This weekend on 'Clark Howard'
This weekend on 'Clark Howard'

Identity thieves are lurking at tax time, and your refund could fall into the wrong hands! Clark tells you how to make sure it doesn't happen to you.

Maximum romance for minimum bucks! Jennifer Westhoven from Morning Express with Robin Meade has some great ideas for Valentine's Day on a budget.

What's the best day of the week to buy airline tickets, and how many weeks in advance? Clark has results of a new survey.

Amazon's Kindle Fire costs less than half as much as an iPad. But does that make it a better deal? The math may not be as simple as it seems.

Going to the dentist might not put a smile on your face. But what if you could save money on your next appointment? Clark tells you why it pays to shop around.

Watch Clark Howard, this Saturday and Sunday at 6 a.m. and 12 p.m. on HLN.

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About the Show

Clark Howard helps you protect yourself against costly financial mistakes and potential scams. In addition to listener calls from his syndicated radio show, Clark helps HLN viewers in his "Money Coach" series and answers viewer e-mail. During these tough economic times, Clark wants to help you save more, spend less and avoid getting ripped off. The show airs Saturday and Sunday at 6 a.m. and 12 p.m. ET on HLN.
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WATCH:
• Clark's Book Tour Video
• Finding the best travel deals Video
• Book tour behind the scenes Video
• Clark's book party raises questions Video
• Clark's book launch party Video
• Clark answers viewers questions Video
• Home phone savings Video
• Deals on wheels Video
• Saving on groceries Video
Operation Clark Smart
Operation Clark Smart

Clark Howard has served for ten years as a member of his state guard. And now, he wants to serve his fellow military personnel!

Clark visits Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville, Florida to help sailors and their families get financially fit.

Clark advises a Navy family trying to figure out how to pay for 28 years of college, and brings you the story of two wounded soldiers whose lives have been changed by the Wounded Warrior Project.

You'll get money-saving tips you can use whether you're in the military or not.

•NEW: Wounded warriors given a second chance Video
•NEW: Sending seven kids to college! Video

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Project Home

HLN Money Expert Clark Howard partners with Atlanta Habitat for Humanity to help hard-working families realize the dream of home ownership. For more information on how you can volunteer, visit atlantahabitat.org

• Meet Kory, new homeowner Video
• Day 1 Video
• Changing the neighborhood Video
• The Two Williams Video
• Dedication Day Video
• Home energy checkup Video
• Impact Your World: Clark and Habitat Video
Joplin: The Road Back
Joplin: The Road Back

A Clark Howard Special Report




It's going to take Joplin, Missouri years to recover from the physical and emotional scars left by the deadly tornado that eviscerated the city.

Families, still cleaning up what's left of their homes, now face the daunting task of dealing with their financial losses and an uncertain future.


Watch:
• Determination to rebuild Video
• Volunteers pour in to help Video
• Life after destruction Video
• Preparing for devastation Video
• Long-time resident loses business Video
• What should business owner do next? Video

How you can help:
• Impact Your World: Joplin tornado

Best of 'Clark Howard'
Best of 'Clark Howard'

• NEW: Extreme budgeting Video
• NEW: Clark smart travel guide Video
• Saving as a small business owner Video
• School of Clark Video
• Making fashion affordable Video
• Best cars of 2011 Video
• Plug in and drive! Video
• High price of food waste Video
• Help your kids value money Video
• Clark night at the NBA Video
• Home energy checkup Video
• Shopping financial planners
• A small business story Video
• Viral couponing Video
• Plug in and drive Video
• Beating the system
• A wearable suitcase? Video
• Faster mortgage payoff? Video
• On your own for retirement?
• Is your home disaster proof? Video
• What's the right TV for you? Video
• Car shopping nightmare
• Inside Consumer Reports Video
• Where do your groceries rank?
• Stay retired in style
• Credit report confusion Video
• Here comes the sun Video
• Get out of debt faster!
• A top ten list worth reading
• Who's got your I.D.?
• Privacy at work? Don't bet on it
• Mortgage payoff secret?
• Taking baby steps with investing
• Click to savings
• Cleaning up bad credit
• Handling death and debt
• Can I protect an IRA from creditors?

