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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
7.8.19 Why you need a dash cam; Getting compensation for airline delays; Personal finance education comes to Harvard
Dash cams are cheap insurance. They can provide invaluable evidence in the case of an accident; Clark talks about how you get compensated by airlines in the…
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7.5.19 Where people go when housing gets too expensive; Cheaper phone calls from prison
Some folks in San Francisco are living on boats. Others are making difficult choices about where to live in certain expensive housing markets; Prisons have…
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7.4.19 Financing a car in the current interest rate environment; How to navigate a job search later in life
How should you go about financing a car purchase - especially in this current interest rate environment?; Navigating the world of job hunting can be difficult…
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7.3.19 3D printing replacement car parts; Fake kidnapping scams on the rise
3D printing replacement car parts is becoming a more common thing - and could lower the cost of car repairs in the future; Fake kidnapping scams are becoming…
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7.2.19 How to complain about credit bureau issues; Your privacy at stake while shopping
You have to know where to go to complain when you have issues with a credit bureau; Brick and mortar stores are tracking you while you are shopping. Learn more…
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7.1.19 Amazon unhappy about negative reviews; Why backseats aren't as safe as they used to be
Amazon doesn't like people saying that its review system harbors many spam reviews. Clark tells you how to discern the review system as you shop; Backseats…
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6.28.19 Blue collar workers receiving better treatment; Clark Stinks
Blue collar workers receiving better perks on many job sites these days; Christa reads listener posts about how Clark has missed the mark in his advice this…
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6.27.19 Non-compete clauses are awful; 55% of Americans have a credit card balance; Major medical advances in 3-d printing
Non-compete clauses are really bad - yet they are still pervasive; SO many Americans are running a monthly credit card balance. That's not good!; 3-d printing…
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6.26.19 How to become a 401k millionaire; Cryptocurrency scams; Carry on bag rules
Clark talks about how you too can become a 401k millionaire - and why a Roth 401k might be your best bet on the way; Watch out for crypto scams that are…
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6.25.19 Consumer Reports car buying service; Social security imposter scams; Debit cards on campus
Clark discusses the Consumer Reports car buying service and whether or not you should check it out; Watch out for social security imposter scams; Debit cards…
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6.24.19 Apartment complexes lending money; Excessive hospital billing; Fintech tools to help elderly parents
Some apartment complexes are now lending money to young folks that can't afford rent; Some hospitals are billing insurance companies a LOT more than Medicare…
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6.22.19 Special Episode: Clark answers your investment and retirement planning questions
From Clark: "I get so many investing questions that I wanted to created a special episode where we can drill down to your specific questions about investing…
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6.21.19 Americans growing more concerned about smart speakers; Clark Stinks
Smart speakers seem to be losing some of their appeal to Americans - and this might be because of the privacy concerns associated with them. Christa reads…
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6.20.19 Bogus credit card fees; Privacy policies are impossible to read; Watch out for 'scam' health insurance plans
Clark talks with David Lazarus of the LA Times about a bogus credit card fee that Citi has been charging one customer for YEARS; Privacy policies are too long…
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6.19.19 Facebook's new cryptocurrenty - Libra; Buying Insulin in Canada; Climate initiative rollbacks
Clark discusses what the new Facebook backed cryptocurrency means to consumers; Because of the astronomical prices of Insulin in the states, many are turning…
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6.18.19 Discover eliminates banking fees; Google calendar scam; Cheaper grocery delivery
Discover is eliminating all banking fees. Woo hoo!; Watch out for this Google Calendar scam. Clark discusses how you can change your settings to make it harder…
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6.17.19 SIM card hijacking is a major problem; Drug manufacturers sue over pricing rule; Cars becoming safer
Criminals are taking over your phone and stealing your information and money. Clark tells you what to do about this major new crime; Drug manufacturers are…
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6.14.19 Resort fees are outrageous but Booking.com is taking a stance; Clark Stinks
Booking.com is attempting to crack down on resort fees that have run amok. Christa reads listener posts about how Clark has missed the mark in his advice this…
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6.13.19 Samsung releasing cheaper phones; Timeshare exit company scams; Reverse mortgages are really bad
Samsung is releasing a line of great phones at a price point that is incredibly affordable; There are many reasons to beware of timeshare exit companies…
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6.12.19 Dollar Tree raising prices; Massive issues with Zelle app; Facial recognition comes with privacy concerns
