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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
08.24.23 Back To School For Seniors / Renting To Own A Home
Word to seniors - A new trend is serving the lifelong learning ethos which may make sense for you and greatly enhance retirement. Also, the increased…
- The Clark Howard Podcast
08.23.23 Restaurant Time Limits / Amazon’s New Grocery System
Have you experienced “the bum’s rush” feeling at a restaurant giving you a time limit on your table? This is a trend Clark has experienced and it seems to…
- The Clark Howard Podcast
08.22.23 Organize Retirement Accounts / Travel Booking Warnings
Make sure you have all of your financial accounts organized. Today people change jobs frequently, often leading to a confusing menagerie of retirement…
- The Clark Howard Podcast
08.21.23 JOBS: Win The Wage War / Housing Market Update
Clark points to a job sector seldom considered, where you can potentially make good money in a wage war - plus benefits. Also, for buyers, sellers and renters…
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08.18.23 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Carrying Credit Card Debt
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Later, 20% of credit card users have heavy…
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08.17.23 Money Apps For Kids & Teens / Reevaluating Subscriptions
The dominance of plastic and electronic forms of payment has made it more difficult to teach kids money basics. Not using real cash makes money seem like an…
- The Clark Howard Podcast
08.16.23 The Credit Card Surcharge War / The Man From ROTH
Credit cards are a massive expense for businesses. The U.S. has the highest merchant fees in the world, so many merchants pass on the expense to customers…
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08.15.23 Verizon’s NFL Sunday Ticket Offer / Domestic Airfares
NFL football! Clark discusses the new Verizon deal on NFL Sunday Ticket and what you’ve got to know before kick off! Also - good news for fellow travelers -…
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08.14.23 UPDATE: Buying A Vehicle / What The Well Off Well Know About Spending Less
Clark lends perspective on the vehicle market before, during, and now post Covid. What potential car buyers need to know about the manufacturer-to-dealer…
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08.11.23 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / All In The Family Home Buying
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, higher home prices and interest…
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08.10.23 Two Money Principles To Live By / Streaming Update Features FREE TV
There are cultural differences when it comes to handling money and we in the U.S. aren’t known as champion savers… YET. If building savings for financial…
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08.09.23 Know The Full Cost Of Owning A Home / Scam Alert: Online Searches
If you’re trying to decide whether to buy a home now or wait, beyond pre-approval are several cost considerations to add to your decision process. Clark…
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08.08.23 Clark.com Poll: Real Estate Agents / Price Drop Categories
Real estate agent commissions are increasingly controversial with two massive class-action lawsuits underway. Would you sell your home yourself or use an…
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08.07.23 Back To Basics: Retirement / SAVE Now On Electronics
Overall, our expectations of when we want to retire aren’t matching up with our savings. Many of us lament we’re not really on track for retirement. Clark…
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08.04.23 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Investment Warning: Private Placement
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, did you hear about the ponzi scheme that…
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08.03.23 Turn Debt Shame Into A Debt Plan / High Water Bills
People tend to carry a lot of embarrassment, shame and or anger around debt and other financial mistakes. Counselor Clark would like a word with you…. Also…
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08.02.23 Vanguard Is GREAT - Except… / Apartment Rental Prices And Fees
Vanguard. There have been lots of complaints about this golden child lately. Clark shares the pioneering background of what is now the second largest…
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08.01.23 FedNow Explained / An Easy Way To Save On AC
The U.S. is beginning to catch up when it comes to money transfer. Clark explains the deal with FedNow. Also, you may be overlooking a simple and inexpensive…
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07.31.23 WANTED: Skilled Workers / Costco Membership News
The extreme shortage of skilled workers is affecting everything from car and home repairs to medicine. Clark discusses 2 aspects of the structural labor…
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07.28.23 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / The Importance Of Doing A Will
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, overwhelmingly the people who should have…
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07.27.23 New Business Hours / Student Loan Update
A trend you may have noticed - stores and restaurants are opening later and/or closing earlier. Post Covid we’re seeing new patterns. Also, from the Supreme…
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07.26.23 Energy Savings & Backup Power / Back To School Shopping
Have you seen the ads for a device that Elon Musk supposedly invented to cut electric bills? Clark tells you if that’s for real, and discusses some exciting…
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07.25.23 Timely Advice to Maximize Savings / Clark’s European Vacation
Savers! The window is closing on long term CDs. Clark fills you in on what you can do now to maximize money put aside for saving, vs for investing. Put your…
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07.24.23 Free And Affordable College / Earn $ Renting Out Your Car
Clark has important information on receiving a free or very affordable college education, including state based aid, reimbursement programs, Income Share…
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07.21.23 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / CPR: Taking The Plunge
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode, how to save someone’s…
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07.20.23 ONLINE SHOPPING: New 3rd Party Seller Disclosure Law / Long-Term Care Options
Good news consumers! A new law changes the rules for 3rd party sellers on online marketplaces such as Amazon & Walmart. Clark covers what you need to know…
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07.19.23 Homeowners Insurance Reset / Credit Bureau Complaints and Your Good Name
Homeowners insurance is getting more difficult to get or keep, even in states beyond FL & CA. Clark explains industry challenges and what homeowners can do…
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07.18.23 Summer Travel Update / Clarkonomics: Recession Or What?
