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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
08.04.21 Clark’s updated 529 Plan Guide helps you save for college / Walmart’s excellent new employee benefit.
Clark explains how 529 plans work to help families save for college, how to set one up, and which ones make Clark’s Dean’s List of most cost-efficient plans in…
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08.03.21 It’s a Great Time to Refi! / Protect Your Catalytic Converter.
Due to the ongoing pandemic, interest rates have fallen back down and with them, mortgage refinance rates. How refinances and mortgages differ, and how to go…
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08.02.21 Electronics: Your Right To Repair / Time Has Come Today for TIAA.
Clark explains the ongoing “right to repair” debate and what’s hopefully changing to your advantage. / 403(beware): Clark Rage Alert! Clark lets loose on how…
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07.30.21 Clark answers his critics on Clark Stinks / Hear-ye Hear-ye: By Executive Order - The hearing aid cartel and its high prices are going DOWN.
Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / The era of $6K hearing aids is coming to a close. Clark describes…
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07.29.21 Internet Access Expansion / State Sponsored Retirement Plans
Great internet access has become essential, and there are so many Americans without it. Clark talks about satellite-based internet service and when and where…
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07.28.21 A Generational Divide Around Email / Generous to a Fault: Parental Giving.
Could we be witnessing the end of email? America’s youth prefer other platforms for communication. Is email becoming irrelevant? / One thing parents are often…
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07.27.21 Revisiting the FIRE movement / New battery tech expands to local mobility, and saves money.
Clark explores the Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement, now several years on, and the lifelong advantages of living on less than what you…
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07.26.21 NFL Covid Policy + The Live Nation-T-Mobile concert sale / New Venmo Protections.
Clark loves football! Get the latest on the NFL’s tough new Covid policy. Plus, the concert industry reopens with a fabulous concert ticket deal from Live…
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07.23.21 Clark answers his critics on Clark Stinks / 2 ways to beat price inflation at the supermarket.
Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / Rising food costs, why grocery stores are actually happy about that, and…
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07.22.21 A money saving app warning for Android & iPhone users alike. / Welfare vs. Workfare - Free college that works.
Both Apple and Google are being sued over how they run their app stores. Clark explains the toll and the workaround. / Free college sounds great, especially…
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07.21.21 Outsmart The Temptation to Borrow / SPECIAL WARNING: What’s behind ads for high interest certificates, CDs & notes.
New reports indicate borrowing is roaring back after the pandemic slowdown. Lengthy car loans and credit card debt can be dangerous. Credit card offers are…
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07.20.21 Weighing the work from home option & the 4 day work week / PLEASE don’t make this home buying mistake.
If you’ve been given the choice, what are the pros & cons of working from home vs. returning to the office you should consider? Plus, what research reveals…
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07.19.21 HACKS: How to protect your investment accounts / TRAVEL Updates
Congress has never passed consumer protections against hacks of investment accounts. 3 Clark smart rules for protecting your retirement accounts. / TRAVEL…
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07.16.21 Clark answers his critics on Clark Stinks / What you need to know about the Child Tax Credit.
Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / Why are people opting out of the monthly child tax credit? Clark answers…
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07.15.21 Save for a home by paying rent a new way / The Beginning of The END of Legalized Loan Sharking.
There’s a new way renters can save for a down payment on a home. Clark shares the pros & cons, and how to make this method work best for you. / A law…
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07.14.21 Where the Smart Money Goes for a Mortgage or Refinance / Yesterday is Today: Your Digital Footprint & A Social Media Warning.
Big banks are no longer the mortgage lenders of choice. Today banks account for only around 30% of mortgages issued because they’re usually a ripoff. Clark…
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07.13.21 Vehicle Pricing Madness - Word to Buyers & Sellers / Supplements & Herbal Remedies - A Warning.
Used car prices have gone through the roof! Clark’s personal car selling story and an important warning for shopping used cars. / 3/4s of us take some form of…
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7.12.21 IRS delays / Promising news on Rx costs
Still waiting on your IRS refund? You’re not alone! The IRS Taxpayer Advocate has announced 35 million tax returns have not been processed. They’re severely…
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07.09.21 Clark answers his critics on Clark Stinks / Robinhood goes public & the Clark Smart approach to Investing
Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / Some people swear by Robinhood. Others swear at it. How free trading has…
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07.08.21 Clark Cruise Report / Summer Gas Prices - What to Expect.
Clark just returned from the first cruise to sail out of a US Port since the pandemic began. His full Royal Caribbean Celebrity Edge cruising report, including…
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07.07.21 What People Power Can Do: Making a Difference by Volunteering / PPP Loan Forgiveness Update.
