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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
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…
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10.29.18 Credit card with no credit check; Harmful selfies; Resumes in the digital age
Petal Card allows consumers to get a credit card without going through a credit check; More people are dying from poorly timed selfies; Clark talks about how…
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10.26.18 Clark Stinks; Minimum wage laws working?
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; The…
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10.25.18 Credit Karma pre-approval; Illegal substances in supplements; Car sales slowing
Credit Karma is making it easier to know ahead of time whether you'll be approved for a credit application; Beware taking supplements. Many have harmful…
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10.24.18 Where to buy toys for Christmas; Mobile check deposit rules; Prescription drug price disclosure
With Toys R Us having gone bankrupt, Clark discusses how to approach toy shopping for Christmas; Mobile check depositing is a gift from above. But some folks…
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10.23.18 Brand name prices skyrocketing; Scam calls proliferate; Zip codes and car insurance prices
The prices of brand name goods are going up and up. There's even more reason to shop for generic and store-brand items in this environment; YouMail created a…
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10.22.18 Clark discusses recent NYC trip; Many earning nothing on their savings; Non-compete clauses
Clark talks about his recent trip to the Big Apple and how things have changed there; More than 1/4 of Americans are earning 0% in their savings accounts…
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10.19.18 Clark Stinks; An easy way to avoid baggage fees
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; Kayak…
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10.18.18 Great deals for savers; Facebook breach; One home standing post hurricane
Banks are offering great deals to lure savers right now. Clark runs through a couple of the best ones you should consider; The Facebook breach was worse than…
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10.17.18 Free stuff for good grades; Mattress tariffs; Picking funds inside a Roth
Clark refers to a Clark.com article about how kids can get free stuff for getting good marks at school; The tariff discussion continues. Next up on the…
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10.16.18 Airbnb vs governments; Phone lease are too long; Cost of college declining
Hotels continue to fight Airbnb in many states and municipalities. But they seem to be losing; T Mobile has just launched a 3-year lease payoff for some…
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10.15.18 Sears files for bankruptcy; United airlines is Clarkrageous; 529 plan guide update
Sears filed for bankruptcy and will be closing a lot of stores. Clark tells you what you need to know if you have items on layaway or have a Sears credit card…
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10.12.18 Clark Stinks; Waze carpool app is a game changer
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; The Waze…
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10.11.18 Obamacare premiums going down; Google security breach; Stock market troubles
Obamacare premiums are going down to the surprise of many. Also, a couple of new laws could make it easier for you to save on prescription drugs; Google's…
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10.10.18 Experian PIN failure; Military moving scams; Mattress industry changing rapidly
Experian had a security flaw potentially exposing your credit freeze PIN number. Clark tells you how you should respond to this awful news; Some companies that…
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10.9.18 Paying off a LOT of debt; New timeshare scam; Bank cyber attacks increasing
Clark shares a personal story of a listener that paid off a massive amount of debt; Watch out for this new timeshare scam that only steals your money; Cyber…
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10.8.18 Retail rewards; not going to college; E sim cards
New loyalty programs are bringing bigger perks to loyal shoppers; Men are forsaking college in bigger numbers; E SIM cards will make switching cell phone…
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10.6.18 SPECIAL: Clark and his 13 year old son Grant talk tech advice
This is a special episode of the Clark Howard Show where Clark has a conversation about technology with his son, Grant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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10.5.18 Clark Stinks; Micro hotels work for Millennials
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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10.4.18 Solar in Puerto Rico; Ticketmaster ripoff; Cell phone plan changes
Solar power is taking off in Puerto Rico post hurricane destruction; Ticketmaster has been accused of knowingly selling tickets to scalpers to increase its…
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10.3.18 Holiday hiring; Moviepass mega bungle; Suze Orman makes silly retirement remarks
Amazon is upping its base pay in the near future to $15 an hour and companies are falling all over themselves to hire you for holiday work; Moviepass is auto…
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10.2.18 Facebook data breach; Bogus travel insurance; Amazing food tracking techniques
Facebook's data breach affects more than 50 million people. Clark has some big takeaways for users of the popular social media site; Lawsuits are flying…
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10.1.18 Thawing credit getting easier; Spam cell phone calls; Great online banks
Thawing your credit might not require PIN numbers anymore. And that's not good; Spam calls to your cell phone are becoming a pervasive problem; There are new…
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9.28.18 Clark Stinks; Car dealerships are having a hard time right now
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; Car…
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9.27.18 Food robots; budget deficit; Robo advisors
Robots are changing the way you get food - and contributing to cost savings as well; The budget deficit is out of control; A complete guide to the best robo…
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9.26.18 Building with shipping containers; Tuition insurance; Asking for a raise
Shopping malls and homes are being built with shipping containers. Shipping containers can potentially create more affordable housing in this country; Tuition…
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9.25.18 USB security keys; fiduciary reneging; Products for elderly are booming market
Google has a new USB security key and there are other companies selling these as well. They could save you from hackers; Merrill Lynch is scrapping its plan to…
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9.24.18 New driving app; Tech support scam; Retiring early
There's a new driving app that helps your family drive more safely; Google is working to shut down customer support number scams; The FIRE movement is all…
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9.21.18 Clark Stinks; Credit freezes are free now!
