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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, receives more than one million downloads each month and is a hub for listeners to get valuable advice on-demand any time. Clark answers questions on the most popular business and consumer topics including; how to buy a cars, financing a home, retirement planning, shopping for insurance and getting the most out of your savings. Join the conversation and submit your question to www.clark.com/askclark . Clark spearheads two free resources — Clark.com and ClarkDeals.com — to encourage consumers to save more, spend less and avoid ripoffs.
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03.29.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / The Wealth Building Habit
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, Recent data proves the point: You CAN achieve financial independence, habitually building reserves by living on less than what you make and investing wisely.
Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
Financial Independence: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Your money could fall into the wrong hands if you don’t update this crucial information
Wills & Funerals Archives - Clark Howard
Dealerships Begin Swimming In Vehicle Inventory - Here Is Who's Drowning - AutoSpies
Target launches new paid membership program in a bid to drive sales at a time of cautious spending
Homeowners Insurance Archives - Clark Howard
Number of 401(k) ‘millionaires’ jumped 41% last year, says Fidelity
Clark.com SAVINGS TABLE / How To Open a Roth IRA
Home Equity Loans & Lines of Credit: 7 Common Questions Answered
6 Tips for Hiring a Contractor
Target Date Funds: Clark's Favorite Retirement Investment
How To Find and Choose a Financial Advisor
Lost, Delayed, or Damaged Baggage
How To Pack a Carry-On the Right Way
Travel Archives - Clark Howard / Travel Archives - Clark Deals
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03.28.24 Wendy’s Pricing Debacle / Yippee Ki AI - Wild West Phase
You may have heard about Wendy’s experimenting with “surge” pricing. This was a miscommunication about dynamic demand pricing. Clark explains. Also today, Clark discusses when you should NOT trust AI and what to know about Google search results.
Dynamic Demand Pricing: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
AI’s Troubled Infancy: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Surge Pricing Is Coming to More Menus Near You - The Wall Street Journal.
Wendy's 'dynamic pricing' drew backlash, but experts say the concept is here to stay
Wendy’s Makes It Clear After Backlash: No Surge Pricing - The Wall Street Journal.
Safer Ways To Send Money
How Many Bank Accounts Should You Have? - Clark Howard
How To Avoid ATM Fees
Best Credit Cards With No Foreign Transaction Fees in 2024
5 Money Tips To Know Before You Travel Abroad
[The Washington Post] TurboTax and H&R Block now use AI for tax advice. It’s awful.
AI is not ready for primetime
A Fake Bill Ackman Is Scamming Investors Out of Millions on Facebook - The WSJ
Five Biggest Frauds To Watch Out for in 2024
The Free Tool You Should Be Using Before You Fill a Prescription at CVS or Walgreens
GoodRx Review: 10 Things To Know Before You Use GoodRx
Will Mark Cuban's Prescription Company Really Save You Money?
10 Ways To Save on Prescription Drugs
Clark Deals - Today's Best Deals of the Day
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03.27.24 Saving For College: 529 Plan Update / Upside Down Car Loans
Clark has news for parents and grandparents saving for a child’s college education. Also in this episode, reversals in the auto industry are landing many existing car loans underwater. What to do if you are upside down in a car loan.
529 Plan Update: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Upside Down Vehicle Loans: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Use the 529 Grandparent Loophole to Maximize College Savings
Best 529 College Savings Plans By State
Rollovers From a 529 Plan to Roth IRA: What to Know
Target Date Funds: Clark’s Favorite Retirement Investment
How To Find and Choose a Financial Advisor
Car values plummet, putting car loans underwater
More car owners are underwater on loans because of lower trade-in values
What Is Gap Insurance? Definition, How It Works, When to Buy
How to Buy a Used Car in 7 Steps
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03.26.24 New Rule For Medical Appointments / Classic Clark For Employers
In medicine today, there’s ongoing conflict between insurers and providers and we’re caught in the middle. This necessitates a clear directive for you before you go to any doctor appointment. Also - In free enterprise capitalism, what is core and key for enduring success? Clark shares a case in point.
