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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
4.16.19 5G rollouts are actually happening; Car dealerships make most of their profit with add-ons and extras
AT&T is rolling out 5G in more cities. Clark tells you what you need to know as 5G becomes more and more commonplace; Add-on services are where car dealerships…
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4.15.19 Cars that stop you from speeding; Anonymously shop around for mortgage rates
The EU is working towards all new cars being able to obey speed limits regardless of the driver by 2022; A new website allows you to shop for mortgage rates…
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4.12.19 Airline improvements and how to get customer service when an issue arises; Clark Stinks
Clark talks about which airlines are currently rated the highest and how you can fix customer service issues when they come up; Christa reads listener posts…
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4.11.19 Getting cheap greeting cards; Counterfeit goods online; Your hidden online trust score
Greeting cards are becoming less popular in general. And Clark talks about where to shop in order to get a deal; Counterfeit goods being sold online is…
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4.10.19 Walmart robots; Don't forget about IRS Free File; Cheap flights and consumer deals
Walmart has some fascinating robots that scrub floors and stock shelves; Don't forget to file your taxes! And the IRS has free filing options you should check…
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4.9.19 Infant sleeping device warning; Ponzi scheme wire fraud; Watch out when shopping for health insurance
The Rock n' play sleeper has led to the deaths of ten infants. Be careful; Private placements and exorbitant returns are a clue that an investing scheme is…
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4.8.19 What you need to know about Real ID; Elder insurance fraud; Pre-paid card protections
Real ID is being implemented next year. Clark tells you what you need to know; An awful case of elder insurance fraud just happened in Maryland; Why credit…
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4.5.19 Americans are borrowing money to pay for healthcare costs; Clark Stinks
Americans eschew certain healthcare procedures to cut costs and are often borrowing from others to pay for healthcare needs; Christa reads listener posts about…
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4.4.19 Americans running up credit card balances; New cell phone scam; Burger King to offer Impossible Burgers
Credit card balances and interest rates have ballooned in the past five years; Watch out for this new (and tricky) cell phone scam; Burger King is testing out…
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4.3.19 Airline software meltdown; GA Tech data breach; Stay safe when taking Lyft and Uber
Clark says that there is a message for businesses in the aftermath of airline software failing this week; GA Tech had a data breach involving over a million…
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4.2.19 Schwab changes the game on investing advice fees; Bottled water; Car congestion tax
Schwab's new Netflixesque pricing for financial advice will be a game changer for some investors; A lawsuit against one bottled water company alleges false…
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4.1.19 Best customer service companies; Health insurers tracking you; Where scams happen most frequently
Clark discusses which companies have the best customer service across all sectors; Health insurers might be buying up data on you to know your health risks…
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3.29.19 Here are the benefits that employees really want; Clark Stinks
A new study details the benefits that employees really want from their employers; Christa reads listener posts about how Clark has missed the mark in his…
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3.28.19 How adults with kids hurt their retirement savings; Financial infidelity; Best time to sell your home
Adults with kids are having to delay quitting work because they are putting more of their money towards the kiddos than to their retirement accounts; Financial…
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3.27.19 Venmo going after users; Puppy scams; Protecting your internet accounts
Venmo is taking money from user's PayPal accounts and calling debt collectors when they run a negative balance; Here's how to avoid losing big money in puppy…
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3.26.19 Is a recession coming?; Facebook password breach; Organic food costs
Recession changes are being hotly debated right now. Clark gives his thoughts; Facebook left user passwords exposed. Yet another misstep by the social media…
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3.25.19 Mortgage rates declining; Heartless airlines; Gas tax hike likely
Mortgage rates have been doing down. Some mortgage providers are offering 30-year mortgages in the upper 3% range now!; Clark isn't happy about airlines…
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3.22.19 Free tax prep and your privacy; Clark Stinks
Free tax preparation services might be offering you that free service in exchange for your data; Christa reads listener posts about how Clark has missed the…
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3.21.19 Apps and subscriptions to lower entertainment costs; Expensive 403b plans; Apple releasing a credit card
The NY Mets have created a subscription service to attend baseball games. An app called InWeGo also allows for a lot of entertainment options at a low monthly…
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3.20.19 Watch March Madness for free; Manufacturing is coming back to the US
