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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
12.12.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Retirement Planning 2026
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in today’s episode: Take it to the limit -…
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12.10.25 Mortgage Refinance Guidelines / Switching Banks - Easier Than You Think
Is now the time to refinance your mortgage? Only if you meet certain criteria. Clark breaks it down. Also - Are you with what Clark calls a Giant Monster Mega…
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12.09.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
Costly IRA Conversion Warning & the Hidden Billions Americans Are Leaving Behind In this episode, fiduciary financial advisor Wes Moss tackles a piece of…
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12.08.25 Empowerment: Fitness Trackers / Home Equity: When A HELOC Makes Sense
Clark makes no secret of his obsession with fitness trackers. Nerd Alert: He wears three. But there’s new data that proves he’s just being, well - Clark Smart…
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12.05.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Recommended: Digital IDs
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in today’s episode - so many people have…
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12.03.25 Choose Lifelong Learning / Supporting Adult Children
What’s awesome? The trend of lifelong learning. And in this age of emerging AI disruption and uncertainty, it seems to be catching on. Later - Not awesome…
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12.02.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
50-Year Mortgage: Game Changer or Gimmick? & the Key to Winning a 401(k) Wes Moss dives into the new 50-year mortgage, which he calls a gimmick but sees one…
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12.01.25 Homeowners- Are You Underinsured? / Designer Goods For Less
We hope you had a great Thanksgiving holiday and spent time with loved ones. Something many of us are not loving - the cost of homeowner’s insurance. But there…
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11.28.25 BEST OF: About Clark Howard + A Special Birthday Edition of Clark Stinks
Happy Thanksgiving Weekend! Please enjoy this Special Best Of Birthday episode from last June. Clark returns December 1st with new ways to Save More, Spend…
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11.26.25 Booking Future Travel / New Vehicle Sticker Shock!
Clark shares a warning about booking any future travel, whether it’s a cruise, rental house, tour or flight - and has two specific guidelines to help protect…
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11.24.25 Spotlight: Warehouse Clubs / Scam Prevention Team Work
We’re starting out this holiday week talking about one of Clark’s great loves - warehouse clubs. Clark discusses how the warehouse club business model works to…
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11.21.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Auto Theft: Is Your Car A Target?
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, auto thefts are down, but some…
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11.19.25 Save More On Thanksgiving / The Clark Smart Way To Shop Online
Thanksgiving is upon us and the expense can get crazy. Clark shares ways to spend less on the family feast. Later - you may be charged more when purchasing…
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11.18.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
The Ultimate Inheritance for Your Kids and Will AI Actually Create More Jobs? In this episode, Wes Moss shares the real-life story of a couple who is wrestling…
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11.17.25 Charity Season Guidelines / Quick Serve Value Wars
We are in the height of the charitable solicitation season. How do you know what charities are going to use your money in a responsible way? Clark has some…
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11.14.25 Batteries Not Included / Multigenerational Living
Today - A form of shrinkflation is affecting toys & electronics this holiday season, but there’s something you can do about it, to save money. Also - Multiple…
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11.12.25 Shopper Guidance In The K-Economy / Screen Addiction Solutions
We are in a K-shaped economy again - which creates a clear trend involving a reversal in the pricing of “have to” vs. “want to" purchases. Clark shares what…
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11.11.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
Top 10 'Overvalued' Cities and Second Act Career: A One-in-a-Million Story In this episode, Wes Moss dives deep into the housing market, revealing why it has…
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11.10.25 Holiday Travel: Airbnb & VRBO / Honoring Our Veterans
One decision you may be working on right now is where to stay during holiday or spring travel. Clark has some key advice if you’re considering AirBnB or VRBO…
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11.07.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Screen Out Robocalls
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today - Great news - there’s a new weapon…
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11.05.25 Spend Less On Internet Service / SCAM WARNINGS
Today - You know Clark loves competition, and there is more choice for you now in the home internet market. More providers are offering wireless internet…
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11.04.2025 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
Is Your Portfolio Too AI-Heavy? and Does Social Security COLA Keep Up With Inflation? In this episode, Wes Moss shares startling JP Morgan research: just 41…
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11.03.25 Secure Holiday Package Delivery / The Siren Song Of Debt
It’s November, and holiday shopping is underway. How do you make sure your packages aren’t stolen? Also, now that we’re in Black Friday month - there’s a major…
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10.31.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Recession Proof Your Life
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today - What are the chances of full…
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10.29.25 The Housing Market & Involuntary Landlords / Restaurants: Less Is More
In today’s episode, Clark has an update on the housing market, and how “involuntary landlords” are benefitting tenants. Also, you may notice some changes to…
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10.28.25 Ask An Advisor With Clark Howard & Wes Moss
Clark Howard and Wes Moss: Is the Market Overvalued? and 401(k) Private Equity Debate Is today’s stock market dangerously overvalued — or still worth riding?…
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10.27.25 The Credit Card Rewards Game / New Tax Brackets & Your 401(k)
Today Clark covers reward credit cards - how they profit the issuers, when they make sense for you, and when they do not. Also, the new tax brackets are out…
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10.24.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / What Put The Brakes On Home Break-Ins
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, some great news - The number of…
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10.22.25 HSA Changes / Operational Cost Compare: EVs, Hybrids & Gas Vehicles
You may soon be eligible for one of Clark’s favorite saving & investment accounts - The HSA. Big changes are coming to the HSA world in 2026. Also today…
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10.21.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
The Next Big Shift in Retirement Investing For decades, your 401(k) has meant stocks and bonds — but that’s about to change. Wes Moss dives into a major shift…
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10.20.2025 Save More On Groceries / Spend Less On Home Electricity
Food prices continue to rise - and Team Clark continues to find ways to help you control those costs. Also today, something else costing more - electricity…
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10.17.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Home Equity Temptation
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode - Home prices have…
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10.15.25 UPDATE: Holiday Flights & Travel Credit Cards / Medicare Open Enrollment
Today, Clark updates holiday airfare booking strategy - and discusses high fee travel credit cards. How do you know when they’re worth it? Also - Medicare Open…
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10.14.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
Bull Market Turns 3: Can It Keep Going? and the Truth About Feeling Financially “Set” We’ve hit the three-year mark of this bull market — stocks are up…
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10.13.25 The Cost Of Streaming TV / Can You Trust CPO Vehicles?
