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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
1.22.19 Digital drivers license; Free trial auto-billing; Personal finance classes in schools
Digital drivers licenses are coming. Many privacy advocates are nervous about this but this could be a great thing as well; Mastercard has just done something…
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1.21.19 Stop apps from tracking your location; Extinct consumer issues
Clark tells you how to stop apps from tracking your location; This segment is fun. Take a trip down memory lane to see what consumer issues used to haunt…
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1.18.19 Paying bills will increase your credit score; Clark Stinks
Paying bills could now have a direct positive impact on your credit score thanks to Experian; Christa reads listener posts about how Clark has missed the mark…
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1.17.19 Your next home might not use energy; Metlife pension fail; Choosing financial independence
New homes and office buildings are set to use ZERO energy. How cool is that!?; Metlife fined for not paying out pensions to workers; Clark talks with the Brad…
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1.16.19 Netflix price hike; Verizon's insane price hike; A 70% tax rate? Really!?
This Netflix price hike has a lot of people freaking out. Clark discusses; Verizon just massively increased the price on a service that helps school aged…
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1.15.19 Hospitals now posting prices; Car theft on the rise; Contactless credit cards
Hospitals are now posting prices but it doesn't look like it will actually help consumers right now; Car theft is on the rise mostly because drivers are…
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1.14.19 Don't sign up for websites with social media logins; Cell phone companies selling your location data; Effects of the government shutdown
Be careful about signing up for different websites and offerings with your social media credentials; AT&T is going to stop selling the location of its…
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1.11.19 Computer home appraisals; TikTok app is big with kids - here's what you need to know
Computer home appraisals might be coming soon. Clark and Producer Joel discuss the pros and cons of this potential change; TikTok is surging in use among kids…
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1.10.19 Job interviews via text message; Bank balance info can easily be found; Cash out refinances on the rise
Job interviews are beginning via text message oftentimes now. It's a significant shift and Clark tells you what to be aware of when applying for a job now…
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1.9.19 LIVE from CES: Clark discusses keyless door locks, smartphone developments, eliminating porch pirates, medical devices and more!
LIVE from CES: Clark discusses keyless door locks, smartphone developments, eliminating porch pirates, medical devices and more! Learn more about your ad…
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1.8.19 LIVE from CES: Clark discusses self-driving cars, delivery robots, healthcare advancements, and more!
LIVE from CES: Clark discusses self-driving cars, delivery robots, healthcare advancements, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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1.7.19 College degrees and job availability; Paying for legroom on airplanes; Why are desk phones still around
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1.4.19 A primer to owning rental property; Fake healthcare scam; Saving for your child before birth
Want to own investment property at some point? This podcast episode is a good place to start; Watch out for this fake healthcare scam making the rounds; Did…
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1.3.19 Distracted driving dangers; App to help authors get noticed
Distracted driving is becoming more of an issue all over this country; This app could get your e-book in front of thousands of readers. Some authors have put…
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1.2.19 Nanoinfluencers on social media are now a real thing; Aldi vs. Whole Foods
Watch out for sponsored posts from people with an incredibly small social media following; Have prices at Whole Foods gone down since Amazon bought the giant…
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1.1.19 Installment loans are back; Industries with the best customer service
Fintech companies have brought back the installment loan. Watch out; Clark talks about what industries have the best customer service. Some will surprise you…
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12.31.18 Google Fi just got better; Fewer people are getting raises
Google Fi allows you to use iPhones now along with a whole slew of Android phones; Fewer people are getting raises. And more and more Americans are in favor of…
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12.28.18 Foster kids at risk; Warning for small biz owners; Car leasing costs going up
As foster care kids reach adulthood, difficulties mount; A warning to small business owners about expired URL's and how they can be commandeered; Leasing a car…
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12.27.18 Flight cancellations and what to do; Are credit card annual fees worth it?
