Chris Clark
Chris Clark is a Kansas City–based freelance journalist covering personal finance, housing and retirement. A former Associated Press editor and reporter, he writes plainspoken stories that help readers make smarter financial decisions.
As a Moneywise contributor, he brings decades of newsroom experience to stories that break down complex financial issues into clear, practical advice for everyday Americans. With 37 years in journalism—including an 18-year tenure at The Associated Press from 1996 to 2014—Chris grounds his reporting in a deep understanding of the economic landscape. He holds a BA from Missouri Southern State University and stays on top of daily market trends by closely following resources like Bloomberg and CNBC.
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TThe Associated PressReporter & Press Editor 1996–2014
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MMissouri Southern State UniversityBA 1991
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Investing • 14h ago
Mark Cuban says your 401(k) is why billionaires get 'insanely rich' — and argues their wealth is building yours too
Cuban says 150 million Americans help create billionaire wealth through stock ownership. Here’s why his argument matters.
Investing • 14h ago
Mark Cuban says your 401(k) is why billionaires get 'insanely rich' — and argues their wealth is building yours too
Cuban says 150 million Americans help create billionaire wealth through stock ownership. Here’s why his argument matters.
Managing Money • 10402 views
Indiana dad racked up $75,000 in secret debt and his wife is heading for the door — but Ramsey says don't split
The father of a 6-year-old called The Ramsey Show thinking he needed to file for bankruptcy after racking up $75,000 in credit card, car and HVAC debt — much of it hidden from his wife.
Managing Money • 10402 views
Indiana dad racked up $75,000 in secret debt and his wife is heading for the door — but Ramsey says don't split
The father of a 6-year-old called The Ramsey Show thinking he needed to file for bankruptcy after racking up $75,000 in credit card, car and HVAC debt — much of it hidden from his wife.
Investing • Jun 10
Resurgence of flesh-eating New World screwworm in Texas could take a bite out of consumer stocks
Beef prices could surge while your portfolio plunges. Here’s what to know about the agricultural pest that reared its ugly head north of the border.
Investing • Jun 10
Resurgence of flesh-eating New World screwworm in Texas could take a bite out of consumer stocks
Beef prices could surge while your portfolio plunges. Here’s what to know about the agricultural pest that reared its ugly head north of the border.
Managing Money • 32065 views
When a loved one dies, here are the bills you should pay ASAP, which can wait, and the ones you may never have to touch
Creditors may contact families quickly after a death, but experts say slowing down and understanding the estate can prevent costly mistakes.
Managing Money • 32065 views
When a loved one dies, here are the bills you should pay ASAP, which can wait, and the ones you may never have to touch
Creditors may contact families quickly after a death, but experts say slowing down and understanding the estate can prevent costly mistakes.
Investing • 22392 views
China controls 90% of rare-earth processing — now a $204 million U.S. investment in France aims to change that
As governments race to secure critical minerals, investors may have another way to diversify.
Investing • 22392 views
China controls 90% of rare-earth processing — now a $204 million U.S. investment in France aims to change that
As governments race to secure critical minerals, investors may have another way to diversify.
News • Jun 02
Economists say we're in a G-shaped economy. What does that mean, and how is it different from a K-shaped one?
Talking about the new generation: Households are still worried about groceries, housing and other essentials.
News • Jun 02
Economists say we're in a G-shaped economy. What does that mean, and how is it different from a K-shaped one?
Talking about the new generation: Households are still worried about groceries, housing and other essentials.
Investing • May 30
Mastercard stock has climbed nearly 12,000% since its IPO in 2006 — and the company says cards are just the beginning
A $10,000 bet on Mastercard's 2006 IPO would be worth nearly $1.2 million today.
Investing • May 30
Mastercard stock has climbed nearly 12,000% since its IPO in 2006 — and the company says cards are just the beginning
A $10,000 bet on Mastercard's 2006 IPO would be worth nearly $1.2 million today.
News • May 26
Police say a Texas accountant covertly stole $3 million from her bosses — then splurged on cars, trips and a Swiss watch
You'd never expect a financial controller to lose control.
News • May 26
Police say a Texas accountant covertly stole $3 million from her bosses — then splurged on cars, trips and a Swiss watch
You'd never expect a financial controller to lose control.
News • May 22
'You want my parents dead': Utah wife paid half for a home she doesn't legally own after 30 years on the farm
When mixing family and finances, you have to leave the ‘family’ mindset out of it.
News • May 22
'You want my parents dead': Utah wife paid half for a home she doesn't legally own after 30 years on the farm
When mixing family and finances, you have to leave the ‘family’ mindset out of it.
News • May 21
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt is one of the latest graduation speakers to be booed for praising AI in his speech
Artificial intelligence has entered the commencement chat, and a lot of graduating seniors aren’t having it.
News • May 21
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt is one of the latest graduation speakers to be booed for praising AI in his speech
Artificial intelligence has entered the commencement chat, and a lot of graduating seniors aren’t having it.
News • May 15
'Everybody and their mother is using these things': AI note-takers are creating a legal time bomb in boardrooms
The AI bot that's quietly recording your Zoom or Teams meeting could be dangerous if users don't understand the risks.
News • May 15
'Everybody and their mother is using these things': AI note-takers are creating a legal time bomb in boardrooms
The AI bot that's quietly recording your Zoom or Teams meeting could be dangerous if users don't understand the risks.
News • May 14
The US is so desperate for mariners that new grads are being offered $170,000 salaries — plus $54,000 signing bonuses
Students training for these jobs often complete grueling schedules involving up to 24 credit hours per semester alongside mandatory sea training.
