The Clark Howard Podcast 02.06.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Housing Market Predictions
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Feb 6, 2026 A lively segment where listeners’ critiques are read and Clark responds with humor. Practical talk about travel insurance, international phone options, and avoiding CD auto-renew pitfalls. Clear guidance on retirement tools like HSAs and target-date funds. A big-picture look at why 2026 may be a transition year for the housing market with builder incentives and shifting inventory.
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Buy Trip Insurance From Independent Underwriters
- Avoid buying trip cancellation insurance from cruise lines or tour operators; those policies often fail if the supplier folds.
- Buy travel insurance from independent insurers and confirm supplier-default coverage.
Use Annual Medical Travel Policies
- Do consider an annual travel medical policy if you travel often, especially as you age.
- Use a low-value trip purchase hack to buy one-off medical-only coverage when needed.
Prostate Cancer Death Rates Fell Then Stalled
- Prostate cancer mortality fell ~50% over ~20 years due to screening and treatment advances.
- Clark warns declines have leveled and testing rates are falling, making screening important.