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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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…
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…
Clark Howard: Prescription Plans for Less March 23rd, 2017
Prescription Plans for Less â— Publix.com - 14 day supply of select antibiotics for FREE â— Walmart.com - 30-day supply…
Clark Howard: Refinance Guide Mortgages March 23rd, 2017
Refinance Guide Since the interest rate cuts, Clark has been inundated with calls about how to refinance, when to refinance…
Online background check resources Jobs March 23rd, 2017
Online background check resources Here are some resources for finding out what a background screen by a prospective employer, college…
Financial Resources Money & Credit March 23rd, 2017
Financial Resources Banking sites: Bankrate.com This Web site provides a great database of mortgages, loans and certificates of deposit. You…
Clark’s Prescription Plan Guide Health March 23rd, 2017
Clark's Prescription Plan Guide Helpful Guides and Links: Discuss it: General forum Resources & Contacts • Publix.com - 14 day…
How to order your credit reports when your credit file is frozen Money & Credit March 23rd, 2017
Order your credit reports when your credit file is frozen You can still order your credit reports when your credit…
Verizon Deals Page Mobile & Electronics March 23rd, 2017
Along with AT&T, Verizon is one of the two big monopoly local phone companies across much of the nation. Traditionally,…
How meal planning will reduce your grocery bill
How meal planning will reduce your grocery bill Shopping & Retail March 22nd, 2017
When kids are back to school and you're working, you never seem to have enough time to get things done,…
Resist the urge to borrow against your 401(k)
Resist the urge to borrow against your 401(k) Money & Credit March 22nd, 2017
Top 5 Reasons Not To Borrow From Your 401(k) Think Twice Before Taking Out a 401(k) Loan Clark's Investment Guide…
Cash your tax refund at Walmart for free
Cash your tax refund at Walmart for free Deals & Savings March 22nd, 2017
Walmart says save money, but do you really? This time you do. Because Walmart  has a special offer for your…
Should you borrow against your 401(k)?
Should you borrow against your 401(k)? Money & Credit March 22nd, 2017
When you borrow against your 401(k), you're borrowing from yourself and paying yourself back, right? Not so fast. Clark has…
The #1 factor for when you’ll be able to retire
The #1 factor for when you’ll be able to retire Money & Credit March 22nd, 2017
It's the #1 factor that will determine how early you can retire…or whether you'll be able to retire at all.…
Christmas Kids 2014: How you helped the children
Christmas Kids 2014: How you helped the children Clark Cares March 22nd, 2017
Clark Howard takes you to the warehouse to show the results of YOUR generosity in this year's Christmas Kids toy…
New danger when using a debit card at the gas pump!
New danger when using a debit card at the gas pump! Money & Credit March 22nd, 2017
Are you still using debit for pay at the pump? There's a real risk that you need to know about...…
AirBNB horror story riles up travelers
AirBNB horror story riles up travelers Travel March 22nd, 2017
A horror story that has emerged from AirBNB highlights the importance of sharing a detailed itinerary with loved ones back…
2 reasons to never use a debit card at a gas station
2 reasons to never use a debit card at a gas station Money & Credit March 22nd, 2017
Oh, the poor beleaguered debit card. If you carry one and use it at a gas station, you are asking…
Google Entering E-Commerce in a Big Way
Google Entering E-Commerce in a Big Way Shopping & Retail March 22nd, 2017
Google is huge, but the company is having a mid-life crisis. Their revenue is under direct assault. They make most…
Save hundreds on your cellphone with 1 simple trick!
Save hundreds on your cellphone with 1 simple trick! Mobile & Electronics March 22nd, 2017
I am a big follower of DealNews.com and its accompanying app. In case you're not familiar, DealNews is a bulletin…
Rent your car for extra cash
Rent your car for extra cash Cars March 22nd, 2017
Do you have a spare vehicle sitting around collecting dust? Try renting it out. Kiplinger  magazine reports there are several…
Costco vs. Walmart: Who wins?
Costco vs. Walmart: Who wins? Shopping & Retail March 22nd, 2017
Do you love to hate Walmart and to love Costco Wholesale? Maybe Walmart isn't as bad as it seems.... Costco…
10-year mortgages save you money
10-year mortgages save you money Homes & Real Estate March 22nd, 2017
Looking for the sweet spot of the mortgage market? Shorter-term mortgage loans are growing in popularity. 10-year mortgages are getting…
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Lord of the Rings: Costco vs. Tiffany on the diamond front Shopping & Retail March 22nd, 2017
When it comes to jewelry, I've long said you get more for your money at Costco. But now an independent…
New site for buying and selling timeshares
New site for buying and selling timeshares Travel March 22nd, 2017
Finally...a legit way to sell your timeshare?! As far back as I can remember, people have been getting ripped off…
Layaway returns with no fees at Walmart
Layaway returns with no fees at Walmart Shopping & Retail March 22nd, 2017
After dipping its toe in the layaway waters a couple of years ago, Wal-Mart has been reintroducing this old way…
The real cost of that 401(k) loan
The real cost of that 401(k) loan Money & Credit March 22nd, 2017
Borrowing against your 401(k) It might be tempting to borrow against your 401(k), but have you ever thought of the…
A look at the Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF)
A look at the Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) Clark Cares March 22nd, 2017
The Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) is the all-volunteer, uniformed, unpaid branch of the Georgia Department of Defense, which includes…
Simplify your grocery list with these free apps
Simplify your grocery list with these free apps Shopping & Retail March 22nd, 2017
Looking for free apps to help you save money on your grocery list while shopping? Here are a few handy…
The places you should never use a debit card
The places you should never use a debit card Money & Credit March 22nd, 2017
Debit card account fraud is on the rise. I want to tell you the best way I know to protect…