News • May 14
The US is so desperate for mariners that new grads are being offered $170,000 salaries — plus $54,000 signing bonuses
Students training for these jobs often complete grueling schedules involving up to 24 credit hours per semester alongside mandatory sea training.
News • May 13
‘AI is going to gut white-collar employment’: What a ‘compute tax’ is and why the idea is now gaining traction
As fears grow over AI job losses, some economists want to tax AI computing power. Here’s how the tax would work and who’d be on the hook.
News • May 13
‘AI is going to gut white-collar employment’: What a ‘compute tax’ is and why the idea is now gaining traction
As fears grow over AI job losses, some economists want to tax AI computing power. Here’s how the tax would work and who’d be on the hook.
News • May 08
Chipotle CEO promises ‘no team member’ will say no if you ask for more food — but hungry customers aren’t convinced
Even beans and rice are subject to price hikes.
News • May 08
Chipotle CEO promises ‘no team member’ will say no if you ask for more food — but hungry customers aren’t convinced
Even beans and rice are subject to price hikes.
News • May 07
Billionaire Bill Ackman says Mamdani shouldn't ‘drive out the Ken Griffins of the world' if he wants New York to prosper
The top 1% of New Yorkers pay up to 40% of all tax revenues, including the city’s, he says.
News • May 07
Billionaire Bill Ackman says Mamdani shouldn't ‘drive out the Ken Griffins of the world' if he wants New York to prosper
The top 1% of New Yorkers pay up to 40% of all tax revenues, including the city’s, he says.
News • May 05
‘Drill, baby, drill’: Trump says US oil boom just getting started as America outpumps Saudi Arabia, Russia combined
American oil production has reached historic highs, with crude output hitting 13.6 million barrels per day.
News • May 05
‘Drill, baby, drill’: Trump says US oil boom just getting started as America outpumps Saudi Arabia, Russia combined
American oil production has reached historic highs, with crude output hitting 13.6 million barrels per day.
Managing Money • May 01
Billionaire Tony Robbins says donating to charity for 15 years has actually fueled his 'insane' wealth
Here are 3 ways generosity could boost your finances — and how to start.
Managing Money • May 01
Billionaire Tony Robbins says donating to charity for 15 years has actually fueled his 'insane' wealth
Here are 3 ways generosity could boost your finances — and how to start.
Investing • Apr 30
‘You want to come out of this with a win’: Ray Dalio says gold should be 5-15% of your portfolio in wake of Iran war
The hedge fund founder also believes America has entered a period of stagflation — a challenging mix of persistent inflation and slowing growth.
Investing • Apr 30
‘You want to come out of this with a win’: Ray Dalio says gold should be 5-15% of your portfolio in wake of Iran war
The hedge fund founder also believes America has entered a period of stagflation — a challenging mix of persistent inflation and slowing growth.
Investing • Apr 28
Trump just made the power grid a national defense issue — how to invest with $1 trillion in upgrades looming
The move could signal a significant investment opportunity, with industry already poised to spend more than $1 trillion on grid upgrades over the next five years.
Investing • Apr 28
Trump just made the power grid a national defense issue — how to invest with $1 trillion in upgrades looming
The move could signal a significant investment opportunity, with industry already poised to spend more than $1 trillion on grid upgrades over the next five years.
Managing Money • Apr 26
A 50-year-old has $400K after years of overspending — and 10 years to turn it into a retirement plan
You're ahead of the median but behind on your goal. Here's how to close the gap.
Managing Money • Apr 26
A 50-year-old has $400K after years of overspending — and 10 years to turn it into a retirement plan
You're ahead of the median but behind on your goal. Here's how to close the gap.
Managing Money • Apr 23
She retired with $780K and moved into her partner's home — now she pays half the mortgage but owns nothing
She’s paying 50% of the household bills, but her name isn’t on the home. Here’s the risk she may be missing.
Managing Money • Apr 23
She retired with $780K and moved into her partner's home — now she pays half the mortgage but owns nothing
She’s paying 50% of the household bills, but her name isn’t on the home. Here’s the risk she may be missing.
News • Apr 23
Trump literally can’t go 3 days without bringing up his $400 million ballroom, data reveals
Mentions of the ballroom are on par with, or in some cases ahead of, mentions of major issues like healthcare affordability and prescription drug pricing.
News • Apr 23
Trump literally can’t go 3 days without bringing up his $400 million ballroom, data reveals
Mentions of the ballroom are on par with, or in some cases ahead of, mentions of major issues like healthcare affordability and prescription drug pricing.
Investing • Apr 23
Stablecoin volume has quadrupled in under 3 years — and JPMorgan says the $300 billion market is just warming up
Stablecoin is the newly coveted cryptocurrency.
Investing • Apr 23
Stablecoin volume has quadrupled in under 3 years — and JPMorgan says the $300 billion market is just warming up
Stablecoin is the newly coveted cryptocurrency.
News • Apr 21
John Deere agrees to pay $99 million to farmers over claims they’re monopolizing repairs and overcharging farmers
Here’s why farmers could still find themselves locked into expensive repair networks.
News • Apr 21
John Deere agrees to pay $99 million to farmers over claims they’re monopolizing repairs and overcharging farmers
Here’s why farmers could still find themselves locked into expensive repair networks.
Managing Money • Apr 18
My wife gets Social Security, but we just realized she could receive $350 more through spousal benefits. Can we fix it?
Social Security math is tricky — and the agency does not do it for you to make sure you’re claiming optimally. Here’s what you need to know.
Managing Money • Apr 18
My wife gets Social Security, but we just realized she could receive $350 more through spousal benefits. Can we fix it?
Social Security math is tricky — and the agency does not do it for you to make sure you’re claiming optimally. Here’s what you need to know.
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