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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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How to dispute your cable bill
Fee frenzy: Cable providers push through up to 88% increase on broadcast TV, regional sports fees Mobile & Electronics March 23rd, 2018
The average American household pays $103.10 per month for traditional pay TV subscription — either to the local cable monopoly…
13 ways to save money at Publix
13 ways to save money at Publix Food & Restaurants March 22nd, 2018
With 1,169 stores across the Southeast, Publix is a beloved fixture to a lot of grocery shoppers — even if…
5 ways to get prices so cheap…you won’t believe your eyes!
5 ways to get prices so cheap…you won’t believe your eyes! Deals & Savings March 16th, 2018
Can't wait for Black Friday or Cyber Monday to score deals on your holiday shopping? No worries, there are some…
3 Simple Money Moves To Make This Year
3 Simple Money Moves To Make This Year Money & Credit March 9th, 2018
As we welcome 2018, it's a great time to do a look-see ahead and make sure your finances are in…
Packages ready for delivery
6 ways to stop package thieves from striking your home Scams & Rip-Offs March 6th, 2018
With an ever-growing number of people shopping online, there are a lot of packages being delivered to people's homes. That's…
Unsecured server left FedEx customer documents for 100K+ accounts exposed
Unsecured server left FedEx customer documents for 100K+ accounts exposed Protect Your Identity March 6th, 2018
Here's the latest in the ongoing saga of how corporate America fails to protect consumer information! FedEx is the latest…
8 ways to score a cheap summer vacation deal
8 ways to score a cheap summer vacation deal Travel March 5th, 2018
Good news for summer leisure travelers: You can score a deal on airfare if you know when you should and…
Study: Dollar General and Walmart are least expensive retailers
Study: Dollar General and Walmart are least expensive retailers Deals & Savings March 5th, 2018
Looking for ways to save more money each month? Where you shop makes all the difference for your wallet! Read…
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Think the government already gets too much of your money? Use this calculator so you don’t overpay! Taxes March 1st, 2018
While you've been wrapped up in your 2017 tax return, the IRS has been busy crunching the numbers to find…
Study: Playgrounds are dirtier than bathroom toilets
Study: Playgrounds are dirtier than bathroom toilets Health March 1st, 2018
Ever feel like kids today grow up in a bubble? Well, when you read this, you might understand why! Read…
venmo
Venmo settles FTC allegations about privacy violations and delayed funds Mobile & Electronics February 28th, 2018
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached a settlement with Venmo owner PayPal over how the money transfer app handled…
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You won’t believe who the new savings champs are! Money & Credit February 28th, 2018
Looks like the young whippersnappers can teach a few of us old folks about saving money! A recent poll of…
bank of america sign
Who says physical banking is dead? Bank of America to open 500+ new branches Banks & Banking February 27th, 2018
Maybe those rumors about the demise of bank branches are being greatly exaggerated, after all. While some big banks are…
Vacation calendar
Vacation rental scams are back, just in time for spring break Travel February 27th, 2018
Spring break is just around the corner and an old scam is back with new hazards — whether you're looking…
Received a bogus tax refund check? How to safely return it to the IRS
Received a bogus tax refund check? How to safely return it to the IRS Taxes February 27th, 2018
The IRS has a new warning about fake tax refunds being deposited into the bank accounts of taxpayers. Most of…
Uber Visa Card
Uber’s new no-annual-fee credit card comes with some sweet perks February 27th, 2018
Uber is ready to throw down with a sweet offer for anyone who wants its first-ever credit card! RELATED: Clark…
Shoppers increasingly say this is their #1 regret
Citi to refund $335M to some credit card customers Money & Credit February 26th, 2018
How's this for a bank stepping up and taking responsibility when they wrong customers? If you have a Citi credit…
Hulu live TV service on tap for ‘under $40’ in next few months
Hulu live TV service on tap for ‘under $40’ in next few months Mobile & Electronics February 26th, 2018
Get ready for another entrant to the live TV streaming market. Hulu is preparing to throw its hat in the…
Hulu live TV on phone
Hulu’s live TV service is here for $39.99 per month! Mobile & Electronics February 26th, 2018
It's official! As of May 3, Hulu TV is now available to the public for a beta test at a…
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Stash puts the power of investing in the palm of your hand Money & Credit February 22nd, 2018
What's standing between you and investing for your future—right now, this very minute? Is it time? Money? Knowledge? A new…
The secret to putting 1 million miles on the odometer
The secret to putting 1 million miles on the odometer Cars February 20th, 2018
Back when cars were being built in the 1960s, there probably wasn't any concept that they might last one million…
7 ways to get more life out of your car
7 ways to get more life out of your car Cars February 20th, 2018
A car is usually the second biggest purchase in your life — after your home. Wouldn't it be nice if you…
Takata air bag deployed
Takata recall grows by 3 million more faulty airbag inflators Cars February 20th, 2018
The largest recall in the history of automobiles is about to get even bigger. RELATED: Warming up your car engine…
4 hidden factors that help determine your auto insurance premiums
4 hidden factors that help determine your auto insurance premiums Insurance February 20th, 2018
In the continuation of a disturbing trend, your driving record is becoming less and less relevant to setting your auto…
Recall alert: Power adapter sold with tablet can shock you
Recall alert: Power adapter sold with tablet can shock you Mobile & Electronics February 20th, 2018
Barnes & Noble has announced a voluntary recall of the power adapter sold with its NOOK Tablet 7' e-reader because…
5 ways to pay zero for TV, phone, investments, haircuts and more
5 ways to pay zero for TV, phone, investments, haircuts and more Money & Credit February 19th, 2018
Are you like Clark in that 'free' is your favorite word in the English language? Here are a few things…
tax refund check with money
Top 5 tax refund myths debunked Money & Credit February 13th, 2018
Every tax season, there's a lot of anxiety surrounding tax refunds. Everyone wants to get their money as soon as…
Not so magical: Disney raises the cost of park admission again!
Not so magical: Disney raises the cost of park admission again! Travel February 12th, 2018
Planning a trip to the Magic Kingdom or Disneyland this year? It's going to cost you a pretty penny, thanks…
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Deliv, Walgreens partner for same-day prescription delivery Health February 12th, 2018
You're used to getting everything on demand these days — your TV content, your groceries on your doorstep, even somebody…
candid aligner
These clear aligners could save you 65% on orthodontics Health February 9th, 2018
"DENTIST, n. A prestidigitator who, putting metal into your mouth, pulls coins out of your pocket." Famed American cynic Ambrose…
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