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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
02.11.22 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Apple AirTags Revisited
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, there have been many stories of Apple…
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02.10.22 Citi Double Cash Visa Changes Explained / The Frontier / Spirit Airlines Merger
The Citi Double Cash card was simple and intensely popular. But recent changes have created confusion. You now have Thank You points - Do you still get 2% cash…
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02.09.22 Mark Cuban’s New Rx Savings / AUTO LOANS: 2 Clark Rules.
Mark Cuban’s direct to consumer drug manufacturing company is up and running. Clark contrasts Cuban’s CostPlusDrugs and Costco pricing, to chain pharmacy…
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02.08.22 Create Your Own Credit File / Cruise Update: Hazard & Opportunity.
As part of the evolution of evaluating credit risk, for those with no credit report Experian has a way to set up your own. Clark smart credit advice. Plus -…
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02.07.22 STOCK MARKET: Ride the Decline Fortified / Valentines Day Planning.
Stocks are going through a cyclical decline and investors are nervous. Whether nearing retirement or younger, you can be positioned emotionally and financially…
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02.04.22 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / New Tax Rule for Small Business.
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also - A 2022 tax year heads up for those who…
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02.03.22 Clark Howard - Deal Hunter - Spills Trade Secrets / Clark Smart Assignment: Restore Vanishing Money
Clark shares how & where he saves money, teaching you to crack the price label codes at warehouse clubs - Priceless! Also, What memberships & subscriptions are…
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02.02.22 The New Angie’s List / Retail & the Organized Theft Ring Problem
Hiring a contractor is a big challenge. Angie's List - now Angi - is undertaking a new business model seeking to be a trusted resource. Clark takes a first…
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02.01.22 Flying Cars! An Imminent Game Changer / Beating Inflation in the Supermarket.
The future is almost here. Today, big players are perfecting electric flying taxis. Clark discusses the market adoption and possible uses of electronic…
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01.31.22 Don’t Get Taken on Eyeglasses / Here’s to Vertical Farming.
Americans are spending more than ever on eyeglasses. Clark discusses the industry cartel at work & multiple ways you can save, and has a warning about employee…
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01.28.22 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Airport Self-Screening.
It’s Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also - Airport self-screening is becoming…
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01.27.22 Virtual Credit Card Protection / Solar Shingle Innovation.
Clark explains how virtual credit card numbers work to protect you while shopping online. Check to see if any of your cards offer the virtual number service…
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01.26.22 Streaming Services Price Creep / Vehicles: 3 Great Developments.
Netflix just went up and price increases overall for streaming services continue due to original programming production costs. Clark has a few ways to help you…
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01.25.22 Home Ownership vs. Renting / Restaurants & Retail: Limited Hours & Merchandise.
Clark describes retiree regret when resettling in vacation spots. How to avoid costly moves using Clark’s “training wheels” strategy. Plus, a look at rent or…
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01.24.22 Military Bonuses / Good News on the Energy Front.
Right now opportunities & incentives are plentiful in many sectors because of worker shortages. The military is employing retention incentives, and new recruit…
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01.21.22 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Dealerships Vs. the Free Market Sale of Vehicles.
It’s Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, Clark shares news about a huge shift…
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01.20.22 Special Retirement Advice For Women / Warning: Banks Pushing Credit Card Offers.
Clark outlines several factors that lead to one conclusion: Women need to save more of their paycheck for retirement than men. Also, the banks are desperately…
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01.19.22 Credit Report Errors / Walmart Vs. Amazon - Grocery Delivery Options.
Inaccuracy of credit reports is a longstanding problem. More than half of all complaints to the CFPB were about the credit bureaus, who see us as mere data…
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01.18.22 Travel Warnings: Cruises & Lodgings / Furniture Orders & Deposits in Limbo.
Pandemic cruise scenarios call for a backup plan. Clark explains what can happen with cruises and with lodging cancellation policies. In this era of travel…
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01.14.22 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Tax Season Strategy & Inflation.
It’s Friday! Clark Stinks day -Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, this tax year will be a bit different…
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01.13.22 Invasion of Privacy: Cell Phone Service / When You Need To Buy a Car - Now.
Verizon trades in customer data - apps, browsing etc. to sell for profit. Clark breaks down the opt-out, and suggests a cheaper way to be on Verizon’s network…
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01.12.22 New Advice About 401(k)s / YOUR SAFETY: Criminal Tracking of People & Cars.
