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The Clark Howard Podcast
Save more and spend less is more than just a motto for money expert Clark Howard; it’s a way of life. Clark and his crew — Team Clark — are on a mission to empower people to take control of their personal finances by providing money-saving tips, consumer advice, hot deals and economic news to help everyone achieve financial freedom. Clark is a nationally syndicated radio talk show host and a consumer reporter for television stations around the country. His podcast, The Clark Howard Show…
Episodes
- The Clark Howard Podcast
05.03.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Scam Alert: Rampant Gift Card Fraud
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode, why buying a gift card is…
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05.02.24 SCAM Alerts: Facebook Marketplace Fraud & Voice Cloning Con Jobs
Today Clark’s talking about scams and how to avoid them! First, a special warning if you sell or buy items on Facebook marketplace. Later, AI has enabled…
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05.01.24 SAVE MORE On Summer AC Costs AND Cell Phone Service
You have the power to lower your power bills this summer. Clark offers several ways to reduce summer cooling costs. Also, get notable savings with Visible’s…
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04.30.24 Mad Professor Clark’s Cure For The Housing Crisis / Code-Share Airline Tickets
As promised, today Clark shares his crazy (like a fox!) idea on how to fix the housing crisis. Also - a warning about buying a code-share airline ticket. Know…
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04.29.24 A Rethink On Job Stability / A Housing Simplicity Movement Is Underway
The job market has been a crazy ride over the past several years, and job hopping has become commonplace. But is it still a good idea to chase higher pay? How…
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04.26.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Last Minute Cruise Deals Are Back
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, If you love cruising, good news. An…
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04.25.24 Beware Debt Relief Scams / The Stock Market: Word To Investors
Right now in the U.S. we have record credit card debt, a huge stressor on so many. To add insult to injury, supposed credit repair companies make things worse…
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04.24.24 The Future Of Credit Cards / Buying A TV
Today - How the recent credit-card settlement affects merchants and your future transactions. Also, do you need the latest greatest television? Clark explains…
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04.23.24 Relocation: Rent Before You Buy / Clothing: SAVE More Buying Secondhand
Clark recommends renting in a new city or state before you buy there, and has a great example of why to share with you. Also, Clark is very happy to report…
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04.22.24 Insurance Invasion Of Privacy / College Tuition Costs
Clark recently talked about GM selling off driving data to auto insurers, and 2 of his predictions about this have now come true. That update plus - another…
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04.19.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Flexible Fridays
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Speaking of Fridays - working hard or hardly…
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04.18.24 Discounters & Dollar Stores / New Career Considerations
Dollar stores and other discounters are reconfiguring. Clark clears media confusion surrounding closures and discusses what makes some discount retail…
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04.17.24 EV Deals Now Include Tesla / The Digital Wallet Option
Clark updates EV deals with Tesla now in the mix. Also, what to know about digital wallet options including Paze, a new entry from the big banks. Tesla Deals…
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04.16.24 Point-Of-Sale Donations / New & Egregious: Medical Facility Fees
Often at checkouts, we’re asked to donate to a cause by rounding up our payment or contributing one dollar. How do you decide when to give? Also, as a result…
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04.15.24 TAX DAY: Filing An Extension / Property Tax Increases
Clark discusses filing an extension and what to do if you don’t have the money to pay income taxes. Also, many of us are dealing with sky-high valuations of…
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04.12.24 BONUS - A Double Edition of Clark Stinks
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. And today Clark revels in listener reprobation…
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04.11.24 CONSUMER ALERT: Medical Facility Debt Collection / Self-Checkout Changes
Today Clark shares an important warning for anyone who has a relative or friend in a nursing home, assisted living, hospital or any other medical facility…
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04.10.24 Retail Membership Considerations / Timeshare Scams Get Worse
The membership business model has overtaken retailers large and small. Clark compares offerings from Target, Walmart, Amazon and 2 warehouse clubs, with a…
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04.09.24 An Opportunity For Dog Lovers / Beware Tech Imposter Scams
During the pandemic, many people decided to buy or adopt a dog. Due to changing circumstances, many former “pandemic puppies” are now in need of homes…
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04.08.24 House Theft Via Squatters & Fraud / The Truth About Credit Card Rewards
Much in the news lately - houses overtaken by squatters, or stolen through title theft. Clark discusses which homes are most vulnerable and what to be aware of…
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04.05.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Privacy Alert: Automakers
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode, a handful of automakers…
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04.04.24 How Important Is A College Degree? / Major Retailer Price Cuts!
