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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Why You Shouldn’t Buy Stock in Your Own Employer
Why You Shouldn’t Buy Stock in Your Own Employer Money & Credit January 5th, 2018
Are you guilty of making what SmartMoney magazine once called 'The Dumbest Investment Move' in your 401(k) at work? I…
13 things a burglar won’t tell you
13 things a burglar won’t tell you Homes & Real Estate December 18th, 2017
The holidays are prime time for thieves! So to help you protect your home from crooks this season, Reader's Digest put together…
How to stop junk calls on your landline - The government is finally getting serious about robocalls
Cheap internet phone systems guide Greatest Hits November 8th, 2017
Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoiP) plans work just like a regular land-line telephone. The only difference is that you're using…
Secured credit cards: How they work, dangers to avoid & a better alternative
Secured credit cards: How they work, dangers to avoid & a better alternative Money & Credit October 29th, 2017
I have received several questions about secured credit cards, which can be a great way to build up credit if…
Clark does not purchase extended warranties!
Clark does not purchase extended warranties! Shopping & Retail October 18th, 2017
My wife was doing me a favor the other day and went to a specialty electronics retailer to get some…
Know your rights with debt collectors
Know your rights with debt collectors Protect Your Rights & Identity October 12th, 2017
The phone rings for the 1,000th time and it's a debt collector again. Do you have any rights? What are…
Netflix customer
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…
Why investing with a bank is a big ripoff
Why investing with a bank is a big ripoff Money & Credit September 19th, 2017
How much are you paying to invest? The answer might surprise you, particularly if you invest with the brokerage arm…
Auto insurance market share war could drive down rates
Auto insurance market share war could drive down rates Cars September 19th, 2017
A brewing market share war in the auto insurance industry could drive down the cost of insurance at a time…
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…
The two best insurance companies right now
The two best insurance companies right now Insurance September 19th, 2017
If you're with a poorly ranked insurer, there's no question: Shop the market to find a lower price and fire…
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…
Why I decided to join the Georgia State Defense Force
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…
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…
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…
Christmas decor
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…
Toys R Us irks Black Friday shoppers
Toys R Us irks Black Friday shoppers Protect Your Rights & Identity May 11th, 2017
Toys R Us has been irritating Black Friday shoppers with some very customer unfriendly practices. According to a report from…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Amazing Black Friday deals start on Thursday
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.…
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…
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…