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Some timeshare resales are now illegal
There's a new wrinkle in the timeshare business that just highlights what a bad deal timeshares can be. I read in The Orlando Sentinel about what are called "Viking ships." Here's how this works: You have a timeshare and you want out. So you pay $2,000 or more to a ...
Beware these rental car contract rip-offs
Customers are getting bilked with add-on fees at the car rental counter -- even after declining them! There's only one way to stop this from happening to you the next time you rent a car.
Beware of these hotel fees
Hotels are coming up with more and more gotcha fees for unsuspecting travelers. I want to outline some of the most common ones I've avoided in recent weeks on the road. The hotel industry is desperate with how soft revenue has been so they're looking for any way to spring ...
Don't get conned on your timeshare sale
Are you stuck with a timeshare you no longer want? There's only one Clark Smart way to resell your timeshare…and you're not going to like it.
Your browser influences what you pay online
Should you pay more when you're shopping online simply because of the browser you're using? Some popular online retailers think so! The New York Times reports shoppers are getting widely different prices based on whether they use Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, or Safari. Here are just two examples: For the ...
Credit card malware scam at retail, restaurants
The next time you swipe your plastic at a merchant, remotely installed criminal malware could be stealing your credit or debit card number. These two tips will protect you.
Dynamic pricing spread to resorts
You've have heard how airlines might change their fares based on demand. Now, you won't believe who is testing "dynamic pricing" now. Families, listen up!
Car rental gotcha fees becoming harder to avoid
Many people only rent cars about twice a year, once during a summer vacation and once during the Christmas holidays. That leaves a lot of unsuspecting motorists open to common rip-off fees that the car-rental agencies like to push. Before you take your trip, be sure to find out if ...
Extra fees on airline tickets - after you buy?
One discount airline wants to charge you more after you buy -- or reduce the price of your ticket -- based on a factor that's completely out of your control.
A simple tip for preventing pickpockets
Pickpocketing is booming. Clark reveals a simple, effective way to safeguard money while traveling. A money belt won't get the job done anymore!
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