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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Getting out of a car lease March 22nd, 2017
I was recently talking to a radio station manager who was very upset that he routinely trashes auto leasing. As…
Huge airfare sale for spring travel
Huge airfare sale for spring travel Travel March 22nd, 2017
There are great bargain opportunities in the world of travel today that I want to share with you. SouthWest and…
Clark’s golden rule for investing in gold
Clark’s golden rule for investing in gold Money & Credit March 22nd, 2017
Gold has fallen from its peak a few years ago down to $1,100 an ounce. Some analysts even think it…
4 hot scams targeting international travelers
4 hot scams targeting international travelers Scams & Rip-Offs March 22nd, 2017
Americans are set to travel overseas this spring and summer in what could be record numbers. That's great news because…
Are Home Warranties Worth the Money?
Are Home Warranties Worth the Money? Homes & Real Estate March 22nd, 2017
Home warranties aren't worth the paper they're written on, but that hasn't stopped homeowners from buying them by the millions.…
Earn $5,000 For Your Ideas To Improve TSA Service
Earn $5,000 For Your Ideas To Improve TSA Service Travel March 22nd, 2017
The TSA wants to give you up to $5,000 for your ideas to improve and speed up security check-in at…
The 7 Best Travel Reward Cards
The 7 Best Travel Reward Cards Travel March 22nd, 2017
Looking for the best travel reward cards? I want to share results of a new NextAdvisor study that names cards…
How to hire the best moving companies
How to hire the best moving companies Homes & Real Estate March 22nd, 2017
People are moving again in larger numbers and it's a good time to take a look at how to hire…
Facebook Privacy Policy Changes To Benefit Users
Facebook Privacy Policy Changes To Benefit Users Protect Your Rights & Identity March 22nd, 2017
Facebook is about to offer users a more hands-on way to manage their privacy on the 1.28 billion person social…
Breaking Scam Alert: Ice Bucket Challenge Email Scam
Breaking Scam Alert: Ice Bucket Challenge Email Scam Scams & Rip-Offs March 22nd, 2017
Time and time again, Americans prove themselves to be the most generous people on planet Earth. But I don't want…
Russian Hackers Steal 1 Billion Usernames And Passwords
Russian Hackers Steal 1 Billion Usernames And Passwords Protect Your Rights & Identity March 22nd, 2017
Get ready for another data breach of mind-blowing proportions. A look at the damage done A Russian criminal ring reportedly…
Fee-Free Mobile Banking Coming From Walmart
Fee-Free Mobile Banking Coming From Walmart Money & Credit March 22nd, 2017
Walmart is aiming to capture the hearts and wallets of "the great unbanked" with a new mobile banking service. For…
Affordable Treadmill Desks Now Available
Affordable Treadmill Desks Now Available Health March 22nd, 2017
Years ago, I talked about the Walkstation, a desk at which you stand that was equipped with a treadmill! People…
New ways to refinance private student loans
New ways to refinance private student loans Education March 22nd, 2017
The private student loan market is opening up with the first real chance of offering refinances, or consolidation as it's…
Costco membership at a discount
Costco membership at a discount Deals & Savings March 22nd, 2017
***ATTENTION: OFFER VALID FOR NEW MEMBERS ONLY*** Everybody knows I love shopping at Costco Wholesale. And right now, I have…
Print Media Plagued by Subscription Scams
Print Media Plagued by Subscription Scams Protect Your Rights & Identity March 22nd, 2017
Time Warner is doing some ugly stuff in the magazine business through a secret subsidiary known as Synapse Group that…
Big banks are the worst places for mortgages and refinances
Big banks are the worst places for mortgages and refinances Homes & Real Estate March 22nd, 2017
Do you know that it's a rip to get a mortgage or refinance from a giant monster mega-bank? Giant monster…
Why Doing an FSA Makes More Sense Than Ever
Why Doing an FSA Makes More Sense Than Ever Insurance March 22nd, 2017
There's a little used benefit most employers offer called a flexible spending account (FSA) for health care. Not familiar with…
State Defense Force sign up
State Defense Force sign up Military March 22nd, 2017
State Organization name Contact name Contact number Alabama Alabama State Defense Force Robert Marsh (334) 774-6047 Alaska Alaska State Defense…
Emergency roadside assistance app is an alternative to AAA
Emergency roadside assistance app is an alternative to AAA Cars March 22nd, 2017
Some 100 million Americans need roadside assistance every year. Now there's an app that connects users with the quickest and…
Cheap Ways To Get Airfare You Need To Know About!
Cheap Ways To Get Airfare You Need To Know About! Travel March 22nd, 2017
Did you know there's a way you can save big bucks on flights that seem like they're out of your…
What Happens To Your Online Accounts When You Die?
What Happens To Your Online Accounts When You Die? Mobile & Electronics March 22nd, 2017
The modern digital era brings with it a lot of new challenges. For example, what happens to your accounts, usernames,…
When Do You Need A Divorce Lawyer And When Don’t You?
When Do You Need A Divorce Lawyer And When Don’t You? Life March 22nd, 2017
Have you heard about this trend accelerating around the country of people who get divorced without the help of a…
Prescription Plan Guide
Prescription Plan Guide Health May 2nd, 2016
Prescription plans for less Publix.com - 14 day supply of select antibiotics for FREE Walmart.com - 30-day supply of select generic…
Checklist: What to discuss with aging parents about finances
Checklist: What to discuss with aging parents about finances Life May 1st, 2016
Very few people like to think about the end, but there's an uncontested 100% chance that we're all going to…
5 ways to maximize your savings on Amazon
5 ways to maximize your savings on Amazon Deals & Savings April 1st, 2016
Amazon.com is the largest online retailer in the United States. They’ve made it incredibly easy to purchase millions of items…
Mortgage refinance guide
Mortgage refinance guide Homes & Real Estate April 1st, 2016
Are you wondering how to refinance, when to refinance, and what all of the terms really mean? We've put together…
Hotel Booking Guide: Scoring Hotel Deals
Hotel Booking Guide: Scoring Hotel Deals Travel January 5th, 2016
I have obsessive compulsive disorder when it comes to saving on hotels. When I travel for work, I book 95%…
Clark’s 5 Favorite Credit Cards
Clark’s 5 Favorite Credit Cards Money & Credit December 3rd, 2015
People are always coming up to me and asking, 'What credit card do you use?' The reality is I carry…
How to shop for home security systems
How to shop for home security systems Homes & Real Estate September 16th, 2015
With the recent uptick we're seeing in crime, now is a great time to be aware of some new options…