Near & dear to Clark’s heart: Volunteering. Clark’s service to others has been a lifelong endeavor, including Habitat for Humanity, Christmas Kids for foster…
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07.06.21 Best first credit cards for building credit / There's a war going on in the diamond industry and you’re the winner.
Clark smart recommendations for credit card first-timers and how to build credit. / The fight between the natural and lab-grown diamond industries is heating…
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07.02.21 Clark answers his critics on Clark Stinks / A new auto insurance company with a big difference.
Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / Is your car spying on you for your insurance company? Good news for…
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07.01.21 A glaring problem with night driving & a safety tip / Online shopping: Who are you REALLY buying from?
Many headlights now, especially aftermarket brands, are blinding to oncoming drivers. This can make night driving perilous. Clark has a safety tip and welcomes…
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06.30.21 Working Teens & Roth IRAs / How much should you spend on your wedding?
Clark believes it’s essential that teenagers work starting at 15. Every dollar they DON’T spend, they can put into a Roth IRA (with a parental match if…
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06.29.21 The deeper roots of worker shortages / Too sick to fly? Airlines don’t care...
We’re seeing worker shortages all over the country. The reasons may not be what you think. The problem pre-dates the pandemic. There’s a demographic angle. How…
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06.28.21 Subscriptionitis and the Clark Cure / WARNING & the workaround: Fake Fraud Alerts.
Subscriptions went way up in the pandemic year - many may no longer be relevant. Free Trials are a plague on people’s wallets. Anytime they need a form of…
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06.25.21 Clark answers his critics on Clark Stinks / WARNING: Rental Car Scams.
Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / Rental car scams are booming. An urgent warning about searching for…
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06.24.21 PRIMARY CARE ACCESS: Improving U.S. Healthcare / Avoid overpaying on Amazon.
Clark discusses what’s needed to improve healthcare in the U.S. Expanded primary care access including NP and PA providers, and new subscription services are…
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06.23.21 Student loan forgiveness for victims of fraudulent for-profit schools / The only safe way to buy event tickets.
The law is finally being enforced against fraudulent for-profit student loan mills. Swindled students in debt can now receive loan forgiveness. Clark explains…
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06.22.21 The Incredible Shrinking Package / New Rules of Travel + using your miles & points.
“Shrinkflation” is real - Clark offers 2 ways to counteract less product in packaging, and tells you what “New and Improved!” really means. Also Clark’s…
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06.21.21 Vehicles are lasting longer - but what about safety features? / Warning: Social media - hacks - and your best practices.
Vehicles keep getting better. Last year the average age of vehicles rose to 12.1 years. What you spend on housing and automobiles has the biggest impact on…
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06.18.21 Clark answers his critics on Clark Stinks / True Story: Car Rental Rescue & a Primo TIP.
Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / Christa & Clark have a harrowing car rental experience with some great…
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06.17.21 Amazon Prime Days & other deals galore! / New cell phone deals from Verizon and AT&T - Worth it?
It’s time for some major sales! Amazon Prime days are coming up, and other retailers are already putting out screaming deals to compete. A Clark smart deals…
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06.16.21 Clark Mic Check: Of audio & internet connections / Solar sales hazard
An update on Clark’s review of T-Mobile’s home internet service. / Clark loves solar power but has a warning about the industry. What to know when installing…
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06.15.21 YOU PAY for credit card fraud - unless…. / A look back at long-held fears of robots and technology.
We bear the cost of credit card fraud directly. A quarter of Americans were victims of credit card fraud last year. One simple way to protect your wallet. /…
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06.14.21 Home Upgrades: Worth it? / Getting goods for FREE - a win-win.
Clark breaks down the true value of remodeling and the best reason to do a home upgrade. / Trading, bartering, getting stuff for free - Several ways to find…
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06.11.21 Clark answers his critics on Clark Stinks / Couples, marriage and financial harmony.
Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / Weddings are coming back in big numbers. Couples can eliminate the…
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06.10.21 Downsizing and purging your stuff / Matching jobs with skilled workers.
Clark recently moved and has fresh wisdom on downsizing / How do you seize the opportunities available in today’s job market? We need to be lifelong learners…
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06.09.21 2 Retail titans could transform healthcare / Your digital driver’s license.
