It's what so many girls and women dream of: That one special man, down on one knee, asking for her hand in marriage, holding out a sparkling engagement ring.
Which way will the housing market go? That's the million-dollar question for so many Americans who are underwater on their mortgages and for the one in three who rents and represents the homeowners of tomorrow. We've all heard about how real estate prices have crashed. But in every time of hazard, there's also great opportunity to build long-term wealth. You just need the guts to zig when others zag.
Shopping at a mall that's hidden behind metal detectors and surrounded by airplanes is already exciting. Add the possibility of saving money and fliers know: It's hard to resist the lure of duty free at the airport.
Do I care, or should I? That's a typical traveler's response to the back-and-forth arguments in American Airlines' push to distribute its own fare information.
HLN Money Expert Clark Howard explains why the AirTran, Southwest merger is a positive development for travelers.
Does anyone really pay tens of thousands of dollars for a plane ticket? HLN's Clark Howard weighs in.
A whole industry caters to air travelers looking for the cheapest airfares, but that was the last thing Rob Cockerham wanted.
When is it best to take short-term pain for long-term gain?
We all hear the horror stories about runaway spending in government. In fact, the feds recently reported that we had 13 consecutive months of budget deficit. Clearly, we can't control federal spending. Nor can we control state spending all that effectively.
HLN Money expert Clark Howard visits the National Infantry Museum to talk to soldiers about saving money.
When Lulis Leal's family gets together for Christmas, she is usually sunning herself on a beach surrounded by palm trees and turquoise waters, with not one extended relative in sight.
HLN money expert Clark Howard tells you where to find the best deals if you want to take a holiday vacation.
Want to boost your spending power? Try giving your wallet a break by shopping at a dollar store. Americans have embraced the four leading chains -- Dollar General, Family Dollar, Dollar Tree and the 99¢ Only store -- in droves during the recession.
Is it over yet? Is the tough national economy healed? Is it time to sing, "Happy days are here again"?
HLN money expert Clark Howard advises a job-seeking caller who's trying to decide between more salary or better benefits.
Worried about the H1N1 flu, aka swine flu? You're not alone. A CNN/Opinion Research Corporation poll released September 2 found that the number of Americans concerned about being infected by this particular strain has more than doubled since May, from 17 percent to 39 percent.
HLN's Clark Howard warns that scammers are trying to take advantage of worries over an H1N1 outbreak.
HLN money expert Clark Howard warns a caller about the risks of trading in foreign currency.
Do you need to borrow to fund a college education for yourself or your child? Be sure you're taking my "Clark Smart" approach to borrowing.
Are you one of the seemingly few Americans in the market for a car? There are more of you out there than you might think.
HLN money expert Clark Howard talks to a woman who learned an expensive lesson on what not to do when buying a used car.
Are you looking for an easy way to reduce your monthly budget? Look no further than your cell phone bill.
HLN money expert Clark Howard discusses with a caller the pros and cons of bundling cable TV, phone and Internet service.
Have you seen those ads being run by the debt-settlement outfits on bad late-night TV? Their promise is always the same -- to reduce your credit card debt to just pennies on the dollar without making you file for bankruptcy!
HLN money expert Clark Howard inspired one caller to pay off a massive debt. She shares her story and advice.
HLN money expert Clark Howard says the whole world benefits when people buy products from the most efficient provider.
I have seen the face of unemployment and job opportunity in our nation ... and it belongs to Hannah Montana.
The news on the housing market continues to be bleak as bleak can be. In just one example, the January numbers from the Case-Shiller index -- a popular collection of data about repeat sales of single-family homes -- show that home values in Phoenix are down almost 50 percent from their peak in July 2006.
Has HLN money expert Clark Howard found a bank-owned bargain on his bus tour of foreclosed homes?
I have been very worried about published reports that people of all ages are losing faith in saving for retirement.
Over the last several years, we as Americans became "negative net savers" -- a fancy term used by pointy-headed economists to say that we spent more money than we made. In fact, our savings rate was at negative 2.7 percent as recently as four years ago.
Many years ago, I had the opportunity to start an Atlanta-based civic program called Career Action. The program's goal was to provide free resources to help the jobless and underemployed find steady work.
Consumer advocate Clark Howard revealed to listeners of his radio show on Wednesday that he has prostate cancer.
HLN's Clark Howard explains why most Americans should stay in the stock market.
Retailers have received the biggest lumps of coal in their Christmas stockings in memory.
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