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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
01.27.25 SAVE More On Airfares / Your Privacy & Vehicle Data Collection
When looking for a flight deal, there’s a trick that can save you a lot of money. Clark points to 3 airlines that might not be on your radar, but should be…
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01.24.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Job Change and Your 401(k)
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode, how people end up losing…
- The Clark Howard Podcast
01.22.25 A Warning About Shopping Online / The Risks Of Public Internet
Today - Consumer spending has steadily become a larger part of the economy over the years. Tech and the ability to shop online has made the problem of shopping…
- The Clark Howard Podcast
01.21.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss - Why Successful Investors Buy Stocks (Mostly) and Stock Market FOMO
According to research, the median happy retiree needs $700,000 to get to retirement. But how do you get there? That’s where stocks come in. In this episode of…
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01.17.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Maximize Your Savings
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode - what a lawsuit against…
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01.15.25 A Plan For Credit Card Debt / Direct & Free Tax Filing
Many Americans are stressed about spending decisions made over the holidays as the credit card bills roll in. Today, a Clark smart assignment for dealing with…
- The Clark Howard Podcast
01.14.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss - 10 Things Investors Should Watch Out For in 2025
What does 2025 hold for investors? On this episode of Ask an Advisor, fee-only fiduciary financial advisor Wes Moss breaks down 10 things investors should…
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01.13.25 Booking Spring & Summer Travel / Amazon Brushing Scams
January is not only a bargain month to travel, but also brings deals for spring and summer travel. But when shopping travel options, things aren’t always as…
- The Clark Howard Podcast
01.10.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Find Your Best Phone Plan
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode - cell phone companies…
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01.08.25 New Year, New Job / Your Longevity
A new survey finds that half of all workers are basically miserable. Are you thinking about getting a new job this year? There are some great ways to receive…
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01.07.24 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss - 5 Keys To Successful Investing
Saving for retirement is largely our own responsibility as individuals. As we live longer, we have a lot of time in retirement to prepare for. Plus, events in…
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01.06.25 Timeshares - Vacation Clubs / Teaching The Value Of Money
Today, something we receive many calls about at our Team Clark Consumer Action Center - timeshares. Clark explains why timeshares & their latest incarnation -…
- The Clark Howard Podcast
01.03.25 SAVE MORE On Streaming / Gift Returns & January Deals
Happy New Year! Clark starts off 2025 with advice that can help you save money throughout the entire year. Clark Stinks will be back next week. Also today…
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12.31.24 BEST OF: Become A Price Negotiator / Warning: Dietary Supplements & Protein Powders
Happy Holidays! Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns January 3rd. Only 1 in 4 people realize you can negotiate on items you think come at a fixed…
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12.30.24 BEST OF: The Magic Number For Retirement / Investing: A Cautionary Tale
Happy Holidays! Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns January 3rd. How do we determine our “magic number” - the amount we need to retire? Clark…
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12.27.24 BEST OF: Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Paying For Adult Children
Happy Holidays! Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns January 3rd. Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit…
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12.26.24 BEST OF: Relocation: Rent Before You Buy / SAVE MORE On Clothing
Happy Holidays! Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns January 3rd. Clark recommends renting in a new city or state before you buy there, and has a…
- The Clark Howard Podcast
12.24.24 BEST OF: Retail Membership Considerations / Timeshare Scams Get Worse
Happy Holidays! Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns January 3rd. The membership subscription business model has overtaken retailers large and…
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12.23.24 2025 Home Price Projections / The Average 401(k) Balance
Today, our last show of the year, Clark looks ahead to where home prices are likely to go in 2025. Also in this episode, Clark shares data on the average…
