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.
Ask Clark: Why does Trim need bank login information to lower my cable bill?
October 16th, 2018
If you've been searching for ways to lower your cable or internet bill, there's a relatively new tool that may…
Travel alert: Clark Howard warns about American, Delta and United’s cheap fares
News
October 10th, 2018
When you're on the lookout for a cheap flight, there's a relatively new type of fare that may seem too…
Basic economy fares: Delta vs. American vs. United
Travel
October 10th, 2018
Delta, American and United are offering controversial low-cost fares called “basic economy” in select markets to take on the threat…
Hilton vs. Holiday Inn vs. Marriott vs. Best Western: Which hotel chain is best?
Travel
October 10th, 2018
When money expert Clark Howard books a vacation, he almost always uses the travel websites Priceline and Hotwire to get…
Work From Home: How I Made My First $100 With Amazon Mechanical Turk
October 10th, 2018
If you're a busy parent, student, retiree or anyone looking to make money from home in your spare time, Amazon Mechanical…
How to get 3 months of DirecTV Now for only $30
Mobile & Electronics
October 9th, 2018
You've probably heard people talking about DirecTV Now, the new Internet streaming service that costs way less than a traditional…
New report: This pharmacy’s prices are cheaper than Costco
Health
October 8th, 2018
Switching pharmacies could save you a lot of money on prescription drugs, even if you have health insurance. An investigation…
Best prepaid unlimited plans: Metro by T-Mobile vs. Cricket vs. Boost Mobile
Mobile & Electronics
October 8th, 2018
Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint aren't your only options for unlimited data plans! You may be able to get the…
3 things to know before you renew a Costco Wholesale membership
Shopping & Retail
October 4th, 2018
If you've received a renewal notice in the mail from Costco Wholesale, you may be wondering about your exact renewal…
Clark’s #1 tip to avoid being stranded by overbooked car rental reservations
October 2nd, 2018
When you make a car rental reservation, you expect there to be a vehicle available when you arrive at the…
Need a job? Amazon is hiring and just raised its minimum wage
Jobs
October 2nd, 2018
If you've been thinking about applying for a job with Amazon, the retail giant is raising its minimum hourly wage.…
Moving soon? Save hundreds with these 21 housewarming discounts
Shopping & Retail
October 2nd, 2018
Moving can be pretty stressful, but with that stress comes the excitement of starting over in a brand new space.…
MetroPCS is changing its name and adding 2 new unlimited data plans
Mobile & Electronics
September 27th, 2018
MetroPCS is dropping the PCS, adding T-Mobile to its name and launching new cell phone plans! Metro by T-Mobile, a…
DIY Cold Remedy: How to Make a Starbucks ‘Medicine Ball’ Drink at Home
Health
September 27th, 2018
If you're coming down with a cold, you'll try just about anything to get rid of the sore throat, cough,…
New Medicare card mailing schedule updated for September 2018
Health
September 20th, 2018
New Medicare cards will be showing up in mailboxes before you know it! In a move to combat medical identity…
Verizon just made a major change to its unlimited data plan
Mobile & Electronics
September 20th, 2018
After surprising customers with a new unlimited data plan in February, Verizon is making some tweaks. A Verizon representative confirmed…
Cheap flights: 3 ways Delta’s basic economy fare still beats Spirit
Travel
September 17th, 2018
All year long, Clark.com's Michael Timmermann is sharing quick and easy ways to save money as part of our Michael Saves…
This is all that a thief needs to access your hotel room… and it’s not your room key
Scams & Rip-Offs
September 13th, 2018
There's a new warning that all travelers need to know about. ABC News recently conducted an experiment to demonstrate how the…
This dollar store hack will save money on Swiffer pads
Life
September 11th, 2018
If you own a Swiffer or a similar type of mop, you know how it can make cleaning your house…
Best Paper Towels: Bounty vs. Costco vs. Viva vs. Walmart
Shopping & Retail
September 11th, 2018
When you're cleaning up spills around the house, you want a paper towel that's both strong and absorbent. The quality…
Job alert: These 10 companies are hiring like crazy in September
Jobs
September 10th, 2018
Ready to make a career change before 2019? September is the month to make your move! With Black Friday 2018…
The best wireless network in America is…
Mobile & Electronics
September 6th, 2018
If you're trying to lower your monthly bills, switching cell phone providers can save you money — but which wireless…
3 unlimited data plan ‘gotchas’ hidden in the fine print
Mobile & Electronics
September 6th, 2018
Advertisements for unlimited cell phone data plans are everywhere, but are any of these plans right for you? The answer…
New report names best wireless network for video streaming
Mobile & Electronics
September 6th, 2018
Don't you just hate it when you're trying to watch your favorite TV show on your smartphone and the video…
7 Chick-fil-A sauces ranked from best to worst
Food & Restaurants
September 6th, 2018
If there's one thing that makes the chicken nuggets from Chick-fil-A taste even better, it's pairing them with your favorite…
New report: The most and least reliable car brands for 2018
Cars
September 5th, 2018
J.D. Power is out with its 2018 Vehicle Dependability Study and there are some surprises on the list. The study…
Calling In Sick? Here’s the #1 Excuse Your Boss Will Actually Believe
Jobs
September 5th, 2018
Paid sick time policies are an effective way to prevent the spread of contagious illnesses at work, according to the…
Sprint’s new Unlimited Premium plan comes with Amazon Prime
Mobile & Electronics
September 4th, 2018
Sprint has just announced a new unlimited wireless data plan with tons of bells and whistles, including an Amazon Prime…
Walmart is making big changes to its stores before Black Friday
News
August 31st, 2018
If you plan to shop at Walmart between now and Christmas, there are some big changes that you're sure to…
Amazon Package Lost? Things to Know Before You Call Customer Service
Shopping & Retail
August 30th, 2018
Have you ever waited for an Amazon delivery that never showed up? Your package may have been "lost in transit."…