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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
04.01.26 Adjustable Rate Mortgages - A Waning / High Deductible Health Plans
Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) are booming again, but Clark has a major warning: this "oldie but baddy" could be a financial time bomb. Clark breaks down why…
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03.31.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
The Hack That Turns Trump Accounts Into $3M Nest Eggs & Retire Sooner Method vs. FIRE Wes Moss breaks down a powerful financial "hack" involving the new Trump…
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03.30.26 The Credit Bureaus: Errors & Apathy / Sticker Shock: New Smart Phones
It’s always been important to monitor your credit reports, and now - more so. The number of inaccuracy complaints is up dramatically, and such mistakes can…
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03.27.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Avoid Two Costly 401(k) Mistakes
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today - the American 401(k) is a tale of…
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03.25.26 Home Insurance Spy Drones / K-Economy Price Patterns
Think your home is private? Think again. Clark discusses the rise of insurance companies using drones, satellite data & AI to inspect property – and make…
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03.24.26 Clark + Wes: Investing During Global Conflict & Sneaky Risks of Private Credit
Clark + Wes: Investing During Global Conflict & Sneaky Risks of Private Credit Is the conflict in the Middle East about to tank your investments? Money experts…
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03.23.26 SAVE MORE On Gasoline And Printer Ink
There are ways to combat the runup in gas prices right now. Clark shares a smart strategy to help stretch your gas money, and explains why used EVs are a…
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03.20.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Airfare Booking Strategy
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today - Is booking travel a smart idea…
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03.18.26 Where NOT To Invest - NEVER EVER / The Grandparent Trap
Today - Clark takes aim at the "monster mega banks" and explains why they are often the worst place for your investment dollars. Major banks are rebranding…
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03.17.23 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
How Oil Price Shocks Impact the Market & AI Isn’t Killing Jobs—It’s Burning Us Out As we face one of the largest oil supply disruptions in history, Wes Moss…
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03.16.26 Best Auto Insurers / Discounters Go Wide
Finally profitable again, the auto insurance industry has developed a renewed sense of competition for customers. Clark shares guidelines for finding companies…
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03.13.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / FREE Tuition
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today - as college costs level off due to…
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03.11.26 Retirees Returning to Work / Medical Privacy Warning
Today - The growing "unretirement" trend reveals that nearly half of retirees who return to the workforce do so out of financial necessity rather than choice…
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03.10.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
Should You Dump U.S. Stocks for International? & Top Retirement Number To Watch in 2026 With international stocks outperforming the S&P 500 recently, many…
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03.09.26 SAVE MORE On Groceries / NEW Airline Credit Card Advice
In today’s episode - We all have to buy groceries. So how do you find big savings? Clark has hard data on where the cheapest supermarket prices can be found…
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03.06.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Renovation Reprise
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today - if you have been considering doing…
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03.04.26 How Interest Rates Are Set / Name Brand Foods Cut Prices
Today, Clark explains the confusion around how various interest rates are set, from savings & CDs, to credit cards and car loans. He explores the "K-shaped"…
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03.03.2026 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
Lump Sum Investing vs. Dollar-Cost Averaging & Is It Ever Too Late To Save for Retirement? Wes Moss tackles one of the most paralyzing questions in finance…
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03.02.26 Buy Now, Pay Later aka Pay-In-4 / Ask Your Pharmacist
Today - Nearly every purchase we make offers the “opportunity” to pay over time. Why Clark seriously despises Pay-In-4. Also, Clark addresses the worsening…
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02.27.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Exposed: Tiny Hotel Rooms Sacrifice Privacy
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today - In newer limited service hotels…
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02.25.26 Buying & Selling Gold / Why Simple Appliances Win
The frenzy surrounding gold and silver has dominated recent financial headlines. Clark explains the role of these commodities as hedges vs. investments and…
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02.24.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
Steak Night Sticker Shock & Is a Market Correction Coming? Beef and steak prices are soaring. But beyond the grocery store and date night, it’s costing you…
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02.23.26 Invested Savings: ETFs vs. Mutual Funds / The Truth About Pet Wellness Plans
How you invest savings can make a big difference in how much you have later in life. Clark explains ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) vs. mutual funds - and the…
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02.20.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Crypto - A Different Perspective
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today - with the recent Bitcoin slide…
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02.18.26 Relocating Overseas / Debt Trap Exit Strategies
FEBRUARY 18 Relocating Overseas / Debt Trap Exit Strategies Some of you listening right now may be living abroad, temporarily or indefinitely. There is an…
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02.17.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
Should You Use Your “Sacred” Retirement Fund To Save Your Business? & 2026 Jobs Outlook As rapid technological shifts ripple through every industry, many…
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02.16.26 Your Relationship With Money / Self-Employed Retirement Planning
You may be examining your spending habits this year, looking to set goals to improve your financial health. Clark discusses how your money mindset will affect…
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02.13.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Job Market Update
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today - Amid the steady parade of layoff…
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02.11.26 Tax Refunds & Withholding / Clarksplainer: Trump Accounts
It’s tax season - and many Americans are going to receive higher than expected refunds. Guess what Clark wants you to do with extra money? And what about your…
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02.10.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
Why Everything Still Feels Expensive & Growth vs. Value Stocks: Which Is Best? Is inflation going away? The reality is that while the rate of change might slow…
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02.09.26 Gift Cards: Use Or Lose Them / Big Changes For Home Backup Power
Significant numbers of both chain and independent restaurant closures are happening around the country now, and with that - Clark has a dinner bell warning for…
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02.06.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Housing Market Predictions
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, Clark shares housing market…
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02.04.26 Love & Money / Which Documents Should You Keep
Valentine’s Day approaches. What can spoil the romance in any relationship? Fighting over money. Clark emphasizes the importance of ongoing "low-voltage"…
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02.03.2026 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
Dollar vs. Gold: Why You Don’t Need To Panic & #1 Retirement Fear (and Ways To Let It Go) While recent headlines might suggest the dollar is "plunging" as gold…
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02.02.26 Going Mobile: Relocation For Jobs And Homeownership
If you’re feeling stuck in your career and/or housing situation, Clark shares something important to consider. With housing inventory rising in nearly 20…
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01.30.26 Best Cheap Cars / Secret To An Affordable Vacation
Friday normally brings a ripe episode of Clark Stinks but today Clark has an update for potential car buyers. While the cost of automobiles has been soaring…
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01.28.26 Bypass Finfluencers / Can You Spot A Scam?