More companies are offering the Roth 401(k). What you need to know about this retirement savings option. // Crooks are using Apple AirTags to track people and…
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01.11.22 HOUSING: Cost, Supply & Building Innovation / Life Insurance Guidelines.
We remain in short supply of housing units, both apartments and single family homes, while housing costs continue to rise. Clark discusses how we got here and…
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01.10.22 The End of ER Bill Shock? / What’s Behind the American Labor Shortage.
The “No Surprises Act” consumer protection law is now in effect. Clark explains new consumer rights surrounding out of network medical charges, with guidance…
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01.07.22 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Clark’s 2022 Money Challenge.
Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / Nearly half of us have no money for an unexpected emergency. Clark…
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01.06.22 Crypto Savings Accounts / The Funeral Industry Pivot - New Rules.
How crypto savings accounts work and why they’re risky business. Learn the Clark smart perspective on the current crypto environment. // Clark updates…
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01.05.22 Explainer: Long-Term Care Insurance / Advancements in Medicine.
Clark describes what Long-Term Care policies cover, how they work, when and what to buy and the hybrid policy difference. // As a Prostate Cancer Foundation…
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01.04.22 Special Edition: SOCIAL SECURITY with expert Mary Beth Franklin
Mary Beth Franklin is a Certified Financial Planner, financial journalist, podcaster, and author of the book “Maximizing Social Security Retirement Benefits” -…
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01.03.22 New Tech for Drunk Driving Prevention / The Debt Hangover & A Clark Smart Resolution.
A third of road deaths are associated with drunk driving. There’s new technology that may stop drunk driving in its tracks. // Are you nervous to open your…
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12.24.21 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Boost Mobile Deal + Big Bargains in the New Year.
Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / Clark gives the cell phone forecast AND a great deal from Boost Mobile…
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12.23.21 Teachable Moments: Teens & Money / Know Your Worth in the Marketplace.
Teenagers are a hot market for fintechs like Square, now opening Cash App to teens. Clark shares ideas for teaching teens about money & payment apps. // Most…
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12.22.21 Bad Fiscal Health Leads to Bad Physical Health / Relocating? SAVE on the Cost of Moving.
New research confirms debt is dangerous for your health. People of various income levels can end up overextended. Clark shares the areas of most difficulty &…
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12.21.21 Gentle Advice for Vanguard / Why Clark Despises Mandatory Arbitration.
In the battle of the investing behemoths - Clark’s “favorite children” Vanguard, Fidelity and Schwab, Clark has some pressing advice for Vanguard (who we still…
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12.20.21 SAVE MORE: Paying Little or Nothing / Vital Conversations About Vital Financial Info.
If your New Year’s Resolution is to cut spending, be aware Buy Nothing Groups have been proliferating, a platform for goods people are giving away. Also…
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12.17.21 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / The Consumer Action Center's Top Questions.
Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / Special Guest, Lori, Director of the Consumer Action Center, joins Clark…
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12.16.21 WARNING - Counterfeits Abound Online / Home Insurance Price Hikes & Guidance.
Canal St. NYC is one thing. But be aware fake designer merchandise is being sold online - found on eBay, Amazon and vetted resale sites. // Big price hikes in…
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12.15.21 WARNING: Pretexting Gift Card Scams / The Great Resignation: The Wrong Way to Quit.
Pretexting gift card scams are rampant and wildly successful for criminals. Clark describes how these scams work, and what to know to avoid getting ripped off!…
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12.14.21 New Info on Employers Spying on Workers / Good News on the Banking Front!
The work-from-home boss / employee gap continues to widen. If you’ve got a work issue phone or laptop - odds are your employer is spying on you. Learn Clark…
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12.13.21 Now Vs 1970s Galloping Inflation / Customer-No-Service: The Cell Phone Industry.
Clark gives an overview of inflation including energy, food & housing, the role of the Federal Reserve and where we’re headed. // T-Mobile, once known as the…
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12.10.21 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Debt Collectors on Social Media & Your Rights
Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / Debt collectors now have the right to contact you on social media…
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12.09.21 Health Tracking: Clark Reviews the Oura Ring / Opportunity for Those Leasing a Vehicle.