Assignment: Reverify Medical Network: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
A Requirement For Success: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
[The Washington Post] How your in-network health coverage can vanish before you know it
‘They’re Freaking Out’: Letters Warn Patients They Risk Losing Their Doctor - The WSJ
What Is an HSA Account and How Does It Work?
Ask Clark: What Is a Backdoor Roth IRA? / What Are Index Funds?
NYPost: Dollar General store briefly shuts down after entire staff quits over 7-day work weeks, ‘lack of appreciation’
NYTimes.com: Walmart Wants to Teach Store Managers Compassion
Warning: Read This Before You Sell I Bonds
Vanguard - Bonds: Diversify Your Portfolio and Earn More
Credit Score Guide
What Type of Medical Alert Device Should I Buy for My Husband?
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03.25.24 New Rules For Real Estate Commissions / Save On Summer Cruising
U.S. real estate commissions have been roughly triple those elsewhere in the developed world. Clark explains how recent settlements in the industry will actually play out over time in terms of commissions. Also in this episode, Clark shares new cruise booking insights based on a recent experience.
Real Estate Commissions: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Summer Cruise Deals: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Closing Costs for Buying a Home Have Risen Along With Rates
The 6% commission on buying or selling a home is gone after Realtors association agrees to seismic settlement
Realtors settlement expected to lower housing prices
Five Ways Buying and Selling a House Could Change
NYTimes: Powerful Realtor Group Agrees to Slash Commissions to Settle Lawsuits
NAR agrees to settle commission lawsuits that rocked the real estate world
'Everything is rising at a scary rate': Why car and home insurance costs are surging
Clark.com SAVINGS TABLE
Clark.com - CRUISES
Should You Ever Book a Nonrefundable Hotel Room?
Do You Get Better Prices on Hotels From Third-Party Sites or by Booking Directly?
TSA PreCheck® vs. Global Entry vs. CLEAR: Which Is Best for You?
Will TSA's New Self-Screening Service Save You Time At The Airport?
TSA unveils first self-screening security lane at Las Vegas airport
TSA unveils a prototype self-service airport checkpoint security screening system
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03.22.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Clark Rule For Booking Travel
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today - The travel industry can be unstable. Another cruise line recently shut down. Know Clark’s number one rule for booking travel and protecting your money.
Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
Travel Booking Rule: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Google Fi Wireless: My Experience as a Five-Year Customer (Pros and Cons)
The Best International Phone Plans
What Should You Do About Phone Data on an International Trip?
American Queen Voyages Cancels All Cruises, Shuts Down Operations
Best Travel Credit Cards: Top Rewards Picks for 2024
The Only Way You Should Pay for a Cruise
Travel Insurance: What You Need To Know Before You Buy
Why You Should Never Use a Debit Card To Pay for Anything
How To Plan a Trip: Clark's Best Travel Tips To Save Money
Should I Buy Additional Insurance From a Rental Car Company?
Amex EveryDay® Credit Card Review: 15 Months of Intro 0% APR
Credit Card Car Rental Insurance: What You Need To Know
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Customer Reviews
A Must-Listen Podcast
Thank you Clark and team for your podcast. By listening I feel informed, inspired, and entertained in equal measure.
Long time listener, very grateful.
I’ve been listening to Clark for more than a decade. His advice is timely and he keeps us up-to-date in bite-sized chunks. I am a busy mom and I don’t have time to read a lot of financial self-help books. Listening to his podcast while I’m driving around helps me feel confident and powerful with my finances. It’s a priceless gift. Thank you Clark and Christa.
Long time listener
I’ve been listening to Clark Howard since before I had a computer or cell phone! Remember that thing called the radio? We followed a lot of his advice through the years and are now financially independent and have retired early! Ya don’t have to take all of his advice, just listen and adapt to your own lifestyle!