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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Is Now a Good Time To Put Money in a CD? Investing & Retirement October 10th, 2022
If you’re thinking about a place to stash your cash, interest rates on certificates of deposit (CDs) may present an…
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Is There a Coin Shortage? What To Do With Your Extra Coins Save Money October 6th, 2022
When you've gone to the store lately, you may have noticed the reappearance of signs that ask you to use…
October deals
Why October Is the Best Month To Shop at Walmart and Amazon Shopping & Retail October 5th, 2022
If you’re looking for some great sales on the items you want and need, you may be planning to wait…
Prime Early Access Sale
Amazon Announces Second 48-Hour Prime Day Shopping & Retail September 30th, 2022
The Amazon deals are coming back this year. The world’s largest online retailer recently announced a two-day sale for its…
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Report: 5 Best Hotel Rewards Programs for 2022 Travel September 29th, 2022
If you’re looking for a way to save on hotel costs, one good option is to join a hotel loyalty…
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New Report: 15 Cars Selling Above Retail Value Cars September 28th, 2022
If you’ve been shopping for a new car recently, you likely noticed the inflated prices. According to the latest report…
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Why Clark Howard Thinks Inflation Will Go Down Soon Money & Credit September 21st, 2022
Although inflation over the past several months has forced Americans to pay more for goods and services, money expert Clark…
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Should I Buy a Used Car, New Car or Lease Right Now? Cars September 21st, 2022
The vehicle market continues to be a budget buster: Prices are so high that money expert Clark Howard says, "Right…
Middle class home and income
Are You in the Middle Class? Here’s an Easy Way To Find Out Money & Credit September 14th, 2022
Are you a member of the "middle class?" When you think of that term, who comes to mind is likely…
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Should I Close My Mortgage Escrow Account? Money & Credit September 9th, 2022
If you have an escrow account with your mortgage, there may come a time when you get the option to…
Sam's Club price hike
Price Hike: Sam’s Club Is Raising Membership Fees Soon Shopping & Retail September 1st, 2022
One of America’s most popular wholesale clubs is about to raise its membership prices. Sam’s Club is set to increase…
New iPhone
Why This Is the Worst Time of the Year To Buy an iPhone Cell Phones August 29th, 2022
If you’re planning on buying a new iPhone soon, money expert Clark Howard wants you to think long and hard…
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Is a 3% CD Worth It Right Now? Investing & Retirement August 26th, 2022
As the U.S. economy continues to try to ease inflation, money expert Clark Howard says a notable rise in interest…
home selling tips
These 2 Things Can Maximize Your Chances of Selling Your House Homes & Real Estate August 26th, 2022
If you’re thinking about selling your home, it goes without saying that you need to put it in the best…
MoviePass relaunch
MoviePass Is Back: Should You Sign Up? Shopping & Retail August 25th, 2022
MoviePass is back for an encore! The subscription movie service shut down in September 2019. But now, MoviePass.com is teasing…
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AAA Membership: Is It Worth It? Cars August 18th, 2022
Joining AAA can unlock some decent rewards and savings on certain products, services and travel costs, but is a membership…
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New Report: States With the Highest and Lowest Used Car Price Increases Cars August 15th, 2022
We've been seeing inflated prices in the vehicle market for a while now. After several months of declines, prices for…
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Why You Should Avoid These Free Offers From Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile Cell Phones August 12th, 2022
You may have seen the advertisements about free cell phones from Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile. Money expert Clark Howard says…
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Will the Housing Market Crash? Homes & Real Estate August 9th, 2022
Home prices were creeping up for a while, but now there are strong indications that the housing market is cooling…
Mint app
Is Mint a Safe Way To Track My Finances? Budgeting & Saving August 5th, 2022
If you’re trying to get out of debt, one necessary step is to create a budget. One of our favorite…
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Clark Howard’s 4 Travel Rules You Should Follow Right Now Travel July 28th, 2022
Traveling to your summer getaway can be quite a pain right now: Long waits, lost bags and flight cancellations continue…
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Report: New Cars That Are Cheap To Own Cars July 25th, 2022
Expenses are an inherent part of owning a vehicle, but there are some cars that are cheaper than others to…
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Amazon, Grubhub Partner for Prime Perk: 3 Things To Know Food & Restaurants July 18th, 2022
The perks of an Amazon Prime membership just got a bit more appetizing. Amazon’s loyalty program has struck a deal…
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7 High-Paying Remote Jobs That Don’t Require a Degree Jobs July 12th, 2022
If you’re a job seeker who thinks that all the “good” positions require a college degree, you’ve got another think…
Ask Clark money column
Does the Old Notion of Leaving a 20% Tip Still Apply at Restaurants? Food & Restaurants July 12th, 2022
Welcome to Ask Clark, a column designed to answer your financial questions, bymoney expert Clark Howard. If I'm Having Less…
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2022 Amazon Prime Day Predictions Shopping & Retail July 6th, 2022
What has come to be an annual retail holiday is upon us once again: Amazon Prime Day. Over the years,…
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Report: 10 Popular Freelance Jobs in 2022 Jobs July 1st, 2022
If you enjoy the freedom of being self-employed and the flexibility of working from home, freelancing just might be for…
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Will Prices Ever Return to Normal? Shopping & Retail June 27th, 2022
The rise in prices over the past year or so has hit American consumers squarely in their wallets. And the…
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Can YouMail Really Put an End to Robocalls? Cell Phones June 24th, 2022
Annoying robocalls seem to be endless these days. To try to address the issue, I signed up for YouMail, a…
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Money expert Clark Howard has long been an advocate for good financial health. He also has made no secret about…