Both Walmart and Amazon are getting into healthcare to save money for their companies, and potentially for all consumers (including those insured), using both…
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06.08.21 Special Guest: Clark Howard and Jonathan Clements share personal finance wisdom
Clark speaks with admired colleague, finance expert JONATHAN CLEMENTS - founder and editor of HumbleDollar, author of personal finance books and former…
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06.07.21 Save on credit card interest and annual fees / Buying life insurance: Have no fear - Clark is here.
You may be a candidate for strategies that can lower your credit card interest rate and eliminate your annual fee. / Life Insurance is an area where you can…
- The Clark Howard Podcast
06.04.21 Clark answers his critics on Clark Stinks / Better business banking
Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / If you are an owner or involved with the finances of a business, you…
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06.03.21 Awesome: Team Clark’s new streaming tv tool / The timeshare TRAP resets.
Banish streaming price confusion - Our new interactive tool allows you to enter your favorite channels to uncover the best options for you. Load & delete…
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06.02.21 Travel Plans: Save on lodgings / Doctors' orders - Take your vacation.
Airbnb is in need of hosts. The original idea was to save money. But now, 1 out of 4 stays are a month or longer due to remote work capability, driving the…
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06.01.21 HOME and/or OFFICE: The hybrid work debate / Danger & the Citizen app.
Vaccines have changed the recovery equation much sooner than thought and employers are moving up reopening offices. Many bosses don’t trust employees working…
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5.28.21 Clark answers his critics on Clark Stinks / Unbanked in the USA - no more.
Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / Fintechs are bringing about enormous change. Forget banking fees…
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05.27.21 Saturday 5-29-21 is National 529 Day / The Forgotten Money & a Clark Assignment.
National 529 Day - Millions have 529 plans to save for college with tax free growth for qualified spending. Be aware 529 Plans vary. Many states roll in a…
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05.26.21 Deadline for saving on streaming / Gangster Gambler Future Money - The upshot of cryptocurrency.
Deadline to Savings: June 8 - The video streaming world is in huge transition. Mergers signal industry consolidation. Philo - still the cheapest - is going up…
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05.25.21 Dread shopping auto insurance? Clark breaks it down // Online shoppers face a myriad of manipulative tactics. Not cool.
Shopping auto insurance: Ideally, you need to compare to find the best deal. Clark breaks down auto insurance shopping services, highlights The Zebra, helps…
- The Clark Howard Podcast
05.24.21 New opportunity for skilled freelancers / New, more inclusive credit card offers
The “side gig” economy is the real deal, and some people are making 6 figures being their own boss. It’s a great time for those with specialized skills to make…
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05.21.21 Clark answers his critics on Clark Stinks / Building & rebuilding your rainy day account.
Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / Nearly 1 in 4 Americans have 0 in their rainy day account. How to get…
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05.20.21 New Era: It’s employers’ turn to flex // Real Estate: A Clark Warning like it’s 1999.
In the pandemic, many have been forced to work from home. Now that offices are starting to re-open, do you want to go back in person? Survey: Would you rather…
- The Clark Howard Podcast
05.19.21 Key app privacy moves to protect your $ and ID / Smart driving Memorial Weekend.
Venmo, Tik Tok and Security: Payment App Rules - Don’t use them to pay strangers and beware hackers. Plus, PayPal has attached a social feature to Venmo…
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05.18.21 Clark smart advice if your car lease is ending / Lab diamonds are forever for less.
The average price of a used car is up 17%; new cars are up 10% over the last year. If you’re in a car lease that’s ending, Clark has a strategy your wallet…
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05.17.21 Clark Howard's Commencement Address to the Class of 2021 / DEADLINE: Free photo storage
Clark wisdom on life-long learning, the transient nature of work, pursuing your passion and being true to yourself, staying relevant in a fulfilling vocation…
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05.14.21 Clark answers his critics on Clark Stinks / SAVE big with Clark's new streaming comparison guide.
Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / An update on net neutrality. The cable monopoly is being broken piece by…
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05.13.21 TRAVEL SPECIAL - Scott Keyes Interview
Scott Keyes, founder and chief flight expert of Scott’s Cheap Flights joins Clark to talk about myriad aspects of travel now and moving forward. Essential…
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05.12.21 Pipeline Cyberattack: “Building in redundancy” & gas prices / The deadline approacheth: Talking Taxes.
The prevalence of cyberattacks and the nature of the east coast oil pipeline attack - A Clark smart warning and actions you can take. / You must file taxes, or…
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05.11.21 Beware Facebook messenger scams / A Clark Howard true confession, supply, demand & gas prices.
There’s an ongoing series of Facebook messenger scams. Facebook identities are taken over by crooks who use familiarity to commit affinity fraud. What you…