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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When a loved one dies, it can be hard to make clear-headed decisions that protect your peace as well as…
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When it comes to buying a car, Costco may not be the first place that comes to your mind. But…
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4 Ways To Stop Junk Mail Protect Your Rights & Identity January 20th, 2023
Going to the mailbox only to retrieve junk mail can be an annoying activity, but you can take some simple…
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Report: The Best and Worst U.S. Airports for Cheap International Flights Travel January 19th, 2023
When it comes to saving money for international travel, where you start – meaning your origin airport – has a…
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Best Work From Home Companies and Jobs in 2023 Jobs January 18th, 2023
Flexible jobs site FlexJobs.com recently listed the top 100 remote companies to watch in 2023, which includes many firms looking…
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Report: The Average Amount Retirees Spend in Retirement Investing & Retirement January 17th, 2023
How much money do you plan to spend in retirement every month? The Employee Benefit Research Institute's (EBRI) 2022 Spending…
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Report: 11 New Cars Under $20,000 Cars January 10th, 2023
If you’ve seen car prices over the past couple of years, you know that price tags have been inflated for…
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Report: Best and Worst Airports for Cheap Domestic Flights Travel January 9th, 2023
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Report: Average Airfares Out of the 10 Busiest U.S. Airports Travel January 6th, 2023
As you already know, some cities are cheaper to fly out of than others, but which ones? The U.S. Bureau…
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For the new year, Costco is shutting down its online photo center and converting members who use the service over…
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Thanks to your smartphone, working out and performing a social good are two things you can now do at the…
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Travel Alert: REAL ID Deadline Extended to 2025 Travel December 12th, 2022
Procrastinating travelers, take heart: If you haven’t updated your driver’s license to become REAL ID-compliant, you now have more time…
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Top 7 Ways To Shop Safely Online Shopping & Retail December 5th, 2022
Retailers have been rolling out the deals as of late, which means you may find yourself doing some online shopping.…
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These Big Banks Are Finally Doing Something About Zelle Banks & Banking December 2nd, 2022
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Frontier Airlines Drops Its Customer Service Phone Line Travel December 1st, 2022
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Team Clark's favorite online banks charge no fees on checking accounts, pay decent interest on your savings account and never…
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If you've searched for an airline ticket of late, you know that finding cheap fares right now takes a little…
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Report: The Best Pharmacies for Customer Satisfaction Health November 9th, 2022
Whether you need a flu shot or just want to stay on top of your medications, pharmacies can play a…
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Expect More Expensive Airfare in 2023 Travel November 8th, 2022
Are you thinking about planning a trip for next year? Air travel costs are going to increase, and you should…
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If you’re thinking about investing in mutual funds or index funds, you should know that it's quite normal for you…
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Should I Take Money Out of the Stock Market and Buy I Bonds? Investing & Retirement October 18th, 2022
The stock market’s performance of late has not been one for the faint of heart. It's not surprising if you're…
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Is It Worth Buying High-End Appliances? Homes & Real Estate October 14th, 2022
If you need a new washer or dryer, you may be considering shelling out for the more expensive brands –…
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Field Agent: Make Money Doing Small Jobs With Your Phone Make Money October 13th, 2022
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Should I Keep My Old Car or Buy a New Car? Cars October 13th, 2022
The current car market for new and used vehicles continues to be inflated due to inventory issues caused by "disruptions…
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The news on Wall Street isn't pretty these days: U.S. stock markets have been falling for months. The S&P 500…