Clark Howard's Living Large in Lean Times: 250+ Ways to Buy Smarter, Spend Smarter, and Save Money
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Clark Howard's Living Large in Lean Times: 250+ Ways to Buy Smarter, Spend Smarter, and Save Money

Clark Howard's Living Large in Lean Times: 250+ Ways to Buy Smarter, Spend Smarter, and Save Money

Overview

Clark Howard is a media powerhouse and penny-pincher extraordinaire who knows a thing or two about money. A lifelong entrepreneur who is now the hugely popular host of a talk radio program and television show and the bestselling author of several books, Clark consistently delivers expert financial advice to his wide and devoted fan base.

Living Large in Lean Times is Clark's ultimate guide to saving money, covering everything from cell phones to student loans, coupon websites to mortgages, investing to electric bills, and beyond. In his candid and friendly next-door-neighbor manner, Clark shares the small, manageable steps everyone can follow to build a path towards independence and wealth. Chock-full of more than 250 invaluable tips, the book outlines how to:

  • Locate missing and unclaimed money in your name
  • Lower your student loan payment
  • Find legitimate work-at-home opportunities
  • Get unlimited texting and e-mailing for less than $10 per month
  • Know what personal info not to post to social media sites
  • Determine the best mortgage rate, and much, much more

    As Clark demonstrates, there are myriad ways to reduce debt, buy smarter, and build a future. Follow his lead and he'll get you there.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781583334331
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date: 08/02/2011
Pages: 272
Sales rank: 1,165,525
Product dimensions: 7.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range: 18 Years

About the Author

Clark Howard is a successful entrepreneur and radio and television host and the author of books including Get Clark Smart and Clark's Big Book of Bargains.

Mark Meltzer is an executive editor at Atlanta Business Chronicle and has coauthored several books with Clark Howard, including Get Clark Smart and Clark's Big Book of Bargains.

Theo Thimou is the director of content at www.clarkhoward.com and holds a master's degree in journalism from New York University.

Pete Larkin is an AudioFile Earphones Award winner and a 2014 Audie Award finalist. He was the public address announcer for the New York Mets from 1988 to 1993. An award-winning on-camera host, Pete has worked on many industrial films and has done hundreds of commercials, promos, and narrations.

Table of Contents

Introduction xi

Help Me Now, Clark: Improve Your Personal Finances in One Week 1

Cars 23

Doing Your Research Before a Purchase

Financing and the Purchase Process

Leasing

Maintenance and Repair

Computers and Internet 43

Buying Electronics and Accessories

Getting Online

Maintenance and Repair

Staying Safe Online

Consumer Issues 63

"Clark Smart" Consumerism

Entertainment

Groceries

Resolving Disputes

Retail

Seasonal

Education and Jobs 85

Student Life

Career Center

Entrepreneurs and Small Business

Health and Health Care 103

Save Money on Prescriptions

Get the Most for Your Health Care Dollar

Dealing with Insurance Issues

Diet, Fitness, and Health

Elder Issues

Homes and Real Estate 123

Before You Buy

Once You're in the Home

Renting

Energy and Appliances

Insurance 149

Auto Insurance

Health and Related Insurances

Home Insurance

Life Insurance

Personal Finance 169

Banks and Budgeting

Credit Cards and Credit Use

Identity Theft

Investing and Retirement

Taxes

Telephones and Television 201

Phones and Mobile Devices

Landline and VoIP

Television

Travel 217

Accommodations

Air Travel

Car Rentals and Other Transportation

Timeshares

Protecting Your Wallet on the Road

Clark's Graveyard 241

Important Websites 246

Acknowledgments 252

Index 253

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Howard is all for the little guy." —-Booklist

Customer Reviews