Archive
Clark's Consumer Tips

HLN money expert Clark Howard shares his top tips to help you become a wise consumer.

• NEW: Uncertainty at the pump Video
• Wonder why rent is rising? Video
• TV deals everywhere! Video
• Clarifying airfare ads Video
• Last-minute holiday flight deals! Video
• Avoiding airport holiday hassle Video
• When to count on Carfax Video
• Road to a restaurant Video
• Store-brand bargains Video
• Keep up with your credit! Video
• Deals, discounts & dollar menus Video
• Pay less to talk less Video
• Get a laptop for less! Video
• Cash incentive to short sale! Video
• Smarter grocery shopping Video
• Be smart about retirement savings Video
• Last minute hotel savings Video
• Clark smart investing Video
• Rent out your ride for cash Video
• Cheaper ways to bank Video
• Glasses start-up cuts costs for you Video
• Home warranty:not worth it? Video
• Saving on holiday travel Video
• Smart buy at Best Buy Video
• Protecting your appliances Video
• Online sales tax on the way Video
• Thrifty travel tips Video
• Texting while saving Video
• Saving on smartphones Video
• Traveler's peace of mind Video
• Energy-efficient savings Video
• Caution on commodities Video
• Bottled water clarity Video
• Outlet Store Secrets Video
• Year of the tablet Video
• Home is where the deals are Video
• Saving money on medicine Video
• Medical debts causing damage Video
• How to retire with more! Video
• Daily Deal resale Video
• Dollar Store deals Video
• The new background check Video
• Denying debt collections
• Groupon's new same-day deals Video
• Any music, any time! Video
• Social Security calculator Video
• Bogus phone bill charges Video
• Traction for your wallet Video

Important Websites

Below are some websites Clark has mentioned on recent shows:

• Napfa.org - Find a personal financial advisor
•Safercar.gov - Car recall notices and information
• Send us your iReport
• CellPhonesForSoldiers.com - Donate a cell phone
• IBRInfo.org - Income-based student loan repayment
• Immediateannuities.com - Plan out your pension
• CreditKarma.com - Free credit monitoring
• Nolo.com - Protecting a small business
• Chegg.com- Digital textbooks
• Creditcardtuneup.com - Find the best reward card
• CreditCards.com - Compare credit cards
• EvaluateLifeInsurance.org - Life insurance analysis
• HUD.gov - Get housing assistance
• SaveAndInvest.org - Military financial help
• AnnualCreditReport.com - Get a free copy of your credit report
• CreditKarma.com - Free credit score estimate
• Quizzle.com - Free credit score estimate
• CharityNavigator.com - Research a charity
• Give.org - Research a charity
• FinAid.org - Income-based student loan repayment
• CarsDirect - New car price comparison
• Overstock.com - New car price comparison
• Kelley Blue Book - New and used car values
• AMBest.com - Check insurers' ratings
• Edmunds.com - Estimate a used car's value
• NADAguides.com - Car value advice
• AARP.org - Social Security calculator
• SCORE.org- Guidance for entrepreneurs
• OCC.gov- File a complaint against your bank
• FTC.gov - Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
• Landlord.com - Information for landlords
• And Then She Saved - Spending fast to pay off debt
• FTC.gov - Fair Credit Reporting Act
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In Need of a Money Coach?
In Need of a Money Coach?

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Clark Howard Wants You!
Clark Howard Wants You!

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One is a saver, the other a spender? One wants to refinance, the other wants to renovate? Clark can help!

Send us an email and tell us your story. You could be profiled on HLN, with Clark's advice to restore your financial harmony.

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