronavirus pandemic, but customer satisfaction has not…
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7 Places to Get the Best Deals on Lab-Created Diamonds Shopping & Retail November 13th, 2020
We all know diamonds have long been associated with engagement and marriage. But a diamond doesn't necessarily have to break…
5 Inexpensive Christmas Gift Ideas
5 Inexpensive Christmas Gift Ideas Shopping & Retail November 11th, 2020
Did you run out of money before you crossed everyone off your holiday shopping list? Fear not, as there are…