Michael Timmermann

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 MichaelSaves.com, a website where he shares practical ways to lower your monthly bills and meet your own financial goals.

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This dad uses a secret code to give his kids a way out of bad situations Life March 24th, 2017

One father’s simple method to protect his children is quickly going viral! On his personal blog, Bert Fulks wrote that…

This airline is shrinking the size of free carry-on bags Travel March 24th, 2017

A personal item is one of the few things that Spirit Airlines doesn't charge extra for, but the size of…

These 10 vehicles are the cheapest to repair Cars March 22nd, 2017

When you’re shopping for a new or used car, it's important to consider the long-term costs and choose a reliable vehicle…

Walmart’s free 2-day shipping: 5 things you need to know Shopping & Retail March 22nd, 2017

In a move to compete with Amazon, the world's largest online retailer, Walmart is now offering free two-day shipping on more than two million…

Last-minute holiday shipping deadlines Shopping & Retail March 22nd, 2017

If you still have some holiday shopping left to do, time is running out to make sure that those gifts…

Here’s how easy it was to find free money in my name Money & Credit March 22nd, 2017

A close relative of mine sent me a text message a few years ago to say that she discovered there…

Verizon deal: Free iPhone 7 or Google Pixel with trade-in Mobile & Electronics March 22nd, 2017

Just in time for the holidays, Verizon has announced a limited-time free smartphone promotion, which the wireless provider describes as…

Amazon is hiring 120,000 workers for the holidays Jobs March 22nd, 2017

If you’re looking to make some extra cash, Amazon is hiring more than 120,000 workers for seasonal positions at its…

There’s now an even cheaper way to fly Travel March 22nd, 2017

If a low price is the most important factor to you when booking a flight, this may help you snag…

These are the top 10 friendliest cities in America Travel March 22nd, 2017

When you return from a vacation, maybe your friends and family have asked, “How were the people there?” Readers of…

FDA warning: Don’t feed your dog this type of peanut butter! Health March 22nd, 2017

If you have a dog in your household, there’s a good chance that you’ve given the pup some peanut butter…

Need a vacation? These are the 10 cheapest cities for summer travel Travel March 22nd, 2017

If you’re looking to get some rest and relaxation before the summer is over, TripAdvisor has a new list that…

Why newer cars are breaking down at an alarming rate Cars March 22nd, 2017

AAA says it had to rescue a record-breaking 32 million drivers in 2015, and it wasn’t just drivers of older…

Banks collect $14 billion from this one fee (but you can avoid paying it) Money & Credit March 22nd, 2017

If you've ever been hit with an overdraft fee on your personal checking account, you'll probably never forget it. The…

6 Steps To Pay Off Your Mortgage Early Homes & Real Estate June 1st, 2015

Should you pay off your mortgage early? It's a question personal finance experts have been debating for years. Some say…

Want to make extra money? Choose your side hustle carefully Jobs August 28th, 2014

As I worked to pay off my $86,000 mortgage in 2 years, I tried just about everything I could think…