In today’s episode - do you consider steaming TV as a monthly essential? You won’t believe how many of us do. So how do you spend less to watch your favorite…
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10.10.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / The Truth About “Free” Phone Offers
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode - Football season means…
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10.08.25 The Quest To Spend Less / WARNING: Fake Medical Pitches Online
There’s a clear trend in how people are shopping today. Consumers of all income levels are seeking out bargains, changing where and how they buy everyday goods…
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10.07.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
Is Inflation Good or Bad for the Market? and the $5 Million Dollar American Dream The market loves a "Goldilocks" environment, but what is the magic number for…
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10.06.25 Calculating Retirement / Housing Innovations
In today’s show - a recent Tik Tok video claimed to show young people how to set themselves up to have $4 million at retirement - with some help from their…
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10.03.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Travel Warning: The Luggage Tag Scam
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, Clark goes pass wild with Frontier…
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10.02.25 SPECIAL EDITION: A tribute To Financial Mentor Jonathan Clements
Today, we reprise Clark’s interview with beloved colleague Jonathan Clements from October 8, 2024. He had, and still has much to teach us all. An Honest…
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10.01.25 Warning: Sports Gambling / Assignment: Your Credit Report
In this episode, football is in full swing, and so is something very troubling. People are losing enormous amounts of money on electronic gambling. Clark…
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09.30.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
The Crucial Financial Conversation Everyone Needs To Have NOW and Brand New Money Rule When was the last time you talked to a family member or loved one about…
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09.29.25 This Open Enrollment Is Different / A Good Climb: CD Ladders
It’s almost time to choose health insurance for 2026 and there are some significant changes coming with medical care. Clark has important info you need to know…
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09.26.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Amazon Prime Family Shipping
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, has Prime membership reached its…
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09.24.25 The Geography Of Retirement / Fast Food Value Wars
How much do you really need to retire? That is the golden question, and of course the true answer is “it depends.” If you’re worried you haven’t saved enough…
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09-23-25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
What a Fed Rate Cut Means for Your Money and #1 Financial Fear (and How To Beat It) The Fed just cut rates. What does this mean for your money? Wes breaks down…
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09-22-25 Investing With Robinhood / Price Concessions At The Movies
Today Clark talks about the new Robinhood experience. A pioneer of free stock trading, Robinhood is looking to build real relationships with investors. Clark…
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09.19.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / HOTELS: What’s In A Name
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Something else that stinks? Finding rats in a…
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09.17.25 A Homebuyer’s Budget Reckoning / First Hand Knowledge Of Second Hand Stores
A stressful, burdensome price pressure squeeze play - this describes housing costs today. So potential homebuyers have much to consider. Clark talks through…
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09.16.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
5 Pillars of Investing (Good Times and Bad) and How To Pay 0% on Capital Gains Investing in today's world can feel complicated, but it doesn't have to be…
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09.15.25 High Alert: Protect Your Accounts / Employment: Forward Thinking
In today’s show, crooks are finding new, sophisticated ways to get into your accounts. There are risks with voice ID, 2 factor authentication, spoofing…
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09.12.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Our New Car Cost Calculator
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, Empowerment in Action: Our team has…
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09.10.25 WARNING: Avoid This Credit & Debit Card Scam / Balcony Solar Power
In this episode - a Federal sweep has revealed how transactional crime rings have engineered a common scam that is emptying accounts. Clark shares the warning…
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09.09.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
What Really Drives the Stock Market and Why Even Perfect Estate Plans Fail Have you ever wondered why the stock market seems to be doing great while the…
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09.08.25 Your Retirement Plan On Auto Pilot / Subscription Creep
New data shows the value of automatic savings into retirement plans - and the consequence of not having a plan. So if you don’t have access through work, start…
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09.05.25 A New Generation Gets Ripped Off / WARNING: Booking Travel
Today Clark addresses meme stocks and crypto schemes appearing on social media. An old scam in a new era is ripping people off big time, with the lure of…
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09.03.25 Clark’s Streaming Service Update / A Senior Facility Payment Warning
Today - How Clark saved money solving his streaming dilemma just in time for football season. Also, paying for skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care…
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09.02.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
The Power of Dividend Growth Explained and Is the Midwest the Next Silicon Valley? Should we fall in love with dividends? Fiduciary financial advisor Wes Moss…
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08.29.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / SCAM WARNING: Healthcare Plans
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, the high cost of REAL health…