Many young adults recognize the value of early saving and investing long-term. But with 61% of this age group now trusting social media "finfluencers" for…
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01.27.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
Is the Middle Class Shrinking? & the Quiet Power of Dividend Growth The middle class is shrinking — but perhaps not for the reason you’ve been told. While…
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01.26.26 Regular Retail Vs Costco / The Newly Expanded ABLE Account
Today - A tale of two retail experiences. Merchants are getting eaten up by the cost of returns and stiff new policies are reflecting that, with strict…
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01.23.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Owning Rental Property
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode, Clark shares a narrow set…
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01.21.26 Appeal Health Insurance Denials / Fight Skyrocketing Power Bills
Clark dives into the predatory world of health insurance, where companies are under fire for "strategy-based" claim denials - and consumers are faced with…
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01.20.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
Large Cap vs. Small Cap: Which Is Best? & Why Your Returns Don’t Match the Headlines With the median S&P 500 company now valued at $35 billion and "Mega Caps"…
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01.19.26 The Condo Market Now / Moving Abroad
The condo market is struggling around the country, particularly in coastal areas. This creates both opportunity and hazard for potential buyers, and insurance…
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01.16.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / An Entrepreneurial Moment
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode, the job market is in a…
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01.14.26 Travel Buyer Beware / Clarkonomics: The 2026 Growth Recession
Today Clark shares an important warning about booking travel - info that could save you from becoming stranded or banned from a major airline. Also - Taking…
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01.13.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
Is It Time To Sell Berkshire Hathaway? & 5 Predictions for Investors in 2026 In this episode, Clark Howard and Wes Moss dive deep into the legacy of Warren…
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01.12.26 A Plan For Credit Card Debt / Online Grocery Prices
So many of us struggle with credit card debt, which can be especially acute after the holidays. Clark shares some eye-opening stats, and a 3 step approach to…
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01.09.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / The Future Of Auto Insurance
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode - After years of…
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01.07.26 What Early Tax Filers Need To Know / When To Take Social Security
This time of year tax forms start landing in your mailbox. Clark clears the confusion and misinformation around the IRS’s Direct File vs Free File offerings…
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01.06.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
Are You Wealthy? Use These Numbers To Find Out & Simple Math Behind Millionaires Are you curious how your net worth compares to the rest of the country? Wes…
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01.05.25 How To Handle A Hospital Bill / Lower Power Costs
Never assume a hospital bill is correct. What’s the first thing to ask for? Clark discusses how to handle these bills, and a new way to help get a hospital…
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01.02.26 2026 Smarter Spending Resolution / Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks
Clark kicks off the new year discussing how you can rethink your buying decisions moving forward. And of course, Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares…
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12.30.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
Little-Known '3.6 Rule' for a Happy Retirement & Is the Job Market Good or Bad? Wes Moss dives into the critical connection between social capital and…
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12.29.25 Save On Ride Share Services / Up In ARMs - The Adjustable-Rate Mortgage
Two days from now will be a busy night for Uber and Lyft. Know how to find the best deal when you need a ride. Also today, risky mortgages are becoming popular…
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12.23.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
The Secret to Affordable Healthcare & Will Mortgage Rates Go to 5% Soon? Wes Moss reveals a critical, little-known healthcare secret that can save early…
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12.22.25 Avoid Fraud 2 Ways / The Outlook On Gas Prices
Criminals are working overtime to separate you from your money this holiday. Today, hear about the fake online merchant reps ripping people off - and why you…
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12.19.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / For Christmas Procrastinators
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in today’s episode: What if you still…
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12.17.25 Household $ Saving Tips / Housing: Buying Vs Renting
How far are you willing to go to save money? We asked our Clarkies to share their best tips and you sure represented! Today we share our Clark Daily Newsletter…
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12.16.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
How To Feel Good About Spending in Retirement & Big Changes to Your 2026 Taxes Are you a lifelong saver struggling to spend your retirement nest egg? You're…
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12.15.25 Protect Your Retirement Accounts / Electronic Medical Records
In this episode - Brokerage accounts lack legal protection. Clark explains how criminals have figured out how to target brokerage and retirement accounts, and…