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Hiding money at home? Bad idea!

Hiding money at home? Bad idea!

By Alexandra Thomas
updated 10:09 AM EDT, Mon May 14, 2012
HLN Money Expert Clark Howard explains why stashing your cash at home is too risky.

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Top 10 cars for college grads!

Top 10 cars for college grads!

By Alexandra Thomas
updated 12:54 PM EDT, Fri May 11, 2012
Total Car Score, a new online resource that aggregates car reviews from multiple sources, issued its list of the Top Ten Cars for College Graduates.

"College grads are looking to make an investment in a car that is reliable and cost-conscious," said Karl Brauer, editor-in-chief of Total Car Score and former editor-in-chief of Edmunds.com "We compiled a list of the top-rated cars that offer the best quality while being very affordable."

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Want to retire someday? Start saving now!

Want to retire someday? Start saving now!

By Alexandra Thomas
updated 11:23 AM EDT, Fri May 11, 2012
So many Americans have this ideal image of what retirement is going to be like: traveling the world, eating out five nights a week, visiting family and most importantly, no more work. Well, unfortunately, most of these dreamers are in for a rude awakening.

It may seem like common sense to know that you’ll actually need money in order to stop working and to do all those things you never got to do, but apparently that’s not the case. About 49% of Americans say they currently are not contributing to any type of retirement plan, according to a new survey from the financial services trade group LIMRA.

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Fake Facebook offers

Fake Facebook offers

By Alexandra Thomas
updated 11:07 AM EDT, Fri May 11, 2012
Clark has a warning about "free offers" on Facebook that could end up costing you big time!

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Grill shopping? Don't get burned!

Grill shopping? Don't get burned!

By HLNtv.com Staff
updated 10:40 AM EDT, Fri May 11, 2012
Summer is just around the corner, which means it’s cookout time! Whether you’re grilling for just your family or a huge crowd, you want to make sure you’ve got the proper equipment.

Consumer Reports recently rated 100 gas grills and found some top picks that are surprisingly affordable. Deputy Home Editor Celia Kuperszmid Lehrman has some advice for how to choose your next grill wisely.

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Surf the web safely!

Surf the web safely!

By Alexandra Thomas
updated 12:28 PM EDT, Thu May 10, 2012
Clark has a new tool that allows you to safely surf the web from anywhere or on any computer.

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Mortgages aside, many Americans underwater

Mortgages aside, many Americans underwater

By Alexandra Thomas
updated 3:18 PM EDT, Wed May 09, 2012
Americans are drowning in debt and there’s no end in sight for a lot of them.

While so many families are struggling to pay off their mortgage, they’re battling to keep other debts under control at the same time. The mortgage crisis has left a lot of Americans in a difficult place financially, and unfortunately all of the other bills have just kept piling up.

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Look out for Facebook-stalking landlords

By Alexandra Thomas
updated 3:26 PM EDT, Tue May 08, 2012
Clark has a warning about what you post on Facebook and who might use it against you.

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Watch out! Prepaid cards can fee you to death

Watch out! Prepaid cards can fee you to death

By Alexandra Thomas
updated 1:35 PM EDT, Tue May 08, 2012
Why would you pay to spend your own money? Seems like common sense that you wouldn’t, right? Wrong. If you’re carrying a prepaid card, you’re most likely paying at least a few fees, and in many cases, some pretty big ones for services you can get for free elsewhere. A new survey by Bankrate reveals just how damaging prepaid cards can be to your wallet, supporting HLN Money Expert Clark Howard’s unfavorable attitude toward the prepaid card in general.

Clark usually uses some harsh words when he refers to prepaid cards, and new data shows that the fees associated with these types of cards can also be pretty harsh for consumers. Bankrate, the financial rate aggregator site, recently surveyed 18 popular prepaid debit cards and found that all of them incorporate fees. And these fees can add up quickly. By including charges for things like calling customer service, out-of-network ATM withdrawals, balance inquiries at the ATM and other services, some of these cards could cost you more than $20 a month.

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Doctor, do I REALLY need that test?

Doctor, do I REALLY need that test?

By Brianna Chessin
updated 8:17 PM EDT, Mon May 07, 2012
When your doctor tells you what tests or treatments she recommends, you probably listen, right? That person didn’t just buy a white coat and tack an “M.D.” onto her name for fun; she earned her expertise through years of rigorous coursework and training. Plus, her diploma is framed on the wall and you’re the one in the paper dress that’s open in the back.

But, just because your doctor recommends something, that doesn’t mean you should blindly go along with it. In fact, doing so may damage your health and waste your money.

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