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12.20.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / A USPS Warning
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, Clark is truly concerned about the…
- The Clark Howard Podcast
12.19.24 SAVE On Internet Service / American Train Travel
One way you may be able to save money is through home Internet service. Do you really need the highest speeds? So many of us overbuy for what we actually need…
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12.18.24 American Healthcare Needs A Full Rethink / New Employment Challenges
The murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson has created a lot of argument and discussion about healthcare and health insurance. Clark addresses the…
- The Clark Howard Podcast
12.17.24 Airport Car Theft / The Real Consumer Victory At Supermarkets
Auto theft, particularly at airports - has spiked around the country. Holidays travelers are especially at risk, but there is something you can do to keep…
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12.16.24 SAVE MORE With DIY Repairs / Housing Market Update
You CAN DIY - by learning to fix things, even on your own car! Believe it or not, even Clark has been able to do this! Also today, a housing market update…
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12.13.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / SAVE On Healthcare
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, we spend so much on healthcare in…
- The Clark Howard Podcast
12.12.24 Subscription Wrangling / Estate Planning in 3 Steps
Uber’s current trouble with the FTC is a consumer lesson for us all, and a great reminder to take action now to protect your wallet. Also today, Warren Buffet…
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12.11.24 Tariffs And Car Prices / Store-Branded Credit Cards
Today, Clark discusses tariffs and the potential for rising car prices. So should you pull the trigger and buy now? Also, you may be tempted to get a store…
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12.10.24 What Is Mortgage Recasting? / Fast Food Innovations
Today, Mortgage Recasting 101. Clark explains how this type of payment works, when it might be appropriate, and mortgage recasting vs principal prepayment…
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12.09.24 The Property Tax Problem / The Decision to “Unretire”
Today - with the rapid rise in home values, property taxes have gone up all over the country. North Dakota tried and failed to eliminate property taxes on…
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12.06.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / 401(k) Savings - 2025
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also - some older workers have a new…
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12.05.24 Update: Series I Savings Bonds / A Warning About Fidelity
Since the earnings rate on I Bonds changes every six months - Clark has updated advice for savers. Also - Clark’s “three favorite children” in the financial…
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12.04.24 Buying Advice: Big Screen TVs / How Companies Can Be More Profitable
If you’re in the market for a giant screen TV this holiday season - Clark’s got news to help you Save More. Also - there is one thing that a business can do to…
- The Clark Howard Podcast
12.03.24 Homeowners Insurance Check-Up / Safe Charitable Giving
Over the past 15 years homeowners insurance has become increasingly unstable, expensive and anti-consumer. But with the run-up in home values, many may be…
- The Clark Howard Podcast
12.02.24 SAVE On Domestic Airfare / Amazon Health Services
Clark has new advice for booking domestic flights and the new airline rule on refunds figures into the way you should now search for fares. Also in this…
- The Clark Howard Podcast
11.29.24 BEST OF: Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Clark Rule For Booking Travel
Happy Thanksgiving Weekend! Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns December 2nd with new ways to Save More, Spend Less and Avoid Getting Ripped Off!…
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11.27.24 BEST OF: Americans Need To SAVE MORE / Physical Health - Fiscal Health
Happy Thanksgiving Week! Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns December 2nd with new ways to Save More, Spend Less and Avoid Getting Ripped Off! The…
- The Clark Howard Podcast
11.26.24 BEST OF: Saving For College: 529 Plan Update / Upside Down Car Loans
Happy Thanksgiving Week! Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns December 2nd with new ways to Save More, Spend Less and Avoid Getting Ripped Off!…
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11.25.24 BEST OF: The Fate Of Traditional 401(k)s & IRAs / Carry On Karma Vs Baggage Fees
Happy Thanksgiving Week! Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns December 2nd with new ways to Save More, Spend Less and Avoid Getting Ripped Off!…
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11.22.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Technology, Productivity & Jobs
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Later, everyone said the touchscreen ordering…
