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Clark’s favorite $19 and $25 cell phone plans
Clark’s favorite $19 and $25 cell phone plans Mobile & Electronics February 19th, 2018
MONEY SAVING MOMENT: Metro PCS has a new no-contract plan that's $25/month for unlimited calling and unlimited texting. That works…
Republic Wireless, Metro PCS offer $19 and $30 smart phone plans
Republic Wireless, Metro PCS offer $19 and $30 smart phone plans Mobile & Electronics February 19th, 2018
Republic Wireless has again opened a beta test for $19/month unlimited smartphone service. With this innovative service, you get unlimited…
Republic Wireless has $19/month unlimited smart phone plan
Republic Wireless has $19/month unlimited smart phone plan Mobile & Electronics February 19th, 2018
A new company called Republic Wireless is offering unlimited talk, text and web for $19 per month with no contract”¦but…
Clark’s review of Republic Wireless
Clark’s review of Republic Wireless Mobile & Electronics February 19th, 2018
After getting off to a rough start, Republic Wireless now offers one of the most compelling price points for a…
Credit score report
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…
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…
9 things most people forget about when buying disability insurance
9 things most people forget about when buying disability insurance Insurance January 11th, 2018
Throughout your working lifetime, you are three times more likely to become disabled than you are to die before age…
Best used cars under $10,000 and $15,000
Best used cars under $10,000 and $15,000 Cars January 10th, 2018
Can you really buy a reliable car for under $15,000? How about for under $10,000? Consumer Reports says you can.…
Why You Shouldn’t Buy Stock in Your Own Employer
Why You Shouldn’t Buy Stock in Your Own Employer Money & Credit January 5th, 2018
Are you guilty of making what SmartMoney magazine once called 'The Dumbest Investment Move' in your 401(k) at work? I…
Big 3 discount investment houses go all in on robo-advising
Big 3 discount investment houses go all in on robo-advising Money & Credit January 2nd, 2018
For many years, the Big Three discount investing houses -- Fidelity, Schwab and Vanguard -- operated on a simple full…
Consumers warming up to the idea of robo-advising
Consumers warming up to the idea of robo-advising Money & Credit January 2nd, 2018
Even though robo-advising is still in its infancy, we're already seeing signs that consumers are embracing the idea of getting…
How to save on parking in metro areas
How to save on parking in metro areas Cars January 2nd, 2018
There are a couple of sites that can save you big bucks the next time you need to park in…
13 things a burglar won’t tell you
13 things a burglar won’t tell you Homes & Real Estate December 18th, 2017
The holidays are prime time for thieves! So to help you protect your home from crooks this season, Reader's Digest put together…
5 ways to winterize windows and keep your home warm
5 ways to winterize windows and keep your home warm Homes & Real Estate December 4th, 2017
You welcome winter — the promise of a silent overnight snowfall, lacy, leafless trees smothered in a white blanket knit…
Op-ed: To Black Friday or not Black Friday, that is the question…
Op-ed: To Black Friday or not Black Friday, that is the question… Shopping & Retail November 17th, 2017
Several years ago BC (“BC” standing for “before children”) my friends Janice and Marc were staunch participants of Black Friday…
5 gimmicks to avoid on Black Friday
5 gimmicks to avoid on Black Friday Shopping & Retail November 16th, 2017
So, you're in shopping mode and the holiday music is playing. You find yourself browsing the store, sipping a latte…
How to set a Black Friday budget and stick to it!
How to set a Black Friday budget and stick to it! Shopping & Retail November 16th, 2017
The holidays are almost here! While I think you can start decorating for Christmas too soon (think August), you can never…
Know your rights with debt collectors
Know your rights with debt collectors Protect Your Rights & Identity October 12th, 2017
The phone rings for the 1,000th time and it's a debt collector again. Do you have any rights? What are…
Netflix customer
Amazon, Netflix, Hulu battle it out for your streaming TV dollar Mobile & Electronics October 10th, 2017
The fight for your streaming content dollar is heating up. Big brands battle for your streaming dollar You have Hulu…
27 health food items you have to try at Aldi
27 health food items you have to try at Aldi Health October 6th, 2017
I'm pretty sure Aldi is my favorite place on earth. And the organic and gluten-free foods at Aldi are an…
Buying a home? | 15 ways to shop for the lowest mortgage rates
Buying a home? | 15 ways to shop for the lowest mortgage rates Homes & Real Estate October 3rd, 2017
When purchasing a home, shopping for the lowest mortgage rates is an essential strategy that can save you thousands of…
The $15 insurance policy all renters need
The $15 insurance policy all renters need Insurance September 20th, 2017
More than one in three of us now rent a home instead of owning, according to the National Multifamily Housing…
Want to save more? Here are 6 items to eliminate from your spending this week
Want to save more? Here are 6 items to eliminate from your spending this week Shopping & Retail September 19th, 2017
Being the frugal zealot that I am means that I am constantly looking for ways to save money. That being…
These companies have the most loyal customers
These companies have the most loyal customers Deals & Savings September 19th, 2017
Knowing which companies have the most loyal customers may help you decide who you do business with! A new study…
7 tips for older women who are working past retirement age
7 tips for older women who are working past retirement age Jobs September 19th, 2017
We hear a lot about the graying of America and the growth of our aging population. But many Baby Boomers…
The $14 car rental junk fee that’s so easy to avoid
The $14 car rental junk fee that’s so easy to avoid Cars September 19th, 2017
Next time you're renting a car, be sure you're not being charged a refueling junk fee even after you refill…
What role does credit play in setting car insurance premiums?
What role does credit play in setting car insurance premiums? Insurance September 19th, 2017
I've long suggested you shop your insurance when it comes up for renewal. But most people don't get around to…
These companies are on the long-term care insurance honor roll
These companies are on the long-term care insurance honor roll Insurance September 18th, 2017
Long-term care insurance is a smart decision for many people. It helps pay for long-term nursing home care or for…
ATM fees on the rise
ATM fees on the rise Money & Credit September 7th, 2017
I have only paid an ATM charge once in 21 years, back in June 1996 in Moab, Utah — and…
High-limit disability insurance for MLB athletes—and what it means to you
High-limit disability insurance for MLB athletes—and what it means to you Insurance August 22nd, 2017
When Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg injured himself Wednesday during a game against the Braves, his ball club may have…