With the second wave of summer travel upon us, Clark has an update on mid to late summer travel prices. Also in this episode, Clark looks at the likelihood of…
- The Clark Howard Podcast
07.17.23 STUDENTS: Establishing Credit / Remote Work Dilemma
As back-to-school season approaches, Clark shares opportunities to help students begin to establish credit. Also today, from fully remote to hybrid work, to…
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07.07.23 BEST OF: Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Credit Report Inquiries & Scores
Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns from travel adventures July 17th. Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark…
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07.06.23 BEST OF: Increased Fraud Requires Vigilance / HOTELS: What To Check Out Before Check In
Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns from travel adventures July 17th. One major key to financial freedom is avoiding ruinous fraud. Recent…
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07.05.23 BEST OF: Speculation Vs Real Investing / Beware Fake Shopping Sites
Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns from travel adventures July 17th. Many took the wrong lesson from the speculative fever of 2020-21. As meme…
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07.04.23 BEST OF: The Importance Of Neighbors / Getting Credit Card Debt Under Control
Happy 4th of July! Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns from travel adventures July 17th. Clark waxes poetic on the topic of neighbors. What’s this…
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07.03.23 SPECIAL EDITION: Your Travel Stories!
We’re in a unique travel season this year, so we asked for travel stories unique to you - good and bad - and you delivered! Clark shared a story about putting…
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06.30.23 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Explainer: Zombie Mortgages
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode, Clark explains the rise…
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06.29.23 The RV Market Now / When You Need A Travel Agent
Good news if you’re interested in life on the road - specifically RV life. If you’re in the market, Clark explains why it’s a good time to buy, and offers…
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06.28.23 What’s Your Money Philosophy? / Residential Solar Update
Summed up in a sentence - what’s your money strategy? Clark shares money philosophies courtesy of Humble Dollar. Also in this episode, Things are rapidly…
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06.27.23 Travel: A New Way To SAVE on Hotels / Caution With Online “Shoppertainment”
Hotels have gotten pricier while experiences have deteriorated. Looking for bargains, people are getting ripped off at UFO third party booking sites. Clark…
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06.26.23 Americans Downsizing Their Homes / The Art of Haggling
For the last 3 generations the average size of the American home has gone up and up. Not so much anymore. Clark discusses why people are turning back the clock…
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06.23.23 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / AI And Career Flexibility
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode, there’s much discussion…
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06.22.23 Study: Retirement Risk Index / FREE Cell Phone Service
Clark shares findings from a new study about today’s working households and their outlook for retirement. Why are 28% of high income earners struggling in…
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06.21.23 Our New High-Yield Savings Guide / Travel Scams
Now more than in the past 15 years, it pays to seek out the best interest rates on savings so you make the most on your money. Announcing our new guide at…
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06.20.23 Student Loans: Rates & Restarts / EV Evolution
Clark fills you in on current direct student loan rates just announced. As the payment holiday comes to an end, know what is required to get and stay current…
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06.19.23 Job Market Update / CARS: The EV Tax Credit + Manufacturers Vs Dealers
In light of the recent Labor Department report, Clark has key job advice to keep in mind moving forward. Also in this episode, there’s a federal statute…
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06.16.23 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Travel Advisory: Don’t Let The Bed Bugs Bite!
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, this summer calls for extra travel…
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06.15.23 Inflation Busters / Mortgages: The 1% Down Payment
Inflation busters! With inflation easing in some categories, Clark shares some items that are more affordable now. Also, with the housing shortage and high…
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06.14.23 New Retirement Account Tax Benefits / Problems With 5 Different Payment Apps
Clark highlights recent and upcoming changes to retirement accounts involving tax law changes with potential benefits you should know about. Also, new issues…
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06.13.23 Our National Debt - Facing The Fix / Your Privacy In the Digital Age
Submit your travel story! 404 981-2017 Clark breaks down the national debt - what the real problem is and how to fix it. The sooner the better. Also today…
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06.12.23 RULES For Avoiding Robocall, Text & Email Scams / New Report: Airbnb Fees
One company has now been sued for making BILLIONS of robocalls to Americans. Follow Clark’s simple rule to avoid this menace, plus Clark’s NEVER NEVER rule…
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06.09.23 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Best Value On Prescription Eyeglasses
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, one of Clark’s long recommended vendors…
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06.08.23 Your Emergency Fund: The 1% Rule / 25% Savings On Groceries
Generally, close to half of Americans can’t cover the inevitable $400 or more unexpected expense. The mentality of tapping a 401(k) has taken hold. Running up…
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06.07.23 Warning: Investing Pools / Netflix Changes & How To Save On Streaming
Investment pools that don’t offer normal disclosures are blowing up on people. Dark money funds, SPACs, real estate crowdfunding groups, private placements on…
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06.06.23 Vulnerable Seniors: A Case In Point / Hiring A Contractor
Clark spoke recently about the role of family and friends when it comes to fraud protection for our elders. Today he has a first hand account of why it's so…
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06.05.23 TECH: The End Of The Freemium Era / Financial Ed Starts At Home
For the last 20 years, the tech industry freemium business model has worked to get people using a service. That was the land grab phase. Now investors want a…
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06.02.23 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Health Insurance: Claim DENIED
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode, recently exposed by…
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06.01.23 ROAM: The Nomad Renter Lifestyle / The Free TV and The Catch
There are those among us who live to travel. Clark breaks down nomadic lifestyle scenarios from remote workers to retirees, like his brother & sister-in-law…
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05.31.23 Where The Jobs Are / Avoid Rising Delinquent Debt
The job market dynamic continues to change and Clark points to where the market is strongest. Job seekers need to know the highest growth areas offering…
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05.30.23 Car Market Update - New & Used / Pharmacy Giant Hacked - Your Protection
One of life’s biggest purchases is a car. The industry has been on a rollercoaster but the ride is finally smoothing out for buyers. Clark provides a market…
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05.26.23 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Memorial Day Spotlight: Military Benefits
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also - Approaching Memorial Day, Clark shares…
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05.25.23 Passwords Yield To Passkeys & Security Keys / Summer Travel Survival Guide
Passwords. There’s got to be a better way. Clark discusses the password problem and security key solution, including the passkey system from Google. Also -…