Clark tells you what to do in the case your flight is cancelled; Credit card annual fees are often said to be bad. But sometimes they can be worth it. Clark…
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12.26.18 Carmax now offers a return period; Walmart's healthcare approach
Carmax is taking a page out of Carvana's book and is now offering a 7 day return period on some car purchases; Walmart is paying for airfare and hotel stays…
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12.25.18 Merry Christmas! Direct sale companies are flourishing; Year-end tax advice
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12.24.18 Coworkers and social media; Credit report mistakes
Should you friend your coworkers on social media?; How long do mistakes stay on your credit report? Clark explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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12.21.18 Clark Stinks; Clark tells the story of how he retired early
Christa reads listener posts about how Clark has missed the mark in his advice this week. If you have a "Clark Stinks" to share you can leave it here; Clark…
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12.20.18 Most important move for home buyers; IRS imposter scams; Shrinking middle class
Why shopping for your financing is the most important step when you are considering buying a home; IRS imposter scams are making the rounds. Beware!; The…
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12.19.18 Paying cash for college; Resort fees; Owning vs renting stuff
Clark interviews Sabrina from WorkingMom.com about how she made massive changes in order to be able to pay cash for college for her kids; Resort fees are…
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12.18.18 Money problems lead to health issues; Faith fraud; Deleting old accounts
Money problems can often lead to health issues. That's mostly because of the impact that stress has on us; One couple stole $12 million dollars from others…
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12.17.18 Remote patient monitoring; Voice phishing; Cutting your internet cord
Remote patient monitoring is getting better and could save money on medical costs; Watch out for this voice phishing scam!; Could you cut your home internet…
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12.14.18 Clark Stinks; Zoning laws have major impacts across the country
Christa reads listener posts about how Clark has missed the mark in his advice this week. If you have a "Clark Stinks" to share you can leave it here…
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12.13.18 Best & worst home insurance companies; Fake shipping email scam; ABLE accounts get better
Clark talks about which insurers you should consider doing business with; Watch out for this new fake email shipping scam; ABLE accounts have had some changes…
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12.12.18 Cheapest used cars to repair; Equifax report sheds light on mistakes; Best & worst store return policies
Which brands and models are the cheapest to repair? Clark fills you in; A new report about the Equifax breach sheds light on the myriad mistakes they made that…
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12.11.18 The smartphone decline; How to give gift cards; For-profit college closures
Smartphones aren't getting much smarter these days. So Clark tells you how to avoid the hype and avenues to pay less on your cell phone hardware; Gift cards…
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12.10.18 Obamacare enrollment ends soon; Best deals today; How much your data is worth
Obamacare open enrollment ends this Saturday. Plus Clark talks about Fidelity's new HSA offering!; It's Green Monday and there are some great deals out there…
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12.7.18 Clark Stinks; Free gifts for kids at Christmas
Christa reads listener posts about how Clark has missed the mark in his advice this week. If you have a "Clark Stinks" to share you can leave it here; Clark…
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12.6.18 Beware sending money digitally; Medical malpractice; Waymo self-driving advances
Watch out when sending money via apps. Especially, check your privacy settings on your Venmo app; Doctors are losing their license in one state and practicing…
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12.5.18 Best deals on cars right now; Marriott's awful breach response; Awesome deals today
We're close to the end of the year. Clark talks about where to find the best deals on cars both used and new; Marriott is not doing the right thing for their…
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12.4.18 Gifting 529 money; Tesla self-driving fiasco; Subprime auto loans
A way to gift 529 money is here!; Falling asleep while drunk in a Tesla? Yep, it happened; Subprime auto loans are on the rise. That's not good. Learn more…
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12.3.18 Marriott breach; Payless' amazing ad campaign; Biometric airport terminals
Marriott just had a severe breach. Clark tells you what to watch out for in the coming weeks in light of this breach; Payless' new ad campaign was pretty…
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11.30.18 Clark Stinks; Video doorbells are catching criminals
Christa reads listener posts about how Clark has missed the mark in his advice this week. If you have a "Clark Stinks" to share you can leave it here; Video…
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11.29.18 The 401k is 40 years old; Amazon e-mail scam; Customer service key logging
The man that invented the 401k is speaking out 40 years later. And many of the changes he would make to the now popular retirement plan are similar to the ones…
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11.28.18 Housing market slowdown; Small business scams; Holiday tipping tips
