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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
05.09.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / How Restaurants Survive
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also - Restaurants of all types are having to…
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05.07.25 Protect Your Home Title / What Job Seekers Should Know
In today’s episode - you may have heard ads for services that allegedly lock your home’s title. Are they worth it? Clark talks about how best to guard your…
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05.06.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
Is Owning a Home Still a Good Investment? and 5 Areas To Cover With a Financial Advisor Ever wonder if buying a home is still a smart move in today's market?…
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05.05.25 Burglars Go High Tech / Avoid This Hotel Booking Mistake
Today, Clark has 2 key warnings. First - you won’t believe how burglars are casing your home now using hidden high tech - what to look out for. And - how to…
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05.02.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Tariff Adaptation
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, Clark talks about innovation in the…
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04.30.25 Tariff Proof Your Wallet / SAVE on Home Energy
Today, Clark talks about where you can find deals that aren’t subject to tariffs. Also, now is the time to consider ways to lower home energy costs and Clark…
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04.29.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
Stock Market Fear Index and Missing the Worst Market Days Hurts You More Than You Think Feeling anxious about the volatile market in 2025? Fiduciary financial…
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04.28.25 Prime Time For Roth Conversion / The Return of Big Bank Fees
Today, Clark - Man From Roth, talks about why now might be the best time to do a Roth conversion. Also - why big bank fees are back and how you can prevent…
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04.25.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Fidelity Warning
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, Clark puts favorite child Fidelity…
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04.23.25 Clark Saves On Travel To Italy / Understanding BONDS
Today, Clark looks at how the cost of summer travel is trending, and shares money saving advice from a recent trip abroad. Also in this episode, Clark explains…
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04.22.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
Scared to Spend? Don't Cancel Plans and #1 Investment Benchmark Worried about the market and your upcoming vacation? Fiduciary financial advisor Wes Moss…
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04.21.25 GOLD As An Asset / The Best Cell Phone Plan For You
Today, Clark talks GOLD! Should you be buying gold to help offset the uncertainty of the stock market? Clark discusses the nature of gold as an asset, and…
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04.18.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Guide: Appeal Insurance Denial
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, when it comes to medical insurance…
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04.16.25 AI Can Cost You / Waste Not When Dining Out
AI is spreading fast - too fast. Can you trust the answers you get? Clark relates how trusting AI can cost you time and money. Also, consumers are leaving…
The Clark Howard Podcast04.15.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
Tariff Meltdown Investing Lessons and Top 5 Activities for Happiness The stock market was in a meltdown last week after the tariff announcement, and it has…
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04.14.25 Clarkonomics: What Is Stagflation / Pay In 4 Gets Worse
Today brings a Clarkonomics session on something much in the news - the potential for stagflation. Clark explains this economic environment and how you can…
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04.11.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Job Market Update
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode - we now find ourselves in…
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04.09.25 Dollar Tree Adaptations / Summer Travel - Gas Prices
In today’s episode - We may need a new name for Dollar Tree, because things there are changing again as the retailer adapts to inflation pressures. Also, the…
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04.08.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
Should You Shift Investments to Cash? and How To Beat Inflation As investors, we naturally want to protect everything and make everything safe. It’s our human…
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04.07.25 On Car Tariffs / 23andMe - Privacy Action Required
Today - Clark’s view on the impact of auto tariffs from strictly an economics standpoint - plus, direction for car buyers. Also, 23andMe has gone bust. If you…
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04.04.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Cruise Industry Scam Alert
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, if you like to go on cruises, Clark has 2…
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04.03.25 Clark Reacts to Tariff Announcement-Stock Market Plunge
A special message from Clark today regarding the new tariffs and stock market reaction. Clark addresses the wide sense of alarm among investors, sharing his…
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04.02.25 Home Insurance - New Considerations / Caution: Meme Coins & Crypto
Today Clark goes back to basics on homeowner’s insurance as rates continue to rise around the country, including 2 common mistakes to avoid, and specific…
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04.01.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
Should You Withdraw 5% From Retirement Accounts? and How Corrections Impact the Market If you think about the most important fundamental in retirement…
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03.31.25 Who Administers Your Retirement Account? / What Happened To Southwest Airlines?
