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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Guess who’s paying the most in checking account fees…
Banks & Banking
March 28th, 2018
U.S. consumers with household income of $30,000 and less a year pay an average of $31 a month in checking…
Report: Here are the cities with the most credit card debt
Money & Credit
March 12th, 2018
Most people do all they can to pay their bills on time and be good stewards of their financial lives,…
Equifax identifies 2.4 million more victims of data breach
Money & Credit
March 6th, 2018
An additional 2.4 million Americans were impacted by the Equifax data breach, the company announced Thursday, citing the results of a…
New payment service will let you ‘Dine & Dash’ (legally!) at restaurants
Money & Credit
February 28th, 2018
When you think of the phrase “Dine & Dash,” it probably conjures up the idea of eating at a restaurant…
I just found out I was hacked twice, thanks to this free identity monitoring service
Money & Credit
February 27th, 2018
In the aftermath of the Equifax data breach, consumers are understandably skittish about cybersecurity and the safety of their personal…
4 ways technology could help fix health care
Health
February 26th, 2018
With the recent announcement that Amazon, JP Morgan Chase and Berkshire Hathaway are going to take on the nation's sick…
Customers outraged after BB&T ‘malfunction’ locks them out of their accounts
Banks & Banking
February 24th, 2018
BB&T Bank was the subject of customer anger for a second straight day Friday in the midst of an "equipment…
Why lenders could be using your friends to determine whether to approve your loan
Money & Credit
February 23rd, 2018
For years now creditors, have told people looking for loans to come to the table with some collateral, a decent…
States where Americans pay the most (and least) in sales taxes
Taxes
February 22nd, 2018
With April 15 getting closer, many Americans have taxes on their minds. Of course, income tax is the prime focus…
Feds file suit against popular stroller manufacturer after injury reports
Health
February 21st, 2018
Scores of reported injuries have caused the federal government to file suit against the maker of a popular brand of…
Why you should probably be using virtual credit cards
Money & Credit
February 20th, 2018
With data breaches happening all around us and credit card fraud losses topping $9 billion, many consumers are going high-tech…
Equifax data breach: A look back at our biggest story of 2017
Money & Credit
February 20th, 2018
Credit bureau press releases don't normally get too much attention, but one issued by Equifax Inc. on September 7, 2017,…
Credit Karma is now offering an ID monitoring service — and it’s free
Money & Credit
February 20th, 2018
It's no secret that the cybersecurity landscape has drastically changed for consumers since the Equifax data breach, which put 145.5 million people…
Equifax Data Breach: The 2 things you must do right now to protect your credit
Money & Credit
February 19th, 2018
The more details that become available about the Equifax data breach, the more consumers are rightly concerned about their personal…
Concerns grow about YouTube content geared toward children
Mobile & Electronics
February 16th, 2018
We all know that children of all ages are increasingly comfortable with electronic devices, many of them even able (given…
Report: Your favorite smart TV may have some big security flaws
Mobile & Electronics
February 16th, 2018
That smart TV you have in your living room may not have been such a smart purchase after all when…
Tech startup Divvy aims to revolutionize the rent-to-own model for houses
Homes & Real Estate
February 15th, 2018
A new tech startup that allows renters to build up credit for a potential home purchase down the line may be…
Turns out, the Equifax data breach was even worse than we thought
Money & Credit
February 14th, 2018
Last fall, the Equifax data breach sent a shock to the financial system when it was announced that criminals hacked…
Recall alert: Fujitsu battery packs pose fire risk
Recalls
February 12th, 2018
A brand of battery packs available throughout North America over the past few years is being recalled because they can…
What to do when you’re notified of a ‘merchant breach’
Protect Your Identity
February 9th, 2018
As technology becomes more enmeshed with personal finance, cybersecurity breaches are becoming more prevalent. While there's usually significant media coverage…
Report: Feds curtailing Equifax investigation
Money & Credit
February 5th, 2018
Five months after the disclosure of the massive Equifax data breach, federal scrutiny of how the credit-reporting bureau allowed the…
Equifax extends deadline for free credit freezes
Money & Credit
February 1st, 2018
Editor's Note: An earlier version of this story was unclear about the offerings from Equifax post-January 31, 2018. The post…
Burger King serves up a whopper of a video on net neutrality
TV, Satellite & Cable
January 30th, 2018
Despite the Federal Communications Commission's vote in December to repeal net neutrality, the brouhaha over it is far from over.…
Report: Google takes down 60 apps, many geared toward kids, due to porn content
Mobile & Electronics
January 12th, 2018
Check Point, a cybersecurity firm, recently said that its researchers identified malicious adware prominent in Google Play, the official app store…
More than 60% of people say they already know where their tax refund money is going
Taxes
December 11th, 2017
With the year nearing its end, many Americans are already thinking about their tax returns — more specifically, how they will…
Weatherproof Your Wallet: How to Avoid Pipe Bursts This Winter
Money & Credit
December 8th, 2017
When cold weather comes, the priority of many homeowners turns to keeping their residences warm and not spending unnecessary money…
This will be the busiest Thanksgiving for travel in a decade, says AAA
Travel
November 16th, 2017
Millions of Americans are expected to hit the highway this Thanksgiving holiday, swelling the number of vehicles on the road…
What to do if you suspect your child’s identity has been stolen
Protect Your Identity
November 7th, 2017
Protecting your personal information may have always been top of mind for you but in the aftermath of the Equifax…
Report: 21% of consumers have never checked their credit
Money & Credit
October 23rd, 2017
In the aftermath of the Equifax data breach, American consumers were faced with a stark reality: They could either use…