# Latest **URL:** https://community.clark.com/latest.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.clark.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.clark.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.clark.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Angi to the rescue](https://community.clark.com/t/angi-to-the-rescue/2788)
**Author:** [@KeepinItReal](https://community.clark.com/u/KeepinItReal)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/angi-to-the-rescue/2788 "2026-09-07T17:59:00Z")
I have been looking, to no avail, for someone to do some minor carpentry work at my home. I have some rotted wood around some of my windows that need repaired or replaced. I’ve tried to avoid using search services like A… --- ## [Leaving Ooma for a simpler "number parking" service](https://community.clark.com/t/leaving-ooma-for-a-simpler-number-parking-service/9731)
**Author:** [@ochotona](https://community.clark.com/u/ochotona)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 8:56am UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/leaving-ooma-for-a-simpler-number-parking-service/9731 "2026-09-07T08:56:43Z")
Ooma really isn’t usable without the Premium call blocking services, because of pervasive spam. Our Ooma cost has been running about $216.50 annually, and we hardly use it any longer for actual calls… we’ve had it “just … --- ## [Can't log into my Credit Karma account using my password](https://community.clark.com/t/cant-log-into-my-credit-karma-account-using-my-password/9755)
**Author:** [@PropofolMask](https://community.clark.com/u/PropofolMask)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 4:26am UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/cant-log-into-my-credit-karma-account-using-my-password/9755 "2026-09-06T04:26:23Z")
I can no longer log into my Credit Karma account using my password. Every time I try to log into my Credit Karma account using my password, I get an error message. I used to be able to log into that account by having a… --- ## [Has Anyone Had Mold Show Up After a Water Leak?](https://community.clark.com/t/has-anyone-had-mold-show-up-after-a-water-leak/9748)
**Author:** [@jakesmith](https://community.clark.com/u/jakesmith)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 4:21am UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/has-anyone-had-mold-show-up-after-a-water-leak/9748 "2026-09-06T04:21:24Z")
I had a small water leak at home recently, and even after fixing the leak, I’m wondering how long I should be concerned about moisture and possible mold. For those who have dealt with something similar, what happened in… --- ## [Not the best week to visit Hawaii](https://community.clark.com/t/not-the-best-week-to-visit-hawaii/9054)
**Author:** [@Lavarock](https://community.clark.com/u/Lavarock)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 11:32am UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/not-the-best-week-to-visit-hawaii/9054 "2026-09-05T11:32:15Z")
You know, the lava fountains we have every couple of weeks is exciting, sometimes you get earthquakes or tsunami watches. We get snow on Mauna Kea (probably lots today) and then there is the possibility of a bit of rain. … --- ## [Concerned About Trusting Car Dealership](https://community.clark.com/t/concerned-about-trusting-car-dealership/4022)
**Author:** [@Perpatriddle](https://community.clark.com/u/Perpatriddle)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/concerned-about-trusting-car-dealership/4022 "2026-09-04T23:54:54Z")
I’m a bit concerned about “dirty pool” at my local car dealership where I bought my car 5 years ago. Last August I contacted GM Financial about my payoff figure (which I just paid off in full in November) after I conta… --- ## [What’s the Best Way to Start Investing Money as a Beginner?](https://community.clark.com/t/what-s-the-best-way-to-start-investing-money-as-a-beginner/9324)
**Author:** [@noten](https://community.clark.com/u/noten)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/what-s-the-best-way-to-start-investing-money-as-a-beginner/9324 "2026-09-04T22:04:19Z")
I’ve been thinking more about investing money lately and wanted to learn how other people got started. There are so many options now like stocks, ETFs, crypto, real estate, and savings accounts that it can feel a little … --- ## [Best Pellet Smoker Which One really Worth It?](https://community.clark.com/t/best-pellet-smoker-which-one-really-worth-it/9576)
**Author:** [@TMKC](https://community.clark.com/u/TMKC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/best-pellet-smoker-which-one-really-worth-it/9576 "2026-09-04T21:55:14Z")
I am in the market for the best pellet smoker, and I wanted to get some advice before making a purchase. My main priorities are consistent temperature control, excellent smoke flavor, durability, and enough cooking space… --- ## [Anyone sign up for the gas company offered house maintenance plans? Georgia](https://community.clark.com/t/anyone-sign-up-for-the-gas-company-offered-house-maintenance-plans-georgia/9771)
**Author:** [@charlieg](https://community.clark.com/u/charlieg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/anyone-sign-up-for-the-gas-company-offered-house-maintenance-plans-georgia/9771 "2026-09-04T20:44:16Z")
From Georgia here and it’s time for the annual gas plan renewal. I see the gas suppliers have started offering these maintenance plans on your furnace, a/c, water heaters. Has anyone signed up for this and actually use… --- ## [Facebook Account Closed](https://community.clark.com/t/facebook-account-closed/9745)
