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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
11.17.23 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Homebuilder Incentives For Buyers
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today - First time home buyers face many…
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11.16.23 Love & Marriage & Joint Bank Accounts / Postal Identity Theft
How should couples handle money? Clark has some tried & true recommendations. Also, criminals are doing address changes on people with the postal service to…
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11.15.23 Top Tier Gasoline / Employee Raises Next Year
Clark shares recent research on the benefits of top tier gasoline. Also in this episode, do you get an annual raise? Some companies are going to forego those…
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11.14.23 Natural Gas & Winter Heating Bills / Auto Insurance Claim Rip-Offs
It’s getting cold out in many parts of the country. Clark has some good news on the home heating front. Also today - many insurance companies are purposely…
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11.13.23 Understanding BONDS / Fully Autonomous Self-Driving Vehicles
The last three years have been the worst for doing traditional portfolio mixes of stocks & bonds. This brings forth “recency bias”. Clark discusses the state…
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11.10.23 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Ending Self-Checkout
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, Clark talks about some of the…
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11.09.23 New Twists On Phone Scams / Big Pharmacy Chain Closures
Phone scams are proliferating, especially those using AI technology. Some current text scams are exploiting increased deliveries around the holidays. Clark…
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11.08.23 Airbnb And Short-Term Rental Restrictions / Lab Created Diamonds
Clark tells you how Airbnb‘s legal battles and new restrictions affect both customers and landlords. Also in this episode, there are extreme changes going on…
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11.07.23 Couples’ Retirement Savings / Teen Driver Safety Measures
Are you unintentionally giving yourself a pay cut? 25% of American couples are. How couples can make sure they are balancing retirement savings. Also, good…
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11.06.23 Grocery Prices Now & How To SAVE MORE / Beware “Free” Food Delivery
Feasting season is upon us. New data on food prices brings good news for smart shoppers. Clark has some great advice on saving more at the grocery store. Also…
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11.03.23 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Deals And Scam Alerts For Veterans
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, approaching Veteran’s Day, Clark has…
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11.02.23 Two Money Saving Household Tips / Tipping Is Out Of Control
Clark tells you why it may save you money to rethink how you use your dishwasher and washing machine. Also in this episode, we’re getting hit with tip requests…
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11.01.23 Vetting Charities / High Quality Furniture - Low Prices
The Season of Giving means donation requests coming from all sides. Clark helps you tell the legit charities from the crooks. Also, you may have noticed that…
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10.31.23 Travel Booking Nightmares / Save On Medical Procedures
There’s an industry wide problem in the travel industry. Clark explains the danger you face when searching for travel deals online. Also today, Clark discusses…
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10.30.23 Passwords And Your Financial Safety / The Truth About Timeshares
Clark explains what can happen when you use the same password on multiple websites. Also today - Reportedly timeshares are making a comeback among younger…
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10.27.23 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / What To Know About Credit Unions
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode - New reporting indicates…
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10.26.23 Retail Mind Games / In A Brutal Housing Market - Strategies For Homebuyers
Fake sales are standard practice but especially abundant during the holiday season. Learn how promotional merchandise works to trick consumers into thinking…
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10.25.23 New Resources For Finding A Financial Advisor / Walmart Health Centers
Finding a financial advisor who won’t rip you off is tricky business. Clark shares some new ways to find your true fiduciary. Also, get the update on Walmart’s…
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10.24.23 The 2 Key Choices Of Super Savers / Recognizing Online Manipulation
Are you a Super Saver? Clark discusses the key choices you can make in your life that will truly empower you to have control over your financial future. There…
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10.23.23 Good News On Junk Fees / Beware AI Fake Content
Great news on junk fees, especially when buying concert tickets and booking travel online. New rules will simplify comparison shopping online. Also, AI has…
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10.20.23 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / DON’T Buy Now Pay Later
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, Clark talks about why Buy Now Pay…
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10.19.23 Auto Insurance: What Do You Actually Need? / End Of Life Discussions
Today Clark goes Back To Basic on auto insurance. Due to gigantic premium increases, more people are going without or buying minimums, which can be risky…
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10.18.23 Credit Cards on Autopay - Pros & Cons / Fastest Growing Careers
Do you use autopay for credit card bills? If so, Clark has a warning for you. Also, life is about change and that’s surely evident with jobs & career…
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10.17.23 Data Privacy Rights In Force With New App / Uber Vs. Lyft
Have you given up on guarding your data & privacy online? Help has arrived. Clark reviews a new app from Consumer Reports that works to delete or minimize your…
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10.16.23 Prevent Hotel Room Break-Ins / Allegations & Internet: Amazon Updates
It’s become easy for burglary rings to break into hotel rooms, but there’s also an easy way to protect yourself. Also today, updates on Amazon regarding…
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10.13.23 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Beneficiaries Vs Wills & Trusts
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, many a tale of woe proves the…
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10.12.23 New Scam Warnings / Romance Vs Prenups
Scams persist, ubiquitous & unabated. So must our warnings! Be hip to the latest ways crooks are trying to separate you from your money. Also in this episode -…
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10.11.23 Working From Home / Index Fund Fees - Your Money Assignment
Clark shares new work-from-home statistics and how that is shifting businesses. Also in this episode: When it comes to your investments, knowing what the fees…
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10.10.23 The Value Of Real Estate Agents / If You Must - Buying A New Car
When buying or selling a home, your choice of a real estate agent is much more important than you may think. Also today, Clark has good news on the new car…
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10.09.23 Interest Rates Are Normal / Battery Generators For Backup Power
Today Clark puts interest rates in perspective, discussing where they’re headed and the impact of the national debt on rates. Also today: The home reliability…
