More posts by Michael Timmermann
If you’ve ever thought “I can’t believe I spent that much” after a trip to a traditional supermarket (not Aldi),let’s…
Taking your family to a professional sporting event these days is like going to Disney World. The price of everything–down…
We’ve all had those days when the dryer machine stops, but there’s just no way the laundry is getting folded.…
Moving can be pretty stressful, but with that stress comes the excitement of starting over in a brand new space.…
When you’re shopping around for the best auto insurance rate – which everyoneshould do from time to time – you…
A Domino’s driver in Salem, Oregon, helped save the life of a regular customer whose delivery orders mysteriously stopped one…
As the field of 2016 presidential candidates whittles down, some people might be re-thinking the political bumper stickers on their…
Diners ata Chinese restaurant in Arlington, Virginia, got quite an unpleasantsurprise when it came time to pay the bill --and…
Just the other day I got an ad in the mail from a real estate agent. The bold print screamed'PRICES…
Haggling is something most of us dread, but it can save you hundreds of dollars a year on monthly expenses…
Do you consider yourself a good tipper? Most of us would like to think that we are, but it's easy…
Should you pay off your mortgage early? It's a question personal finance experts have been debating for years. Some say…
Could you give up a $95,000 a year job to make $10 an hour scooping ice cream? It's a question…
If you've read my previous articles on clark.com, you know that I paid off my $86,000 mortgage in 2 years.…
Starting March 19th, customers havebeen able to leave tips directly through the Starbucks app on their iPhone. Think of it…
I recently had the opportunity to use a family member’s timeshare package to take a vacation. Moments after arriving at…
Americans love their coffee. According to the National Coffee Association, 83 percent of us are coffee drinkers. But how much…
As I worked to pay off my $86,000 mortgage in 2 years, I tried just about everything I could think…
It seems like every week we hear about food prices going up again. First, beef prices. Then, it was milk…
Step one foot into any wine shop and the selection can be overwhelming.Hundreds or maybe even thousands of bottles surround…
For millions of Americans, pets are just like family. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports we spend $61 billion a…
The price of meat is sending shoppers into sticker shock. Beef prices are expected to rise 3 to 4 percent…
Ten years ago I waited tables part-time during college. Back then, receiving an 18% tip was a compliment. Now, 18%…
