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What Is an Annuity, and Why Does Clark Think They Stink?
Money expert Clark Howard is passionate about many financial topics. But it’s hard to find something that gets him more riled than annuities; h…
Vanguard Personal Advisor Review
Vanguard Personal Advisor offers the personal touch and level of service of a traditional financial advisor at the price of a robo-advisor. In this a…
What Is the Rule of 72 and Why Should You Care About It?
Everybody loves the idea of doubling their money. But did you know there’s a simple formula that can help you understand how long it will take …
How To Monitor Your Credit
Monitoring your credit is key to both catching identity theft early and staying on the right path financially. Here's how to do it for free. The post…
How To Get a Free Credit Report
Staying on top of your credit reports is critical. Luckily, there are a few different ways to get free credit reports. Here's what we recommend... Th…
Should You Pay for Credit Monitoring?
With the data breaches that are happening left and right, there's never been a more important time to monitor your credit. But should you pay for it?…
When Is the Best Time To Collect Social Security?
The old saying that timing is everything couldn't be more true than when you're talking about when to take Social Security! The post When Is the Bes…
How To Freeze and Unfreeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion
A credit freeze is the #1 way to protect yourself from identity theft. Here's how to freeze your credit with Experian, Equifax and TransUnion. The po…
How To Reach a Human at Experian, TransUnion or Equifax
Tired of talking to robots? Here's how to reach a real live person at the three major credit bureaus. The post How To Reach a Human at Experian, Tran…
The Only Two Exceptions to Clark Howard’s Annuity Rule
Money expert Clark Howard hates most annuities. He even calls “annuity” a “curse word” on his podcast. However, there are oft…