Clark Howard

Avoid getting fake and harmful prescription medicine online

A warning about online pharmacies

Buying prescription drugs online may save you time and money, but it can cost you harm if you're scammed.

HLN Money Expert Clark Howard explains what you need to know before you get your next dose.  

Fake news sites: Careful where you click!

Fake news sites: Careful where you click!

Have you ever noticed a news site that seemed fake?  Some marketers are using this method to promote products.  HLN Money Expert Clark Howard has a special warning for you to protect yourself against advertising scams. 

Future ATMs are more sophisticated than they are today

The future of banking: Smart ATMs

The new generation of ATMs are capable of handling more sophisticated transactions than they are today. HLN Money Expert Clark Howard points out the new features to help you manage your money.

Holidays all year: Target extends price matching

Holidays all year: Target extends price matching

The rise of smartphones for shopping and price comparison has put more power in the hands of consumers, leaving an uncertain landscape for retailers, especially in their brick-and-mortar locations. Now, one of the biggest names in retail is fighting back, and shoppers stand to benefit even more.

Target announced it will match prices year-round from big online retailers including Wal-Mart, Amazon, Best Buy and Toys R Us. It also will match prices from its own website in stores.

Kick-start your retirement savings in 2013!

Kick-start your retirement savings in 2013!

It goes without saying, but let's say it anyway -- saving money for retirement is really, really important. And 2013 brings you new opportunities to build that nest egg.

Retirement plans: The IRS raised the annual contribution limit for 401(k), 403(b) and 457 accounts, as well as the federal Thrift Savings Plan. You can now sock away up to $17,500, a $500 increase from last year. Limits on that amount kick in if the IRS considers you a "highly compensated employee", which means you make $115,000 or more.

Polaroid bets on mobile photos as art

Polaroid bets on mobile photos as art

For many people, smartphones and other mobile devices have replaced traditional cameras. But, can you frame a picture from your iPhone and hang it on the wall? Polaroid is betting a lot of you want to do just that.

The company has announced plans for 10 brick-and-mortar stores called Fotobars. The first one is set to open next month in Delray Beach, Florida.

Great travel deals? Book it to these sites!

Great travel deals? Book it to these sites!

Before you start planning your next getaway, check out these travel sites. HLN Money Expert Clark Howard shows you how you can save at three top-ranked online destinations.

Fiscal cliff hangover: Tax filing delayed

Fiscal cliff hangover: Tax filing delayed

The deal Congress struck to veer away from the fiscal cliff is now law. But, despite the clarity we have on taxes, we're all going to have to wait longer to file our 2012 returns, and receive refunds.

OK, hold on a minute: The fiscal cliff deal was signed into law in 2013. The increase in the payroll tax, as well as new tax rates and deduction caps for higher incomes, don't apply to 2012. So why can't you file yet?

Fiscal cliff averted, but bigger fights ahead

Fiscal cliff averted, but bigger fights ahead

Congress pushed the clock -- and Americans' patience -- to the limit and then some in its tortuous effort to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff. But what our elected representatives didn't do is the story now, and compared to the battles coming up, the late-night bargaining of the past few days may end up looking tame.

To review, the fiscal cliff was a package of tax increases and spending cuts set to take effect automatically on January 1 without action from Congress. Economists said the combination was too much all at once and would send the economy back into recession.

Clark Howard on resolutions: Take it slow!

Clark Howard on resolutions: Take it slow!

The new year brings with it a sense of possibility. Although we can make positive changes in our lives at any time, there's something about the flipping of the calendar that makes us believe now is the time to hit the reset button and make a fresh start.

And so, as surely as the Ball, Peach, and Shoe dropped and fireworks lit up the sky, millions of us woke up today, cleared away the cobwebs and resolved to do all sorts of things in 2013. And they're not all about losing weight, eating more healthfully, and being a better spouse/parent/friend/boss/employee/listener.

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