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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
08.23.22 A $10 Life Saver + Home Protection / WRONG: An Automaker’s Mandatory Option
Reported this year - tragic loss of life due to hotel carbon monoxide poisoning. Clark has a new safety device every traveler should consider. Plus a way to…
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08.22.22 Prescription Price Changes & Workarounds / 2 Great New Cell Plan Deals
New meds are the most expensive ever. 8 of 13 new drugs cost over $200K per year! Clark explains how the big pharma game is played, generic vs “defensive”…
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08.19.22 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Artificial Lawns - Pros & Cons
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also - Many are choosing artificial turf for…
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08.18.22 Inflation Defense: Store Brands / Your Retirement Age
Inflation has made us smarter about shopping. People are changing their buying habits. Learn how much you can save buying store brands. Also, find out the…
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08.17.22 Home & Auto Insurance: The Prevention Approach / OPPORTUNITY: Restoring the Great Middle Class
As claims become more expensive, home and auto insurance premiums are rising. Learn how forward thinking insurers are looking to reduce the number of claims in…
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08.16.22 Best States to Start a Business / National Scandal: Military Ripoffs
The formation of new businesses is way up. Clark is a lifelong entrepreneur. America has the resources and our greatest wealth is within us. There are actually…
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08.15.22 Freelance Pay Equity / Moving To Save Money - A Clark Smart Relocation Rule
Bloomberg reports women working as skilled freelancers / independent contractors make half as much as men doing the same job. “The meek do not inherit a larger…
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08.12.22 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / DIY Wireless Home Security
Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also - An uptick in crime has more people thinking about home burglar…
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08.11.22 Amazon Expands Healthcare / Follow up: The Hertz False Arrest Debacle
Clark discusses the rationale behind Amazon’s forays into healthcare, now culminating in the acquisition of One Medical, a big national chain of healthcare…
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08.10.22 WANTED: Auto Mechanics / Oversupply Bargains
The quality of the average vehicle sold in the U.S. in recent years is the lowest since 1986! Clark explains what has led to this problem and why therein lies…
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08.09.22 Retail Site WISH: Unfulfilled / Getting it Right: EV Charging Stations
Clark revisits retail website Wish to usher it into his “graveyard.” Prices are so cheap! What went wrong? Also, EV - electric vehicle adoption is set to climb…
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08.08.22 HOTELS: Diminishing Amenities / At Last - Healthcare Cost Disclosures
The hotel industry is suffering mightily from staff shortages, changing how they operate. You could get a discount forgoing housekeeping services, or be…
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08.05.22 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / SAVERS: Stash Your Cash Wisely
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also - Word to savers - beware chasing that…
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08.04.22 Free TSA PreCheck, Global Entry & Clear / Online Reviews: 2 Pitfalls to Avoid
Labor shortages in larger airports have rendered security lines so unpredictable that people are missing flights. Clark explains how TSA PreCheck, Global Entry…
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08.03.22 Ad Awareness / 401(k) into IRA Rollover - WARNING
Do you know when you’re being played by sneaky product placement? Products are placed within the content of streamed TV shows and movies, and social media…
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08.02.22 Employment Dilemma: Asking For A Raise / Credit Card Debt Makes a Comeback
With so much economic uncertainty, should you ask for a raise to offset inflation? Dilemma: Employers are getting nervous about potential recession. So the…
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08.01.22 HOUSING: Outlook and Recommendations / Self-Checkout Warning
As the housing market cools, price cuts are happening around the country. A widespread buyers strike has set in. Many fear a housing market collapse as…
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07.29.22 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Crazy High Car Loan Payments
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also - The average vehicle loan now is over…
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07.28.22 GAS PRICES: An Update and Ways to Save / Recession-proof Job Sectors
It’s unclear what will happen with gas prices moving forward, but prices have eased and the U.S. is leading the world in the production of energy. Clark…
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07.27.22 VANGUARD: Lesson From The Tax Bill Debacle / Air Travel Strategies
