More posts by Christopher Smith
Research consistently finds that financial compatibility and harmony is one of the biggest predictors of long, happy marriages. So when…
If you've listened to money expert Clark Howard for any period of time, you probably know how much he prefers…
Most of us have dreamed about suddenly receiving a large pile of money. But, if you're financially responsible, you may…
The United States is a country known for spending money. We're a nation with a culture that encourages buying, even…
The list of things I want to do when I retire includes traveling, logging some quality family time and eating…
So you're combining your finances with a spouse or family member. It can be a frustrating and inconvenient process that…
The holiday season is prime gift-giving time. But many of us are guilty of turning to gift cards for some…
With great power comes great responsibility. Whether you've read about the Sword of Damocles or simply watched Spiderman, you've probably…
If you're thinking about early retirement, it may be important for you to understand the Rule of 55 for 401(k)…
Do you want to sell gift cards that you aren't using? Or are you hoping to buy a gift card…
Mortgage rates are soaring at a time when inflation, a stock market decline and a slowing job market have pressured…
If you've gone on vacation in a sunny place, you drive often when the sun is rising or setting or…
No one wants to be stuck driving a worn-out set of tires and putting anyone in danger. If you need…
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States in 2020 caused a massive shift in culture, business and…
One of the silver linings of historic inflation and all the Fed interest rate hikes is that for the first…
Interest rates are as high as we've seen since 2007. Combined with the velocity at which the Fed has raised…
Money expert Clark Howard, Team Clark and our audience all love discounts. Whether it's a membership to Costco, Clark's favorite…
You know that if you own a car, you need car insurance to protect yourself and comply with state law.…
Back in the dark ages of savings accounts, a scant 11 months ago, the Federal interest rate was effectively zero.…
An HSA, or a Health Savings Account, can be one of the most exciting financial tools if you know how…
Money expert Clark Howard owned, operated and sold travel agencies early in his career. To this day, he's a frequent…
Compound interest is one of the most exciting, powerful and remarkable forces in finance. Given enough time, a modest amount…
At Clark.com, we study cell phone plans every day. We've written about the best cell phone plans for every budget,…
If you stay in a hotel room and something is wrong, you can march to the lobby and usually get…
Nearly every state requires a minimum amount of liability coverage on your vehicle insurance. Those of us who love saving…
The easiest decision in retirement planning is contributing to your company 401(k) account up to the company match. You can…
Planning for the potential for expensive healthcare at the end of our lives is one of the least exciting parts…
Whether you received an alert that your passwords are available on the dark web or you just want to practice…
Americans are doing a historically poor job of saving money and are racking up credit card bills -- just as…
Money expert Clark Howard operated travel agencies early in his career and has spent decades as a prolific international traveler.…