With more employers saying they no longer require a college degree for employment, Clark discusses the importance of a college education for your career…
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04.03.24 Americans Need To SAVE MORE / Physical Health - Fiscal Health
The percent of income we save, our savings rate - is the key indicator of financial health. So how are we doing right now? Also - How much exercise do you…
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04.02.24 Summer Gas Prices / Innovation Spotlight: Vertical Farming
The U.S. has become the world’s premier oil producer. As we plan our summer road trips, Clark explains how this status along with global factors affect gas…
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04.01.24 Home Security Camera Privacy Warning / Wanted: Financial Advisors
Clark discusses the risks you face with security cameras in your home. Also in this episode, Clark has talked about how to hire a financial planner, but what…
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03.29.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / The Wealth Building Habit
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, Recent data proves the point: You…
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03.28.24 Wendy’s Pricing Debacle / Yippee Ki AI - Wild West Phase
You may have heard about Wendy’s experimenting with “surge” pricing. This was a miscommunication about dynamic demand pricing. Clark explains. Also today…
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03.27.24 Saving For College: 529 Plan Update / Upside Down Car Loans
Clark has news for parents and grandparents saving for a child’s college education. Also in this episode, reversals in the auto industry are landing many…
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03.26.24 New Rule For Medical Appointments / Classic Clark For Employers
In medicine today, there’s ongoing conflict between insurers and providers and we’re caught in the middle. This necessitates a clear directive for you before…
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03.25.24 New Rules For Real Estate Commissions / Save On Summer Cruising
U.S. real estate commissions have been roughly triple those elsewhere in the developed world. Clark explains how recent settlements in the industry will…
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03.22.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Clark Rule For Booking Travel
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today - The travel industry can be…
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03.21.24 SPECIAL GUEST Wes Moss - Certified Financial Planner
This Special Edition features Wes Moss, host of the Retire Sooner Podcast. Wes is a fiduciary fee only planner, who shares his investing expertise on a range…
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03.20.24 Small Business Retirement Plans / A Broken Market: Long-Term Care Insurance
After the economic turmoil of the past 15 years, many workers struggle financially which affects their well-being and productivity. Clark discusses how…
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03.19.24 Why You WANT To Shop Auto Insurance / Car Wash Subscriptions
In researching auto insurance, Clark has discovered some stats about the wide cost differences between various companies that will motivate you to shop auto…
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03.18.24 Buyer’s Market For New Cars / Renewable Energy In The U.S.A.
