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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U.S. regulators recall 1 million Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones: Here’s how to get a refund!
U.S. regulators recall 1 million Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones: Here’s how to get a refund! Mobile & Electronics July 30th, 2018
If you've been uneasy about keeping your Galaxy Note 7 after at least 92 reports of overheating batteries leading to injuries and property…
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 July 10th, 2018
Disclosure: Team Clark is adamant that we will never write content influenced by or paid for by an advertiser. To…
Best low-cost cell phone plans
Best low-cost cell phone plans Mobile & Electronics July 2nd, 2018
How can you get a cheaper cell phone plan without sacrificing service? Consumer Reports has the answer! Read more: You're probably paying double…
11 apps that pay you to shop for groceries
11 apps that pay you to shop for groceries Deals & Savings June 28th, 2018
Food is a big expense for American families, eating up around 10% of the typical household budget, according to the USDA.…
These made in the USA military and American flags are a great deal!
These made in the USA military and American flags are a great deal! Military May 1st, 2018
If you're a Sam's Club member, this is a great deal! Sam's Club has 3x5 nylon military and American flags starting at…
Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Day with these 30+ deals & discounts!
Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Day with these 30+ deals & discounts! Deals & Savings April 24th, 2018
Tuesday, May 3, is National Teacher Appreciation Day, which makes this week Teacher Appreciation Week! Teachers are such an important part of…
Today is Cheap Flight Day! Here are 8 ways to get the cheapest fares
Today is Cheap Flight Day! Here are 8 ways to get the cheapest fares Deals & Savings April 11th, 2018
Cheap Flight Day is August 23, a day when flights are supposed to be the best price all year. It's…
Gifts to remember: 33 experience gifts for anyone on your list!
Gifts to remember: 33 experience gifts for anyone on your list! Deals & Savings April 10th, 2018
People are starting to take notice of the value of buying 'experiences' versus “stuff” as gifts these days. Why? Research…
How to avoid an outrageous Uber charge on New Year’s Eve
How to avoid an outrageous Uber charge on New Year’s Eve Money & Credit April 10th, 2018
If you plan on going out for New Year's Eve, it's a good idea to plan your transportation and accommodations…
Wedding vows
7 ways to plan an awesome wedding for under $10,000 Deals & Savings March 30th, 2018
In the land of weddings, where a one-day event is turned into an affair that can cost more than an…
This is why you probably shouldn’t wear shoes in your house
This is why you probably shouldn’t wear shoes in your house Health March 8th, 2018
Unless you have a special circumstance, you probably wear shoes inside your house. But several scientific studies suggest why that's a bad idea --…
Amazon Prime adds new perk: Free access to over 1,000 Kindle eBooks!
Amazon Prime adds new perk: Free access to over 1,000 Kindle eBooks! Shopping & Retail February 22nd, 2018
A few weeks ago, Amazon, the A-to-Z online retailer, announced it was adding two new benefits to its Prime Membership:…
Bass Pro Shops’ $5.5B buyout of Cabela’s likely means deals for you!
Bass Pro Shops’ $5.5B buyout of Cabela’s likely means deals for you! Shopping & Retail February 20th, 2018
If you love Cabela's, the outdoor superstore that carries hunting, fishing, camping and boating supplies, you might be saddened to…
Here’s how to get your kids free books!
Here’s how to get your kids free books! Deals & Savings February 20th, 2018
Barnes & Noble is offering a free book to any child who completes its Summer Reading Triathalon program this summer!…
What Walmart’s purchase of Jet.com means for you
What Walmart’s purchase of Jet.com means for you Shopping & Retail December 19th, 2017
Walmart just announced that it would buy Jet.com, seemingly in an effort to compete with online giant Amazon. So what…
This free service cuts your monthly bills for you
This free service cuts your monthly bills for you Deals & Savings December 15th, 2017
When you reach the end of each month, do you feel like you're always thinking, where did all my money…
Save big bucks with these homemade holiday gift ideas
Save big bucks with these homemade holiday gift ideas Deals & Savings October 27th, 2017
Have a limited budget for the holidays? No worries! You can create your way to fun and useful Christmas or holiday…
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…
'retirement planning' written on a notebook with a calculator and coins
7 major expenses in retirement (and how to prepare!) Money & Credit August 4th, 2017
How much do you really need to save for retirement? That one question (and figuring out the answer) can be daunting, ambiguous and…
This free email subscription will save you hundreds on flights
This free email subscription will save you hundreds on flights Deals & Savings June 21st, 2017
Have you heard about Scott's Cheap Flights? If you haven't and you love to travel, you are missing out! Read more:…
Science says this daily habit can save you $2,500 per year
Science says this daily habit can save you $2,500 per year Health June 12th, 2017
Need a good reason to exercise? A new study found that exercising could save you a whole bunch of money! The…
Here’s how to skip those horribly long airport security lines
Here’s how to skip those horribly long airport security lines Travel May 26th, 2017
Just in time for the unofficial Memorial Day weekend kickoff of the busy summer travel season, the TSA announced Wednesday…
This data will help you beat the crowds on Black Friday!
This data will help you beat the crowds on Black Friday! Shopping & Retail May 11th, 2017
Want to know the best times of day to shop on Black Friday? New data from Google Maps (as compiled…
Target reveals big Black Friday deals, including free gift cards
Target reveals big Black Friday deals, including free gift cards Deals & Savings May 11th, 2017
Target has released its official Black Friday ads! In addition to its Black Friday sale -- which begins on Thanksgiving…
7 choices that could save you $25k each year
7 choices that could save you $25k each year Money & Credit May 2nd, 2017
Clark talks a lot about one simple idea: 'Spend less than you make.' This is perhaps one of the biggest keys…
22 ways to cut costs and save more every month in 2017
22 ways to cut costs and save more every month in 2017 Deals & Savings April 13th, 2017
Share YOUR saving tips with us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and YouTube! Ready to take control of your money in…
Top 10 scams coming after your money!
Top 10 scams coming after your money! Scams & Rip-Offs March 22nd, 2017
Scammers are always out to steal your personal information and money -- and 2016 was no exception. Recently, the Better…
How to save for healthcare and retirement at the same time
How to save for healthcare and retirement at the same time Health Insurance March 22nd, 2017
It's no secret that Clark is a fan of HSA's, or Health Savings Accounts. Although they're not for everybody, HSAs can…
Netflix vs. Amazon Prime Instant Video: Which one is better?
Netflix vs. Amazon Prime Instant Video: Which one is better? Mobile & Electronics March 22nd, 2017
If you've been wondering which streaming service is better for entertainment -- either Netflix or Amazon Prime Instant Video -- Consumer Reports…
Massive Twitter hack hits millions: Here are 5 ways to keep your information safe
Massive Twitter hack hits millions: Here are 5 ways to keep your information safe Scams & Rip-Offs March 22nd, 2017
The data of almost 32 million Twitter users was breached last week, exposing email addresses, usernames and passwords and were purportedly put…