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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
07.17.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Your Car’s Longevity
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, the new car market is in a weird phase…
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07.15.26 Clark Discredits a Long-Held Credit Card Myth / SCAM WARNINGS
The big banks are absolutely thrilled when you fall for the "cockroach" of personal finance myths: the completely false idea that you need to carry a balance…
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07.14.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
The 200-Hour Friendship Rule & Are Financial Advisors Worth It? Making friends as an adult is harder than ever – but just how much time does it actually take…
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07.13.26 How Much $ Is In Your Payment App? / Weddings: Less Is More Forever
Use payment apps? How much? Clark has a major warning about a serious financial risk hiding in plain sight: storing your hard-earned cash inside payment apps…
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07.10.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Social InSecurity
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, economic anxiety is climbing straight up…
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07.08.26 The Clark Smart Way To Buy A Mattress / Student Loan Update
The mattress industry is in chaos, and major brands like Sleep Number are facing bankruptcy. Clark breaks down how the mattress market became incredibly…
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07.07.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss - Best Of
In this episode, Wes tackles the psychological hurdle that many high-achievers face when they finally reach the "Retirement Green Zone." After decades of using…
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07.06.26 Shining A UV Light On Sunscreens / Side Hustle Savvy
Today, something new under the sun - at least in the U.S.: A now FDA approved sunscreen option long in use overseas, arrives next year. Meanwhile, are you…
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07.03.26 BEST OF: Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / FREE Tuition
Happy 4th of July Week! Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns July 6th with new ways to Save More, Spend Less and Avoid Getting Ripped Off! Friday -…
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07.01.26 Clark Smart Franchising / Pharmacy Options For Rx Savings
Considering entrepreneurship via buying a franchise? Clark shares his most important rule before investing your hard-earned money: go work for that franchise…
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06.30.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
Is the bucket investing strategy the best way to plan for retirement? In this episode, Wes Moss breaks down the powerful visual behind bucket investing and…
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06.29.26 Travel Booking Basics / Online Shopping: Spotlight On Dark Patterns
Clark’s first business was a travel agency and he specialized in saving his clients money. Travel costs are challenging now, with airlines facing higher fuel…
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06.26.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Appeal Insurance Denials
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, when your health insurer denies coverage…
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06.24.26 An Education In Change / Should You Purchase A Warranty - Ever?
Fifty years ago, Clark founded an alternative school called Career Action for adults who were struggling to find their path after high school. The program was…
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06.23.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss & Clark
With technology stocks making up nearly half of the S&P 500, many index investors are asking an important question: Is this concentration a risk—or simply the…
- The Clark Howard Podcast
06.22.26 The Competition Customer Advantage: Supermarkets and Phone Plans
If you've felt squeezed every time you shop for groceries, there may finally be some good news. Kroger is cutting prices on thousands of items as competition…
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06.19.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Subscription Management
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also - I have a homework assignment for you…
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06.17.26 Let’s Channel Your Inner Millionaire / Reluctant Landlords
Think you need a high end business or a lottery-ticket stock win to hit a $1 million net worth? Think again. Clark breaks down key insights of first-time…
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06.16.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
Most people think building wealth and keeping wealth require the same strategy. They don't. Wes Moss explains why getting wealthy and staying wealthy are two…
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06.15.26 Flying - In The Face Of Change / Warning For First Time Home Buyers
A shift is happening in the skies right now, as airlines quietly slash schedules and strip away basic comforts taken for granted for decades. If you don't…
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06.12.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / “Spaving” Your Way To An Empty Wallet
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, we all love the thrill of scoring a great…
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06.10.26 Automatic Retirement Accounts / Inflation Calculation
Clark’s teaching mission has always focused on getting you to save every dollar you can for retirement, especially when you can “set it and forget it” through…
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06.09.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
Are you on track for a happy retirement? It takes more than just a healthy bank account. In this episode, Wes Moss shares the lifestyle data that separates…
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06.08.26 Cut Insurance Costs / Phone Free Connection
Tired of watching your auto and homeowners insurance premiums skyrocket? Good news: There are some simple ways to save money on both. The massive run-ups in…
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06.05.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Rent: Tenant Power
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, are you blindly renewing your lease and…
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06.03.26 Enter Entrepreneurs / Facts On Finding Unclaimed Funds
Starting a business or a side hustle is easier than it used to be in terms of cost and technology. Is there an entrepreneur hiding inside you? While big…
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06.02.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
Should You Help Your Adult Kids Buy a House? & 5 Things You SHOULD Spend More On Is helping your adult children buy a home a smart investment, or a threat to…
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06.01.26 WARNINGS: AI Privacy Risk & Ponzi Schemes Net Millions
Today - A warning about how much information you give an AI chatbot. Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini have made getting financial…
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05.29.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Driving To Your Future
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Lane (Clark’s wife!) shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today - A shocking 81% of…
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05.27.26 Spotlight On Home Sellers / Paper Chase Account Security
