Charis Brown is the Managing Editor for ClarkDeals.com and author of Alt Money Choices: Securing Financial Freedom One Step at a Time. Her favorite discount store is Nordstrom Rack, where she once bought something for $.01! She and her husband Justin paid off $27,000 of debt in 11 months and now live debt-free.

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How I Saved Over $6,500 in a Year by Shopping for Deals
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I’m a bargain shopper at heart. When my parents divorced, my mom and I had to find ways to save…
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Here Are 100+ Brands That Are Made in the USA Shopping & Retail May 25th, 2023
In a time when so many of our goods are made overseas, it's nice to be reminded of brands and…
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…
How I Earned More Than $4,000 in Credit Card Rewards in a Year
How I Earned More Than $4,000 in Credit Card Rewards in a Year Credit Cards September 16th, 2021
I know some financial gurus look down on credit card use, and I understand the rationale. Large amounts of unpaid…
Skip the Lottery: Why You Should Bet on Yourself Instead
Skip the Lottery: Why You Should Bet on Yourself Instead Money & Credit May 17th, 2021
The Mega Millions jackpot is huge this week --- an estimated $468 million as of this writing, according to lottery…
5 Things To Know About the Earned Income Tax Credit
5 Things To Know About the Earned Income Tax Credit Money & Credit January 19th, 2021
When you file your taxes, the hope is often that you can get the most possible money back. And the…
Sell Stuff Online: The Best Sites and Apps
Sell Stuff Online: The Best Sites and Apps Make Money January 4th, 2021
Looking for the best ways to sell your stuff online? If you want to put extra money in your pocket,…
8 Cheap Foods That Can Help You Lose Weight
8 Cheap Foods That Can Help You Lose Weight Health January 4th, 2021
You might know the basics of eating on a budget: Cook at home as much as possible, buy foods when…
7 Things Debt-Free People Never Do
7 Things Debt-Free People Never Do Money & Credit December 7th, 2020
Are you ready to become debt-free? People who are debt-free often have a completely different mindset than those who carry…
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…
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Editor's note: Charis is the Managing Editor at ClarkDeals.com. One of the hardest budget categories to manage is the one…
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How to Use Google Shopping to Get a Great Deal Shopping & Retail September 15th, 2020
Do you know whether the item you want to buy is a good deal? You can find out by comparison…
How to Find the Best Deals on Wine
How to Find the Best Deals on Wine Deals & Savings February 1st, 2020
According to the Wine Market Council, since the year 2000, the high frequency wine drinker segment (those who drink wine several…
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I love finding great deals. Deal hunting is kind of like a treasure hunt! It's so fun to find something…
6 Ways to Spend Less on Halloween
6 Ways to Spend Less on Halloween Deals & Savings October 21st, 2019
This year, Americans are projected to spend $8.8 billion on Halloween — a rather scary figure considering that adds up…
Popular prescription drugs are getting more expensive: Here’s how to save
Popular prescription drugs are getting more expensive: Here’s how to save Health June 25th, 2019
If you've noticed your prescription drug prices increasing dramatically over the past several years, you're not alone. According to a…
How to get out of debt as quickly as possible
8 steps for getting out of debt as quickly as possible Money & Credit April 12th, 2019
There are few things quite as liberating as getting out of debt after having been in the negative for a…
How to switch to a cheaper cell phone carrier
How to switch to a cheaper cell phone carrier Mobile & Electronics January 2nd, 2019
You never want to get stuck paying more than you need to and cell phone service is no exception. Luckily,…
23 ways to cut costs and save more every month
23 ways to cut costs and save more every month Money & Credit December 27th, 2018
Share YOUR saving tips with us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and YouTube! Ready to take control of your money this…
5 credit cards with the best sign-up bonuses right now
5 credit cards with the best sign-up bonuses right now November 26th, 2018
Recently on the Bill Handel show, Clark talked about a few credit cards that have some noteworthy sign-up bonuses. Read more: The best…
12 ways to save at Target
12 ways to save at Target Deals & Savings November 14th, 2018
Target is by far one of America's favorite stores, ranking #7 on the National Retail Federation's list of favorite retail…
3 things you need to fix before applying for a mortgage
3 things you need to fix before applying for a mortgage Homes & Real Estate October 29th, 2018
Buying a home is a big decision that can have a considerable impact on your finances and your future. If you're thinking…
These 33 retailers offer 100% free shipping in the U.S. (no minimum required!)
These 33 retailers offer 100% free shipping in the U.S. (no minimum required!) Deals & Savings October 22nd, 2018
Free shipping is an awesome perk. But even more awesome is free shipping with no minimum purchase! However, many larger…
Why millennials are behind on saving (and what they can do about it)
Why millennials are behind on saving (and what they can do about it) Money & Credit October 22nd, 2018
Are younger people good savers? There has been some debate on millennials' saving habits. Certainly, millennials (those born in the 1980s and…
5 ways to make money instead of spending it this holiday season
5 ways to make money instead of spending it this holiday season Deals & Savings October 17th, 2018
The average American family is planning to spend between $540 and $882 this holiday season, according to various surveys. And unfortunately,…
10 tips to become debt-free as quickly as possible
10 tips to become debt-free as quickly as possible Money & Credit September 24th, 2018
Do you have outstanding debt hanging over your head? Whether it's student loans, credit cards, car payments or any other type of debt, it's…
Have list prices lost their luster? Why the retail price isn’t all it’s cracked up to be
Have list prices lost their luster? Why the retail price isn’t all it’s cracked up to be Deals & Savings August 23rd, 2018
"Save 70%! Save 80%! Save 90% on retail!" Big percentage sales — though they sound great — often lose their luster after…
5 low-cost kitchen upgrades that are worth the investment
5 low-cost kitchen upgrades that are worth the investment Homes & Real Estate August 21st, 2018
If you're thinking about remodeling some or all of your kitchen, depending on the upgrades, it can be money well-spent! Here's…
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Costco membership deal: 1-year Gold Star Costco membership for $60 ($120 in value) Deals & Savings August 14th, 2018
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7 great smartphone deals under $200
7 great smartphone deals under $200 Mobile & Electronics August 1st, 2018
There are some great smartphones on the market right now with powerful functionality, high capacity and eye-catching features. The iPhone 7…