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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Amazon, Netflix, Hulu battle it out for your streaming TV dollar Mobile & Electronics October 10th, 2017
The fight for your streaming content dollar is heating up. Big brands battle for your streaming dollar You have Hulu…
What role does credit play in setting car insurance premiums?
What role does credit play in setting car insurance premiums? Insurance September 19th, 2017
I've long suggested you shop your insurance when it comes up for renewal. But most people don't get around to…
These companies are on the long-term care insurance honor roll
These companies are on the long-term care insurance honor roll Insurance September 18th, 2017
Long-term care insurance is a smart decision for many people. It helps pay for long-term nursing home care or for…
Flood insurance: What your home policy won’t cover
Flood insurance: What your home policy won’t cover Homes & Real Estate September 11th, 2017
Hurricane Irma is leaving her mark in Florida and beyond, and with many Americans facing damage from winds and flooding,…
ATM fees on the rise
ATM fees on the rise Money & Credit September 7th, 2017
I have only paid an ATM charge once in 21 years, back in June 1996 in Moab, Utah — and…
Clark’s health savings account guide
Clark’s health savings account guide Health August 11th, 2017
HSA Guide Intro Health care in the United States is outrageously expensive as you well know. The problem started in…
Cancelled flights
Your rights if your flight gets canceled Travel August 3rd, 2017
Flying is a great way to travel when things are going well — but when impending storms are on the…
Why I decided to join the Georgia State Defense Force
Clark Howard: Why I serve in my State Guard About Clark July 7th, 2017
Not a day goes by that someone doesn't thank me for my service in the military, but they don't know…
Why I decided to join the Georgia State Defense Force
Black Friday expands from one day to an entire weekend Shopping & Retail May 11th, 2017
We're at three weeks and counting to Black Friday. But Black Friday is no longer just one day of exhausted…
Retailers Roll Out the Pre-Black Friday Sales
Retailers Roll Out the Pre-Black Friday Sales Deals & Savings May 11th, 2017
It's still a week before Black Friday, but the deals are seemingly rolling out hour by hour today for Christmas…
Black Friday Preview 2014
Black Friday Preview 2014 Shopping & Retail May 11th, 2017
Retailers are pessimistic about what this Christmas will bring them. They're expecting a lump of coal, which means that you'll…
Your guide to Black Friday
Your guide to Black Friday Shopping & Retail May 11th, 2017
Black Friday is almost here. This year more than ever, the idea of Black Friday has spilled over a day…
Amazing Black Friday deals start on Thursday
Amazing Black Friday deals start on Thursday Shopping & Retail May 11th, 2017
Black Friday has become "Black Thursday" with deals right on Thanksgiving Day. Here's a look at how low prices will…
Preview the best Black Friday deals
Preview the best Black Friday deals Shopping & Retail May 11th, 2017
With retailers expecting a slow Christmas, the Black Friday deals are starting early this year. Walmart is doing daily deals…
Black Friday starting on Thanksgiving this year
Black Friday starting on Thanksgiving this year Shopping & Retail May 11th, 2017
Black Friday is poised to start on Thanksgiving this year. But is the annual retail salesfest encroaching too far on…
Black Friday starting on Thanksgiving this year
Recap of Clark’s Black Friday weekend shopping experience Shopping & Retail May 11th, 2017
I did it. For the first time in my life, I went into the stores when the doorbusters became available.…
Is Black Friday shopping really a deal?
Is Black Friday shopping really a deal? Shopping & Retail May 11th, 2017
Black Friday may not be the deal retailers make it out to be. According to a new two-year study from…
Is Black Friday shopping really a deal?
Saving money on purchases now that Black Friday is over Shopping & Retail May 11th, 2017
MONEY-SAVING MOMENT: Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over and the deals have gone into hibernation temporarily. But don't despair…
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Black Friday changes coming this year Shopping & Retail May 11th, 2017
Is Black Friday worth it? For me, I have never done the whole routine where I wait in line overnight…
REI is first retailer to close on Black Friday
REI is first retailer to close on Black Friday Shopping & Retail May 11th, 2017
You've heard of retailers opening on Thanksgiving and the backlash that resulted with other stores vowing to shutter their stores…
Clark’s Black Friday predictions!
Clark’s Black Friday predictions! Shopping & Retail May 11th, 2017
Looking for the best Black Friday deals? No need to wait until Thanksgiving week anymore! This year, the deals will…
Retailers turn Black Friday into month-long sales extravaganza
Retailers turn Black Friday into month-long sales extravaganza Shopping & Retail May 11th, 2017
Walmart, Target and Best Buy have all decided that the prior way of doing Black Friday -- with bargains concentrated…
Here’s an early look at leaked Black Friday ads
Here’s an early look at leaked Black Friday ads Shopping & Retail May 11th, 2017
The Black Friday ads started coming out yesterday -- leaked, not published. What is clear is what I guessed at…
Records, paperwork and old files: What to keep and what to toss!
Records, paperwork and old files: What to keep and what to toss! Money & Credit May 1st, 2017
The amount of records and paperwork you should keep is actually more limited than you might think. Here's a list…
Like Verizon network, but want a cheaper plan?
Like Verizon network, but want a cheaper plan? Mobile & Electronics March 27th, 2017
TRANSCRIPT: There's an all out price war going on behind the scenes with the nation's cell phone carriers, and if…
Like Verizon network, but want a cheaper plan?
Credit Score Guide March 23rd, 2017
Your credit score is one of the most important aspects of your financial life -- and it's crucial that you understand both…
Investment Guide
Investment Guide Money & Credit March 23rd, 2017
Investing can seem so complicated that some just shut down and do nothing -- or hire a salesperson to guide…
Investment Guide
Clark Howard: How to add gold to your portfolio Money & Credit March 23rd, 2017
help Gold guide: Buying gold the Clark Smart way With worries about the value of the dollar, people are continually…
Investment Guide
Clark Howard: Pop-up, Spyware and Virus Blockers Mobile & Electronics March 23rd, 2017
Virus, Spyware and Malware Protection Guide Malware (short for malicious software) is software designed to infiltrate or damage a computer…
Investment Guide
Clark Howard: Long Term Care Insurance Help Insurance March 23rd, 2017
Long term care insurance is a smart decision for many people. It helps pay for long-term nursing home care or…