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Get Clark Smart
© Money Magic, Inc. 7/27/02
Saturday Daybreak KATV, Chn. 7
Mary Ann Campbell, CFP

Get Clark Smart
By Clark Howard and Mark Meltzer
Hyperion 0-7868-8777-X $16.95

Find out how to pay bottom dollar for top quality and service!

Clark Howard is a wealthy man. He retired early and comfortably at the age of 31. Clark Howard loves a deal. He’s not cheap; he’s smart and frugal.

Lucky for us, Clark wants to share his knowledge, wisdom, and experience to help us get the best deals, too. Based in Atlanta, The Clark Howard Show is a radio talk show syndicated on more than 150 stations around the country. In fact, his is the third most popular program nationally with Rush Limbaugh 1st and Dr. Laura 2nd. He is also a featured commentator on WSB-TV (also an ABC affiliate) and a columnist with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

In keeping with saving you money, he lists where to get his book for the best prices on his website at:

www.clarkhoward.com

Get Clark Smart is also available on audio tape:

Get Clark Smart Audio
Hyperion Audio Books
0-7868-7015-X $18.98

You can call with your questions to his radio show 12:00-3:00 p.m. M-F:

877-87-CLARK (25275)

The Clark Howard Talk Radio Show is on in Fayetteville, KAFY-FM, 1030, from 2-5 p.m. Ft. Smith runs his show on KWHN from 4-6 p.m. With proper equipment and software, you can hear his radio program on your computer through his website.

Being a former travel agent, Clark has a travel terminal in his home. His regular Friday flyer segment is very popular. In it, he gives you information on great travel deals. Clark’s philosophy is rather than plan a destination, plan to go somewhere and be flexible to go where the deals are.

His book and/or tape give several excellent websites and strategies for car buying and selling. This topic is covered in his first chapter because of the universal interest.

Another great tip is to get your credit score free once a year at www.eloans.com.

He provides a sample “Drop Dead” letter to collection agencies to stop harassment. He stresses to get any payment dispute in writing, claiming that is the #1 complaint he hears from listeners. Getting a credit report corrected can be one of the most difficult things a consumer can do. You must be able to prove yourself right both to the lender and credit bureau.

This book is well written, easy to read, current with valuable websites, and empowering with steps and strategies to help you.