When it comes to retirement accounts, where they’re held is all important and can make a huge difference later in life. Clark explains why knowing your fees is…
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03.28.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Recession: Potential & Preparation
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, Clark addresses concerns about a…
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03.26.25 Top SCAMS / Again With The Gift Cards
One topic that never goes away are the scams criminals constantly come up with to part you from your money. Clark shares a list of the top scams to look out…
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03.25.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
Are you seeing unsettling headlines about 2025? You're not alone. Reports show a surge in retirement account trading, with a staggering 40% of people moving to…
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03.24.25 The Future Of Social Security / An Inspiring Life Well Lived
Today, Clark attempts to talk about a topic that always elicits spirited responses - social security. There are questions about the future of the program, and…
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03.21.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Adult Children And Finances
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today - giving money to adult kids can be…
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03.19.25 Dealing With Debt / An Important Travel Warning
Clark wants to help you to save more, spend less, and if you’re struggling with debt - avoid ripoffs that target debt with more debt. Know how to get legit…
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03.18.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
Retirement Accounts in Panic? and Your Secret Weapon for Volatile Markets Are you seeing unsettling headlines about 2025? You're not alone. Reports show a…
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03.17.25 Pay Less For A Vehicle / Power Bills: Smart Meters Vs Regular Meters
Today Clark focuses on one of the biggest purchases most of us make in life - cars. There are ways to get a vehicle for way less money than most people pay…
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03.14.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Housing Market Update
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Later - the housing market has made a huge…
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03.12.25 Attention Shoppers: The Retail Pricing Game / New Flight Requirements
With the price of goods in flux, it helps to be in the know to protect your wallet. Clarkies know how Clark uses unit pricing to shop smart at the grocery…
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03.11.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
Are you dreaming of an early retirement but worried about making costly mistakes? In this episode, Wes uncovers six critical errors to avoid before taking the…
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03.10.25 Airline Safety & Discount Fares / Used Vehicle Price Update
Clark loves to travel and does so very often. Understandably, many people are nervous about flying these days. Clark discusses airline safety, and how you can…
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03.07.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / A Daylight Savings Time Assignment
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today - this weekend marks daylight…
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03.05.25 Most Affordable States / What To Know About Tariffs
Clark shares data showing how far your dollars will go in retirement depending on where you live in the country. The differences from state to state, even…
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03.04.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss - 10 Habits of the Happiest Retirees
10 Habits of the Happiest Retirees Are you dreaming of a truly happy retirement? Fiduciary financial advisor Wes Moss reveals the 10 key habits of those who…
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03.03.25 The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau / Warehouse Club Competition
Team Clark has long advised consumers in difficulty with financial institutions to file a complaint at ConsumerFinace.gov. Clark gives his take on what is…
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02.28.25 Mindful Dining / Warning: Pseudo Health Insurance
Money doesn’t mean much without health and well-being, and Americans are enjoying one life’s simple pleasures less and less. We know what a hazardous…
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02.26.25 Manage Junk Calls, Texts & Emails / Water Shortage Ingenuity
Remember when Spam was something that just came in a can? Now, it’s an annoyance that shows up on our phones and in our inboxes on a daily basis. Know how to…
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02.25.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
How much money do you need to retire? Fiduciary financial advisor Wes Moss outlines two straightforward methods to determine the amount you'll need for a…
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02.24.25 Protecting Financial Accounts / TRAVEL: Navigating Rising Airfares
Today, Clark recommends a simple measure we can take to help protect our financial accounts, and those of our aging loved ones, from fraud. Also - many are…
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02.21.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Amazon Customer No-Service
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode, changes at Amazon have…
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02.19.25 Your Savings Rate / Running Out Of Money In Retirement
One of the most popular pages on Clark.com is our Best High Yield Online Savings Accounts article, because we all want to get the most interest on our cash…
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02.18.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
Do you want to be a millionaire? Wes dives into the fascinating trend of "mini millionaires" and uncovers the secrets to their success. He explores data from…
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02.17.25 Joining A Gym + Health Trackers & Privacy / Payment App Warning
Mid February and as resolutions fade, make the choice to double down! Today, the Clark smart way to join a gym, and what to know about health trackers and your…
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02.14.25 Valentines Edition: Couples And Money / Wedding Costs
Happy Valentine’s Day! One way to help keep love alive is being honest about money matters and talking over financial goals with your partner. Clark talks…
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02.12.25 Finding A Side Gig / Finances: Teach Your Children Well
So many Americans are taking on side jobs to make extra cash. Clark talks about how important it is to have your scam radar up, and to prepare for the latest…
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02.11.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
Monthly Pension vs. Lump Sum: The 6% Test and Is the Market Too High To Keep Investing? Should you take a monthly pension or a lump sum payout? That’s a tricky…
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02.10.25 Housing & Transportation Costs / 2025 Traffic
In today’s episode - It’s a nightmare to feel like you’re in over your head financially. Clark discusses the money traps that accompany our two largest monthly…
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02.07.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Energy Prices & Home Building
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today - Clark discusses what’s behind…
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02.05.25 Credit Score Perfectionism / When Travel Goes Awry…
Many are obsessed with having a perfect credit score. Clark offers a more realistic goal when it comes to your all important credit rating. Also, when things…
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02.04.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss - DeepSeek Shockwave: What It Means for the Economy and Your Investments
Just recently, big news from China jolted the market and the media in the U.S. as a new AI technology entered the field: DeepSeek. In the first part of this…
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02.03.25 The Net Worth Gap For Renters Vs Buyers / Valentine Diamond Deals
In today’s episode - Clark has new data on renting vs. buying in terms of long-term net worth and how renters can close the gap. Also, With Valentine’s Day…
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01.31.25 Warning: Vacation Rentals / Best Ways To Buy A Vehicle
Today - more issues with short term vacation rental sites like VRBO and Airbnb are cropping up. Who should take responsibility when things go wrong? Know what…
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01.29.25 Warning: Individual Stock Trading / Pay Transparency
A recent article warns about how the stock market is turning into a casino for many Americans. If you must trade individual stocks, know the hazards, which…
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01.28.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss - Is It Ever Too Late To Save for Retirement? and Big Social Security Change for Millions
Is It Ever Too Late To Save for Retirement? Fee-only fiduciary financial advisor Wes Moss has an answer, backed by years of research. Also, a major Social…