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Consumers' favorite car is...electric???

Consumers' favorite car is...electric???

If you are looking for a new car, wouldn’t you like one that people love?

Well, the vehicle that people love the most, according to Consumer Reports, is the Chevy Volt. It’s the second year in a row the Volt is at the top of the list.

Best cell phone move? No contract!

Best cell phone move? No contract!

If you’re trying to decide whether you should sign a new contract with a cell phone company, there’s new data from Consumer Reports that will help you make the best choice possible.

Let me tell you what they found. The best thing of all to do is not sign a contract! They found that the best-rated company to go with is Straight Talk. It’s a non-contract company, $45 a month for unlimited calling, texting and web.

#GivingTuesday: Be careful with your money

#GivingTuesday: Be careful with your money

The holiday season is the biggest time of year for Americans to donate to charity. But there hasn't been a kickoff event, official or unofficial, until now. Black Friday and Cyber Monday, meet #GivingTuesday.

Conceived by New York's 92nd St. Y as a way to encourage people to support charities, the event which kicks off today includes hundreds of partners among corporations, non-profits and social media, as the hashtag indicates.

Used cars and Sandy

Used cars and Sandy

A word of caution about buying a used car.

Here's what to look out for:

Is homeownership on the way back?

Is homeownership on the way back?

The latest signs of recovery in the housing market could offer a clear signal if you’re on the fence about whether to buy or rent.

According to the latest reading from the closely-watched S&P/Case-Shiller Index, home prices increased 3.6 percent in the third quarter, the biggest gain in more than two years.

Must-see TV: Prices fall even more

Must-see TV: Prices fall even more

It's the holiday season, which means the two things most of us wish we had more of -- time and money -- are in short supply.

Now, spending time with family and friends is important. But, let's face it: between classic movies and college football, this is a great time of year to watch TV. And as surely as your neighbor will leave his Christmas lights up until mid-February, there are screaming deals on TVs right about now.

Joseph A. Bank lawsuit

Joseph A. Bank lawsuit

Why you should think twice before chasing a big sale.

For more shopping tips from Clark, click here. 

Click this, not that: Cyber Monday safety

Click this, not that: Cyber Monday safety

Whether or not it's actually the biggest online shopping day of the year, Cyber Monday has become somewhat ubiquitous in any discussion of holiday shopping. Although the concept was born in a marketing meeting and didn't happen organically, many retailers use the Monday after Thanksgiving to offer special online-only deals, including the brass ring for many shoppers -- free shipping!

Predictions vary on just how many people will take part in Cyber Monday shopping this year. A Consumer Reports survey puts the number at 34 percent, while PriceGrabber says 41 percent. But just as important is how people will shop. And that applies any day of the year, not just on Cyber Monday.

Lost luggage treasure trove

Lost luggage treasure trove

A travel deal that's not what you expect.

For more info on the Unclaimed Baggage Center, click here.

Fake online reviews

Fake online reviews

How you should treat a review that looks too good to be true.

For more ways to travel the Clark-smart way, click here.

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