Dollar Tree is having to raise prices in some of its stores because of tariffs; Beware when using the Zelle app because scams are proliferating which can use…
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6.11.19 Amazon offering a secured credit card; Burger King Impossible Burger snafu; Gas prices are dipping
Amazon is offering a secured credit card for its customers that don't have great credit; Burger King was selling Impossible Burgers in NY even though they…
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6.10.19 Stopping cell phone robocalls; Quest labs data breach; Misleading broker labels
The FCC has just made it easier for the major cell phone companies to curb robocalling; The private data of millions of Americans were just made public through…
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6.7.19 What to do about uninsured motorist coverage; Clark Stinks
What should you do about uninsured motorist coverage? Should you have more? Clark discusses; Christa reads listener posts about how Clark has missed the mark…
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6.6.19 Reverse mortgages are awful; Teen credit card use; The high cost of basic medical care
Reverse mortgages are incredibly costly and are a poor choice for almost everyone; Teen credit card use is way up. That's not good; A basic blood test can cost…
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6.5.19 Charter school offers incredible personal finance course; Wells Fargo shady brokers; Exercise makes people happy
There's a charter school in a poor Philadelphia neighborhood that is changing the way personal finance is taught to youngsters; Wells Fargo employs a much…
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6.4.19 Where the jobs are; Police donation scam; Credit card losses are piling up
There are some new stats out on where the best jobs are; Watch out for this police donation scam. Your money doesn't actually go to help officers; Bad debts…
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6.3.19 Prices now change constantly; debt settlement scams; How funerals are changing
Prices are now in constant flux. Clark discusses how to shop online in light of this new reality; Debt settlement firms promise a lot but deliver very little…
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5.31.19 Is a Tesla cheaper than a Camry?; Pay TV is losing massive numbers of subscribers
A Tesla is actually cheaper to own than a Camry when you consider the total cost of ownership; Cable and satellite companies are losing lots of subscribers…
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5.30.19 State licensing requirements are hurting competition; The scoop on rental car insurance
Arizona is making it easier for people that move there to start a business in the state. Clark says that other states should follow suit; Are you actually…
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5.29.19 How to protect your business from ransomware; Redirecting your career post-layoff
Small businesses are at high risk for ransomware attacks. Clark discusses the importance of protecting your small business on the digital front; How you can…
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5.28.19 Do you need premium gas? Probably not; Few college grads know basic personal finance
Lots of people are putting premium gas in their tank even though their car doesn't require it. Don't waste your money!; Very few college graduates can answer…
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5.27.19 Facial recognition to speed up travel; Why annuities are so bad
Cruise ship companies and airlines are starting to use facial recognition to speed up boarding in an attempt to provide better customer service. There are also…
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5.24.19 New student loan borrowing rates: Clark Stinks
Student loan borrowing rates have declined. Good news for college students borrowing money for next school year!; Christa reads listener posts about how Clark…
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5.23.19 Another school lunch issue arises; New Airbnb scam; Where to put your savings now
A school cafeteria worker was fired for giving away lunch to a child without money; Watch out for this new Airbnb scam. Clark has thoughts for you about…
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5.22.19 Boeing Max future; Baltimore cyberattack; How tariffs are hurting retail
Europe has placed certain demands on Boeing before the Max can return to the skies; The city of Baltimore suffered a cyberattack. Clark discusses how cities…
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5.21.19 Mortgage rates are falling; FDA warning on dietary supplements; SAT's new adversity score
Mortgage rates are dropping. This is great if you are buying and many should consider a refinance; The FDA gives a warning on dietary supplements to watch out…
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5.20.19 Long-term care insurance; Name brands; One-day shipping
Clark discusses the high cost of long-term care insurance; Some of the most expensive brands seem to be doing well right now. Clark tells you how to avoid…
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5.17.19 Phone-addicted teens are getting burner phones; Clark Stinks
Teens are buying burner phones to stay connected after their primary phones have been taken by their parents; Christa reads listener posts about how Clark has…
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5.16.19 Clark discusses his prostate cancer; Sneaky credit card surcharges; Soda taxes in Philly are lowering consumption
Clark gives a positive update on the current state of his prostate cancer; New Yorkers are upset about sneaky credit surcharges landing on their final bill at…
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5.15.19 Major app and computer software hacked; Apple kicking apps off its app store; How tariffs will hurt Americans
What's App was hacked and older versions of Windows have a major bug. You need to run and update ASAP if you use either; Apple is kicking apps off of its app…
