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Atlanta Bargain Hunter: Clark Howard
Clark Howard: Don't be fooled by early-bird shoppers
Retailers have already begun their extra early push for Christmas this year. Kmart now has run its first holiday-themed TV ad, which marks the earliest documented television advertising push for Christmas ever, according to an article I read. And Toys R Us has special deals if you shop for Christmas ...
Clark Howard: New service rents cars for $10 a day
Thanks to a new discount brand from Hertz, you may be able to score a car rental for as little as $10 a day. I rent cars up to 40 or 50 times a year, so I’m interested in a new Hertz sub-brand that I read about in The Orlando ...
Clark Howard: 'Medical tourism' is a growing trend
Fed up with the high cost of health care, some companies are giving incentives to employees to travel across the country to get the surgeries they need. Smaller companies like newspaper publisher Stephens Media and mega-employers like Kroger and Walmart are now or will soon offer airfare and a waiver ...
Clark Howard: Valued workers translate into a company's success
What are the bathrooms like where you work? And could they be an indicator of the future success of your company? Years ago, I told the story of a Wall Street stock analyst who liked to visit the companies in which he invested his clients’ money. This guy got in ...
Clark Howard: An improved credit score requires diligence
Did you hear about the woman who sued Equifax for $18 million because they wouldn’t fix errors on her credit report even after she diligently stayed on top of them for two years? Having black marks on your files could mean denial of job offers, higher interest rates on loans, ...
Clark Howard: Avoid fees with a new idea in banking
Are you fed up with your bank? A new banking experience comes from an unlikely retailer that is just about everywhere. Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer, is now in an alliance with American Express for a partnership called Bluebird. After first launching in fall 2012, this service has been named ...
College Week: Clark Howard's tips for avoiding student debt
Last month, consumer expert and AJC Bargain Hunter contributor Clark Howard wrote about ways to contain runaway student loan debt -- noting that the interest rate on student loans was recently at 6.8 percent up from 3.4 percent. He offered a bit of advice for students when thinking about college ...
Clark Howard: Do your homework before buying long-term care
Long term care insurance is a smart decision for many people. It helps pay for long-term nursing home care or for health care assistance in your home when you get older. But far too few people choose to buy it. Here are some guidelines to follow if you are thinking ...
Clark Howard: Midsize car deals are on the rise
What a difference a year makes. Just a year ago I was talking about the price war between luxury car makers, creating some serious deals in that class of car. But where are the deals happening now? Without a doubt, it’s the midsize market. Toyota’s midsize stalwart, the Camry, a ...
Clark Howard's new book: Living Large for the Long Haul
We can all use a little inspiration when it comes to financial matters…and sometimes it can come from a group of strangers. In his new book, “Living Large For the Long Haul: Consumer-Tested Ways to Overhaul Your Finances, Increase Your Savings, and Get Your Life Back on Track,” (Avery, $20) ...
Clark Howard: It's best to find a burglar alarm without a contract
Are you paying big bucks for a burglar alarm? New self-install kits are available that don’t require a landline and only cost $15 each month for monitoring. SimpliSafe.com offers a $200 self-install starter kit for apartments and a $300 kit for homes. Both options feature non-contract $14.99 monthly monitoring, which ...
Clark Howard: Putting a price on personal privacy
Facebook is testing a free Wi-Fi option at select businesses in Northern California — but there’s a trade-off for free access. In order to access the Facebook Wi-Fi option, you must log in on Facebook and check in at participating locations. What’s in it for Facebook? You disclose your location ...
Clark Howard: Student loans shouldn't be a burden
This month, the interest rate on student loans doubled because of a political stalemate in Washington. It’s now 6.8 percent, up from 3.4 percent because of a political stalemate in Washington. I hope this gives you the opportunity to think about the total amount of money being borrowed on student ...
Clark Howard: Don't get overcharged on your hospital bill
If you go to the emergency room without insurance, you might not be getting charged at the correct rate, in accordance with federal law. Did you know hospitals are required to bill uninsured patients at no higher a rate than a person who has insurance? That’s a new provision in ...
Clark Howard: At the airport, let your car pay for its parking
Three teens are taking on Hertz, Avis and Enterprise — the three giants of the car rental industry — with a new business model that should delight travelers. ABC News reports Shri Graneshram, 19, Kevin Petrovic, 19, and Rajul Zaparde, 18, dropped out of Harvard, Princeton and M.I.T. because they ...
Clark Howard: Travel savings for cars and hotels
More and more people are starting their engines and driving on vacation instead of flying. About three quarters of travel this summer will be people in their own cars, not people in airplanes. The airlines are parking planes in the desert, which drives down the supply of seats so they ...
Clark Howard: Mistakes of both home buyers and sellers
We’re coming up on one of the housing market’s peak buying and selling times. With that in mind, what are the biggest mistakes made by both sellers and buyers? For sellers, I find the top mistake they make is in selecting an agent. If you’re interviewing agents, don’t list with ...
Clark Howard: Parents' hardships inspire savings
A new study from the Pew Research Center finds young adults carry a lot less debt than their parents. As a result of recession, the debts of people younger than 35 fell by 30 percent. At the same time, the debts of the overall population only dropped by 8 percent. ...
Clark Howard: My Tesla is about weaning us off foreign oil
I’ve had some very strong feedback since I revealed that my wife and I bought a Tesla. The Tesla S is an all-electric car made in California. It’s a magnificent automobile, an incredible performer — and it costs a fortune. I bought one when there was a cheaper version that ...
Clark Howard: Medical debt can distort credit
Medical debt is damaging the credit of right around 30 million people, according to the latest figures I’ve seen. What floors me about this problem is how it’s both completely stealth and something that’s so easily fixed once you know about it. You would expect that damaged credit because of ...
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