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Websites and resources mentioned May 24, 2012

GoSIM.com - Research rates for SIM chips for unlocked world phones BankRate.com - Shop for the best CD rates

New York state attempts to ban free speech on the Internet

A bill in New York state is seeking to ban free speech on the Internet unless you fully disclose your real identity, according to Wired.com. The idea behind this bill is that you would not be able to legally post to a site based in New York, nor would you ...

What worldwide economic worries mean for your wallet

CLARKONOMICS: Economic worries from around the world are causing mortgage rates to drop and having an impact on the price of gas. The headlines in the financial press are ugly today. You have the Greece thing, of course. But there are also new concerns about Iran and their desire to ...

Two ways to save money as you plan summer vacation

Here we are on the eve of the unofficial kickoff of summer this Memorial Day weekend and I've got a couple of ways for you to save money on summer travel. I've talked in the past about sites like VRBO.com, HomeAway.com and Airbnb.com as a way to get a deal ...

Turn your gently used gadgets into cash

Looking to unload your unloved gadgets at a profit? I've got some new websites to share with you. The New York Times reports there's a site called Priceonomics.com that offers price trends for a variety of different product categories. For electronics, you pop in what you've got (be specific) and ...

Websites and resources mentioned May 23, 2012

Kayak.com - Find cheap travel fares HomeFireSprinkler.org - Free educational info about the life-saving value of residential fire sprinkler protection IBRInfo.org - Income-based repayment plan for federal student loans NAPFA.org - Find a fee-only financial planner

Hotel guests warned about bogus wifi

When you're logging onto the Internet at a hotel, beware of bogus unsecured networks set up by criminals that lure you in with the promise of free wifi. The FBI warns that hackers are working from the parking lots of hotels that charge for Internet, or even checking in for ...

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VOYAGER Mobile has $19/month unlimited smart phone plan

Another day, another phenomenal deal on unlimited no contract smart phone service! Though I have to caution I haven't tested this one out personally yet... VOYAGER Mobile is a new cell phone service started by a 22-year-old student who's still attending New York University. John Mardini is running what's called ...

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Gas prices looking good for Memorial Day weekend

If you're planning a Memorial Day weekend road trip, your wallet will be smiling on you when you go to fill up at the pump. This summer is completely different than the normal pattern when it comes to gas prices. Under the historical pattern, gas prices would go up this ...

Private unsubsidized student loans offering better rates than federal loans -- for now

An unusual wrinkle in the student loan marketplace has me temporarily reversing one of the staples of my longtime advice. It might be a better idea right now to take out a private unsubsidized student loan than a federal unsubsidized student loan. Particularly for people enrolled in the summer semester ...

Websites and resources mentioned May 22, 2012

Pingo.com - Cheap international calling option CreditKarma.com - Free non-FICO credit score Reverse.org - Info about reverse mortgages InsureMyTrip.com - Comparison shop for trip insurance

Clark in Joplin on the one-year anniversary of the tornado

Marking the one-year anniversary of the Joplin tornado, I've live today for a special broadcast in the decimated Missouri city as we build a Habitat for Humanity home during a special day of reconstruction and healing. Last year at this time, I was here in the aftermath of the tornado ...

Clark talks to Habitat homeowner in Joplin

When I first came to Joplin last year on assignment from HLN TV in the aftermath of the tornado, the devastation was to a level that's hard to understand. It was like 360-degree destruction no matter which direction you looked. Buildings either cratered or disintegrated. The high school had collapsed. ...

Is now the time to buy Facebook stock?

Facebook has had an underwhelming performance after its initial public offering (IPO) last week. Does that mean that now is the time for you to buy? Before the IPO, I urged caution. Technology IPOs where stock that's held by private parties and then is sold to the public always creates ...

Clark makes plans with church for 2013 Joplin Habitat build

We're not even one full day into the build of the Habitat house I'm sponsoring in Joplin, and I've already firmed up plans to return next year to do it all over again with the help of some new friends! I never ceased to be amazed by all the great ...

Websites and resources mentioned May 21, 2012

FTC.gov - File an identity theft complaint Nolo.com - Info about incorporation for small businesses InsureMyTrip.com - Comparison shop for trip insurance

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Wireless tech allows for driverless cars

Imagine if your car could travel as part of a convoy with wireless technology guiding it, much like the carriages of a train. Last year I read in The Economist about an experiment in Europea to use a new technology called adaptive cruise control that's in some high-end cars with ...

Medical balance billing may be damaging your credit

Medical debt is damaging the credit of right around 30 million people, according to the latest figures I've seen. What floors me about this problem is how it's both completely stealth and something that's so easily fixed once you know about it. You would expect that damaged credit because of ...

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Why having a will is necessary

What are the odds you don't have a will? Best guess is that 50% of people don't have one. For some folks, that may be OK, especially if they're single, have nothing and own nothing. But if you do have kids, you need a will for the simple fact that ...

Fewer and fewer deals at restaurants

The National Restaurant Association reports restaurants are increasing their prices and seeing their sales levels rise significantly. I remember during the gloomiest days of the Great Recession when restaurants were barely hanging on and many more just outright bit the dust. Back then, if you were still employed and not ...