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His radio show is heard every day on more than 200 radio stations throughout North America. He is also co-host of HLN's nightly news program <em>Evening Express</em> with CNN's Ryan Smith and Isha Sesay.<br /><br />\"Save more and spend less\" is more than just a motto for Clark; it's a way of life. As a successful lifelong entrepreneur, media star and best-selling author, the Atlanta-based \"consumer champion\" is dedicated to helping Americans of all means get ahead in life.<br /><br />Clark's career included stints in both government and private sectors. He was a civilian employee working for the U.S. Air Force at the end of the Vietnam War. He launched a travel agency in 1981 that grew into a chain with locations across metro Atlanta. In 1987, he sold the company at 31 and retired.<br /><br />Clark found his way into the public eye almost by accident. While enjoying retirement on the pristine beaches of Florida, he was asked to be a guest on a radio show about travel. 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