Theo has co-written several books with Clark Howard, including the New York Times #1 bestseller Living Large in Lean Times. He's also an emerging composer. After spending more than 13 years covering personal finance for Team Clark, Theo is excited to super-serve the Clark audience in a whole new way -- with lots of money-saving deals over at ClarkDeals.com!

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Each year when the calendar flips from February to March, many of us start to catch spring fever. This is…
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11 Things on Deep Discount in January
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When you think of Costco, you probably don't immediately think of tires— but maybe you should! That's because the warehouse…
10 Things on Deep Discount in December
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We’ve finally made it to the last month of the year and the high point of the annual sales calendar!…
How to Find a Geriatric Care Manager
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If you have an elderly loved one who needs to transition from living alone to being in an independent living…
Best deals in November
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It's finally here: the biggest month in the deal savings calendar! Black Friday and Cyber Monday are both prominently positioned…
Best deals in October
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How to Freeze Your Credit — Literally! Budgeting & Saving September 18th, 2023
You may have heard of freezing your credit, but have you ever heard of freezing your credit card? If you're…
9 Things on Deep Discount in September
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Best deals in August
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Best Deals in July
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8 Things on Deep Discount in June
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What Is an ABLE Account?
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For parents of children with disabilities, tax-free Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts can be an invaluable tool for…
Best deals in May
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May is a month of transition, as spring starts to move towards the unofficial beginning of summer with the Memorial…
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Why Clark Howard Uses Unit Price To Save Money When Shopping
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If you're looking for ways to save money on groceries, there's a little-known secret you need to know. Unit price…
Best deals in April
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How To Buy a House in 9 Steps Homes & Real Estate April 18th, 2022
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Looking to Lower Your Funeral or Cremation Costs? Join a Non-Profit Memorial Society
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Saver’s Credit: How To Get Free Money To Save for Retirement
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Sell Stuff Online: The Best Sites and Apps
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Looking for the best ways to sell your stuff online? If you want to put extra money in your pocket,…
Here’s How Much Money LED Christmas Lights Can Save You
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When you're shopping at your favorite warehouse club, did you know there are a lot of little-known ways you can…
5 Ways to Save on Honey Baked Ham
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