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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Owner’s title insurance: What is it and when do you need it?
Owner’s title insurance: What is it and when do you need it? Insurance March 22nd, 2017
When you buy a home or refinance one, you need a simple insurance policy that most people just won't buy…even…
Clark’s rules for lending to family and friends
Clark’s rules for lending to family and friends Money & Credit March 22nd, 2017
After one college football fan's approach to getting beer money via Venmo was nationally televised on a game day, the…
Want the most secure messaging possible? Download this free app
Want the most secure messaging possible? Download this free app Mobile & Electronics March 22nd, 2017
The greatest breach of your privacy may be through your smartphone. But there are plenty of ways you can limit…
3 credit cards with no balance transfer fees and low interest rates
3 credit cards with no balance transfer fees and low interest rates Money & Credit March 22nd, 2017
Is credit card debt becoming overwhelming in your life? A credit card with the right balance transfer offer can help…
How long should you warm your engine up on a cold morning?
How long should you warm your engine up on a cold morning? Cars February 6th, 2017
OK, picture this: It's a 22-degree morning outside and you're getting ready to go to work. How long should warm…
T-Mobile announces free Hulu offer
T-Mobile announces free Hulu offer Mobile & Electronics January 25th, 2017
Talk about piling on... In December 2016, T-Mobile announced it would give AT&T customers one free year of DirecTV Now…
Social Security hands out small cost of living adjustment for 2017
Social Security hands out small cost of living adjustment for 2017 Money & Credit December 2nd, 2016
Social Security recipients will get a small bump in their monthly checks next year. But if you still have a…
Report: 1 million Google accounts hacked by new malware
Report: 1 million Google accounts hacked by new malware Mobile & Electronics November 30th, 2016
Check Point Software Technologies today revealed a data breach that's hit an estimated 1 million Google accounts around the world.…
AT&T/DirecTV launch 3 new ways to stream premium video content
AT&T/DirecTV launch 3 new ways to stream premium video content Mobile & Electronics November 29th, 2016
If you feel like your pay TV bill is too expensive, AT&T and DirecTV have a trio of new streaming…
5 Clark Smart money moves to make before the end of 2016
5 Clark Smart money moves to make before the end of 2016 Money & Credit November 2nd, 2016
The clock is ticking away on 2016. It's already November and there are only two months left before we welcome…
Top 50 highest-paying college degrees
Top 50 highest-paying college degrees Jobs October 18th, 2016
When it comes to going to school, you want to make sure the degree you're investing in will pay dividends…
10 ways Amazon can save you money in your everyday life
10 ways Amazon can save you money in your everyday life Shopping & Retail October 10th, 2016
While there's been some talk recently about how Amazon isn't always the best choice for price-sensitive shoppers, there are still…
10 items at least $1 cheaper at Publix than Walmart
10 items at least $1 cheaper at Publix than Walmart Shopping & Retail October 3rd, 2016
Everybody knows Walmart is among the cheapest places to shop for groceries—barring Aldi, of course! But did you know that…
Circuit City ready for comeback as both a brick-and-mortar and e-tailer
Circuit City ready for comeback as both a brick-and-mortar and e-tailer Mobile & Electronics June 23rd, 2016
What's old is new again in the world of electronics retailing. After seven years of extinction, Circuit City is getting…
AT&T’s fraud detector app just blocked its 1 billionth scam call
AT&T’s fraud detector app just blocked its 1 billionth scam call Mobile & Electronics April 17th, 2016
If you hate robocalls, AT&T's got your back with a free app designed to shut the spam calls down cold…
How I went from paying $50/month for phone service to FREE!
How I went from paying $50/month for phone service to FREE! Deals & Savings April 14th, 2016
Free cell phone service has been a subject on the Clark Howard Show for years. But after some early stumbles,…
Best ways to get a small business loan
Best ways to get a small business loan Business & Entrepreneurs March 29th, 2016
Getting a loan as a small business or an entrepreneur hasn't always been easy. Big banks generally don't care about…
5 hotel scams to avoid
5 hotel scams to avoid Scams & Rip-Offs March 7th, 2016
Staying in a hotel soon? Be sure you don't fall victim to any of these scams! Americans make some 15…