Craig Johnson is a writer who covers cars, jobs and travel. He joined Clark.com in 2018. Craig has written and edited in newspapers such as The Detroit News and The Atlanta-Journal Constitution as well as for CNN.com and HLN. Born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, he enjoys writing about ways you can get what you want for less by using apps and other money-saving platforms. He also keeps a pulse on the latest scams and tips to help you protect your personal information. You can reach Craig at [email protected]

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How To Spot a Fake Online Store in 6 Easy Steps Scams & Rip-Offs March 30th, 2023
Online shopping is very convenient, but if you run across a fake online store, it can be dangerous. Not only…
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Beyond Amazon: The #1 Online Retailer for Customer Satisfaction Shopping & Retail March 29th, 2023
It's safe to say that the popularity of online shopping has transformed the retail experience. From the time, energy and…
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Food Expiration Dates: What You Need To Know Shopping & Retail March 29th, 2023
Do you eat food that has expired or is close to the expiration date? With the cost of food on…
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Report: 10 Used Cars With the Biggest Price Drops Cars March 28th, 2023
After a pandemic-fueled spike in prices, what it costs to buy a used vehicle has finally been trending downward —…
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Why Summer Travel Is More Expensive Than Ever This Year Travel March 24th, 2023
We’re moving into the prime season for travel here in the United States. That means people are going to be…
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Report: Top 10 Colleges Whose Graduates Earn the Most Jobs March 22nd, 2023
Many Americans have used higher education as a path to provide for themselves and their families, but some university degrees…
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Clark’s App Warning for iPhone and Android Users Cell Phones March 21st, 2023
One of the coolest things about cell phones is the ability to download an array of apps that put more…
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Clark Howard’s 5-Point Annual Checklist You Should Follow Money & Credit March 21st, 2023
Medical doctors typically advise that we do a physical examination – an annual checkup – once a year. Money expert…
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8 Best Items To Buy in Bulk Shopping & Retail March 21st, 2023
If you’ve been to the grocery store lately, you know that shopping for food and household items is an expensive…
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7 Emergency Expenses and How Much to Budget for Them Money & Credit March 21st, 2023
I’m sure you agree that things can go awry even with the best-made plans. From a financial perspective, it’s essential…
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Most Common Financial Scams and How To Avoid Them Scams & Rip-Offs March 17th, 2023
Swindlers and scam artists have been busy over the past 12 months trying to separate as many people from their…
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This Mistake at the ATM Could Be Costing You More Than $240 a Year Banks & Banking March 16th, 2023
Doing a transaction at an out-of-network ATM is costing Americans an average of $3.14, which is more than it ever…
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Report: The Top 30 Jobs for 2023 Jobs March 14th, 2023
The U.S. economy continues to add jobs at a steady pace, which is good news for people seeking employment. If…
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Report: The Average Price of a New Vehicle Cars March 9th, 2023
Price tags on new cars are finally starting to ease, according to new data from car valuation site Kelley Blue…
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The Only Way You Should Pay for a Cruise Travel March 8th, 2023
With travel season about to kick into high gear, you may be thinking about booking a cruise. Money expert Clark…
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New Study: The #1 Supermarket for Customer Satisfaction Shopping & Retail March 6th, 2023
With the prices for groceries and household goods trending upward, the service we receive at our local supermarkets is as…
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What’s the Average Retirement Account Balance in America? Investing & Retirement March 6th, 2023
If you make the right money moves during your working years, retirement can largely be spent in enjoyment rather than…
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Experian Boost® Review: How 3 Bills Helped Raise My FICO® Score 14 Points Money & Credit March 6th, 2023
Are you someone who always pays your cell phone and utility bills on time? If so, there’s a possibility that…
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20 Ways To Save at The Home Depot Shopping & Retail March 3rd, 2023
No matter if you're starting a home project or picking up some household items, The Home Depot will usually have…
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Why You Should Never Click on Random Text Messages Scams & Rip-Offs March 2nd, 2023
Do you from time to time get strange text messages with links in them? If you don't know the sender…
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Where You Should Never Put Your Tax Refund Taxes March 1st, 2023
If you’re expecting to get money back from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) this year, money expert Clark Howard wants…
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6 Things That Are Preventing You From Getting Rich Save Money February 28th, 2023
Making the right financial decisions is the basis for financial freedom, according to money expert Clark Howard. In contrast, not…
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The Most Popular Retirement Ages Investing & Retirement February 28th, 2023
If you're like many U.S. workers, retirement can't come soon enough. Are you wondering when you can retire? And, how…
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Report: Used Cars To Avoid in Every State Cars February 28th, 2023
According to vehicle research site iSeeCars.com, used car prices fell 3% in December 2022 compared to year-over-year data. But that…
Google privacy data
3 Simple Ways To Delete Your Google Data Protect Your Identity February 23rd, 2023
In recent years, Google has been increasingly transparent about the way it uses people’s data. With that openness, many users…
TurboTax
The Little-Known Fidelity Tax Perk You Should Be Aware Of Taxes February 22nd, 2023
Tax time means millions of Americans will be either getting some money back or paying the Internal Revenue System (IRS).…
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7 Money Mistakes You Might Be Making at the Gas Station Cars February 21st, 2023
Much of the nation has seen steady gas prices of late, which is good news for your wallet. But just…
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This Easy Fix Can Save You Money on Your Water Heating Bill Every Month Save Money February 21st, 2023
As a homeowner, you should make a conscious effort to save on your utilities, so that your money doesn’t seep…
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Is It Wise To Sign My Credit Card on the Back? Credit Cards February 20th, 2023
When it comes to paying for the items you want and need, money expert Clark Howard generally prefers that you…
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Why Toilet Paper Has Gotten So Expensive Money & Credit February 20th, 2023
If you’ve been on the toilet paper aisle in the grocery store lately, you’ve probably noticed that prices have increased…