- The Clark Howard Podcast
11.21.24 Shopping Season - Return Policies / Got Credit Card Debt?
We’re one week out from Thanksgiving, and holiday shopping is in full swing. One thing to consider - return policies. Clark has a personal story to share that…
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11.20.24 Holidays Deals With Charis! / 2025 Investment Predictions
Today, a special guest joins the show - Charis from our ClarkDeals team shares the best deals of the holiday season and what to look out for. Also today, Clark…
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11.19.24 Decision: Renting Vs Buying A Home / Long Term Care Insurance
Buying a home vs renting is a tougher decision these days, with several factors and new considerations to keep in mind. Also in this episode, since the long…
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11.18.24 A Better Way To Save For Retirement / Living Paycheck-To-Paycheck
Pensions are relics and 401(k)s are problematic. We need a rethink on how we save for retirement, and how we allocate those savings with the certainty that…
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11.15.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Three Common Scams
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, the percentage of people being…
- The Clark Howard Podcast
11.14.24 Your Online Privacy / Good News For Car Buyers
It’s important to protect your privacy online and there are some simple things you can do to stop the sharing of your data when visiting websites. Also, Clark…
- The Clark Howard Podcast
11.13.24 Amazon & Walmart Deals / The Power of Positive Thinking
Amazon and Walmart are retail behemoths in a market share fight, and Clark shares 2 new ways you can benefit, including a discount deal on gas. Also today, how…
- The Clark Howard Podcast
11.12.24 Sandwich Generation Challenges / Holiday Air Travel
Are you a part of the sandwich generation, caring for children and parents at the same time? Clark talks about the unique challenges involved, and ways to…
- The Clark Howard Podcast
11.11.24 Robo Advisor Or Financial Planner? / Why Clark Hates Rent Control
A Special Veterans Day Thanks To All Who Have Served, Past, Present and Future. Today Clark goes back to basics, explaining how to determine if a robo advisor…
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11.08.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Man On The Street Retirement Survey
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, Clark shares insights from his man…
- The Clark Howard Podcast
11.07.24 Are You “Doom Spending”? / Be Your Own Health Advocate
A trend among young adults economists call “doom spending” is of concern. Clark addresses why this is happening and offers a different perspective. Also today…
- The Clark Howard Podcast
11.06.24 Behind Those Pharmaceutical Ads / Mortgage Payment Strategy
TV viewers endure an unrelenting barrage of pharmaceutical ads. A recent study reveals information about these ads that every consumer needs to know, plus hear…
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11.05.24 Shrinkflation: The Marketplace Speaks / Job Interviewing 101
Today - remember shrinkflation? It’s not entirely over but some manufacturers have heard the complaints and are changing course. Also - There are sundry…
- The Clark Howard Podcast
11.04.24 INVESTING Update / Just Say NO To These Two Payment Plans
The stock market is overvalued these days so many are concerned about a coming correction or bear market. Hear Clark’s take on how best to move forward with…
- The Clark Howard Podcast
11.01.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / SAVE MORE on Food Costs
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, Clark compares the cost of food…
- The Clark Howard Podcast
10.31.24 Cross-Training In Company Culture / Skilled Trades For The Win
Home Depot is doing something that all employers should do. Clark talks about what distinguishes a winning corporate culture. Also today, Help Wanted…
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10.30.24 Saving For College - 529 Plans / Auto Insurance Update
Clark discusses the societal changes in how college costs are trending now, the existing burden of student loan debt, and the best way to save in a 529 Plan…
- The Clark Howard Podcast
10.29.24 The Debt Trap / Best Used Car Deals
Not only does carrying the burden of debt create an enormous amount of stress, but a new poll shows that it affects so much more. Clark discusses how it can…
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10.28.24 Debit Card Risks / Options For Lower Cost Prescriptions
Yesterday Clark talked about using credit cards responsibly to your advantage. Today Clark discusses why he refers to the debit card as a “piece of trash fake…
- The Clark Howard Podcast
10.25.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / What’s In Clark’s Wallet?
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, there’s a market share war with…
- The Clark Howard Podcast
10.24.24 How To Use Payment Apps Safely / Credit Card Receipt Signatures - Why?
Shopping season is upon us and the use of payment apps is commonplace, but more fraud protections are needed. Know the safest way to use these apps including…