More posts by John Kress

Adding up credit card debt
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…
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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…
Car in Garage
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…
Car being repossessed
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…
Car being repossessed
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…
SageStream credit score
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…
Red car with a "for sale" tag next to bold text promising to teach you how to sell your car in five steps
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…
Negative interest rates
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…
Certificate of Deposit CD
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…
RV on Road Trip
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…
Credit Card Statement
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…
Instacart app
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…
CVS Pharmacy
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…
Woman booking Airbnb
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…
Woman getting passport photo taken
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…
Airbnb app on phone
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?
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…
Male and female hands pulling money, dividing marital property during divorce.
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
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.…
Citibank
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 Home Internet
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…
Steaming Services Customer Service
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…
PlayStation Vue
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.…
Drivers License Online
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…
Auto Loan Application
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…
LG appliances
New report: The #1 household appliance brand in America Shopping & Retail September 24th, 2019
When it comes to household appliances, the brand you buy can make a difference in your long term happiness with…
Credit score drop
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…
Dark web
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…
Open home safe
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…
Baby stuff at yard sale
Where to find free or cheap baby stuff Shopping & Retail August 16th, 2019
News flash: Having kids is expensive. In fact, a 2017 report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture says that the…