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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Is cell phone insurance worth the cost?
Is cell phone insurance worth the cost? Mobile & Electronics March 22nd, 2017
Will cell phone insurance really protect you? Cell phone insurance policies say they'll protect you if your phone is lost,…
Using Cell Phones Outside the United States
Using Cell Phones Outside the United States Travel March 22nd, 2017
Since the first iPhone was introduced, consumers have been going overseas and coming back home to exorbitant cell phone bills.…
Mobile mechanic service lets you skip the repair shop
Mobile mechanic service lets you skip the repair shop Cars March 22nd, 2017
When your car breaks down, you may or may not have a trusted place to take your car to have…
Best and worst fitness trackers
Best and worst fitness trackers Health March 22nd, 2017
If you want to get a fitness tracker for the holidays, which one is right for you? Here are the…
New website tells you if someone died in your house!
New website tells you if someone died in your house! Homes & Real Estate March 22nd, 2017
Some time ago, there was an unfortunate incident at a house near us where a man committed suicide. When his…
Why your airfare is about to get cheaper
Why your airfare is about to get cheaper Travel March 22nd, 2017
The routes you fly most may be getting cheaper soon thanks to some competition the dominant airlines just can't ignore.…
Utility Shutoff Scams Surging in Popularity Again
Utility Shutoff Scams Surging in Popularity Again Scams & Rip-Offs March 22nd, 2017
There are a couple of popular scams going around the country right now that you need to know about. The…
Avoiding big fees for using your phone overseas
Avoiding big fees for using your phone overseas Travel March 22nd, 2017
Since the first iPhone was introduced, consumers have been going overseas and coming back home to exorbitant cell phone bills.…
Know Your Real Credit Score
Know Your Real Credit Score Money & Credit March 22nd, 2017
What is a credit score? Your true credit score is a number between 300 and 850 that evaluates your risk…
Health Savings Account Guide
Health Savings Account Guide Insurance March 22nd, 2017
Health care in the United States is outrageously expensive as you well know. The problem started in the 1960s when…
The spending habits of millionaires revealed
The spending habits of millionaires revealed Budgeting & Saving March 22nd, 2017
What makes a millionaire? It's not winning the lottery or inheriting money, despite some common misconceptions. As Clark has said,…
FHA Refund Guide/Unclaimed Money
FHA Refund Guide/Unclaimed Money Greatest Hits March 22nd, 2017
Did Grannie leave you an inheritance? Did you move and forget to collect deposit money paid to utility companies? Did…
A Clark Smart alternative to ATM fees at your big bank
A Clark Smart alternative to ATM fees at your big bank Money & Credit March 22nd, 2017
Instead of applause from the giant monster mega-banks thanking us for bailing them out, we're getting one hand clapping. Do…
A new scheme to collect on old debt
A new scheme to collect on old debt Money & Credit March 22nd, 2017
There is a new tactic in bill collection that I need to make sure you know about. David Lazarus of…
Natural disasters bring out the bogus relief charities
Natural disasters bring out the bogus relief charities Scams & Rip-Offs March 22nd, 2017
RIP-OFF ALERT: Anytime there is a tragedy in the world, you see how generous humans being are.  I recently shared…
Natural disasters bring out the bogus relief charities
Look for the collective wisdom when reading review sites like Tri Travel March 22nd, 2017
I'm obsessed with reading reviews before booking a trip or before I go eat at a restaurant. And apparently, I'm…
Natural disasters bring out the bogus relief charities
Five items to always buy used Shopping & Retail March 22nd, 2017
Editor's note: This segment originally aired in Nov. 2010. MONEY-SAVING MOMENT: Elisabeth Leamy of ABC's Good Morning America has put…
Natural disasters bring out the bogus relief charities
New gold vending machine highlights gold mania Money & Credit March 22nd, 2017
CLARKONOMICS: Want to turn your dollars into gold? You can do that, literally, thanks to a new gold vending machine…
Natural disasters bring out the bogus relief charities
Some car dealers switch the paperwork at signing Cars March 22nd, 2017
There's a new practice at some franchise car dealers where they do switcheroo on the paperwork when you go to…
Natural disasters bring out the bogus relief charities
Owner’s title insurance offers protection Homes & Real Estate March 22nd, 2017
Months ago, I told you story about terrible events in Colorado where person after person who refinanced their mortgage and…
Gold fever means you should tread carefully
Gold fever means you should tread carefully Investing & Retirement March 22nd, 2017
As I travel around the country on book tour for Living Large in Lean Times, I've been asked questions about…
Gold fever means you should tread carefully
Timeshare resale outfit shut down by FTC Travel March 22nd, 2017
A timeshare resale outfit that claimed it had ready buyers in the waiting has been shut down by the Federal…
Fewer holiday travel days will be surcharged this year
Fewer holiday travel days will be surcharged this year Travel March 22nd, 2017
The number of travel days this holiday season that are being surcharged by many of the nation's airlines is down…
Fewer holiday travel days will be surcharged this year
Bank of America’s new $5 monthly fee on debit cards Money & Credit March 22nd, 2017
I hate to say I told you so about the latest debacle with Bank of America charging a $5 monthly…
Target-retirement funds help take the mystery out of investing
Target-retirement funds help take the mystery out of investing Money & Credit March 22nd, 2017
When you started your 401(k) at work, you were probably handed a plan document that nobody but a Wall Streeter…
Variable pricing could be coming to a store near you
Variable pricing could be coming to a store near you Shopping & Retail March 22nd, 2017
Dynamic demand pricing may have started in the airline industry, but it's stretched out everywhere from retail to the pricing…
Variable pricing could be coming to a store near you
Honda has beef with TrueCar.com Cars March 22nd, 2017
Looking for a good price on a car? Try the web for an instant guaranteed quote on the make and…
Get the best rate on car rental booking
Get the best rate on car rental booking Travel March 22nd, 2017
I have a method for saving money on car rentals that's a bit cumbersome but has worked for me. Now…
More sites and apps for travel deals
More sites and apps for travel deals Travel March 22nd, 2017
If you're looking for travel deals, there are a couple of websites I've been testing that you should know about.…
Discover wants to be an online banking giant
Discover wants to be an online banking giant Money & Credit March 22nd, 2017
There's a new sheriff in town offering great deals on banking from a very unlikely source. If you're familiar with…