**Author:** [@Dolemite169](https://community.clark.com/u/Dolemite169)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/facebook-account-closed/9745 "2026-09-04T18:18:05Z")
In 2021 my Facebook account was closed without any violation on my part, and I’ve been trying to get my account reactivated ever since. The closest I’ve come is after having written to my U.S. Senator’s office, they sent… --- ## [Still a bad time to buy a new or used car?](https://community.clark.com/t/still-a-bad-time-to-buy-a-new-or-used-car/1960)
**Author:** [@PropofolMask](https://community.clark.com/u/PropofolMask)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/still-a-bad-time-to-buy-a-new-or-used-car/1960 "2026-09-04T13:49:48Z")
Does Clark Howard still think that it’s a bad time to buy a new car or even a used car? Admittedly, I can’t say that the inflation situation in the United States is under control at the present time. --- ## [Vanguard ACATS lock/unlock option now available in your online account](https://community.clark.com/t/vanguard-acats-lock-unlock-option-now-available-in-your-online-account/9546)
**Author:** [@RealRandomNobody](https://community.clark.com/u/RealRandomNobody)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 11:48am UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/vanguard-acats-lock-unlock-option-now-available-in-your-online-account/9546 "2026-09-04T11:48:02Z")
This appears to be available on the website and the app. Profile \> Security Profile It doesn’t call it ACATS, it calls it “Outgoing transfer lock”. You can pick which vanguard accounts, too, if you have multiple accoun… --- ## [What's Your Favorite Item to Buy in Bulk and Why?](https://community.clark.com/t/whats-your-favorite-item-to-buy-in-bulk-and-why/1351)
**Author:** [@TeamClarkAdmin](https://community.clark.com/u/TeamClarkAdmin)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/whats-your-favorite-item-to-buy-in-bulk-and-why/1351 "2026-09-03T16:23:20Z")
Join the conversation! :green\_heart: --- ## [Will You Keep Amazon Prime/Prime Video Despite the Price Hike?](https://community.clark.com/t/will-you-keep-amazon-prime-prime-video-despite-the-price-hike/100)
**Author:** [@TeamClarkAdmin](https://community.clark.com/u/TeamClarkAdmin)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/will-you-keep-amazon-prime-prime-video-despite-the-price-hike/100 "2026-08-31T19:13:11Z")
Let us know if you’ll pay the higher price or do something else for video streaming! --- ## [Swamp Tours New Orleans](https://community.clark.com/t/swamp-tours-new-orleans/9760)
**Author:** [@cpk2001](https://community.clark.com/u/cpk2001)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/swamp-tours-new-orleans/9760 "2026-08-31T13:23:04Z")
Has anyone taken a swamp tour near New Orleans? We are looking for something that focuses more on nature rather than tourist traps. Thanks in advance. --- ## [What’s one thing you stopped buying to save money?](https://community.clark.com/t/what-s-one-thing-you-stopped-buying-to-save-money/9648)
**Author:** [@tornado](https://community.clark.com/u/tornado)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 3:58am UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/what-s-one-thing-you-stopped-buying-to-save-money/9648 "2026-08-29T03:58:50Z")
I’ve been looking at my regular expenses lately and realized there are quite a few things I used to buy without really thinking about them. I’m curious what others have cut from their spending that actually made a notice… --- ## [Left AT&T Internet for Xfinity NOW Internet (100 mbps)](https://community.clark.com/t/left-at-t-internet-for-xfinity-now-internet-100-mbps/9732)
**Author:** [@ochotona](https://community.clark.com/u/ochotona)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 3:57am UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/left-at-t-internet-for-xfinity-now-internet-100-mbps/9732 "2026-08-29T03:57:42Z")
AT&T sent us the “dear customer, inflation blah blah, $5 more per month” so I cancelled and brought in Xfinity NOW Internet 100 mbps for $30 per month in the Houston market. It works fine! Flawless video streaming onto o… --- ## [Which \_\_\_\_\_\_ is best?](https://community.clark.com/t/which-is-best/9752)
**Author:** [@OU812](https://community.clark.com/u/OU812)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 1:52am UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/which-is-best/9752 "2026-08-29T01:52:17Z")
Has anyone else on here noticed that there have been a multitude of posts that ask what product is best and then goes on to list exactly two of something with Amazon links? There were two just yesterday. https://commun… --- ## [Hotel or vacation rental?](https://community.clark.com/t/hotel-or-vacation-rental/9660)
**Author:** [@Liam](https://community.clark.com/u/Liam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/hotel-or-vacation-rental/9660 "2026-08-27T12:51:42Z")
Hi everyone, When you travel, do you usually prefer staying in hotel or vacation rental? I want to know which one you find more comfortable and worth the money, especislly for long trips. --- ## [Something you bought, you still think was worth every penny](https://community.clark.com/t/something-you-bought-you-still-think-was-worth-every-penny/9499)
