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  Clark Howard
Talk Show Host, "The Clark Howard Show"
Airs Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on more than 150 stations across the country. Clark answers a variety of consumer questions and brings you the latest consumer news each weekday. Best Selling Author, "Clark's Big Book of Bargains" and "Get Clark Smart: The Ultimate Guide to Getting Rich From America's Money-Saving Expert" Clark's most recent book, "Clark's Big Book of Bargains," (2003) has been No. 7 and No. 11 on the New York Times "Best Seller" list for "Business Books." And his previous book, "Get Clark Smart" (2002), ranked No. 6 on the NYT "Best Seller" list for "How-To Books." "For more information on Clark's books, click here. TV Reporter, WSB Channel 2 Action News (ABC in Atlanta) Clark tells you what you didn't know about consumer issues during his "Consumer Reports" segments on Channel 2 (WSB). He brings you special assignments and in-depth reports throughout the year. Newspaper Columnist Clark's monthly "Top Ten Tips" article is published in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He also distributes two newsletters - "Clark Howard's e-Scapes," a twice-weekly travel update, and "Clark Said," which arrives twice a month. For more information on Clark's newsletters and how to sign up, click here. Background: Clark is an Atlanta native who has always been very involved in improving his community. He has started several civic programs, such as Atlanta Volunteer Action, Volunteer Action, Inc., The Big Buddy Program, and Career Action. In 1993 he opened the "Team Clark Howard" volunteer center, an advice service for consumer questions staffed by more than 140 volunteers. With the help of his listeners, he has built 16 homes in and around Atlanta for Habitat for Humanity. In 1981, Clark founded a travel agency that he built into a very successful chain with locations across metro Atlanta. He sold the company in 1987 at 31 years old and retired. He found his way into public life almost by accident. While he was living the life of leisure, he was asked to be a guest on a radio show about travel. Clark's new career just appeared out of nowhere. Education: • Bachelor's in Urban Government, American University, 1976 • Master's in Business Management, Central Michigan, 1977 Personal: Clark is married and has two daughters. The family lives in Atlanta, Georgia. This information was copied from ClarkHoward.com
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