Clark explains how Vanguard small investors got clobbered by big tax bills during a target retirement fund conversion, without even withdrawing money. Learn…
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07.26.22 DEAL: Home Fitness Equipment / Find Missing Money For Free
It’s back to the gym for many after a long absence, but home fitness equipment is a super deal right now. Clark points to the savings. Also - There’s a 1 in 10…
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07.25.22 Delaying Retirement / SAVE on Groceries: Strategies Including A Cash Back App
The economy has upended the best laid retirement plans of many Americans. So what do you do right now if you are in this situation? Clark discusses a…
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07.22.22 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / The Clark Smart Way to Own Gold
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. AND - For those seeking hedge alternatives to…
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07.21.22 Under Pressure: Effects of High Vehicle Costs / Automatic For The SAVINGS
Clark discusses the impact of vehicle shortages & elevated costs including illegal repossessions & how to protect yourself from this, plus new ride sharing…
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07.20.22 Inflation & Changing Buying Habits / Training Programs Pose A New Student Debt Hazard
New data illustrates how people are now stretched financially, trading down retail purchases while overall, credit card debt is up. Clark shares some back to…
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07.19.22 Buy Now Pay Later: New Warnings / Medical Debt
With Buy Now Pay Later, aka Pay in 4, refunds are a problem, and now Apple Pay offers it. Clark’s warning about this payment method and how to protect…
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07.18.22 There ARE Travel Deals This Summer / Fix The Tax Code
Labor shortages. reliability problems and high costs are plaguing travel this summer. But the cruise industry is seeing lower demand. Clark explains how you…
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07.15.22 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / HOUSING Outlook: The Rent Or Buy Decision
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. And - Many are trying to decide between renting…
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07.14.22 Auto Insurance Increases / WFH: A Generational Shift
Add auto insurance increases to higher vehicle & gas prices. Collision rates and the cost of repairs are up too, factors creating a perfect storm of costs for…
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07.13.22 The Clark Origin Story / SAVE on Your Cell Phone Plan
Clark shares how he got started and the life lessons that motivated and inspired him to do what he loves doing today - empowering others to live their best…
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07.12.22 Debt Collection: Statute of Limitations / POWER: Off The Grid
There are ethical debt collectors, but also dirty players in the industry. Clark explains the crooked practice of refreshing the debt, and what your rights and…
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07.11.22 Innovations in Home Building / Life Insurance & Private-Equity
The US construction industry has held on to archaic ways of building, failing to adapt better technology routinely used elsewhere in the world - until now…
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07.01.22 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Employee Owners Stay Loyal
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, Clark talked about the changing landscape…
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06.30.22 DEALS: Amazon Prime Days / Rates UP: Make The Most On SAVINGS
Clark talks with Charis of Clark Deals about how Amazon Prime Days 22 should measure up, the kinds of deals you can expect and competitive deals from other…
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06.29.22 Higher Education Transformation / Making Adjustments for Inflation
Needed changes in education are overdue and on the way. Clark characterizes post high school ed and how economic forces unleashed by Covid are changing the…
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06.28.22 Save Big on Shipping / Affordable EVs: Guidance for Car Buyers
Shipping has gotten really expensive. There are now aggregators, many free to join offering special rates for shipping under their codes. Clark talks about…
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06.27.22 Crypto Crash In The Pioneer Phase / The Housing Market Is Changing
Overall, crypto has lost about 70% of its value. Many crypto lending organizations have gone insolvent. Digital money is a sound concept. It can eventually…
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06.24.22 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Great Opportunity Awaits All Grads - All Levels
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, high school, trade school and college…
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06.23.22 FRAUD ALERTS: Perpetual Sight Unseen Scams / Job Listing Scams
Puppy fraud was a constant during the pandemic and continues unabated. Google is going after these scamsters, but their efforts are a drop in the bucket. This…
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06.22.22 Attention Shoppers: Discount Categories Abound / Office Space Opportunity
