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What’s the Best Way To Donate to a Charity? Donating & Volunteering May 26th, 2023
I want to donate to charity but I'm not sure about the most effective donation method. What's the best way…
Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney: Frequently Asked Questions
Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney: Frequently Asked Questions Senior Care April 17th, 2023
Have you thought about what happens if you are incapacitated in some way and can't make health care decisions for…
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Best Online Will Maker: 5 Free or Cheap Options Wills & Funerals April 13th, 2023
Looking for the best online will maker? Here are five free or cheap services that can help you create a…
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Clark Howard’s Guide to Saving Money on Your Wedding Life April 3rd, 2023
Money expert Clark Howard says although many couples splurge on their wedding day, such a happy occasion shouldn't put you…
Is Medical Tourism Right for You?
Is Medical Tourism Right for You? Health March 16th, 2023
Fed up with the high cost of health care, you may consider traveling across the country to get the surgeries…
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Should I Prepay for My Funeral? Wills & Funerals March 15th, 2023
"Nothing is certain but death and taxes," Benjamin Franklin once wrote. The fact that we're going to die one day…
How To Squeeze Every Single Last Drop From Household Products
How To Squeeze Every Single Last Drop From Household Products Life February 28th, 2023
Do you get frustrated by things you buy that don't last as long as they should? Well then, you're in…
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Who Should Consider Setting Up a Trust? Money & Credit February 22nd, 2023
When you prepare your estate for the end of life, you'll probably create a will. But what about a trust?…
12 Things You Never Knew You Could Get From Your Local Library
12 Things You Never Knew You Could Get From Your Local Library Life February 22nd, 2023
If your notion of what a library has to offer is based on your childhood, you're woefully behind the times.…
How To Make Your Online Accounts Accessible When You Die
How To Make Your Online Accounts Accessible When You Die Wills & Funerals February 17th, 2023
Have you thought about what will happen to all of your online accounts when you die? So much of what…
What is long-term care insurance and how much does it cost? Money expert Clark Howard has answers about LTCI.
What Is Long-Term Care Insurance Cost & Coverage Insurance January 10th, 2023
The list of things I want to do when I retire includes traveling, logging some quality family time and eating…
Clark's Christmas Kids
Clark’s Christmas Kids 2022 Donating & Volunteering December 13th, 2022
Christmas Kids is virtual and in-person for our 32nd year. With over 10,000 children in foster care currently, we need…
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16 Items To Pack in Your Financial Emergency Kit Life October 26th, 2022
It’s no secret that people who live in disaster-prone areas (and many others) keep emergency kits and “bug-out” bags filled…
The Best Ways To Donate Old Eyeglasses
The Best Ways To Donate Old Eyeglasses Donating & Volunteering September 22nd, 2022
If your prescription has recently changed or you just got a new pair of eyeglasses, you may be wondering what…
Funeral planning
Clark Howard’s Important Advice on Funeral Planning Wills & Funerals July 13th, 2022
Having a conversation about death can be difficult, but because you may have to plan the funeral of a loved…
12 Ways To Practice Extreme Frugality
12 Ways To Practice Extreme Frugality Deals & Savings June 28th, 2022
If you're a fan of Clark Howard and Clark.com, you may already be using some of our favorite money-saving tips…
When You Should (and Shouldn’t) Use a 529 Plan
When You Should (and Shouldn’t) Use a 529 Plan Children & Pets February 25th, 2022
It's a natural inclination for parents to start thinking about a child's education as soon as their baby is born.…
Looking to Lower Your Funeral or Cremation Costs? Join a Non-Profit Memorial Society
Looking to Lower Your Funeral or Cremation Costs? Join a Non-Profit Memorial Society Life January 5th, 2022
Death isn't a topic people generally like to talk about. But the financial burden that is placed on the family…
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You Can Save Big Money on Caskets at Costco, Walmart and Amazon Life December 1st, 2021
Caskets are a big, expensive end-of-life purchase, but there are ways to cut the cost without sacrificing quality. In this…
Putting the Dollar Tree Cleaner ‘LA’s Totally Awesome’ to the Test!
Putting the Dollar Tree Cleaner ‘LA’s Totally Awesome’ to the Test! Life October 22nd, 2021
If you have a home to clean, you likely already have your favorite brands of products. Maybe it's Shout to…
Creative Ways To Give the Last-Minute Gift Everyone Wants
Creative Ways To Give the Last-Minute Gift Everyone Wants Life April 5th, 2021
You might have already heard that Clark is not a big fan of gift cards. Besides, unless it's a store or…
Is Pet Insurance Worth It?  What You Need To Know Before You Buy
Is Pet Insurance Worth It? What You Need To Know Before You Buy Life March 17th, 2021
Is pet insurance worth it? The answer of course is it depends. In this article we'll walk you through what…
36 Cleaning Hacks You’ll Wish You’d Known Sooner
36 Cleaning Hacks You’ll Wish You’d Known Sooner Life March 1st, 2021
Whether you're a constant cleaner or a last-minute tidy-upper, knowing a few quick and easy tricks can make the process…
17 Red Flags That Could Get You Audited by the IRS
17 Red Flags That Could Get You Audited by the IRS Money & Credit January 14th, 2021
Few things spark more fear in someone's financial life than the idea of a tax audit by the Internal Revenue…
How Couples Can Get on the Same Page About Money
How Couples Can Get on the Same Page About Money Money & Credit January 11th, 2021
Read just about any list or article about the reasons why couples divorce, and you'll see "money" mentioned near the…
Custom drawer organizer inspired by KonMari
How to KonMari Your Home on a Budget Life January 5th, 2021
You don't have to be a minimalist or a decluttering guru to have come across the tiny dynamo (and hugely…
Here’s How Much Money LED Christmas Lights Can Save You
Here’s How Much Money LED Christmas Lights Can Save You Life December 3rd, 2020
When it's time to deck your home with Christmas lights, the kind of bulb you choose can make a big…
Clark Howard makes a razor last one year
How to Make a Disposable Razor Last 12 Months Life August 14th, 2020
If you ever heard I stretch a buck just a little past the point of ridiculous, well, it could be…
4 Home Cleaning Hacks That Actually Work
4 Home Cleaning Hacks That Actually Work Life July 21st, 2020
What is it about the word "hack" that elevates a mundane chore into something more fun? Is it because a…
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Why You Might Be Washing Your Clothes All Wrong Life May 14th, 2020
When it comes to the best way to wash clothes, most of us probably think we know what we're doing.…