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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Refund reversal: White House official says tax refunds will arrive as scheduled
Refund reversal: White House official says tax refunds will arrive as scheduled Money & Credit January 7th, 2019
There's good news if you've been fretting over not getting your federal tax refund because of the partial government shutdown.…
Save $700 using couch change with the Penny Challenge!
Save $700 using couch change with the Penny Challenge! Money & Credit January 7th, 2019
The Penny Challenge will make you rethink the value of the spare change in your pocket or couch — and…
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Disney hikes the cost of tickets to California theme parks by 10% Travel January 7th, 2019
Disney is starting out the new year with a hefty price hike at its iconic Disneyland Resort and sister California…
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Reminder: The contribution limits for your 401(k) and IRA have gone up for 2019! Money & Credit January 4th, 2019
Now that the calendar has turned you can contribute more money than ever to your retirement accounts! If you are…
Clark Howard: Why you need to give online banks another look
Clark Howard: Why you need to give online banks another look Money & Credit January 3rd, 2019
Thinking about switching your bank? You're probably familiar with credit unions as a superior alternative to traditional big banks, but…
16 ways to lower your energy bill
16 ways to lower your energy bill Homes & Real Estate January 2nd, 2019
Paying a high energy bill every month is like throwing your money away. Don't do it! Follow this advice to save…
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Microsoft issues emergency security patch for Internet Explorer Protect Your Rights & Identity December 21st, 2018
Microsoft has issued a series of emergency security patches for certain versions of Internet Explorer that criminals are actively exploiting…
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Check your statement if you’ve been to a Caribou Coffee lately Protect Your Rights & Identity December 21st, 2018
Coffee & Bagel Brands announced that it was targeted by hackers at hundreds of its locations from late August through…
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What the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate hike means for you Money & Credit December 20th, 2018
For the fourth time this year, the Federal Reserve announced a widely expected interest rate hike on Thursday. But what…
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2019 jobs update: These 10 careers are having hiring sprees Jobs December 17th, 2018
Want to start the new year with a new career? We've got a fresh list of jobs that have experienced…
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After Controversy, Robinhood Withdraws Plan for 3% Checking/Savings Account Money & Credit December 14th, 2018
Robinhood says it is putting the brakes on the rollout of a new free checking and savings account that promised…
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Recall alert: 9Lives recalls wet canned cat food Recalls December 13th, 2018
The J.M. Smucker Company is announcing a voluntary recall of specific lots of 9Lives Protein Plus wet canned cat food…
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Warning: Fake package-tracking email may have a nasty malware surprise Scams & Rip-Offs December 12th, 2018
'Tis the season for online shopping, which means more people than usual are expecting packages in the mail leading up…
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How to get your student loans cancelled if your college abruptly shuts down Education December 10th, 2018
What happens when a college gets a failing grade and goes out of business? While it's not widely known, there…
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Recall alert: Kroger, Lidl dry dog food among 9 brands recalled Recalls December 10th, 2018
Dry dog food that may contain toxic levels of vitamin D has been recalled Kroger and Lidl, among other retailers,…
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New warning: The ‘grandparents scam’ can drain seniors of thousands in cash Scams & Rip-Offs December 7th, 2018
The so-called "grandparents scam" is an ugly crime that can bilk senior citizens out of thousands of their hard-earned dollars…
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These are the 17 best-selling items at Costco right now Warehouse Clubs December 7th, 2018
Costco Wholesale — one of money expert Clark Howard's favorite stores — is on a tear right now with sales…
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Recall alert: 12 million pounds of meat, including Kroger & Laura’s Lean Beef products Recalls December 5th, 2018
Meat producer JBS Tolleson has expanded its ongoing beef recall to include more than 12 million pounds of beef products…
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4 things to know before claiming head of household status on your 2018 taxes Money & Credit November 30th, 2018
If you're a single parent with kids, you may be able to claim a more than $18,000 standard deduction when…
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Why you shouldn’t do a cash-out refinance to pay off credit card debt Homes & Real Estate November 28th, 2018
Stuck with high-interest credit card debt that you can't seem to pay off? Maybe you've thought about tapping the equity…
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How I saved $200+ with this simple plumbing fix Homes & Real Estate November 27th, 2018
Shortly before the long Thanksgiving weekend, the handle on my kitchen faucet broke. I should have seen the day coming —…
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Here are the best-selling $1 frozen and refrigerated items at Dollar Tree Shopping & Retail November 26th, 2018
Ever noticed the frozen and refrigerated food at Dollar Tree? This dollar store has been helping shoppers stretch their food…
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Black Friday: Which stores really have the biggest discounts? Shopping & Retail November 21st, 2018
We're now full-on in the thick of the lead up to Black Friday, which in some ways has become just…
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Walmart introduces new prepared meals to compete with Amazon, restaurants Shopping & Retail November 21st, 2018
Be afraid, restaurant chains, be very afraid. The nation's largest retailer is stepping into your arena and in an effort…
GM wants to help you rent your car out like an Airbnb
GM wants to help you rent your car out like an Airbnb Cars November 19th, 2018
The future of cars is coming and the idea of access to a ride when you need it — but…
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Walmart’s home grocery delivery is being expanded to 100 cities Shopping & Retail November 19th, 2018
After dipping its toe in the waters of grocery delivery back in 2016, Walmart is now ready to go all-in.…
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Grab a one-way airport car rental starting at $9.99! Travel November 19th, 2018
Just days ago, we told you about money expert Clark Howard's secret way to enjoy a super-cheap Florida vacation during…
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How to Make the Most Money When You Sell Your Gift Cards Online Shopping & Retail November 19th, 2018
Want to make the most money when you sell your gift cards? We put three online services that buy gift…
11 ways to get more bang for your buck at Chipotle (plus free guacamole!)
11 ways to get more bang for your buck at Chipotle (plus free guacamole!) Food & Restaurants November 19th, 2018
After being rocked by a second straight year of food-safety concerns in 2017, Chipotle hasn't been feeling the love from…
Target buys same-day grocery delivery service Shipt for $550M
Target buys same-day grocery delivery service Shipt for $550M Shopping & Retail November 14th, 2018
The battle for same-day grocery delivery supremacy is on! Target has announced it plans to acquire same-day delivery grocery app…