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
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How to protect yourself against the ‘virtual kidnapping’ scam
Scams & Rip-Offs
March 19th, 2019
Although they've been around for years, "virtual kidnappings" are back with a vengeance and there are fresh alerts from law…
How to gain some control over the ads Facebook is showing you
Mobile & Electronics
March 19th, 2019
In the wake of the Facebook data scandal, the focus has been on privacy and the extraordinary access to users'…
If you use the Chrome browser, you should update it NOW
Protect Your Identity
March 15th, 2019
If Google Chrome is your browser of choice, your computer may be in danger from "previously publicly-unknown vulnerabilities," according to…
Can you stop unwanted calls by dialing *77?
Protect Your Identity
March 14th, 2019
Lots of us get annoying unwanted calls on our home phones from blocked numbers. But the situation — as frustrating…
New scam alert: No, the Department of Homeland Security isn’t calling you
Scams & Rip-Offs
March 7th, 2019
What would you do if the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) called you and started asking personal questions? Criminals…
Facebook lets anyone find you using your phone number — here’s how to restrict that
Mobile & Electronics
March 6th, 2019
If you think you've locked down your Facebook account, you might want to think again. There are new reports of…
You can now officially fly Southwest Airlines to Hawaii — starting from $49!
Travel
March 4th, 2019
In a highly anticipated move, Southwest Airlines began selling tickets to Hawaii today. The airline will fly to the islands…
This type of scam cost Americans half a BILLION dollars last year
Scams & Rip-Offs
March 1st, 2019
Whether you're talking to someone on the phone, via email or on social media, it's getting harder and harder to…
Password sharing: Is it OK to share your streaming service login?
Mobile & Electronics
February 28th, 2019
The popularity of video streaming services has skyrocketed over the past few years. It's not uncommon for people subscriber to…
Is a weird ‘bot’ draining your phone’s battery? Here’s how to find out
Mobile & Electronics
February 26th, 2019
If you've noticed that your smartphone's battery seems like it's draining faster than normal, it may not be your imagination.…
How to find the best deal on a new TV
Mobile & Electronics
February 22nd, 2019
With all the great movies and TV content out today, the type of TV we have can make a big…
AAA warning: Why you need to be paying more attention to your tires
Cars
February 21st, 2019
How often do you take the time to visually inspect your tires? When we take into account the effect that weather…
Hotel rates are going down: Here’s how to find cheap rooms
Travel
February 20th, 2019
If you've been shopping for hotel rooms recently, you may have noticed that prices are going down. What gives? Hotels,…
What to do when your car is totaled
Cars
February 19th, 2019
If you're in an accident and your car is badly damaged, your insurance company may tell you that your vehicle…
Is it too late to get a flu shot?
Health
February 19th, 2019
Nobody wants to get sick. Not only is it generally miserable, it can cause you to miss days at work,…
How to stop junk mail with OptOutPrescreen
Protect Your Rights & Identity
February 14th, 2019
If getting too much junk mail is an ongoing problem for you, there's a great option for getting rid of…
Cars you’ll want to buy used rather than new this year
Cars
February 14th, 2019
If you're shopping for a vehicle, a new car is great: Everything works, it's sleek and it has that unmistakable…
These banks & credit unions offer free checking
Banks & Banking
February 5th, 2019
When is free checking not really free? These days, many banking institutions offer checking accounts that they claim are free,…
Overcharged by a hotel? Here’s how to get your money back
Money & Credit
February 4th, 2019
If you're an avid credit card user, you already know that you need to be vigilant about checking your financial…
The government is finally getting serious about robocalls
Mobile & Electronics
February 4th, 2019
Robocalls, those dreaded telemarketing messages that automatically play when you answer your phone, are the bane of just about every…
New report: 10 cars it might make sense to buy new
Cars
February 1st, 2019
It's pretty common knowledge that a new vehicle loses a significant amount of its worth the moment it's driven off…
Documents: Facebook knowingly tricked kids with game charges
Mobile & Electronics
January 28th, 2019
Facebook's public relations problems continue to plague them into 2019. New reports show that executives at the social media giant…
Are companies recording you when they put you on hold?
Protect Your Rights & Identity
January 24th, 2019
Most of us are all too familiar with being put on hold while talking to a customer service representative about…
Plastiq: 5 things to know about the online payment service
Money & Credit
January 23rd, 2019
Online payment systems are a great way for some people to get more use out of their credit cards. These…
New Mastercard rules stop automatic charges when free trials expire
Money & Credit
January 22nd, 2019
If you've ever used your credit card to sign up for a trial product or service, you know that the…
Don’t fall for this car wrapping scam
Scams & Rip-Offs
January 18th, 2019
One way to make extra money without a lot of effort is by wrapping you car with an advertisement. Companies…
Think you have a 5G phone? Not yet…
Mobile & Electronics
January 16th, 2019
With all the marketing centered around cell phones and their capabilities, now's a good a time to be reminded that…
Don’t make this huge mistake with your car key fob
Cars
January 10th, 2019
Vehicle technology, including safety and security features, has never been more advanced than it is now and yet the ease…
Own a Lenovo laptop? You could be getting paid
Protect Your Rights & Identity
January 10th, 2019
If you purchased a Lenovo laptop in recent years, you may be entitled to some money resulting from the settlement…