You can watch the NCAA tournament for free. Also, video games will soon be cheaper and less tied to specific gaming systems; Manufacturing is coming back to…
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3.19.19 Your digital life after death; Virtual kidnapping scams; The current state of tax fraud
What happens to your digital life after you pass away? Clark has advice to help you make it easier on your loved ones; Virtual kidnapping scams are targeting…
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3.18.19 Trouble saving for retirement; Bad 529 plans; Home ownership on the rise
Most Americans have trouble saving for retirement. And savings rates don't tend to increase very much as people get older; Watch out for this direct-sold 529…
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3.15.19 Well-known money advice guru ran ponzi scheme; Clark Stinks
Former "Money answer man" Jordan Goodman was running a ponzi scheme and massively profiting from his shady relationships; Christa reads listener posts about…
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3.14.19 Zebit CFO responds to Clark; Fee-laden target retirement funds; Renovation scams
Zebit sells electronics items to people with low credit scores. Clark made some comments earlier this week and now has the Zebit CFO on to respond to his…
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3.13.19 College bribery scandal; Dollar Tree raising prices; Boeing Max planes grounded
The college bribery scandal is a sad thing to see happen. The college you go to can be helpful - but it isn't the end all be all; Dollar Tree is likely raising…
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3.12.19 Watch out for this shopping website; Wells Fargo remains unchanged; Battles against Airbnb rage on
Zebit claims to offer people with no credit interest free purchases. But the devil is in the details; Wells Fargo's company culture remains unchanged despite…
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3.11.19 Boeing jet crash effects; College data breach; Clark loves daylight savings time
Clark talks about the terrible Boeing jet crashes - and what effects this might have for air travelers; Three colleges recently had data breaches. And now…
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3.8.19 Sell, donate, or recycle used goods; Privacy battles over home security cameras
Clark discusses the best ways to sell, donate, or recycle used goods; A privacy battle is brewing when it comes to home security cameras - especially…
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3.7.19 How and when to buy travel insurance; Deactivating Facebook makes you happier
Clark gives a primer on how and when to buy travel insurance; Deactivating Facebook makes you happier - and puts a lot of time back in your life Learn more…
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3.6.19 Watch out for less generous homeowner's insurance policies; Smartphone sales are in decline
One couple sued State Farm over slashing benefits. Make sure you pay close attention to your coverage limits; Smart sales are in decline. Clark discusses why…
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3.5.19 A credit card for folks with poor credit; Colleges collecting data on students
Petal Card is a great new credit card for people that have poor credit; Colleges are collecting data on students without their knowledge. Learn more about your…
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3.4.19 Lower housing costs are huge for your budget; Flight attendants working for tips
Lower monthly housing costs are a boon to your budget and a big predictor of how much money you'll be able to save and invest; Flight attendants on some…
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3.1.19 Cars that stay on the road longer; Clark Stinks
Clark tells you which cars end up staying on the road longer. It might be worth considering one of these in the future; Christa reads listener posts about how…
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2.28.19 Best places to retire; Grandparent scam; Happiest cell phone customers
Clark talks about the best places to land for retirees. Spend less on living expenses when you aren't working anymore!; Help your elderly friends and family…
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2.27.19 Virtual credit card numbers; Fake Netflix email scam; Social media makes us spend more
Virtual credit card numbers are becoming more rampant. Capital One offers them to its credit card users and its helps in preventing massive amounts of fraud…
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2.26.19 New expensive cell phones; Student loan forgiveness lawsuit; Zestimates gaining accuracy
New cell phones are coming. Foldable screens are coming soon, but with a hefty price tag attached; 3 individuals eligible for PSLF won a fight against the…
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2.25.19 Apps giving your data to Facebook; VA problems persist; Skiplagging to score cheaper airfare
Facebook has stepped in it again. Apps were giving Facebook loads of data about you including some really personal stuff; Incredibly sad and disturbing news -…
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2.22.19 Prostate cancer awareness; Clark Stinks
Clark was diagnosed with prostate cancer over 10 years ago. And he is working with the Prostate Cancer Foundation to raise awareness. Christa reads listener…
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2.21.19 Credit card fees on the rise; FDA cracks down on fake supplements; Making your home WiFi safe
Credit card fees from Visa and Mastercard are going up. Small businesses and consumers will bear the brunt; The FDA has issued a warning about supplements…
