Clark Howard, the founder of Clark.com, ClarkDeals.com and the Consumer Action Center, has been sharing practical advice to help people save more and spend less for more than 30 years. He has been a best-selling author and the host of a nationally-syndicated radio show. Now, Clark is the host of the Clark Howard Podcast and works with the members of Team Clark to help deliver practical money-saving information. Read Clark's full bio here.

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The best banks are not banks at all…
The best banks are not banks at all… Money & Credit October 29th, 2018
Looking for the best bank in America? Don't look at any of the bigs like Bank of America, Chase, Well…
Credit scores explained: How they work
Credit scores explained: How they work Money & Credit October 29th, 2018
Now that credit scores are widely available, you would think consumers would be more enlightened about their finances. But the…
Is Amazon Prime worth it?
Is Amazon Prime worth it? Shopping & Retail October 29th, 2018
Amazon Prime members get free 2-day shipping and other perks, but is it worth the new $99 admission price? Amazon…
Peer-to-Peer Lenders and Small Business Loans
Peer-to-Peer Lenders and Small Business Loans October 23rd, 2018
If you have a business idea and you can't seem to get any funds from a bank, there are more…
Score a deal on a hotel the easy way
Score a deal on a hotel the easy way Travel October 23rd, 2018
Daydreaming about getting away again? We are in the midst of the best week for travel bargains just about all…
Las mejores y peores aseguradoras de vivienda
Las mejores y peores aseguradoras de vivienda October 23rd, 2018
Un nuevo ranking de las empresas de seguros de hogar muestra que enfocarse solamente en primium de seguros no es…
How to run a background check on yourself
How to run a background check on yourself Jobs October 22nd, 2018
Background checks can be one of the most nerve-racking activities related to getting a new job. In many cases, it's…
How to run a background check on yourself
Cruises are the sweet spot for European travel right now Travel October 17th, 2018
MONEY-SAVING MOMENT: Every spring, I get the calls from people planning to go to Europe in the summer or fall.…
The best 529 plans with low fees_Clark.com
529 Plans: The Best Places to Invest Your Education Savings Education October 15th, 2018
Looking for the best 529 plan to help you save for education expenses? Here's my annual list of the top…
No smartphone? Call delivery and ride services by phone
No smartphone? Call delivery and ride services by phone Mobile & Electronics October 11th, 2018
On-demand services such as grocery delivery or Uber and Lyft have been a game changer. They've provided a new level…
Cell phone service for $20 a month
Cell phone service for $20 a month Mobile & Electronics October 11th, 2018
Most Americans pay about $50 a month for cell service. If you pay less, consider yourself lucky. But what about…
Cheap travel season is here. Find a deal.
Cheap travel season is here. Find a deal. Travel October 11th, 2018
The key to saving money on any purchase? You zig when everybody else is zagging. Travel is no exception. Fall…
Everything you need to know about getting cheap prescription glasses online!
Everything you need to know about getting cheap prescription glasses online! Health October 9th, 2018
Over the years, I've bought a number of cheap prescription eyeglasses made in China from a company called ZenniOptical.com. Their…
Everything you need to know about getting cheap prescription glasses online!
Clark’s Websites October 9th, 2018
Accounting: www.moneybulletin.com - (Mike Kavanaugh's site) Appraisals: www.money.org - American Numismatic Assocation www.collectors.com - access to various collectibles) Automotive: autopedia.com…
Turn your gently used gadgets into cash
Turn your gently used gadgets into cash Mobile & Electronics October 9th, 2018
Looking to unload your unloved gadgets for extra cash? I've got some new websites to share with you. The New…
How To Make Money Fast With Spring Cleaning
How To Make Money Fast With Spring Cleaning Life October 9th, 2018
Are you overwhelmed with stuff at your home? Now is the time to do a spring cleaning and either sell…
Opting out of overdraft protection will save you money!
Opting out of overdraft protection will save you money! Money & Credit October 8th, 2018
Overdraft protection sounds like a great idea— on the surface. If you're shopping with your debit card and you don't…
Travel planning
Travel Booking and Planning Guide Travel October 3rd, 2018
My FIRST RULE OF TRAVEL: Find a great airfare deal or affordable destination — then figure out a reason to go there! Eventually,…
Dinner kits by mail offer gourmet meals at home — for a price
Dinner kits by mail offer gourmet meals at home — for a price Shopping & Retail September 19th, 2018
Recipe packs, dinner kits, and frozen dinners…What price are you willing to pay for the convenience of a gourmet meal…
Subscription food delivery services are booming, but are they worth the price?
Subscription food delivery services are booming, but are they worth the price? Shopping & Retail September 19th, 2018
In an era when more and more families don't eat home-cooked meals, a number of healthy delivery services have popped…
Lightbulb Watt-to-Lumen conversion chart
Lightbulbs: Watt-to-lumen conversion guide Mobile & Electronics September 17th, 2018
We all know how much light a 60-watt bulb will produce. But the brightness of new CFL and LED lightbulbs…
clark howard eyeglasses
Ask Clark: How does vision insurance work? Insurance September 11th, 2018
More and more of us have vision insurance through our employer, but this is one "insurance" policy that's less than…
Rewards credit cards
Clark Howard: Here’s my philosophy on credit cards Money & Credit September 6th, 2018
We talk a lot about credit and credit cards on the Clark Howard Show and here on Clark.com, but with…
Rewards credit cards
Free Credit Report Guide Money & Credit August 27th, 2018
Are you getting all your free credit reports? You are entitled to get a free credit report from all three of…
Auto industry cools in January as incentives get ramped up
Auto industry cools in January as incentives get ramped up Cars August 27th, 2018
New industry reports from TrueCar show that manufacturers are ramping up incentives to counter a slow down in January auto…
places to get free food on your birthday
40+ places to get free food on your birthday Food & Restaurants August 13th, 2018
If your birthday is coming up, what better what to enjoy it than with free food? Tons of restaurants offer…
Vacation in style for less
Vacation in style for less Travel August 8th, 2018
Looking to live large when you travel? A new website offers stays in private high-end homes in Los Angeles, London,…
AirBNB offers money-saving alternatives to hotel rooms
AirBNB offers money-saving alternatives to hotel rooms Travel August 8th, 2018
AirBNB.com offers a money-saving alternative to book your stay when you want something more than just a hotel room. Airbnb…
Beware of This Hot Vacation Rental Scam
Beware of This Hot Vacation Rental Scam Scams & Rip-Offs August 8th, 2018
Be careful the next time you go to book a vacation rental property from the owner. I've uncovered a fraud…
Renting out your home or car comes with insurance hassles
Renting out your home or car comes with insurance hassles Insurance August 8th, 2018
Renting out your home or car for extra cash could leave you in a lot of financial hot water with…