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Facebook Privacy Policy Changes To Benefit Users
Facebook Privacy Policy Changes To Benefit Users Protect Your Rights & Identity March 22nd, 2017
Facebook is about to offer users a more hands-on way to manage their privacy on the 1.28 billion person social…
Breaking Scam Alert: Ice Bucket Challenge Email Scam
Breaking Scam Alert: Ice Bucket Challenge Email Scam Scams & Rip-Offs March 22nd, 2017
Time and time again, Americans prove themselves to be the most generous people on planet Earth. But I don't want…
Buying a Car at Auction — Selecting a Vehicle
Buying a Car at Auction — Selecting a Vehicle Cars March 22nd, 2017
Last week I had mentioned that I'd be purchasing a car at auction for less than $5,000 and put it…
Should I Pay Off My Mortgage Early?
Should I Pay Off My Mortgage Early? Homes & Real Estate March 22nd, 2017
When people ask me whether or not they should pay off their mortgage, my answer is always, unequivocally YES. There…
Russian Hackers Steal 1 Billion Usernames And Passwords
Russian Hackers Steal 1 Billion Usernames And Passwords Protect Your Rights & Identity March 22nd, 2017
Get ready for another data breach of mind-blowing proportions. A look at the damage done A Russian criminal ring reportedly…
Fee-Free Mobile Banking Coming From Walmart
Fee-Free Mobile Banking Coming From Walmart Money & Credit March 22nd, 2017
Walmart is aiming to capture the hearts and wallets of "the great unbanked" with a new mobile banking service. For…
Affordable Treadmill Desks Now Available
Affordable Treadmill Desks Now Available Health March 22nd, 2017
Years ago, I talked about the Walkstation, a desk at which you stand that was equipped with a treadmill! People…
New ways to refinance private student loans
New ways to refinance private student loans Education March 22nd, 2017
The private student loan market is opening up with the first real chance of offering refinances, or consolidation as it's…
Costco membership at a discount
Costco membership at a discount Deals & Savings March 22nd, 2017
***ATTENTION: OFFER VALID FOR NEW MEMBERS ONLY*** Everybody knows I love shopping at Costco Wholesale. And right now, I have…
Print Media Plagued by Subscription Scams
Print Media Plagued by Subscription Scams Protect Your Rights & Identity March 22nd, 2017
Time Warner is doing some ugly stuff in the magazine business through a secret subsidiary known as Synapse Group that…
Is a Financial Planner Worth the Cost?
Is a Financial Planner Worth the Cost? Money & Credit March 22nd, 2017
Is a financial planner worth the cost? Is it a smart money move to dedicate some of that hard-earned cash…
Why Doing an FSA Makes More Sense Than Ever
Why Doing an FSA Makes More Sense Than Ever Insurance March 22nd, 2017
There's a little used benefit most employers offer called a flexible spending account (FSA) for health care. Not familiar with…
Emergency roadside assistance app is an alternative to AAA
Emergency roadside assistance app is an alternative to AAA Cars March 22nd, 2017
Some 100 million Americans need roadside assistance every year. Now there's an app that connects users with the quickest and…
3 credit cards with no balance transfer fees and low interest rates
3 credit cards with no balance transfer fees and low interest rates Money & Credit March 22nd, 2017
Is credit card debt becoming overwhelming in your life? A credit card with the right balance transfer offer can help…
Cheap Ways To Get Airfare You Need To Know About!
Cheap Ways To Get Airfare You Need To Know About! Travel March 22nd, 2017
Did you know there's a way you can save big bucks on flights that seem like they're out of your…
6 Ways To Get Healthy Food for Less
6 Ways To Get Healthy Food for Less Health March 22nd, 2017
According to a recent report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service, Americans are consuming healthier food by…
4 DIY Projects Perfect for New Homeowners
4 DIY Projects Perfect for New Homeowners Homes & Real Estate March 22nd, 2017
You love every part of your new home…well, almost. There are some things that you could do without or some…
12 frugal Valentine’s Day date ideas
12 frugal Valentine’s Day date ideas Life March 22nd, 2017
Cupid’s favorite holiday is quickly approaching on February 14 and if you’re dating or in a committed relationship, you’re likely…
5 spendy trends to avoid
5 spendy trends to avoid Money & Credit March 22nd, 2017
As a Clark Howard reader you're probably already aware to guard yourself against obvious budget drainers such as costly flavored…
Keep these tips in mind when financing an automobile
Keep these tips in mind when financing an automobile Cars March 22nd, 2017
2015 was a record-setting year for auto sales in the United States. Automakers sold 17.5 million vehicles, according to the…
8 money hacks for the new year that you can’t afford to do without
8 money hacks for the new year that you can’t afford to do without Money & Credit March 22nd, 2017
As the new year begins, you may be thinking about some concrete financial resolutions that you’d like to make for…
Hyatt is the latest hotel chain to face data breach
Hyatt is the latest hotel chain to face data breach Travel March 22nd, 2017
Here's yet another reason to check your credit card statements each month for fraudulent charges. Hyatt Hotels is asking past…
How long should you warm your engine up on a cold morning?
How long should you warm your engine up on a cold morning? Cars February 6th, 2017
OK, picture this: It's a 22-degree morning outside and you're getting ready to go to work. How long should warm…
T-Mobile announces free Hulu offer
T-Mobile announces free Hulu offer Mobile & Electronics January 25th, 2017
Talk about piling on... In December 2016, T-Mobile announced it would give AT&T customers one free year of DirecTV Now…
Social Security hands out small cost of living adjustment for 2017
Social Security hands out small cost of living adjustment for 2017 Money & Credit December 2nd, 2016
Social Security recipients will get a small bump in their monthly checks next year. But if you still have a…
Report: 1 million Google accounts hacked by new malware
Report: 1 million Google accounts hacked by new malware Mobile & Electronics November 30th, 2016
Check Point Software Technologies today revealed a data breach that's hit an estimated 1 million Google accounts around the world.…
AT&T/DirecTV launch 3 new ways to stream premium video content
AT&T/DirecTV launch 3 new ways to stream premium video content Mobile & Electronics November 29th, 2016
If you feel like your pay TV bill is too expensive, AT&T and DirecTV have a trio of new streaming…
5 Clark Smart money moves to make before the end of 2016
5 Clark Smart money moves to make before the end of 2016 Money & Credit November 2nd, 2016
The clock is ticking away on 2016. It's already November and there are only two months left before we welcome…
Top 50 highest-paying college degrees
Top 50 highest-paying college degrees Jobs October 18th, 2016
When it comes to going to school, you want to make sure the degree you're investing in will pay dividends…
10 ways Amazon can save you money in your everyday life
10 ways Amazon can save you money in your everyday life Shopping & Retail October 10th, 2016
While there's been some talk recently about how Amazon isn't always the best choice for price-sensitive shoppers, there are still…