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2.20.19 Low-cost investing gets better; Medical records data breaches; AI will change car insurance
Hundreds of ETF's have just been made fee-free by some of the discount brokerage companies; Beware when you give your social security number to your medical…
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2.19.19 What's up with tax refunds?; Social security impostor scam; Best deals today
There's been a big stink about Americans getting smaller tax refunds. But what's the real explanation?; Beware of social security impostor scams; Clark talks…
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2.18.19 Car repossessions are up; Widow denied pension; No Amazon in NY
Car repossessions are becoming a bigger problem; A widow with MS has been denied her husband's pension based on one form that can't be tracked down; Amazon…
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2.15.19 Smart appliances invading your privacy; Clark Stinks
Smart appliances could be invading your privacy thanks to lax standards from the manufacturers; Christa reads listener posts about how Clark has missed the…
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2.14.19 We live in a subscription culture; Auto insurance shopping; Going to college is risky
Companies have brought back the subscription model in full force. Is that good for your pocketbook?; Auto insurance shopping can save you lots of money. But…
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2.13.19 Risky home loans; broker kickbacks; Eyeglasses are super expensive
Risky home loans are back. Avoid them at all costs; Incentives lead brokers to steer you towards pricier investment options; Clark talks with David Lazarus of…
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2.12.19 Best supermarkets; Disney prices increase again; Lab-grown diamonds
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2.11.19 Valentine's Day savings; Negative online reviews; Parents paying for college
How can you do Valentine's Day well without spending too much? Clark tells you; Negative online reviews are annoying. But what if they come from a business…
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2.8.19 State lemon laws vary widely; Clark Stinks
Lemon laws are different in every state. But new ratings are out detailing which states have the best ones; Christa reads listener posts about how Clark has…
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2.7.19 Safeguard your ID while traveling; CFPB waters down payday lending rule; Paid leave
Clark gives you practical info for how to safeguard your electronic devices while traveling; The CFPB is back tracking on rules for payday lending standards…
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2.6.19 Earned income tax credit; Instacart pay problems; Car dealers have more inventory on the lot
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2.5.19 Economy worries increasing; Teacher grants wrongly converted to loans; Walmart offers enhanced sick/PTO pay
Worries about the short-term economic future of the USA are being felt acutely by American small businesses; The department of education has erroneously…
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2.4.19 Best streaming options; Shrinking packaging; When to file an insurance claim
Clark discusses some of the current best streaming options - including a free on for local TV; One company was just sued over misleading packaging. Clark tells…
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2.1.19 Clark and his daughter talk about cheap weddings; Clark Stinks
Clark talks to his daughter Rebecca about how they were able to cut wedding costs (and pay down their debt at the same time). Christa reads listener posts…
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1.31.19 Amazon robot delivery; An episode of The Office helps save a woman; Recession on the way?
Amazon is testing delivery via robots; A car mechanic saved a woman thanks to his extensive knowledge of the television show The Office; The claims that a…
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1.30.19 Face time privacy flaw; AT&T makes it difficult to cancel; Pet insurance pros and cons
A 14 year-old kid found a privacy flaw in Apple's Face time app; AT&T employees are being told to make it difficult for customers to cancel their TV packages…
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1.29.19 Mortgages going digital; Facebook dupes online game users; Hybrid-trained employees make more
Mortgages are finally transitioning into the digital age; Facebook took money from underage kids for online gaming. And they did it while knowing exactly what…
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1.28.19 Cruise deals happening now; Verizon reverses school fee stance; Almost no-one makes money via MLM's
Wave Week is in full swing and the cruise deals are best to buy now through March; Verizon made a Clarkrage recently. Thankfully the massive company has…
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1.25.19 Small business tax law changes; Clark Stinks
Clark talks about how the new(ish) tax law will affect small business owners; Christa reads listener posts about how Clark has missed the mark in his advice…
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1.24.19 Cashless businesses?; Wells Fargo fined again; Bogus credit card insurance
Some businesses aren't accepting cash anymore. Others are charging you more for using credit cards. What should a smart consumer do?; Wells Fargo has been…
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1.23.19 Student loans affect home ownership; Closing funds transfer scam; Are extended car warranties worth it?
Student loans have prevented many young people from purchasing a home they otherwise would have; Watch out for scam artists trying to steal your funds when you…