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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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…
Best Buy rolls out permanent price matching
Best Buy rolls out permanent price matching Shopping & Retail August 27th, 2018
After having a lousy Christmas 2012, Best Buy has announced they'll match the prices from a pretty broad range of…
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…
places to get free food on your birthday
UShip.com comes to the rescue for Clark’s executive producer Homes & Real Estate August 9th, 2018
In all his years doing radio, Clark has come to learn that listeners love it when he shares stories from…
Genetic testing shapes treatment decisions
Genetic testing shapes treatment decisions Health August 8th, 2018
There's been a lot of media attention devoted to Angelina Jolie's preventative double mastectomy. While people will debate her decision…
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…
Craigslist vacation rental scam
Craigslist vacation rental scam Scams & Rip-Offs August 8th, 2018
There's a fast-growing Craigslist vacation rental scam that you need to know about. It's now become commonplace when you're looking…
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…
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…
Donating old cars, computers & cell phones
Donating old cars, computers & cell phones Donating & Volunteering August 6th, 2018
There are several organizations that will take your old vehicle and put the money to good use. Donate your car:…
home buying
Clark Howard: Why I’m not a fan of brand new homes Homes & Real Estate July 23rd, 2018
Homes come in two flavors — new and used. Each one has its pros and cons, but I have a bias…
Cruises now cheaper than a night at Motel 6
Cruises now cheaper than a night at Motel 6 Travel July 18th, 2018
It's always said that out of tragedy comes opportunity. Right now, there's a phenomenal opportunity for deals on cruises in…
Best electronics retailers
Best electronics retailers Mobile & Electronics July 5th, 2018
During the holidays, electronics are the biggest gift category bar none. So where are the best places in America to…
Beware Of The Dangers Of Flash Sale Sites
Beware Of The Dangers Of Flash Sale Sites Travel July 5th, 2018
After taking over the world of women's fashion, flash sales sites are now making inroads into the travel arena. But…
Self Publishing Guide
Self Publishing Guide Business & Entrepreneurs June 28th, 2018
If you're looking for ways to publish a book without going through a big publishing house, here's whatyou need to…
Trip insurance guide: Everything you need to know
Clark’s trip and travel insurance guide Travel June 11th, 2018
Trip insurance is something I get so many questions about and there seems to be much confusion surrounding it. The…
Top 10 most expensive states for car insurance
Top 10 most expensive states for car insurance Insurance June 6th, 2018
The most expensive state in the nation for car insurance is Michigan, according to a report from Insure.com. But if…
Best auto insurance rates go to those who shop around
Best auto insurance rates go to those who shop around Insurance June 6th, 2018
The Detroit News reports insurance premiums have declined 5 years in a row. I can't remember a cycle like this…
Androids offer more flash for less cash than iPhones
Androids offer more flash for less cash than iPhones Mobile & Electronics June 5th, 2018
You can cut your cell phone bill in half and still have a fancy smart phone thanks to a variety…
T-Mobile offers new non-contract plans
T-Mobile offers new non-contract plans Mobile & Electronics June 5th, 2018
T-Mobile is entering the non-contract world. And they're keeping it simple with just three plans. For $50/month the T-Mobile plan…
T-Mobile offers new non-contract plans
Secret promotion for Straight Talk’s unlimited cell service Mobile & Electronics June 5th, 2018
MONEY-SAVING MOMENT: The fastest-growing cell phone company in the United States is not AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile or Verizon. It's StraightTalk.com,…
Avoid the AT&T data cap crunch if you’re an ‘unlimited’ customer
Avoid the AT&T data cap crunch if you’re an ‘unlimited’ customer Mobile & Electronics June 5th, 2018
AT&T has basically declared war on its many millions of smart phone customers. I've got ways for you to fight…
New app runs the complete Windows Office suite on an iPad
New app runs the complete Windows Office suite on an iPad Mobile & Electronics June 5th, 2018
If you believe wireless spectrum is getting too full and we're running out of capacity, you've got another thing coming.…
New app runs the complete Windows Office suite on an iPad
Best deal for unlimited high-speed Internet on the go gets a cap Mobile & Electronics June 5th, 2018
There was a deal that came out last year that was by far the best deal on high-speed Internet for…
New app runs the complete Windows Office suite on an iPad
Not all Androids are created equal Mobile & Electronics June 5th, 2018
I want to do a back-peddle on some bad advice I gave a few months ago about a couple of…
New device offers challenge to Epipen for allergy sufferers
New device offers challenge to Epipen for allergy sufferers Health May 24th, 2018
They say necessity is the mother of invention. I would add that it's also the mother of entrepreneurism, too. Eric…
Investment Guide: Intermediate investors
Investment Guide: Intermediate investors Investing & Retirement May 24th, 2018
Low-cost index funds can be the cornerstone of your investment portfolio As an alternative to a 'set it and forget…
Cheaper Cell Phone Bills Will Be the Wave of the Future
Cheaper Cell Phone Bills Will Be the Wave of the Future Mobile & Electronics May 22nd, 2018
The cellphone industry is going through the most historic shift in pricing we've seen in almost 2 decades. But how…
Free tax prep for military and civilians
Free tax prep for military and civilians Money & Credit May 22nd, 2018
As we approach tax season, TurboTax is offering free simple tax prep for military personnel. E1s through E5s get free…