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.
Aldi vs. Lidl price comparison: Which grocery store is cheaper?
Shopping & Retail
January 16th, 2019
If you're already saving money on groceries by shopping at Aldi, there's a new low-cost supermarket chain called Lidl that…
Did you get a gift card for Christmas? Read this before you use it
December 26th, 2018
If you received any gift cards for Christmas this year, money expert Clark Howard wants you to go shopping ASAP.…
New $50/month ‘nearly unlimited’ data plan on Verizon’s network
Mobile & Electronics
December 19th, 2018
If you use lots of data, there's a new way to lower your cell phone bill to $50 a month…
Hulu with Live TV is adding 5 more channels that YouTube TV doesn’t offer
News
November 30th, 2018
Hulu's live TV streaming service is getting a handful of new channels that cord-cutters have been asking for! A new…
The best live TV streaming services for cord-cutters in 2019
TV, Satellite & Cable
November 30th, 2018
Are you paying more than $100 a month for cable or satellite TV service? You may be able to cut…
Speed test: Cheap cell phone plan that runs on AT&T’s network
Phones & Mobile Devices
November 29th, 2018
Red Pocket Mobile is a low-cost wireless provider that relies on the networks of Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint to…
Shipt 101: 5 things to know about the Target-owned grocery delivery service
Food & Restaurants
November 28th, 2018
From Instacart to AmazonFresh, there are a growing number of companies that will deliver groceries to your front door. Another…
Sling TV just added 9 new channels to its lineup: See the list!
TV, Satellite & Cable
November 28th, 2018
If you're a fan of channels like Discovery, Investigation Discovery and TLC, you can now stream them on Sling TV.…
Use this free tool to spot fake Amazon and Yelp reviews
Mobile & Electronics
November 28th, 2018
When you're looking for a good deal on a product or service, it's important to check reviews on websites like…
Clark’s TV bundle will cut your cable or satellite bill in half!
Mobile & Electronics
November 28th, 2018
If you're serious about reducing your bills to save money, start by taking a look at what you pay every…
Late Amazon Prime delivery? Here’s what you can get for free!
November 27th, 2018
Free two-day shipping is one of the main benefits of a $119 annual Amazon Prime membership, but what happens when…
How Paying Off a Mortgage in 2 Years Changed This Woman’s Life
Mortgages
November 21st, 2018
Kim Anderson approached her husband one day with an idea that caught him by surprise: "Why don't we just pay…
Costco vs. BJ’s vs. Sam’s Club: Which warehouse club is best?
Shopping & Retail
November 19th, 2018
People sometimes give money expert Clark Howard a hard time when he talks about how much he loves Costco, but…
Amazon vs. eBay: Which online retailer is best?
Shopping & Retail
November 19th, 2018
Amazon has received a lot of the blame for the struggles that traditional retailers are going through, but a new…
12 money-saving secrets about Ross Dress for Less
Deals & Savings
November 19th, 2018
If you love the treasure hunt experience that comes with shopping at off-price retailers, you need to check out Ross Dress…
10 money-saving tips to know about Kohl’s
Money & Credit
November 19th, 2018
If you've ever shopped at Kohl's, you probably already know that paying full price is paying too much at this department…
These Are the Most and Least Expensive Cars to Maintain
Cars
November 19th, 2018
When shopping for a new or used car, the price tag is something that many of us haggle over to get…
How to fix the most annoying thing about Samsung’s Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8
Mobile & Electronics
November 19th, 2018
Samsung's latest smartphones come with a feature that has really been getting on my nerves — and apparently I'm not…
Xfinity Mobile vs. Republic Wireless: Which cell phone plan is a better deal?
Mobile & Electronics
November 19th, 2018
Money expert Clark Howard has said that prices for cell phone plans are changing so quickly that if you haven't…
Job alert: These 10 companies are hiring like crazy in March
Jobs
November 19th, 2018
Spring is right around the corner and it may be the perfect season for a career change. If you're looking…
How to cancel PlayStation Vue in 4 steps
TV, Satellite & Cable
November 19th, 2018
NEWS ALERT: PlayStation Vue is shutting down! Sony announced that the live TV streaming service will no longer be available as of January…
Scam alert: Why you may be receiving calls from ‘Scam Likely’
Mobile & Electronics
November 16th, 2018
Have you received a call on your smartphone from "Scam Likely" lately? Here's what's going on... In 2017, T-Mobile rolled…
12 things to consider before you renew Amazon Prime
November 16th, 2018
After Amazon announced that it's increasing the price of an annual Prime membership by $20 from $99 to $119, many Americans…
Walmart Savings Catcher changes: New rules for submitting receipts!
Shopping & Retail
November 16th, 2018
Editor's note: Walmart's Savings Catcher program is being discontinued in May 2019. Learn more here! If you use Walmart's popular…
Walmart Savings Catcher changes: How to upload receipts to Ibotta
Shopping & Retail
November 16th, 2018
Walmart Pay is now the only way to submit your receipts to Walmart Savings Catcher, but what does that mean…
AT&T tweaks its unlimited data plans again
Mobile & Electronics
November 16th, 2018
AT&T has made a change to its Unlimited &More and Unlimited &More Premium cell phone plans that will affect new customers.…
Target says shoppers are finally coming back
Shopping & Retail
November 14th, 2018
After a year of declining sales and foot traffic, Target says its turnaround strategy is resonating with shoppers. The discount retail…
Target shoppers: Here’s the truth about this viral pricing hoax
Shopping & Retail
November 14th, 2018
Some retailers have secret codes that savvy shoppers can use to determine when merchandise is marked down to the lowest price possible.…
Target raises minimum wage to $11/hour in time for holiday hiring
Jobs
November 14th, 2018
Target is raising its minimum hourly wage for all team members to $11 in October, the discount retailer announced Monday.…
Target discontinuing popular clothing brands
November 14th, 2018
If you're a loyal Target shopper, you probably have at least one piece of clothing from either the Merona or…