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5.14.19 Bike to work week; Alexa spying on kids; Travel bookings are lagging
It's national Bike to work week. And electric bike sales are surging; Alexa is spying on your and your kids if you have an Echo device in your home; Travel…
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5.13.19 Tariffs and plunging stocks; Chobani pays off school lunch debt; Consumers can now sue Apple
The stock market did not have a great day thanks to uncertainty in the market based on trade relations. Clark gives his take; The CEO of Chobani wrote a large…
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5.10.19 Auto makers getting into auto insurance; Clark Stinks
As automobiles become increasingly autonomous, the nature of car insurance is changing too. Tesla is at the forefront of this change; Christa reads listener…
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5.9.19 Google making privacy changes; Packing more people into airplanes
Google is making some changes to give you more control over your privacy when using the Chrome browser; Clark talks with David Lazarus of the LA Times about…
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5.8.19 New insane debt collection rules; Paypal & Venmo scams proliferate; One state is making it easier to work
The CFPB has proposed new debt collection rules that are really, really bad for consumers; Watch out when using Paypal and Venmo because scammers are finding…
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5.7.19 Amazon/Walmart shipping wars; Beware new phone scam; Unlimited movies
Amazon is switching to one-day Prime shipping and Walmart is fighting back; Beware of the one ring phone scam; Sinemia went bust - here's how to keep watching…
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5.6.19 Best short-term places for cash; Clark rages at Boeing; Uber/Lyft strike impacts
Clark discusses the newest T-Mobile checking account that offers a 4% interest rate and also mentions some of the other best places to park your cash right…
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5.3.19 How to handle buying travel insurance before a trip; Clark Stinks
Travel insurance can be confusing. Clark talks about where to shop for travel insurance and how to know if you need it or not; Christa reads listener posts…
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5.2.19 Kroger is changing things up and lowering prices; Medicare knee brace scam; Avoid big banks for mortgages
Kroger is lowering prices at its stores across the country. And they are doing better at grocery delivery too; Beware of this Medicare knee brace scam preying…
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5.1.19 Getting a mortgage if you are self-employed; New-style payday lenders; Robot baristas are on the way
Getting a mortgage is getting easier for self-employed folks; Clark warns against using apps that will advance you cash before your paycheck comes in; Robot…
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4.30.19 Auto insurance tracking; FDA and Canadian drugs; Congestion pricing to curb traffic
Is it a good idea to let auto insurance companies track your driving?; The FDA has made a statement about Canadian drugs. Clark has some thoughts; Congestion…
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4.29.19 Medical alert devices to consider; Online photos taken without consent; Getting rid of stuff
Clark talks about the best medical devices to consider - and which ones are priced the best; Some researchers have scraped photos without individual consent…
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4.26.19 How to quit smoking; Clark Stinks
Clark used to smoke two packs of cigarettes a day. And he gives his thoughts on how to quit; Christa reads listener posts about how Clark has missed the mark…
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4.25.19 Lower your overall housing costs; FCC is bad at collecting robocall fines; You don't own your medical records
Housing is one of the biggest line items in your budget. But if you want to build wealth, keep that in check; The FCC has levied major fines against…
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4.24.19 Airfare deal website; Office Depot paying consumers post scandal; Biometrics in the workplace
Clark talks about a cool new airfare deal website called Great Escape; Office Depot was fined $35 million by the FTC and post virus scam scan; Biometrics in…
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4.23.19 Hotel growth slowing; Craigslist car scam busted; Housing sizes on decline
Hotels aren't doing so hot. Clark tells you what this means when you travel; An online car sale scam was busted; Smaller homes are en vogue. Clark discusses…
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4.22.19 Which home improvements pay off?; Ponzi scheme busted; How to cut dental care costs
Which home improvements make sense in order to maximize your money?; A ponzi scheme was busted in Florida and ordered to pay over a billion dollars in fines…
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4.19.19 Some companies are paying you to unplug while on vacation; Clark Stinks
You should take all of your vacation time. And some companies are actually giving bonuses for employees to actually put their phones and email away while they…
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4.18.19 Google AI helping law enforcement solve crimes; Rock n Play recall; CVS catering healthcare towards wellness
Google has artificial intelligence that is helping law enforcement officials solve crimes based on location and phone activity; Fisher-Price is recalling Rock…
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4.17.19 Best and cheapest interior paint; Law enforcement spoofing; Why timeshares are so bad
It turns out that some of the best interior paint (according to reviews) is actually the cheapest; Watch out for law enforcement spoofing. It's a growing…