Vehicle inventory is way up for some brands, and this creates an advantage for potential car buyers. Clark shares where the deals are. Also - There’s a shift…
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03.15.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Best Credit Card Interest Rates
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, Clark discusses an important factor…
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03.14.24 Walking The Walk: Heart Health / This Spring Home Buying Season
Regarding your heart health, Clark shares news of a non-invasive test you can do routinely that can be very telling. Also in today’s show, Clark gives you the…
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03.13.24 Shopping For Home Internet / Fixing A Financial Gap
What are you paying for home internet? One provider that was low cost has now raised its prices. Clark tells you how to shop around for the best price based on…
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03.12.24 The Fate Of Traditional 401(k)s & IRAs / Carry On Karma Vs New Baggage Fees
There’s a lot of talk and concern about traditional 401(k)s and IRAs going away. Clark explains. Also in this episode, baggage fees are rising again…
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03.11.24 Consumers Vs Junk Fees / Bait & Switch Tax Prep
Junk fees are being imposed all over the place in all manner of ways these days. A new California law is going to end that practice in the state, with…
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03.08.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / America’s Productivity Bodes Well
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode: New data on US worker…
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03.07.24 Clarkonmics: The Banking Sector / Travel Biometrics & Your Privacy
Banks are heavily exposed to the troubled commercial property market. Clark discusses what this means for small businesses and individuals. Also, facial…
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03.06.24 Young Investors / Target’s New Discount Store Brand
A wonderful culture shift has taken place. Younger generations are becoming rich, and not through hitting the lottery or buying hot stocks. There are simple…
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03.05.24 Carrying A Mortgage Over Age 65 / AI Chatbot & Search Warning
More than 40% of homeowners carrying a mortgage right now are over age 65. Clark discusses the implications of this obligation in terms of interest rates, loan…
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03.04.24 Two Important Tax Tips / What Workers Want
If you’ve recently sold I Bonds and/or receive 1099s, Clark has an important tax tip for you. Also today - Clark discusses some employment cross currents in…
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03.02.24 SPECIAL SATURDAY EDITION: Empowerment 101
Welcome to a SPECIAL EDITION of the Clark Howard Show, where our mission is to serve and empower you to make better financial decisions in your life. Today…
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03.01.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / HOTEL Booking: An Important Update
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode - Clark has serious…
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02.29.24 Grand Theft Auto / Clark Smart Gym Membership
A common mistake car owners make is facilitating the rise in auto theft. There are 2 things you can do to protect your wheels. Also today - After the health…
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02.28.24 FBI Scam Warning: Cybercriminal Couriers / A Mindset For Rainy Day Funds
Scammers are using a new tactic to get to you and your money, and it’s up close & in person. Also, the days of working for one company for an entire career are…
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02.27.24 You CAN Negotiate Hospital Bills / Rental Property: Opportunity & Hazard
Clark discusses “nonprofit” hospitals and two crucial steps to take if you get a large hospital bill. Also today, there are multitudes of properties bought for…
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02.26.24 A Scam Hits Home / Retail Return Fraud
A common text scam just attempted to infiltrate Clark’s own company. Hear how that turned out! Also today, a warning if you receive packages from online…
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02.23.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Warning: Safe Deposit Boxes
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, do you or someone you know have a…
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02.22.24 A Season For Savers: Revisiting CDs / What Makes A Supermarket Superior
CDs - Are they still a good deal? Given where inflation and interest rates are heading, Clark explains that we’ve arrived at a tipping point for savers, and…
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02.21.24 SAVE MORE On Cell Service / The Value Of A Second Opinion
As the big phone companies plan big price increases, smaller competitors are taking a bigger share of the marketplace. Clark shares easy ways to keep costs…
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02.20.24 Venmo Overshare Privacy Check / An Era Of Entrepreneurship
Venmo is publicly sharing your info. Clark has a special privacy check up for Venmo users. Later - collectively entrepreneurs set a new record last year. Get…
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02.19.24 Hotel Junk Fees Just Got Worse / Avoid Funeral Industry Rip Offs
A new hotel fee is showing up for something a lot of people aren’t even using. How to book a room without getting ripped off. Also, knowledge is power when it…
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02.16.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / A New 401(K) Benefit Tied To Student Loan Repayment
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today - many employers are offering a new…
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02.15.24 Cruise Travel Warning / Visa Vanilla Gift Card Follow Up
Cruise travel is way up and with it, problems with associated trip insurance. Learn what could go wrong, and Clark smart rules for cruise travel. Also today, a…
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02.14.24 Rethinking the USPS / Amazon Facing Fierce Competition
Happy Valentine’s Day! Where did we traditionally receive Valentine’s Day cards? The mail! There’s a big problem with our mail delivery service, and something…
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02.13.24 How Sweethearts Talk Money / A Path To A Lower Mortgage Rate
With Valentine’s Day coming up tomorrow, it’s a good opportunity to give couples advice on how to avoid one of the most common things we fight over - money…