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10.06.23 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Home Energy Savings
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode, as a prolific energy…
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10.05.23 Free Credit Reports - The Right Way / Eyes Wide Open On HOAs
It’s now easier than ever to monitor your credit reports for free, but there are a few pitfalls to be aware of. Also in this episode - Living in an HOA…
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10.04.23 DENIED: Appealing A Health Insurance Claim / Word To First Time Home Buyers
It’s a frustrating game - appealing a denied medical claim. They’re counting on you to give up. Don’t. Clark shares the best approach and strategies. Also…
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10.03.23 Post Pandemic Entrepreneurs / Overkill: Fitness Device Obsession
Out of the massive and ongoing losses of the pandemic, many people reassessed their lives and livelihoods. This reset has led to a wave of new businesses…
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10.02.23 Attention Holiday Shoppers! / Electronic Payments & Spend Control
October holiday shopping is Clark Smart this year. Clark surveys the retail landscape with money saving strategies involving bargain product categories. Early…
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09.29.23 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Medicare Advantage Plan Warning
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Something else stinks - Medicare advantage…
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09.28.23 Credit Cards: Rates & Rewards / New Online Junk Fees
Clark explains how the credit card reward game goes through cycles, and where we are now in terms of you applying for credit. And with interest rates high, if…
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09.27.23 Savings Habits That WILL Make You Rich / Pharmacy Errors
One of the best decisions you can make is to start saving for retirement early. Clark discusses the psychology behind saving. Also, pharmacy errors have become…
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09.26.23 Professor Clark: Credit Scores 101 / Smart Borrowing For Small Business
September 26 Professor Clark: Credit Scores 101 / Smart Borrowing For Small Business Clark provides a 101 refresher on credit scores. Even if you don’t need to…
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09.25.23 The UAW Strike - Vehicle Market Update / Points Taken: The Devaluation Of Frequent Flyer Programs
The vehicle market is going through a slow, steady healing process. Inventory is up. In light of the UAW strike, Clark discusses pricing for both new & used…
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09.22.23 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / New Online Privacy Choices
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today - your privacy online. Europe's…
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09.21.23 SAVE With New Prepaid Cell Plans / Dental Care Overseas
Clark.com provides in-depth coverage of cell phone plans, including pre-paid options. While the big 3 push higher bills at a time of marginal growth, 1 in 4…
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09.20.23 Food Delivery And Your Wallet / Bus Travel Is Back!
There’s a brewing war between food delivery services and restaurants and it’s costing customers. Clark discusses the big price difference between food delivery…
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09.19.23 Retail Theft Is A Plague / Ask Clark
Thanks to the sheer magnitude of retail theft, until solutions are found, we’ll continue to see more items under lock & key in many retail stores. Mentioned on…
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09.18.23 A Reset On Auto Insurance / Longevity Insurance
The auto insurance industry is in a world of hurt and aggressively raising rates. Clark explains the factors involved and what you can do to help keep your…
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09.15.23 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / The Credit Card Competition Act
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, the U.S. has the highest credit…
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09.14.23 Employment Flexibility & Ageism Trends / The Financial Decision To Relocate
Clark shares new information about the job market including what workers want most, and opportunity for over 50 workers. Also today, an uncertain economy has…
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09.13.23 Travel Research Warning / Employment: The Rise Of The Independents
Clark has an important warning about what to look out for when doing travel research online. Also in this episode, Clark discusses why this is the sweetest era…
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09.12.23 Open Enrollment & The New HSA / WARNING: The Many Faces of Private Placement Investing
As the enrollment period for health insurance approaches, an underused option offers new opportunity involving the best savings plan offered in America. Clark…
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09.11.23 The Return Of Smaller Homes / Smart Choices For Higher Education
Clark explains the forces behind a reversal in home building trends, bringing more affordable homes to the housing market. Also today: New data shows the net…
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09.08.23 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Progress On The Rx Front
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, Clark explains the Pharmacy Benefit…
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09.07.23 Booking Holiday Air Travel / Managing Hospital Bills
It’s time to think about holiday travel plans and Clark has some guidance on the best time and way to book flights. Also today, surprise medical bills persist…
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09.06.23 Scam Hit List / Heavy Lift: Renting A Storage Unit
Amount lost to only the scams reported last year: $9 Billion. Clark runs down an alarming list of current cons, and what they all have in common. Also today…
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09.05.23 Car Theft Tech Wars & Your Defense / A Venmo Privacy Warning
Car thieves are going high-tech to get around anti-theft technology. Clark explains 2 simple ways to protect your vehicle, including inexpensive, widely…
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09.01.23 BEST OF: Medical Bills And The No Surprises Act / Starting Your Emergency Fund
Happy Labor Day Weekend! Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns Tuesday September 5 The No Surprises Act became law last year to eliminate surprise…
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08.31.23 Reviews: How Can You Trust Them? / Engaging Prices Now On Diamonds
Reviews can help you make decisions on all kinds of purchases, from merchandise to services and travel. But how can you trust them? Clark offers some insights…
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08.30.23 Air Travel: Savings & Strategy / Dash Cameras
Even as summer winds down, people are still looking for great airfare deals. There’s a new resource from Going that may help. Plus, the story of one Mom’s…
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08.29.23 Sports Betting / A New Low: The Funeral Home Scam
Football season is upon us and sports betting is growing in popularity. Clark describes how the nature of sports gambling has changed and pitfalls to be aware…
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08.28.23 Fight The SCAMdemic / Are You On Track For Retirement?
Rampant scams are now a global scourge, many now employing a tactic known as “pig butchering”. Clark shares a real life example and what you need to know. Also…
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08.25.23 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Back To Basics: Dollar-Cost Averaging
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, a back to basics primer on Clark’s…