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Craig Johnson About the author:
Craig Johnson is a conscious money-saver who still reads paperback books and listens to vinyl. He likes to write about how technology is making things easier and more affordable — but also sometimes more dangerous — for the modern consumer. You can reach Craig at [email protected]
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T-Mobile Is Launching a New Unlimited Plan This Week Cell Phones February 23, 2021
T-Mobile just announced the release of Magenta Max, a new data plan that promises to take advantage of the power…
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I Am 7 Years Old and I Want To Invest in Stocks. What Should I Do? Investing & Retirement February 22, 2021
Welcome to Ask Clark, a column designed to answer your financial questions, bymoney expert Clark Howard. Where Should a 7-Year-Old…
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New Report: Best New Cars for the Money in 2021 Cars February 18, 2021
If you’re looking for a vehicle right now, no doubt you want the best car you can afford. But which…
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Should I Use a Debit Card Issued by My Health Savings Account? Health February 17, 2021
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Top 20 Fortune 500 Companies for Remote Work in 2021 Jobs February 16, 2021
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many more jobs are becoming work-from-home positions. The companies advertising remote jobs in early 2021…
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Does Making Your Mortgage Payments Early Have Any Benefit? Homes & Real Estate February 15, 2021
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Rents are edging down in many of the largest 100 counties in the United States according to a new report…
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Should I Pay a Company To Lock Down My House Title or Is It a Scam? Homes & Real Estate February 10, 2021
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Do We Get Tax Breaks for Working From Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic? Taxes February 8, 2021
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More Free Streaming Options May Be Coming to Your Local Library Streaming TV February 3, 2021
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We Moved Into a Camper To Pay Off Our Debts. We Now Have $2,300 in Savings. What Can We Do To Help It Grow? Save Money February 3, 2021
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What Is Going On With GameStop? Investing & Retirement January 29, 2021
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Can My Cable Company Force Me to Use Auto-Pay to Get More Bandwidth? Internet January 25, 2021
Welcome to Ask Clark, a column designed to answer your financial questions, by money expert Clark Howard. I Want More…
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Ask Clark: A Scammer Filed a Fraudulent Unemployment Claim in My Name. How Can I Protect Myself? Protect Your Identity January 20, 2021
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Should I Put $100K Down on a $300K House? Money & Credit January 13, 2021
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We Have a Credit Card That We Do Not Use and the Bank Is Going to Cancel It. Should We Care? Money & Credit January 11, 2021
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Should I Invest My Emergency Fund Since Savings Account Rates Are So Low? Money & Credit January 6, 2021
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Ask Clark: I’m 61 and Planning to Retire in May. Should I Max Out My 401(k) and HSA? Money & Credit January 4, 2021
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