Craig Johnson

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].

More posts by Craig Johnson

Is There a Credit Card That Will Give Me Rewards To Pay Off a Big Balance? Credit Cards June 21st, 2021

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Is Now a Good Time To Build a House? Homes & Real Estate June 16th, 2021

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Does a Credit Increase Request Create a Hard Pull on Your Credit Score? Credit June 14th, 2021

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Should I Become a Turo Host With the Increased Demand Right Now? Cars June 9th, 2021

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If You Buy a House With Cash, Does It Change Clark’s 10-Year Rule? Homes & Real Estate June 7th, 2021

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We Want To Travel to Italy This Fall. When Is the Best Time To Shop for Airfare? Travel June 2nd, 2021

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How I Saved $450+ a Year on Streaming TV Save Money May 28th, 2021

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New Report: The Best Memorial Day Car Deals Cars May 27th, 2021

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Big Changes Are Coming to Your Google Photos Account Internet May 18th, 2021

If you realize how valuable the storage capacity is on your phone or computer, you know that Google’s announcement --…

How Can I Remove Myself From My Parents’ Credit Cards Without Hurting My Credit Limit? Credit May 17th, 2021

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Safe Browser Alternatives That Promise Not To Track You Internet May 14th, 2021

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New Report: Best Interior and Exterior House Paints Homes & Real Estate May 13th, 2021

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What’s the Deal With Dogecoin? Investing & Retirement May 12th, 2021

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Should I Pay 1.75% in Fees on a Brokerage Account? Investing & Retirement May 10th, 2021

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Report: Top 7 Job Types Now Hiring for Remote Entry-Level Positions Jobs May 7th, 2021

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My Credit Score Dropped 47 Points Due to a Reporting Mistake by My Lender. How Do I Get the Points Back? Credit May 5th, 2021

Welcome to Ask Clark, a column designed to answer your financial questions, by money expert Clark Howard. My Lender Sank My…

My Dad Is Retiring But Plans To Continue Working Part-Time. How Can We Help Him Access His Benefits? Money & Credit May 3rd, 2021

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If I Don’t Have a 401(k) Option, How Can I Save for Retirement and Get Tax Benefits? Investing & Retirement April 21st, 2021

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iPhone vs. Samsung: Which Holds Its Value Better? Cell Phones April 20th, 2021

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Where Do I Look for Affordable and Legitimate Online Schools? Education April 19th, 2021

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Does Making an Extra Principal Payment on a Car Loan Lower the Monthly Rate or Reduce the Number of Payments? Cars April 12th, 2021

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I’ll Turn 50 in 2022. Can I Contribute $7,000 to My Roth IRA Starting in Tax Year 2022 or 2023? Investing & Retirement April 7th, 2021

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I Hit a Deer in a Rental Car. I Declined Rental Insurance. Who Pays? Travel April 5th, 2021

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