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Stories for December 2007
Stories for Monday, December 31
Google announces new wireless platform, but no Gphone
If you were expecting Google to announce the rumored Gphone in 2007, you might have been disappointed. But Google did announce a new platform called Android that promises to shake up the traditional cell phone monopolies. Soon you'll be able to take any wireless device you want and access phone ...
Tiny laptop wows Clark with its usability, affordability
Clark has finally gotten his hands on a mini laptop called the Eee (pronounced "Triple E") PC that he's been talking about for the past several weeks. At $399, Clark admits to having overpaid for this computer. But he's really impressed with its usability and light weight of around 1.5 ...
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MagicJack.com - Make unlimited local and domestic long-distance calls for $40/year Today's show featured "Best Of Clark" repeats from recent shows
Emergency vehicles ready to rumble with The Rumbler
Clark was recently at a red light with his children when he heard the faint sound of a siren. As the light turned green, some motorists who couldn't hear the wail of the siren growing louder started taking off. Those that did almost had a collision with an approaching fire ...
Gov't spending 3x larger than population growth
As listeners know, Clark steers away from political talk on his show. But columnist Jonah Goldberg recently wrote an op-ed piece about government spending that really interested Clark. Goldberg analyzed how spending grew in the 25 years following Reagan's 1981 inauguration. During that time the U.S. population grew around 30 ...
Stories for Friday, December 28
Entertainment and sports ticketing in turmoil
Have you heard of Hannah Montana? No doubt you can answer affirmatively if you're a parent with a young child or teen. Montana is a teen actress/musician with her own Disney show. She is also the daughter of country star Billy Ray Cyrus. In addition to her TV career, Montana ...
Countrywide modifies loan terms for some homeowners
In the latest installment of Clarkonomics, Clark examined Countrywide's decision to modify the loan terms affecting many homeowners facing foreclosure. The mortgage lender was one of the prime exponents of weirdo exotic loans across the country. Now 80,000 homeowners will be offered a refinance option so they can go into ...
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ZabaSearch.com - Free people and public information search engine Today's show featured "Best Of Clark" repeats from recent shows
DoA revamps E. coli response initiatives
Clark recently trashed the U.S. Department of Agriculture for keeping mum about a known E. coli infestation at a food-processing plant. The case involved a New Jersey food supplier that churned out tainted products for weeks even though the DoA was fully aware of what was going on. There were ...
New rules coming for 401(k) investments
There's a big change coming to the rules governing your 401(k) in January. In the past, many people were passive in their investment strategy. They might enroll in a 401(k) and have the deductions taken from their paycheck, but they would be very hands-off when it came to deciding where ...
Stories for Thursday, December 27
Variable annuities stink!
Clark's strategies for investing infuriate some people. They take issue particularly with the way he steers folks away from variable annuities and toward index funds or tax-managed accounts. But he's not alone in slamming variable annuities. The Wall Street Journal recently presented its reasons why they stink. But first, Clark ...
Do Not Call cell numbers not being sold to marketers
There's been an e-mail flying around the country again about the Do Not Call list and how cell phone users are supposedly about to have their names sold to marketers. Law enforcement has denied that this is true and Clark too wants to emphasize this is a false rumor. When ...
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GrandCentral.com - Cell-phone users avoid unwanted calls! AnnualCreditReport.com - The only legit site to get a free copy of your credit report CellFire.com - Coupons delivered to your cell phone Today's show featured "Best Of Clark" repeats from recent shows
Coupons coming to your cell phone
Clark was recently getting a cheese-steak at a greasy spoon he likes to frequent. When the manager asked him for his frequent diner card, he couldn't produce it and missed out on a discount that he should have gotten! Clark is one of those people who has trouble keeping track ...
Targeted ads coming to your monthly bills
If you're a business owner, you know that sending bills to customers is expensive. It can run about $2 per addressee, which is well beyond just the cost of paper, printing and postage. Many businesses have been trying to steer customers toward e-billing, but not everyone has embraced it yet. ...
Stories for Wednesday, December 26
Deep discounts month by month
A few days ago, Clark spoke about how you can use the calendar to help pick the best time to buy a vacation home. But did you know you can also benefit by timing your purchases at retail stores? During the fall, there are plenty of deals on wine because ...
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CNET.com - Reviews/advice on web-hosting plans and e-commerceZenni Optical - Get discount prescription eyeglasses online or call 1-800-211-2105 (Editor's note: This website was down at last check)CDARS.com - Get FDIC insurance on deposits of up to $50 millionCouponMom.com - Get grocery coupons and more INGDirect.com - Good banking opportunitiesEmigrantDirect.com - ...
College coaches charge $40K to get kids into dream schools
Parents with prospective college freshmen living under their roofs have turned to hiring college coaches to help their children gain entry to their dream schools. These coaches are part advisor and part magician because they promise to boost your child's acceptance prospects well above the usual suspects of safety schools. ...
Drugstore chains can offer $100s in savings!
Clark was surprised when he recently read an article written by Greg Karp that details how much you can save on groceries at Walgreens, CVS and Rite-Aid, which are the three major drugstore chains. Clark typically thinks of these places as convenience stores that happen to sell prescription drugs. He'd ...
Reduce the risk of fire in your household
You've probably been hearing a lot about fire-safety awareness with Fire Prevention Week recently upon us. Household fires tend to be more prevalent in the fall months. But people often zone out when they hear fire-safety info. That's a bad idea. Clark and his wife have a fire drill at ...
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