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This week on 'Clark Howard'
This week on 'Clark Howard'

Netbooks are a hot gift item this holiday season, but watch out when you're shopping for deals... some of these little computers come with a big hidden cost!

Know your rights as a renter! Tune in to find out what you need to know if your landlord isn't paying the mortgage.

Clark helps a caller battle a furry attic invader. And he'll tell you what to look out for before you pick a pest control company.

Can you throw a festive holiday party for 25 people for a mere 250 bucks?! Jennifer Westhoven from "Morning Express with Robin Meade" takes the challenge.

Watch Clark Howard, Saturday and Sunday at noon and 4 p.m. ET on HLN.

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Recent Highlights
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Expensive dealsExpensive dealsvideo1:15
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About the Show

Clark Howard helps you protect yourself against costly financial mistakes and potential scams. In addition to listener calls from his syndicated radio show, Clark helps HLN viewers in his "Money Coach" series and answers viewer e-mail. During these tough economic times, Clark wants to help you save more, spend less and avoid getting ripped off. The show airs Saturday and Sunday at 6 a.m., noon and 4 p.m. ET on HLN.
Best of 'Clark Howard'
Best of 'Clark Howard'

HLN Money Expert Clark Howard tells you why you might be better off skipping extended warranties

• Holiday shopping add-ons Video



Other tips:
• Car reliability ratings Video
• Year of the deal Video
• House stealing Video
• Expensive deals Video
• Archive

Clark's Commentary
Clark's Commentary

The feds recently reported that we had 13 consecutive months of budget deficit. Clearly, we can't control federal spending. What we can control is how we handle money in our own lives.

Shaving your finances

More commentaries:
• Black Friday deals without standing in line
• Let the buyer beware at dollar stores
• Dow on a high, but keep expectations low
• Price wars making holiday shopping cheaper
In Need of a Money Coach?
In Need of a Money Coach?

Are you or someone in your family having financial troubles?

Maybe you have no debt, are saving for retirement, but still can't get ahead?

Clark Howard wants to help you!
Send us a video and e-mail and let us why we should choose you for this special feature.

Have other questions? Contact us.

Clark Howard Wants You!
Clark Howard Wants You!

Do you want a chance to talk in person to Clark about your finances on HLN?

If you live in the metro Atlanta area, we're looking for someone unemployed, who is planning on filing for unemployment and is interested in Clark walking him/her through the process.

Tell us about yourself! Send us an email and you could be featured on HLN!
ClarkHoward.com
ClarkHoward.com

"Clark's Christmas Kids" program is kicking up for 2009! This year marks the 19th year that Clark Howard and News/Talk 750 WSB join together with the Georgia Department of Family and Children's Services to provide gifts for children in foster care across Georgia.

• Clark's Christmas Kids

More from Clark:

• Gold investing
• Clark's guide to investing
• Information on state guards and defense forces
• Clark's guide to 529 college savings plans
• Student loan forgiveness
• Clark's guide to pop-up, virus and spyware blockers
• Clark's legitimate work-at-home opportunities
• Clark explains the mortgage rescue plan
• Clark's Greatest Hits
• Clark's Consumer Action Center
• Clark on the radio in your city
• More from ClarkHoward.com

Important Web Sites

Below are some Web sites that Clark has mentioned on recent shows:


• Yelp.com - Local business reviews
• Kudzu.com - Local business reviews
• Yahoo.com - Local business reviews
• Gazelle.com - Recycle electronics for cash
• U.S. Dept. of Labor - State labor laws
• TireRack.com - Compare and buy old tires
• BiddingForTravel.com - Information and advice on cheap travel
• Discount travel / Hotwire.com
• Discount travel / Priceline.com
• Making Home Affordable - Mortgage modification information
• Fastweb.com - Financial aid for students
• Spybot - Spyware protection
• CruiseCritic.com - Cruise deals and information
• IRS.gov - First-time homebuyer tax credit information
• ePropertyWatch - Protect your home
• zecco.com - Online stock trading
• Compare flood insurance costs
• Cost of living calculator / PayScale
• Cost of living calculator / Salary.com
• AirTran.com
• Southwest.com
• JetBlue.com
• CNNMoney.com - Best jobs in America
• OCC.gov - File a complaint against a bank
• Clark Howard - Information on state guards and defense forces
• NFCC.org - Find a housing counselor in your area
• Mint.com - Free online budgeting tool
• Wesabe.com - Free online budgeting tool
• Edmunds.com - Auto loan calculator
• CouponMom.com - Coupon database
• savingforcollege.com - 529 plans by state
• NOLO.com - Small claims court guide
• Clark's LTC Honor Roll - Clark's guide to long-term care insurance
• eHealthInsurance.com - Short-term health insurance plans and more
• NAPFA.com - Personal finance advisors
• FTC.gov - Consumer guide to debt collection
• Kelley Blue Book - Search prices on new and used cars
• IBRinfo - Information about new federal student loan payment and forgiveness programs
• Quizzle.com | CreditKarma.com | Credit.com

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