Clark Howard answers all these questions and many more in Get Clark Smart. With practical tips and on-line resources, Howard helps readers to get rich by saving money in unexpected places and investing those savings creatively. Howard has a passion for saving money and a zealots enthusiasm for sharing everything hes learned. His strategies for getting rich by saving wisely will turn readers into financial wizards.
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With the third most popular show on radio, and several books including The Consumer Survival Kit (1993), Howard advises the financially challenged on how to get great deals, stay out of debt, and create a financially sound future. With this latest installment, Howard sticks with his bread-and- butter advice on purchasing cars and homes, prudently investing for retirement, and saving money on travel, insurance, and long-distance calling. He even covers a few things we rarely think about but may be suddenly forced to deal with like funerals, small claims court, and identity theft. Howard is all for the little guy, and it's fun to cheer him on when he uncovers sharklike sales tactics, marketing scams, and some plain old good deals available for the savvy buyer. What sets this apart from similar publications is the comprehensive Internet guide, in which readers can find instant price comparisons on many of the bargains listed in the text, as well as some important consumer watchdog sites. David Siegfried
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47 of 48 people found the following review helpful
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Just finished reading this book. It's somewhat mis-titled. It's not really a get rich book. It's more of a be careful and wise with your money.
This book covers things like car buying and leasing advice, how not to be taken and get a good deal, investing basics, insurance, home buying and renting, travel advice, Time-Shares, Health Clubs, etc.
Clark Howard is personally responsible for saving me $900 through this book and his radio show, all by doing simple stuff. I heard on his show about the Retirement Savings tax credit that I had failed to take in 2002 and probably would have missed this year. I will make sure to claim it this year and file an amended return last year. That was $400 saved. In the book, he also gave me a source (Costco) to shop for auto insurance that will save me $500 a year for slightly better coverage than I have now. I have checked around at many other companys and never found an offer nearly as good.
The writing is casual, fun, and full of anecdotes of how either Clark or his listeners have used his advice to save money. There's an incredible amount of common sense advice to save and protect you from getting ripped off. All of it is practical and easy. Nothing goofy like only buying 10 year old cars or recycling dental floss.
Read the book, listen to the radio show, and start saving your hard earned money!
28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
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I didn't expect much from another book of financial advice -- but, I was pleasantly surprised. Not only do Clark Howard and Mark Meltzer cover many areas, but they write in a very clear, concise manner. There are a number of useful financial tips I have already used to save a not inconsiderable amount of money. More importantly, the book will be a great reference tool for my future purchases. Thanks Clark & Mark!
33 of 36 people found the following review helpful
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I tend to agree with many of the other reviewers. This is a well-written and useful reference guide on how to save money and spend your money wisely. If you're struggling with your finances, this book is a great starting point (if you take his advice to heart and act on it).
If, however, your finances are already in order you'll likely be disappointed in the book. For instance, if you are saving properly for retirement, have little or no credit card debt, budget or otherwise control your spending, have 3-6 months of cash reserves for emergencies, have raised your insurance deductibles and know when (and when not) to file an insurance claim, etc., then there's not much here for you other than an affirmation of what you're already doing. Much of his advice will seem like "common sense" to you.
If, however, your finances are already in order you'll likely be disappointed in the book. For instance, if you are saving properly for retirement, have little or no credit card debt, budget or otherwise control your spending, have 3-6 months of cash reserves for emergencies, have raised your insurance deductibles and know when (and when not) to file an insurance claim, etc., then there's not much here for you other than an affirmation of what you're already doing. Much of his advice will seem like "common sense" to you.
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Get Clark Smart was great in its time. But Clark has a new book coming out this summer. Can't wait to get it!
Published 12 months ago by Jones Pender
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Published 14 months ago by aca2001
Good, but dated.
Clark Howard knows his stuff. Many of the topics covered in this book are evolving in complexity since the recession. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Christopher D. Squires
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this book had some great advice very simple explainations and how we don't have to go to extremes to save money. I really got into reading this book
Published on August 1, 2009 by Paul And Melissa Mccoy
Clark is The Man!
Clark is my go-to guy, in his books and on the radio. He's easy to understand, and I have never regretted taking his advice.
Published on April 11, 2008 by E. Mathews
Good Solid Advice. Great book.
For a regular Clark Howard listener, this book will sound pretty familiar as alot of the advice given is the same advice Clark gives every day on his show. Read more
Published on December 12, 2007 by Ralphienator
Very informative book
This is the first book that I have read by the intelligently frugal guru, so I can make no comparisons. For a novice like me, I found the book easy to read and understand. Read more
Published on January 4, 2007 by A. Sutton
Does he ever sleep?
Okay, the guy is smart when it comes to getting a discount and making intelligent purchases. He even saved me from making a costly mistake, making this book totally worth buying... Read more
Published on October 4, 2006 by Elaura Renie
Not for the truly broke
Yes, if I bought a $3 latte every day, and I cut that out, I could save more than $900 a year.
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Published on June 25, 2006 by Joan S. Otto
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chargeback rights, multilevel marketing organization, repair guarantee, warranty company, collision coverage, clark howard, repair fund, checking account number, dealer cost, mortgage calculator, fraud alert, credit life, insurance quotes Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Get Clark Smart, Social Security, Consumer Reports, New York, San Francisco, Better Business Bureau, South America, United States, Clark Howard's Favorite Web Sites, Discount Internet, Federal Trade Commission, American Express, Dish Network, American Institute of Architects, American Society of Home Inspectors, International Fabricare Institute, Latin America, Los Angeles, Memorial Society, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Society Mortgage, Southwest Airlines, American Gem Society, American Society of Appraisers, Countrywide Mortgage New!
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