**Author:** [@maxi](https://community.clark.com/u/maxi)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 11:47am UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/something-you-bought-you-still-think-was-worth-every-penny/9499 "2026-08-27T11:47:04Z")
I was cleaning out a closet the other day and came across something I bought years ago that’s still getting regular use. It made me realize that not every good purchase has to be expensive, sometimes it’s the things you … --- ## [Home Safe Recommendation](https://community.clark.com/t/home-safe-recommendation/9030)
**Author:** [@butler](https://community.clark.com/u/butler)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 2:50am UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/home-safe-recommendation/9030 "2026-08-26T02:50:50Z")
Currently have all our valuable items and documents in a bank safe deposit box. We want to get a safe and store these items in the home along with guns. I don’t really know exactly what to look for in terms of fire / w… --- ## [Best Deal on Grills](https://community.clark.com/t/best-deal-on-grills/9479)
**Author:** [@eavega2020](https://community.clark.com/u/eavega2020)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 1:51am UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/best-deal-on-grills/9479 "2026-08-26T01:51:22Z")
Clark mentions best deal on grills on the newsletter today. Based on my personal experience last month (I needed a new grill, and got one for Father’s Day), the best deal was … Academy Sports and Outdoors! This was aft… --- ## [Dedicated computer for finances](https://community.clark.com/t/dedicated-computer-for-finances/1369)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://community.clark.com/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 1:39am UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/dedicated-computer-for-finances/1369 "2026-08-26T01:39:28Z")
A while back Clark recommended people buy a didicated chrome book to use only for financial business as protection against hackers and viruses. Is this still recommended? What do others think? --- ## [Tips for Managing Rising Grocery Prices?](https://community.clark.com/t/tips-for-managing-rising-grocery-prices/8346)
**Author:** [@Flemmings234](https://community.clark.com/u/Flemmings234)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 12:35am UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/tips-for-managing-rising-grocery-prices/8346 "2026-08-26T00:35:26Z")
Has anyone else noticed how grocery prices keep creeping up even on store brands? I’m curious what little tricks you’re using lately to keep the food bill under control. --- ## [Costco to offer Medicare plans?](https://community.clark.com/t/costco-to-offer-medicare-plans/9723)
**Author:** [@Mwilcox12023](https://community.clark.com/u/Mwilcox12023)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 12:22am UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/costco-to-offer-medicare-plans/9723 "2026-08-26T00:22:30Z")
People who know me know that I am a genuine Costco superfan. So this is a surreal sentence to write: Costco Wholesale and SCAN are working together to develop jointly branded Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement … --- ## [Debit Cards versus Credit Cards](https://community.clark.com/t/debit-cards-versus-credit-cards/539)
**Author:** [@pattyathome2000](https://community.clark.com/u/pattyathome2000)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 12:13am UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/debit-cards-versus-credit-cards/539 "2026-08-26T00:13:07Z")
My Debit Card has the same protection as a Credit Card. My bank US Bank --- ## [Cell phone viruses](https://community.clark.com/t/cell-phone-viruses/9618)
**Author:** [@Kenton](https://community.clark.com/u/Kenton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 12:05am UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/cell-phone-viruses/9618 "2026-08-26T00:05:02Z")
Recently, I had several viruses show up on my Samsung S23 Android phone. I paid a shop to remove them. I wonder if any free apps will offer protection so this doesn’t happen again to me --- ## [Is Your Old Router a Security Risk?](https://community.clark.com/t/is-your-old-router-a-security-risk/9585)
**Author:** [@beachbowi](https://community.clark.com/u/beachbowi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/is-your-old-router-a-security-risk/9585 "2026-08-25T23:54:00Z")
The article on this subject was pretty basic and left a lot to be desired concerning routers. So, I’ll add to it. The modem/router you get from your ISP is nearly always very basic and quite limited in it’s functionality… --- ## [Best Massage Gun, Need Expert Advice](https://community.clark.com/t/best-massage-gun-need-expert-advice/9571)
**Author:** [@flukcher](https://community.clark.com/u/flukcher)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/best-massage-gun-need-expert-advice/9571 "2026-08-25T23:47:00Z")
I researched the best massage gun as I’ve been dealing with muscle soreness and stiffness after workouts and long hours sitting at my desk.I went through reviews from trusted sources like Reddit, Wirecutter, and other fi… --- ## [Best Water Purifier Pitcher-Which One Is Best?](https://community.clark.com/t/best-water-purifier-pitcher-which-one-is-best/9301)
**Author:** [@tommy](https://community.clark.com/u/tommy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/best-water-purifier-pitcher-which-one-is-best/9301 "2026-08-25T23:30:15Z")
I have been researching the best water purifier pitchers because I want something reliable for cleaner, better-tasting drinking water at home. I’m mainly looking for a pitcher that removes common contaminants effectively… [Previous page](https://community.clark.com/latest.md) [Next page](https://community.clark.com/latest.md?page=2)