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.
Sprint announces new unlimited plan pricing: How it compares to Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile
Mobile & Electronics
August 27th, 2018
Sprint, the nation's number four wireless carrier, is retiring its popular 50% off promotion and eliminating traditional data plans to…
Existing Sprint customers may be eligible for unlimited data deal
Mobile & Electronics
August 27th, 2018
If you're looking for an unlimited data plan, Sprint's latest deal is pretty tempting. The U.S. carrier is currently offering…
Sprint’s $30 unlimited data plan comes with a big catch
Mobile & Electronics
August 27th, 2018
Recently, I shared how existing Sprint customers may be able to take advantage of the wireless provider's $50 a month…
Just announced: Sprint offers $25 unlimited plan to new customers
Mobile & Electronics
August 27th, 2018
Sprint's Unlimited Kickstart is back with a $25 per month unlimited plan! For a limited time, customers who switch to…
Kroger is phasing out plastic bags at its grocery stores
News
August 23rd, 2018
If you shop for groceries at Kroger, you'll want to get in the habit of bringing reusable bags pretty soon.…
AT&T offers cheaper unlimited data plan starting at $60 a month
Mobile & Electronics
August 22nd, 2018
AT&T is already making changes to its unlimited data plan as the competition with Verizon, T-Mobile and Sprint heats up! Starting…
Why you shouldn’t use your hazard lights when driving in bad weather
Cars
August 15th, 2018
If you've ever been driving down the highway during a really bad storm, you've probably seen other drivers put on…
Unlimited plans comparison: AT&T vs. Verizon vs. T-Mobile vs. Sprint
Mobile & Electronics
August 13th, 2018
If you're shopping for an unlimited data plan with one of the Big 4 wireless providers, money expert Clark Howard…
Sprint is making big changes to its unlimited wireless data plans
Mobile & Electronics
August 13th, 2018
After Verizon and AT&T tweaked their unlimited wireless data plans, Sprint is also making it more complicated to choose a…
15 things every bargain shopper needs to know about Aldi
Shopping & Retail
August 10th, 2018
If you're trying to reduce your expenses, your grocery budget is a great place to start. And shopping at Aldi,…
UPDATE: T-Mobile responds to Clark Howard’s unlimited plan plea
Mobile & Electronics
August 8th, 2018
Money expert Clark Howard is calling on T-Mobile CEO John Legere to make a change to the wireless provider's new unlimited…
Job alert: These 10 companies are hiring like crazy in August
News
August 6th, 2018
If you're looking to make a career change, leading companies are pulling out all the stops for qualified applicants. The…
Save 2 full paychecks in 2018 with this simple budgeting trick
Budgeting & Saving
August 2nd, 2018
If you want to get out of debt, stash away more for retirement or control excessive spending, making a simple…
Convicted burglar reveals 9 secrets to keep your home safe
Homes & Real Estate
July 31st, 2018
Expensive security cameras and alarm systems may not be enough to keep burglars away! Speaking from behind bars, convicted burglar…
Work from home: Top 25 companies hiring for part-time jobs in 2018
July 13th, 2018
If you want to work from home and have been looking for a remote job for a while, there's a…
Amazon is hiring for work-from-home jobs in 15 states
Jobs
July 13th, 2018
UPDATE AS OF 7/13/18: The job ad has been taken down! We'll update you when new remote jobs are posted.…
Warning: These 20 area codes are the most likely to receive robocalls
News
July 11th, 2018
Are you getting bombarded with robocalls? YouMail, a free service to stop robocalls, scammers and telemarketers, reports that 4.1 billion…
Boxed’s new paid membership is half the price of Amazon Prime
News
July 10th, 2018
Money expert Clark Howard's prediction about Boxed.com — which has been referred to as "Costco for millennials" — has come…
Job alert: These 10 companies are hiring like crazy in May
Jobs
July 10th, 2018
The job hunt kicks into high gear this month for millions of Americans who are graduating from college and just…
Coming soon: Macy’s big change to compete with T.J. Maxx and Ross Dress for Less
News
July 10th, 2018
After announcing plans to close 100 underperforming stores back in August 2016, Macy's has been working hard to turn its…
AT&T makes 3 big changes to DirecTV Now’s live TV streaming service
News
July 10th, 2018
With about 1.5 million subscribers, AT&T's DirecTV Now is a fast-growing live TV streaming service that provides an affordable alternative…
New report: Video streaming services ranked from best to worst
News
July 10th, 2018
Video streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video and a new batch of internet-based live TV providers have replaced traditional…
Job alert: These 10 companies are hiring like crazy in June
Jobs
July 10th, 2018
If you're looking to make a career change, this summer is a great time to get your resume together and…
Update: These are the 21 safest cars and SUVs for 2018
Cars
July 10th, 2018
Only 21 vehicles have received the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's top safety award after stricter requirements were put in…
Streaming TV deal: How to get 3 months of free AT&T DirecTV Now service
News
July 10th, 2018
AT&T has been advertising three months of its DirecTV Now streaming service for $10 a month over the past few…
Job alert: AAA is hiring and you can work from home
Jobs
July 10th, 2018
UPDATE: These jobs go fast and this posting was taken down late Wednesday morning. Follow this link to see all…
Job alert: These 10 companies are hiring like crazy in July
News
July 10th, 2018
Ready to make a career change? This summer is a great time to get your resume together and start applying…
DirecTV Now, Sling TV and PlayStation Vue are raising prices on streaming bundles
Mobile & Electronics
July 10th, 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: Kroger is warning customers about fake coupons
News
July 10th, 2018
If you shop at Kroger, the supermarket chain has a warning about coupons you may have seen on social media…
What is a contact lens fitting fee and why do I have to pay for it?
Health
July 5th, 2018
If you wear contact lenses, your eye doctor is likely charging you an additional fee that vision insurance may not…