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12 Dangerous Scam Phone Numbers and Area Codes To Avoid Scams & Rip-Offs October 13th, 2022
How many times have you heard the phone ring but didn't want to pick it up because it could be…
How to Teach Young Kids About Money
How to Teach Young Kids About Money Money & Credit October 12th, 2022
Money expert Clark Howard feels so strongly about the importance of teaching kids the value of money that he wrote an…
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How To Switch Your Natural Gas Provider in 4 Easy Steps Money & Credit September 30th, 2022
If you live in a state where energy is deregulated, you have the opportunity to shop around and keep your…
These Are the Most and Least Expensive Places To Rent a Car
These Are the Most and Least Expensive Places To Rent a Car Cars September 23rd, 2022
If you do a lot of traveling, you know that the cost of renting a car can vary drastically, depending…
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5 of Clark Howard’s Most Extreme Frugal Hacks Budgeting & Saving September 22nd, 2022
Nobody pinches a penny quite like money expert Clark Howard. Below are some of his most famous -- or should…
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New Report: The Best Time of the Year To Buy a Home Homes & Real Estate September 16th, 2022
The housing market has been crazy, but things are starting to settle down. While money expert Clark Howard does not…
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Looking for Coinstar Alternatives? Check Your Local Credit Union Money & Credit September 12th, 2022
Coinstar is one of the top names in coin-counting machines. But you typically have to pay a fee for the…
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Why You Need a Home Fix-It Fund Homes & Real Estate September 12th, 2022
If you own your home or are thinking about buying one, are you prepared for the repair costs if something…
Credit Karma vs. Credit Sesame: Is One Better Than the Other?
Credit Karma vs. Credit Sesame: Is One Better Than the Other? Credit September 3rd, 2022
Credit monitoring services such as Credit Karma and Credit Sesame enjoy widespread popularity these days, but which one is better?…
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Ethos Life Insurance Review: What To Know Before Getting a Quote Life Insurance August 22nd, 2022
Looking for a simple way to purchase term life insurance? Ethos offers life insurance products with an easy online quote…
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How To Comparison Shop Drug Prices Before Your Doctor Sends in a Prescription Health August 8th, 2022
We all want lower prices on our prescription medications. Fortunately, there are apps to help comparison shop so we can…
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How a Mesh System Drastically Improved the Wi-Fi Coverage in My Home Internet August 8th, 2022
If you find the Wi-Fi signal in your home lacking or have areas where you don't have coverage at all,…
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Credit Karma Review: Free Credit Score and More at Your Fingertips Credit August 2nd, 2022
Credit Karma is a resource that money expert Clark Howard often recommends to get free credit monitoring and to see…
7 Ways To Prepare Your Finances for a Recession
7 Ways To Prepare Your Finances for a Recession Money & Credit July 28th, 2022
Are we heading into a recession? Money expert Clark Howard has predicted that we will have some degree of recession…
10 Hour-Long Gigs To Earn Extra Money in Just 60 Minutes
10 Hour-Long Gigs To Earn Extra Money in Just 60 Minutes Make Money July 27th, 2022
Want to make some extra money in one hour? If you believe that time is money, just 60 minutes can…
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What Is a Reverse Mortgage and How Does It Work? Homes & Real Estate June 27th, 2022
Reverse mortgages have long been marketed to older people who are “house rich and cash poor.” This kind of loan…
How to save on travel
How To Plan a Trip: Clark’s Best Travel Tips To Save Money Travel June 3rd, 2022
Most of us have to book travel at some point or another, whether it’s for work, to visit family and…
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31 Senior Restaurant Discounts Deals & Savings May 23rd, 2022
Looking for senior restaurant discounts? While age may be just a number, some ages can help you keep more money…
How To Cancel & Get Rid of PMI Earlier
How To Cancel & Get Rid of PMI Earlier Mortgages May 18th, 2022
What is PMI and why should you get rid of it? Private mortgage insurance is a kind of insurance you…
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Best Renters Insurance Companies and Ones To Avoid Insurance May 13th, 2022
Looking for the best renters insurance companies? There’s no shortage of insurers selling this inexpensive — yet very important —…
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7 Ways To Make an Extra $5,000 Fast Make Money May 11th, 2022
Are you living within your means and using a budget to help you track spending and cut costs, yet you…
How to Switch Banks in 4 Simple Steps
How To Switch Banks in 4 Simple Steps Banks & Banking April 29th, 2022
Being with the wrong bank can make your financial life miserable. High fees and poor customer service are some of…
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Upside App Review: 6 Things To Know Before You Sign Up Make Money April 28th, 2022
Are you always looking for cheap gas in your neighborhood but end up going to the same place every time?…
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How To Make an Extra $100 in a Day Make Money April 23rd, 2022
If you need a little more money in your pocket to see you through to the end of the month,…
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5 Ways To Spring Clean Your Finances Money & Credit March 18th, 2022
With spring in the air, you may be thinking of tidying up your home to get things in order for…
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Can Freezing Your Credit Hurt Your Credit Score? Credit March 4th, 2022
Anyone who follows money expert Clark Howard knows that his No. 1 suggestion for keeping your finances safe from criminals…
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Overdraft Protection: What Is It? Do You Really Need It? Banks & Banking March 4th, 2022
Overdraft protection might seem like a great idea at first glance. After all, who'd turn down free protection on their…
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How To Help Ukraine: Ways To Make a Donation Safely Money & Credit March 3rd, 2022
The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has put millions of people in harm’s way. One way you can help make…
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Report: The Best Cell Phone Providers in America Cell Phones February 22nd, 2022
Comcast’s Xfinity Mobile earned the top spot among cell phone providers for customer satisfaction according to the latestAmerican Customer Satisfaction…
10 Free Social Security Calculators To Help You Plan Retirement
10 Free Social Security Calculators To Help You Plan Retirement Money & Credit February 21st, 2022
You can claim your Social Security benefit as early as age 62. But should you? Fortunately, technology provides an estimate…