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.
3 money-saving Amazon Prime perks you need to know about right now
July 3rd, 2018
If you're paying $99 a year for an Amazon Prime membership, there are a few money-saving perks that you really…
Why your AT&T bill might be going up
Mobile & Electronics
July 2nd, 2018
Wireless carrier AT&T is changing up its data plans, which will save some customers money and result in higher monthly bills…
Here’s why your cell phone bill might be going up
Mobile & Electronics
July 2nd, 2018
If you think you're paying too much for cell phone service right now, there are signs that prices could soon go…
Is Chevron with Techron gas really better for your car?
Cars
June 30th, 2018
Chevron is out with a series of new advertisements that claim its gasoline is the best for your car's mileage.…
Meal kits are now available at some Publix locations
Food & Restaurants
June 28th, 2018
Move over, Blue Apron! Publix is getting in on the growing meal kit trend at two of its Florida grocery…
Work from home: Top 100 companies with remote jobs in 2018
Jobs
June 27th, 2018
Working from home is a goal for many job seekers, but where should you begin your search? We have some…
14 things Americans are wasting a lot of money on
Money & Credit
June 20th, 2018
If you've been following Clark's advice for a while, you've probably developed some pretty impressive penny-pinching habits throughout the years. Over…
11 money-saving secrets to know about T.J. Maxx and Marshalls
Shopping & Retail
June 7th, 2018
If you've ever stepped foot inside a T.J. Maxx or Marshalls, you know these stores offer great ways to save…
This is the resume format most hiring managers want to see
Jobs
May 30th, 2018
Hiring managers may spend less than a minute looking at your resume, so you want to make sure that it's…
Warning: Do NOT throw these batteries in the trash
Mobile & Electronics
May 22nd, 2018
We have a special warning about the lithium-ion batteries that power electronic devices like smartphones, laptops, digital cameras and even…
Warning: Teens are dumpster diving at Ulta for free makeup
Life
May 22nd, 2018
People across the country are going to Ulta Beauty stores late at night to dumpster dive for free makeup. The…
How to make professional-looking wood prints for less than $5 each
Life
May 21st, 2018
All year long, Clark.com's Michael Timmermann is sharing quick and easy ways to save money as part of our Michael Saves series. Check…
Publix vs. Kroger: Which grocery store has the best prices?
Shopping & Retail
May 21st, 2018
All year long, Clark.com's Michael Timmermann is sharing quick and easy ways to save money as part of our Michael Saves series. Check…
T-Mobile is dropping mysterious fees and taxes from your bill
Mobile & Electronics
May 17th, 2018
If you have the T-Mobile One unlimited plan, you're about to get a break on your cell phone bill! T-Mobile…
Just announced: Some T-Mobile customers are getting a free Netflix subscription
Mobile & Electronics
May 17th, 2018
T-Mobile's unlimited deal just got better for anyone on a T-Mobile ONE family plan! The wireless provider has announced that through…
Retail alert: Target is closing these underperforming stores
Shopping & Retail
May 16th, 2018
Target is closing a dozen underperforming locations early next year, according to the Star Tribune. Earlier this week, the discount…
Cheap and easy way to remove yellow sweat stains from your clothes
Life
May 10th, 2018
If you've ever thrown out a shirt because of yellow sweat stains in the underarm area, there's a simple solution…
There’s now a way to get your Costco order delivered to your door
Shopping & Retail
May 1st, 2018
If you love all the deals that Costco Wholesale has to offer but don't like standing in long lines at the warehouse club,…
How to save leftover wine for up to a week
Life
May 1st, 2018
If your New Year's celebration is going to include a few bottles of wine, you may end up with some half-finished…
Warehouse club offers 600 prescription drugs for $10 or less
Health
May 1st, 2018
Studies have shown that about a third of patients who leave the doctor's office with a new prescription don't get…
Just announced: 3 big changes coming to Sam’s Club in 2018
Shopping & Retail
May 1st, 2018
After abruptly closing 63 locations nationwide, Sam's Club is moving forward with some big changes that will affect members. The…
No one will believe you paid $1 for these Dollar Tree finds
Shopping & Retail
April 27th, 2018
If you're a regular Dollar Tree shopper — or someone who just stops by occasionally — you know the store is filled…
Verizon’s ”˜Can you hear me now?’ guy switches to Sprint
Deals & Savings
April 26th, 2018
A man who spent nearly a decade pitching Verizon's services has switched to Sprint ' and he's back on your…
Budgeting with cash: How to make the envelope method work in 2018
Budgeting & Saving
April 25th, 2018
If you're trying to get out of credit card debt, managing your money the old-fashioned way is what money expert…
Clark’s secret to finding the cheapest flights possible
Travel
April 25th, 2018
If you need a summer vacation but don't know where to go, this may be the year to test out…
Use this simple trick to stop overeating (and spend less on food)
Health
April 11th, 2018
If you find yourself reaching for seconds even after you're full, then you might want to know about a simple…
Just announced: Big changes are coming to 100 Macy’s locations in 2018
Shopping & Retail
April 10th, 2018
If you like to shop at Macy's, some big changes may be coming to your favorite department store! The retailer…
5 people you may be forgetting to tip
Shopping & Retail
April 10th, 2018
Should you really tip your Uber driver? The answer is becoming a lot more clear. The ride-sharing company recently announced…
These 16 stores will reward you for recycling old phones, clothes and more
Shopping & Retail
April 9th, 2018
The next time you go to your favorite mall or shopping center, be on the lookout for stores that will…
Follow these 5 rules before reclining your airplane seat
Travel
April 3rd, 2018
With another busy travel season right ahead of us, thousands of infrequent fliers will be taking off for family vacations. But before…