The inflation of 40 years ago was significantly worse than now. Clark describes the unusual distortions in today’s market, resulting in heavy discounts in some…
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06.21.22 Clark Smart Car Rental / Homeowners Insurance & Natural Disasters
It’s officially summer today. Get Clark smart strategies for saving money on car rentals, and learn how those under age 25 can avoid huge fees. Also…
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06.20.22 A New Era For Entrepreneurs / Cruise Ship Retirement
The Economist reports that many are making a fresh start by becoming entrepreneurs. Clark describes how the climate is favorable for starting a business in so…
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06.17.22 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Your Big Data Dossier
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, Clark talks about big data and our…
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06.16.22 Drones & Automation Advances / New Traditional IRA Inheritance Tax Rules
Clark has talked about delivery drones, driverless cars, and robots for years. Well, it’s happening for real now. Clark updates Walmart’s drone delivery…
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06.15.22 TRAVEL: Gas Prices & Airfare Sticker Shock
Clark explains what is happening with gas prices at home and abroad, and suggests ways to adapt, including modification of summer travel to offset costs…
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06.14.22 Bear Market Perspective & Strategy / Student Loan News & Your Education
Yesterday we officially entered a bear market. This is not a total surprise. Clark explains how stock values are measured, how we got here economically with…
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06.13.22 Warning: Buying Online Sight Unseen / SAVE on TVs & Video Content
A disturbing trend - buying certain things online - sight unseen. Don’t believe what you see on the internet. It’s becoming common for people to put in offers…
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06.03.22 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / A New Era of World Trade
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, Clark discusses the impact of world trade…
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06.02.22 Your Safety and Dietary Supplements / Car Market Update
Dietary supplements, vitamins and herbal remedies are unregulated. Clark clarifies which labels to trust. Learn about labels that lie vs NSF & USP supplements…
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06.01.22 Payroll Advances: Perils & Alternatives / Update: Robocalls & Messaging Scams
Employers have outsourced companies to handle pay advances, many of which charge junk fees. Dave is a payroll advance company that asks for voluntary tips…
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05.31.22 Our Power Grid & Portable Generators / FREE Online Books, TV & Movies
It could be a rocky summer for power blackouts and we’ve got some vulnerabilities with our energy grid around the county.. What could go wrong and ways to be…
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05.27.22 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Where The Deals Are!
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Plus, there are deals to be had right now on…
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05.26.22 Money & The Happiness Quotient / Concert Ticket Pricing
A perpetual debate: Can money buy happiness? Clark discusses survey findings on the matter and the role of money in personal freedom and happiness. Also, with…
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05.25.22 Summer Air Travel Saving Strategies / Cooling You Home This Summer
Memorial Day and the summer travel season is upon us. Airfares have gone way up due to pent up demand and pilot shortages forcing airlines to cut back…
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05.24.22 Turbulent Crypto Currents / Prostate Cancer Update and Self-Advocacy
Learn Clark’s position on crypto and why it’s not yet ready for prime time. Most people who’ve put money into crypto have lost money, either through fraud or…
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05.23.22 A New AMEX Travel Benefit / Save More on Weddings
Clark discusses how travel insurance and cancellations generally work, and a void in the market that AMEX is filling. Then, the discussion turns to weddings, a…
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05.20.22 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Summer Jobs Galore for Teens
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, jobs are abundant right now for all but…
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05.19.22 Bogus Financial Advisors Cost You / Cell Phone Plan Deals
While investment costs have never been lower, some investors pay really high costs to non-fiduciaries. Clark explains a sneaky trick involving insurance agents…
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05.18.22 Self-Employed Retirement Planning / Road Trip Auto Maintenance Tips
Learn how to save for the future when you freelance, work side hustles or own your own business and don’t have access to a company retirement plan. AND -…
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05.17.22 Airbnb: New Rules & Guidelines for Potential Hosts / Profitable College Degrees
Party rentals have become a huge problem for Airbnb, so they’re launching an anti-party crackdown. What to expect when booking - and major considerations for…