Michael Timmermann has been helping people save money for more than a decade. He writes about budgeting, streaming TV services and cell phone plans for Clark.com. Prior to joining Team Clark in 2014, Michael produced Clark Howard's popular segments for CNN's sister network, HLN. After paying off his mortgage in two years, Michael started
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AT&T Is Making Big Changes to Its Streaming TV Plans
Streaming TV
January 12th, 2021
AT&T TV Now's live TV streaming plans are no longer available to new subscribers. According to its website, AT&T TV…
Hulu Live Is Adding These 14 Networks to Its Channel Lineup
Streaming TV
January 4th, 2021
Hulu's live TV streaming service is adding 14 ViacomCBS networks to its channel lineup. ViacomCBS announced the agreement with Hulu…
Hulu Just Announced a Price Hike for Its Live TV Streaming Service
Streaming TV
November 16th, 2020
Hulu + Live TV is raising its starting price again. The live TV streaming service will increase its price by…
Hulu Live Is Dropping These Regional Sports Networks
Streaming TV
October 22nd, 2020
Hulu + Live TV is the latest streaming service to lose Fox Regional Sports Networks. The Sinclair-owned RSNs are being…
Just Announced: YouTube TV Is Losing Fox Regional Sports Networks
Streaming TV
September 30th, 2020
YouTube TV is dropping Fox Regional Sports Networks from its channel lineup as a short-term extension is set to expire.…
Just Announced: Verizon to Buy Tracfone’s Prepaid Wireless Brands
Cell Phones
September 14th, 2020
Big changes are coming to the prepaid wireless business! Verizon has agreed to acquire Tracfone from America Movil in a…
YouTube TV Adds NFL Network and Launches Sports Plus Add-On
Streaming TV
September 3rd, 2020
Just in time for football season, YouTube TV has added NFL Network to its channel lineup. This development had been…
Verizon Is Making Big Changes to Its Unlimited Data Plans
Cell Phones
August 18th, 2020
Verizon is making big changes to its unlimited data plans that include more perks for the same price. Starting August…
Scam Alert: Beware of Phone Calls From These Area Codes
Scams & Rip-Offs
August 11th, 2020
IRS scammers are up to their old tricks again! One of the most common phone scams every year happens when…
New T-Mobile Unlimited Deal Offers 4 Lines for $100 a Month
Cell Phones
July 23rd, 2020
One of T-Mobile's unlimited data plans is getting cheaper. Starting July 24 and for a limited time, you can get…
5 Ways to Upgrade Sling TV and Still Pay Less Than YouTube TV
Streaming TV
July 8th, 2020
After YouTube TV raised its monthly price by $15, many cord-cutters may be giving Sling TV a second look. YouTube…
Sling TV Launches Price Guarantee After YouTube TV’s Price Hike
Streaming TV
July 1st, 2020
Sling TV is responding to YouTube TV's price hike by offering new and existing subscribers a one-year price guarantee. Here's…
YouTube TV Is Raising Its Price to $65 a Month
Streaming TV
July 1st, 2020
YouTube TV has confirmed that the starting price for its live TV streaming service is going up by $15 a…
fuboTV Is Adding ESPN and These Disney-Owned Networks to Its Lineup
Streaming TV
June 24th, 2020
fuboTV, a sports-focused live TV streaming service, is adding ESPN to its channel lineup starting this summer. In a news…
How to Choose a Live TV Streaming Service
Streaming TV
January 27th, 2021
If you're trying to cut the cord, you may not know how to choose a live TV streaming service for…
New Streaming Perk for Select Amazon Customers
Streaming TV
May 27th, 2020
Millions of Amazon customers can get 12 months of free access to the Food Network Kitchen Premium app right now.…
How Much to Tip During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Money & Credit
May 26th, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic is forcing many Americans to shift their spending habits in ways they never have before. Some people…
Is YouTube TV Going to Raise Prices Soon?
Streaming TV
May 22nd, 2020
After a deal was announced to bring 14 additional ViacomCBS networks to YouTube TV, many subscribers are wondering if a…
Xfinity Mobile Adds 5G Data Plans and Changes Its Pricing
Cell Phones
May 18th, 2020
If you've been thinking about switching to Xfinity Mobile, you'll want to know about changes to its data plans and…
YouTube TV Is Adding These 14 Networks to Its Channel Lineup
Streaming TV
May 7th, 2020
YouTube TV is about to add more networks to its channel lineup. A new deal will bring 14 additional ViacomCBS…
How to Return a Stimulus Check You Weren’t Supposed to Get
Money & Credit
May 7th, 2020
If you received a coronavirus stimulus payment that you weren't supposed to get, don't cash that check! The IRS has…
Costco Just Announced a New Requirement for All Shoppers
Shopping & Retail
April 30th, 2020
All Costco Wholesale members must follow a new rule amid the coronavirus pandemic. Starting May 4, Costco is requiring shoppers…
Sling TV Is Offering Free TV Every Night From 5 p.m. Until Midnight
Streaming TV
April 17th, 2020
Sling TV is offering free access to dozens of live TV channels every night as Americans stay in due to…
AT&T TV Now Just Dropped Its Price by $10 a Month
Streaming TV
April 6th, 2020
AT&T TV Now is changing its prices again! The live TV streaming service that was formerly called DirecTV Now has…
Costco Is Making a Big Change to Control Crowds
Shopping & Retail
April 2nd, 2020
If you're relying on Costco Wholesale to stock up on groceries and household essentials during the coronavirus pandemic, you should…
How to Make Liquid Soap From Leftover Bar Soap
Life
March 25th, 2020
I was flipping through the channels the other day when I stopped to watch a story about a single mother…
7 Ways to Improve Your Finances While Self-Isolating
Save Money
March 24th, 2020
If you're staying at home due to the coronavirus pandemic, you may have extra time on your hands. In this article,…
T-Mobile Is Launching a New $15/Month Cell Phone Plan
Cell Phones
March 23rd, 2020
T-Mobile is launching its lowest priced smartphone plan ever — and it's coming ahead of schedule! Starting March 25, T-Mobile…
Sling TV Is Making Changes to Its Channel Lineup Amid COVID-19
Streaming TV
March 26th, 2020
Sling TV is responding to the COVID-19 health crisis by offering a lineup of free channels to everyone and additional…
Why You May Want to Switch Live TV Streaming Services Right Now
Streaming TV
March 19th, 2020
If you've cut the cable TV cord and aren't 100% happy with your streaming TV service, now is a good…