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; Credit…
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9.20.18 Another Google technological breakthrough; Food fraud; Great place to buy used cars
Google and T-Mobile have made it much easier to call 911 from your cell phone; Watch out for food fraud in your local grocery store and in nearby restaurants…
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9.19.18 How tariffs will impact Christmas; Ancestry updates DNA algorithm; Cheaper life insurance
Will the tariffs and trade war with China impact the holiday shopping season? Clark explains; Ancestry.com updated its ethnicity criteria and some people are…
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9.18.18 Social security scam; Amazon review problems; Don't pay baggage fees!
Watch out for this social security scam. Clark bring David Lazarus of the LA Times on to discuss; Amazon has a problem with employees taking bribes to delete…
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9.17.18 Helping Florence victims; Teenage big rig drivers?; DNA testing concerns
How can you best help the victims devastated by Hurricane Florence? Clark tells you; A new proposal could allow teenagers to drive big rigs across the country…
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9.14.18 Clark Stinks; The end of payday loans
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; Banks…
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9.13.18 5G set to launch; Anti-family United Airlines; Big pharma price gouging
Verizon is launching in-home 5G in less than two months; United Airlines wants families to spend more to sit together on its airplanes. Clark takes the CEO to…
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9.12.18 Comcast revolutionizing healthcare; Missouri "fake" meat law; Hurricane Florence
Can you believe it? Comcast is doing amazing things to reduce healthcare costs for their employees; Missouri passed a new law that crushes "fake" meat…
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9.11.18 Clark reflects on the 9/11 anniversary; Rx cash drug prices; Longevity of appliances
Clark reflects on 9/11 on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks; There's a good chance you'll pay more for Rx drugs when you use your insurance vs paying…
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9.10.18 Debit card fraud; Non competes suppress salaries; Cost of car ownership
Debit card fraud can cost you as the consumer dearly; Non-compete salaries are awful for our country and suppress employee salaries; The real cost of car…
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9.7.18 Clark Stinks; A millennial landlord horror story
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; A…
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9.6.18 Wait to buy new iPhone; Addictive video games; Flood insurance
The new iPhone is just about to be released. Clark tells you how long you need to wait in order to get a deal on one; Video game makers are making video games…
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9.5.18 NFL free streaming; P2P car sharing services; Booking Thanksgiving travel
The NFL is allowing you to stream local games on your smartphone for free this season; Illinois tried to crack down on P2P car sharing services like Turo; When…
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9.4.18 New Medicare cards; Free flights scam; Net neutrality
New Medicare cards are arriving in mailboxes, but scammers are coming out of the woodwork at the same time; Have you seen this scam? Offers for free flights…
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9.3.18 Meatless burger that actually tastes good!; DIY investing
The Impossible burger is proof that meatless/vegetarian options have come a long, long way; The financial adviser crowd wants you to think that investing is…
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8.31.18 Clark Stinks; Walmart adds inexpensive install service
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. Walmart…
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8.30.18 Clark's brother lives like a nomad; Car warranty scam; Jobs for veterans
Clark's brother Gary comes on the show to dish the details of how he has been living like a nomad for the past two years. LOTS of actionable travel advice in…
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8.29.18 Amazon selling tires; Paying someone to do your dirty work; 401k and your student loan debt
Amazon is using Sears to do installation of tires that they sell. This could be good for both companies; Paying someone to quit your job for you? It's a thing…
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8.28.18 Doorbell cameras cause problems; Scammers target college students; Personal loans proliferate
Doorbell cameras are almost everywhere now. And they are great for being able to answer your door without actually opening it. But those doorbell cameras have…
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8.27.18 Aretha Franklin left no will; Verizon throttling tactics; Chase free stock trades
Aretha Franklin, the queen of soul, recently died and left an $80 million fortune. But she didn't have a will. Clark talks about how and why you should create…
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8.24.18 Clark Stinks; The perils of working too hard
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. Working…
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8.23.18 Is college for everyone?; Facebook wants your banking info; SIM card hacking
Vocational training is roaring back into some school districts and calls into question the seemingly common notion that college is valuable for everyone…
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8.22.18 Beware certified pre-owned cars; Hacker ring busted; Neighborhood grocery stores
Certified pre-owned cars aren't all they are cracked up to be. Clark tells you what to watch out for any why you should be wary of dealerships selling CPO…
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8.21.18 Following a scammer trail; Elon Musk should sleep; New 3% down mortgages
Clark brings LA Times columnist David Lazarus on the show to discuss how he thwarted potential scammers and followed the scam to its logical conclusion; Elon…
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8.20.18 Home internet prices; Credit scores on the rise
5G is coming to certain markets by the end of the year. Home internet prices are currently on the rise...but not for long. Clark discusses how 5G technology…
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8.17.18 Clark Stinks; How to prevent your car from being stolen
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. Very few…
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8.16.18 Solar power prices; Neighborhood girl busted for selling cookies; Vanguard's dim view of economic future
Solar power is starting to make more and more sense for everyday Americans as prices drop; A neighbor called the cops on a little girl selling cookies at the…
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8.15.18 Millennials eat out too much; Why to avoid auto-pay; Aldi organics
Most Millennials spend more money eating out than they save for retirement. That's not good!; Auto-pay could be a disaster for your bank account. Clark tells…
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8.14.18 DNA breakthrough; CFPB is Clarkrageous; Returning to work after extended absence
A DNA breakthrough could mean 23andMe on steroids giving you access to information previously impossible to apprehend; The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau…