Clark's Big Book of Bargains

Clark Howard is a self-made millionaire who made his fortune in the travel agency business. Howard graduated from the Westminster Schools in Atlanta and then received a bachelor's in urban government from American University in 1976. He received his master's of business management from Central Michigan University in 1977. In 1987, he retired from a travel agency business he had founded back in 1981 and began giving travel advice in guest appearances on Atlanta radio. His segments were so popular that he was soon given his own radio show. On Fridays, Clark devotes an hour of his show to Atlanta listeners in need of travel advice. This segment, called the Friday Flier, usually airs from 3-4 p.m. in Atlanta. He often suggests to Atlanta residents looking for deals to the West Coast, to drive to Birmingham to get cheaper deals. Clark explained on air that he was joining the Georgia State Defense Force (a non-federal branch of the Georgia Department of Defense, similar to the Georgia National Guard) shortly after the terrorist attacks of 2001. He explained to his listeners that joining the Guard was a way for him to give back and serve the country he loves

Radio personality Clark Howard pinches every penny twice, and teaches you to do the same. Whether he's shopping appliances, prescriptions, or cars, Howard gives you the lowdown on the most low-down price. With breathless energy, he tells of little-known ways to shave a dollar, or a hundred, from everyday purchases. He has no qualms about happily describing how to create the cut-rate wedding or funeral, to save big when you're having a medical emergency, and to save money on food and still have fun. Great instruction for the budget-challenged. D.J.B. © AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine