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Recall alert: Power adapter sold with tablet can shock you
Recall alert: Power adapter sold with tablet can shock you Mobile & Electronics February 20th, 2018
Barnes & Noble has announced a voluntary recall of the power adapter sold with its NOOK Tablet 7' e-reader because…
Recall alert: Power adapter sold with tablet can shock you
Amazon and Barnes & Noble add competition to the tablet market Mobile & Electronics February 20th, 2018
Amazon and Barnes & Noble are stepping up the competition for Apple in the tablet market. In general, it's been…
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…
New service offers free calling & mobile data
New service offers free calling & mobile data Mobile & Electronics February 19th, 2018
One of the co-founders of Skype wants to offer free phone calling and free mobile Internet to the world via…
Free smartphone service from FreedomPop is here
Free smartphone service from FreedomPop is here Mobile & Electronics February 19th, 2018
Free smartphone service from FreedomPop is finally here! But you'll have to meet certain requirements to get the most out…
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…
The eye-opening truth about dealer invoice prices
The eye-opening truth about dealer invoice prices Cars September 20th, 2017
Editor's note: This is Part 1 of a five-part investigative series. Most new-car shoppers turn to those big new-car pricing…
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…