The housing market is slowing down - even in the hottest markets; Scam enterprises are plentiful operating out of New York trying to get small businesses to…
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11.27.18 Real or artificial Christmas tree?; Social security customer no-service; Vanguard fee cut
Should you be buying a real or an artificial Christmas tree? Clark goes through the pros and cons to the environment and to your wallet; Social security wait…
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11.26.18 Cyber Monday; Bitcoin crashing; GM layoff announcement
Black Friday is over and Cyber Monday is here. Clark talks about shopping for deals and how travel deals are likely to be the star tomorrow; Bitcoin is…
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11.23.18 Moving to make more money; Everything you need to know about PMI
Relocating can have a major impact on your salary; Feel like you are throwing away money every month on PMI? Clark gives you all the details about PMI and…
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11.21.18 The cost of raising a child; Moviepass alternatives
How much does it really cost to raise a child? Clark gets into it; If you are a fan of seeing movies but spending a whole let less money doing so, check out…
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11.20.18 Customers providing the customer service; Refinancing your car loan
Some companies are using their own customers to provide customer service to patrons in need of help; Refinancing your car loan has no up front costs and can…
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11.19.18 Home prices slowing; Travel junk fees
Home prices have stalled out in many markets. Good news for first-time home buyers!; Watch out for these junk fees when traveling. Learn more about your ad…
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11.16.18 Clark Stinks; Americans are eating less fast food
Christa reads listener posts about how Clark has missed the mark in his advice this week. If you have a "Clark Stinks" to share you can leave it here…
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11.15.18 Vanguard customer satisfaction drop; Flavored e cigs; New Amazon DVR
Vanguard dropped in the ACSI ratings due to worse customer service. Clark runs through other results from the recent customer satisfaction survey; Juul has…
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11.14.18 Amazon's new HQ2 cities; VA nursing home outrage; Banks working with the DMV
Amazon announced its HQ2 cities. And the biggest downside is the corporate welfare culture; The VA has been the subject of a few Clarkrages. Here is another…
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11.13.18 Used cars are costing more; Mailbox crimes; 3D printing glasses
The average used car now costs more than $20k!; USPS mail preview is giving fraudsters a leg up on us; 3D printing glasses is the future of allowing…
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11.12.18 Google and Facebook end arbitration clauses; Paying at the pump; Tiny homes helping homeless vets
Google and Facebook are ending arbitration clauses for sexual harassment claims; How to protect yourself from more advanced skimmers that aim to steal your…
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11.9.18 Clark Stinks; Veterans Day
Christa reads listener posts about how Clark has missed the mark in his advice this week. If you have a "Clark Stinks" to share you can leave it here; Clark…
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11.8.18 Investing limits increasing; CVS receipts; Your customer service score
The limits for what you can contribute to a 401k, 457b, or an IRA are increasing in 2019; CVS receipts are SO incredibly long; Your customer service score…
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11.7.18 Car recalls; Your Facebook info is for sale; Wireless mesh routers
Make sure to get recalls on your car fixed in a timely manner; Your Facebook info - including actual messages you have sent through the service - could be for…
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11.6.18 International airfares to increase; Eliminating home internet with your cell phone plan
Some of the discount international airlines are in financial trouble. This could lead to increasing airfare prices when traveling overseas; Sprint has a cell…
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11.5.18 Open enrollment; Gift card scam; Amazon holiday free shipping
Open enrollment is upon us. Clark tells you how to tackle it in order to save the most and get the best coverage for your dollar; Gift card scams are…
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11.2.18 Clark Stinks; Gas prices going down for the Holidays
Christa reads listener posts about how Clark has missed the mark in his advice this week. If you have a "Clark Stinks" to share you can leave it here; Gas…
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11.1.18 Marriott strike; Android phone deal; Robots changing grocery delivery
Marriott employees are striking. And this is not good for Marriott customers; Clark mentions an awesome deal on a flagship Android phone that's only available…
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10.31.18 Credit card issuers canceling cards; Kids and screen addiction
Discover, Capital One, and other credit card issuers are cancelling cards that haven't been used in a while. Clark talks about what this means for the broader…
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10.30.18 Are work surveys really anonymous; Marine housing issues; Hotel best price guarantees
Many employees are given supposedly anonymous surveys to take at work. But are they really kept anonymous and how should you approach them?; Clark is upset and…