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Woman growing tomatoes
How to Save $500 or More a Year Growing Your Own Fruits and Vegetables Food & Restaurants April 3rd, 2020
With the "farm-to-table" movement sweeping the U.S. over the last decade or so, more and more Americans are rediscovering the…
TransUnion Credit Freeze
How to Freeze Your Credit With TransUnion Protect Your Identity March 30th, 2020
Freezing your credit with all three major credit bureaus is the single most important thing you can do to protect…
Experian Credit Freeze
How to Freeze Your Credit With Experian Protect Your Identity March 30th, 2020
Freezing your credit with all three major credit bureaus is the single most important thing you can do to protect…
Equifax Credit Freeze
How to Freeze Your Credit With Equifax Protect Your Identity March 30th, 2020
Freezing your credit with all three major credit bureaus is the single most important thing you can do to protect…
10 Things You Should Never Share on Social Media
10 Things You Should Never Share on Social Media Mobile & Electronics March 27th, 2020
Do you put a lot of information about yourself on social media? There's a chance it may be used in…
Free and cheap tools to safely manage your passwords
4 Free and Cheap Tools to Safely Manage Your Passwords Protect Your Rights & Identity March 24th, 2020
One not-so-great thing about the internet is that crooks are out there trying to steal your money and even your…
Paying Bills
How to Decide Which Bills to Pay First When You Have Limited Money Money & Credit March 23rd, 2020
If you've found yourself unemployed due to the coronavirus pandemic — or you suspect that you might be soon —…
Fundrise website on cell phone
What Is Fundrise and Should I Invest in It? Investing & Retirement March 3rd, 2020
Fundrise is a financial company that advertises itself as "a real alternative to investing in the stock market." The company…
Interest Rates Are at the Lowest Point in Nearly 4 Years – Should You Refinance?
Interest Rates Are at the Lowest Point in Nearly 4 Years – Should You Refinance? Homes & Real Estate February 6th, 2020
A four-year low in mortgage rates has triggered a 15% surge in refinance applications, according to a new report. If…
12 best ways to find a college scholarship
12 Best College Scholarships Websites Plus Other Resources Education January 16th, 2020
The idea of student loan debt can be pretty terrifying — especially considering the average student loan debt for a…
Bitcoin and marijuana together as alternative investments
Clark’s #1 Rule on Investing in Things Like Gold, Marijuana and Bitcoin Investing & Retirement January 16th, 2020
We've recently been in the midst of the longest ever bull market in U.S. history, with stocks hitting several all-time…
U.S.. Passport
How to Get a Passport Travel January 2nd, 2020
If you are a U.S. citizen and plan to travel to another country, you will need a passport in most…
Job Alert: These Companies Are Hiring Like Crazy in December
Job Alert: These Companies Are Hiring Like Crazy in December Jobs December 3rd, 2019
At the end of the year, it's typical for business to slow down a bit, but that's not always the…
Refinance Student Loans
How to Refinance Your Student Loans Loans November 5th, 2019
If you have student loans, have you considered refinancing them? Student loan debt can be a crushing burden on many…
Free Trial
Warning: New Report Exposes the Downside of Free Trials Save Money October 31st, 2019
Have you ever signed up for a "free trial" only to later be charged for some service or goods that…
Get Grocery Delivery With Amazon Fresh.
5 Things to Know About Amazon Fresh Grocery Delivery Food & Restaurants October 29th, 2019
Amazon has added another perk to its loyalty program and this one's big: Amazon Fresh grocery delivery and pickup service…
Southwest Airlines plane in air
3 Big Changes Are Coming to Southwest Airlines Travel October 24th, 2019
Southwest Airlines has announced some changes that affect their Rapid Rewards loyalty program, Companion Passes, plus A-List and A-List Preferred…
Adidas Store
America’s Favorite Brands: Shoes, Cleaning Products and More Shopping & Retail October 22nd, 2019
When you're making decisions about how to spend your hard-earned money, does brand loyalty come into play? Money expert Clark…
Computers on sale at a store
New Survey: This Is America’s Favorite Computer Brand Shopping & Retail October 1st, 2019
When you need to buy a new computer, deciding what kind to get can be tough. Do you want a…
IRS form 1040-SR
1040-SR: What you need to know about the new tax form for seniors Taxes September 25th, 2019
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is showing off how it hopes to simplify the federal income tax-filing process for around…
Ford Explorer
People keep these 10 popular cars longer than any others Cars September 13th, 2019
Money expert Clark Howard prefers for people to buy used cars but says that if you insist on buying new,…
Equifax data breach - Clark Howard credit freeze guide
Your Equifax claim will be denied if you don’t take this additional step Protect Your Rights & Identity September 11th, 2019
If you recently signed up to receive cash compensation from the credit bureau Equifax because you were caught up in…
Hurricane Dorian: How to help the victims
Hurricane Dorian: How to help the victims Life September 4th, 2019
According to the National Hurricane Center, hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30 every year. These storms can…
Thermostat
You might not like the government’s new suggestions for your thermostat settings Homes & Real Estate August 22nd, 2019
The U.S. government-backed energy efficiency program Energy Star has some new recommendations out for where you should set your home…
Global Entry
Traveling overseas soon? You should know about the Global Entry backlog Travel August 7th, 2019
If you have international travel coming up and were planning to either apply for the Global Entry program or renew…
Top-rated workplaces in America
Looking for a job? Here are the top workplaces in America in 2019 Jobs August 7th, 2019
For many of us, our place of employment is a home away from home for a number of reasons. The…
Capital One data breach
Capital One data breach affects more than 100 million customers Protect Your Identity July 30th, 2019
A massive data breach at Capital One Financial Corporation is impacting more than 100 million people in the U.S. and Canada,…
FaceApp
Warning: Take these steps to protect your privacy on FaceApp Privacy July 17th, 2019
If you've been on social media at all over the last few days, you've probably noticed your friends, family and…
Amazon Prime Day 2019: Top 5 ways to get the best deals!
Amazon Prime Day 2019: Top 5 ways to get the best deals! Shopping & Retail July 15th, 2019
Amazon Prime Day 2019 is quickly approaching! The online shopping event starts Monday, July 15 at 3 a.m. ET (12…
Chick-fil-a storefront
New report: These are America’s favorite chain restaurants Shopping & Retail June 28th, 2019
If you're picky about where you eat, you might appreciate a newly released report that sheds light on which restaurants…