Clark’s obsessed with fitness, and explains how the Oura Ring differs from other trackers, and the difference it’s made for him. // Used vehicle values are…
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12.08.12 Federal Student Loan Repayment / A New Breed of Social Media Affinity Fraud.
Federal student loan payments are about to resume. It’s KEY to keep current. Hardship options are available. // Influencer advertorials have created a clear…
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12.07.21 New Reward Credit Cards - Know The Game / Hotel Review Goes Horribly Wrong.
Credit card offers abound right now, going after 3 target markets. Learn if you’re in their sights and how the game is played, to better protect your finances…
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12.06.21 Investor Warning: Borrowing on Margin / Recent Clark Adventures in The Retail Competitions.
How margin investing is actually gambling - borrowing against stocks in order to buy more stocks - a huge profit center for brokerages. Clark explains how this…
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12.03.21 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / COVID, Travel & The Economy.
Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / Clark’s thoughts on the new COVID variant, the economy and travel. Clark…
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12.02.21 Save on Winter Heating Bills / WARNING: Cashing Out Home Equity.
The typical electric bill will be 5% higher this winter. For those using natural gas, bills are expected to be up 25 - 35% depending on location - propane even…
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12.01.21 Safer Holiday Shopping Online / A Better Option for Concert Ticket Buyers.
Survey Says: The number 1 type identity theft is credit card fraud. Clark smart strategies to protect your wallet when holiday shopping online. // The concert…
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11.30.21 Consumer Reports’ Dirty Look at Laundry Detergents / Money Saving Healthcare Innovations.
Clark gets into the nitty gritty of doing laundry & the best detergent buys. Consumer Reports ratings are in - how to get more for less. // We pay more for…
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11.29.21 The ABCs of NFTs / The New IRS Tax Rates & Tax Efficient Saving.
Clark discusses NFTs with Team Clark’s Christopher Smith who has done really well with them. Can you get rich quick? // Tax rates on regular savings interest…
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11.19.21 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Big Retailer Christmas Deals and Don’ts.
Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / The big box retailers are better stocked for Christmas than anticipated…
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11.18.21 The Land of DANGEROUS Misfit Toys / Tis the Season of Giving - AND Charity Scams.
A USA Today investigation found 121 recalled or banned toy products, some of which have had fatal consequences, sold on Facebook Marketplace with no oversight…
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11.17.21 It’s Porch Pirate Season. Secure Package Solutions / Media Warning: Beware Advertorial Content.
Holiday package thieves are a real problem and delivered goods will be priced higher than picked up merchandise. Clark discusses the advantages of “click &…
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11.16.21 “Skimpflation” is Upon Us / Industry Disruption: Root and Lemonade are Changing Auto Insurance.
“Skimpflation” is a form of hidden tax via customer no-service, with companies cutting corners in almost all sectors. Surviving businesses are dealing with…
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11.15.21 New Retirement Contribution Limits / Home iBuyers: Industry Update.
It’s the time of year to make elections for your retirement accounts. News on next year’s new income and contribution limits for retirement accounts and tax…
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11.12.21 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / ACA Open Enrollment: Increased Benefits + Medicare Advantage Plans.
Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / The final phase of pandemic relief allows for lower premiums, more…
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11.11.21 Holiday Shopping Challenges / Men vs. Women Investors - Who Comes Out Ahead?
Supply chain issues, shipping delays, and higher prices - NOT a few of Clark’s favorite things. Sale cycles are underway already and December will be…
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11.10.21 Zen and the Art of Auto Maintenance & Repairs / New Opportunities in Small Business Banking.
Car repair rip offs are a long term, terrible problem, increasing during today’s car shortages. How to prevent car repair nightmares and what to do if you are…
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11.09.21 What Earns 7.12% Interest? / FREE Smart Phones! What's the Catch?
Series I Savings Bonds are paying 7.12% interest for the next 6 months. Clark explains how long these bonds must be held and how they work. Recommended. / Are…
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11.08.21 The Burger King-Robinhood Crypto Giveaway / A Favorite Car Seller in Trouble and The TOP 10 Cars Ticketed for SPEED
Would you like some crypto with that Whopper? Crypto mania has reached an all time high. Clark on the Burger King - Robinhood crypto tie-in. Electronic…
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11.05.21 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Holiday Travel Update.
Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / Some airlines have had periods of complete chaos of late. What’s behind…