The 3 Best Ways to Consolidate Credit Card Debt – And 2 Ways to Avoid It
Debt
December 5th, 2020
Are you carrying debt on more than one credit card? Consolidating that debt into one monthly payment could save you…
The First Thing You Need to Do When You Check In to an Airbnb
Travel
October 20th, 2020
When you arrive at your Airbnb or another vacation rental after a long day of travel, you might be tempted…
How to Maintain a Car You’re Not Driving
Cars
August 26th, 2020
What is necessary to maintain a car you're not driving? It's a question you probably didn't think about until the…
What to Do if You’re Facing Car Repossession
Cars
August 6th, 2020
If you’ve fallen behind on your car payments and are worried about your vehicle getting repossessed, you might be wondering…
What Are the 3 Main Credit Bureaus & How Do They Work?
Credit
August 4th, 2020
The three major credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian and TransUnion — play a key role in your financial life. But…
What Is a SageStream Score? 5 Things to Know
Credit
July 28th, 2020
If you’re applying for a loan, you can expect the lender to check your credit with the three major credit…
3 Things to Know Before You Lease a Car
Cars
July 20th, 2020
You may have seen ads trying to convince you to lease a new car with a low monthly payment —…
How to Sell Your Car in 5 Steps
Cars
July 9th, 2020
If you’re looking to sell your car, you probably realize there are a lot of options out there. Picking the…
What Are Negative Interest Rates and How Could They Affect You?
Money & Credit
June 23rd, 2020
You might have heard the phrase "negative interest rates" in the past several months. Some countries around the world are…
Why CDs Might Be a Great Place for Your Money Right Now
Banks & Banking
June 11th, 2020
Collectively, Americans are saving more money than they have in many years. Unfortunately, at the same time, interest rates on…
Ask Clark: Should I Book a Summer Vacation Right Now?
Travel
May 21st, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic all but obliterated the idea of leisure travel for the last couple of months. Now that more…
What to Do if You Have a Negative Balance on Your Credit Card
Credit Cards
May 15th, 2020
If you’ve gotten a refund for a purchase you made on your credit card or for some reason paid the…
5 Things to Know About Working for Instacart
Jobs
April 22nd, 2020
Millions of jobs have gone away due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, but dozens of companies are actually…
5 Things to Know About Working for CVS Health
Jobs
April 15th, 2020
CVS Health is one of several companies making a hiring push in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. If you’ve…
How Does Airbnb Work for Guests? 5 Things to Know Before You Book
Travel
February 27th, 2020
You’re probably aware that Airbnb offers alternatives to hotel rooms in private accommodations, but if you’ve never booked with them…
Where to Get a Cheap Passport Photo
Travel
February 21st, 2020
If you're applying for or renewing a U.S. passport, part of the process is submitting a photo of yourself that…
How Does Airbnb Work for Hosts? 5 Things to Consider Before You Sign Up
Make Money
January 28th, 2020
People all over the world are generating extra income by becoming Airbnb hosts and renting out part or all of…
Is CLEAR Identity Verification Worth It?
Travel
January 21st, 2020
If you’ve been in a major U.S. airport lately, someone has probably tried to get you to sign up for…
What to Know About Money and Divorce
Money & Credit
January 16th, 2020
Divorce is a brutal experience. At a time when your heart is aching, it is hard to think through all…
Credit Sesame Review: Free Credit Scores and Other Helpful Financial Tools
Credit
December 23rd, 2019
Credit Sesame is a website and app that promises free access to your credit score any time you want it.…
New Report: These Big Banks Have the Happiest Customers
Banks & Banking
November 19th, 2019
Money expert Clark Howard is not a big fan of what he calls the "giant monster mega-banks" but for many…
T-Mobile Introduces $50 a Month Home Internet With No Data Caps
Internet
November 18th, 2019
T-Mobile has announced that it is offering home internet service to certain existing customers around the country for $50 a…
How to Get Customer Support From YouTube TV, Hulu and Other Streaming Services
Streaming TV
November 4th, 2019
We've heard from many of you who have taken Team Clark's advice and cut the cord with your cable company…
Sony’s PlayStation Vue Is Shutting Down in January 2020
Streaming TV
October 29th, 2019
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced Tuesday that it is shuttering its PlayStation Vue streaming video service as of January 30, 2020.…
Don’t Make This Big Mistake When You Renew Your Driver’s License
Scams & Rip-Offs
October 9th, 2019
Renewing your driver's license used to be kind of a pain. It almost always involved a trip to the DMV…
Should you refinance your auto loan?
Loans
September 27th, 2019
Is now a good time to refinance your auto loan? Interest rates for new and even used car loans are…
Why Did My Credit Score Drop When I Paid Off a Loan?
Credit
September 20th, 2019
Someone finally pays off a car loan or even a mortgage and how are they rewarded? By seeing a drop…
Experian Dark Web Scan: What does the service do for you?
Protect Your Identity
August 28th, 2019
You may have seen ads for credit bureau Experian's Dark Web Scan service and wondered if it's something you should…
How To Choose the Right Home Safe for Your Needs
Homes & Real Estate
August 21st, 2019
Money expert Clark Howard prefers to store his valuables in a home safe rather than a safe deposit box at…