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Vehicle prices are continuing on the downward trajectory, which is something that money expert Clark Howard has been saying would happen. “The used vehicle prices are on a steady downturn, and the new vehicles are on a downturn as well but not as steep because they don’t have as far to fall as the used […]

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Car shoppers have been dealing with inflated vehicle prices for a few years now. With the average price of a new car still pretty high, one option that may have crossed your mind is to buy a car with a salvage title. In the vehicle marketplace, there’s a major stigma attached to buying salvaged cars, […]

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It’s no secret that electric vehicles (EVs) are starting to grow on the American public. A study from vehicle research site iSeeCars.com measures the number of EV chargers in the top U.S. cities and their rate of installation as a barometer of how EV-friendly the places are. Which Cities Are the Most Electric Vehicle-Friendly? While […]

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Welcome to Ask Clark, a column designed to answer your financial questions, by money expert Clark Howard. How Can I Find an Affordable and Legit Online School? Tim from Georgia asks: “I’ve heard you a few times in the past few months say to consider skills and knowledge that may be outside of a career job position. […]

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With a little research and extra hard work, there are ways to pay your tuition bills without getting buried in student loan debt.

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In past years, contributing to a 529 plan presented a clear risk to parents and grandparents. It’s always been a tax-advantaged way to pay for college. But if the intended beneficiary didn’t go to college, or if they got a scholarship and didn’t need the 529 plan funds, it created a dilemma. You’d have to […]

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Once you’ve decided to continue your education past high school, the next step is choosing where you want to go to school. From less debt to smaller class sizes, community colleges have more to offer than you may realize. In this article, I’ll look at five key benefits of community college you should consider before […]

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The number of drivers who let their insurance monitor their driving has more than doubled in less than a decade! While many drivers were once skeptical of the practice, the benefits are becoming more and more appealing as people make the switch to usage-based insurance. And as car insurance rates continue to climb, even more […]

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Last year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received more than 1 million reports of identity theft! And the AARP found that, “American adults lost a total of $43 billion to identity fraud in 2023.” So, it makes sense that — if protection exists against identity theft exists — you want it. There’s no shortage of […]

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At a time when insurance premiums are skyrocketing, especially for home and auto insurance, people are looking for ways to save money. At 2.4% in September, inflation is much closer to the Fed’s stated 2.0% goal and a far cry from its 9.1% peak. From Dec. 31, 2021, to Oct. 27, 2023, the S&P 500 […]

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Deed theft happens when someone steals your home’s title and takes action — or tries to take action — against your property for financial gain. Also called home title theft, this crime isn’t new. But it’s gained more attention as high profile properties, including Elvis Presley’s Graceland, have been targeted. The good news is there […]

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Worried about living a life of poverty during your golden years? Longevity insurance is a little-known policy that could prevent that.

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If you’re enrolled in a high-deductible health plan, you may have been offered the option of an HSA. So what is an HSA? It’s a Health Savings Account. It’s designed to help you pay for health care, but it can also be a great way to plan for the future. In this article, I’ll explain […]

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Some credit cards pay you back when an item you've purchased with that card goes on sale later.

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If you recently signed up to receive cash compensation from the Equifax breach settlement, you must do this now to validate your claim.

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When should you give your Social Security number and when should you not? Giving out your Social Security number is something you shouldn’t do unless you know it’s absolutely, positively required for what you’re doing. Companies and institutions ask for our Social Security numbers all the time. Unfortunately, they do a mediocre-to-terrible job of securing […]

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If you’re traveling to a faraway place for a long time, there’s a good chance that a car rental would be money well spent for you. A recent survey from CheapCarRental.net indicates that rental rates have dropped just 0.5% compared to a year ago but by about 28% compared to earlier this summer. That means […]

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Jitterbug makes both flip phones and smartphones for seniors. Take a look at the product line, monthly costs, device activation and actual customer reviews.

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It's really confusing when you try to pick a cell phone plan because unlimited doesn't mean unlimited! Here are your options.

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