Today - For home sellers, making sure your house is ready and appealing to buyers can mean you have to have a tough skin, but it can pay off. If you want your…
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05.26.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
Forced To Retire Early? The Shocking Data Everyone Needs To Know & Market Warning for Investors Why do most Americans retire years earlier than they planned?…
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05.22.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Life Saving Health Tracking
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, while many of us use fitness trackers to…
- The Clark Howard Podcast
05.20.26 Rules Of Travel: Rental Cars 101 & A Deal Destination
With Memorial Day weekend upon us, Clark shares important travel know-how. Navigating the rental car counter has become more like rocket science than a simple…
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05.19.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
10 Essential Duties of a Real Fiduciary Financial Advisor (It’s Not Just Investing) If you think a financial advisor’s only job is to pick stocks, you’re…
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05.18.26 Saving: Take It Up A Notch / Furniture Sales Traps
Recent financial statistics reveal something highly disturbing: The average American saves just 4% of their pay. Saving just four cents of every dollar earned…
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05.15.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Key Homeowners Insurance Rule
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, a knock on your door from a roofer…
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05.13.26 The True Cost Of 401(k) Loans / A New Era in Auto Sales
While Congress has made it easier than ever to access 401(k) funds through hardship withdrawals, this can be a dangerous trap for your future self. Losing out…
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05.12.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
Clark Howard & Wes Moss: Your Top Money Questions Answered! In this special episode, Clark Howard and Wes Moss join forces to answer real-world money questions…
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05.11.26 Real Estate Investing In Today’s Market / Job Market Update
In today’s real estate market, you can get burned trying to “flip” homes. The reality of today’s market means the math rarely works for the average investor…
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05.08.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Pay Off Your Mortgage or Invest?
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, deciding whether to throw extra cash at…
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05.06.26 Negotiating Medical Bills / Use Gift Cards ASAP
Health care costs in America have reached a breaking point, with many being forced to drop costly medical insurance entirely. But whether you’re insured or…
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05.05.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
What Will Our College Grads Do for Work? & Is the U.S. Dollar Dying? In this episode, Wes Moss debunks two of the biggest myths in the economy right now…
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05.04.26 Invitation To A SCAM / How To Handle Debt Collectors
There’s a new scam hitting inboxes that several of our team members admit would have fooled them. Digital thieves are sending fake party invitations that…
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05.01.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Security Cameras - Privacy Backlash
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today - While the widespread adoption of…
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04.29.26 Spring Financial To-Do List / This “Escape” Is Still a Money Trap
Now is a good time for some financial spring cleaning. Take a close look at your bank statements to identify any "subscription creep" draining your wallet…
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04.28.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
Why Retirement Confidence Is Plunging & Fiduciary vs. Financial Advisor Wes Moss breaks down a troubling shift in the American economy: the rapid decline of…
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04.27.26 Why Millionaires Feel Broke / How To Spot 'Ghost Job' Scams
Many Americans reaching millionaire status still feel like they are standing on shaky financial ground. Clark explains the psychological and cultural traps…
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04.24.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / PROM Pummels Purse!
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today - it’s prom season, and so many kids…
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04.22.26 Couples & Money / Cruise Ship Retirement
Clark takes on the touchy subject of merging finances with a significant other. The transition from financial independence to shared responsibility requires…
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04.21.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
Why Successful People Struggle With Retirement & What’s Going On With the Economy? In this episode, Wes tackles the psychological hurdle that many…
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04.20.26 Subscription-Free Security Cameras / Fast vs. Free Delivery
Security cameras can work well to help protect your home and safety. Clark references Consumer Reports and CNET reviews highlighting quality, DIY camera…
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04.17.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Booking Travel - New Guidance
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today - the travel industry’s ongoing…
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04.15.26 Two Sides To AI In Real Estate / Study Abroad An A+ Move
The real estate market is traditionally at its height in the spring. This year, AI is factoring into home sales in two distinct ways. While AI slop infests…
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04.14.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
How To Find (and Afford) Your Dream Home in Retirement Deciding where to spend your retirement is one of the most significant transitions you’ll ever make, but…
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04.13.26 Self-Storage Savvy / Heir Apparent: Plan & Preserve Your Estate
One in five Americans uses self-storage units. How do you avoid rip-offs in an industry long characterized by bait & switch tactics? Learn Clark’s strategies…
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04.10.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Scammers Going For Broke
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today - Scam artists are getting more…
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04.08.26 Booking Rules Of Travel / Cell Phone Bans
Today - if you’ve been planning summer travel, you may have sticker shock from hotel & airfare costs. Travel inflation is real, so it pays to know Clark’s…
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04.07.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
Young Investors Are Taking Big Risks & Costly Pension Mistake Are you feeling financially behind? You aren’t alone. Wes Moss reveals that a staggering 73% of…
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04.06.26 How To Invest for $0 / AI in Healthcare
Investing has never been cheaper - or more expensive - depending on where you choose to grow your money. What to know to be a Clark Smart investor. Also -…
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04.03.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Protect Your Phone & Accounts
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today - security risks keep morphing via…