The Clark Howard Podcast
Clark Howard
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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Aug 23, 2021 • 25min
08.23.21 Out of Adversity > Innovation: Productivity & New Job Opportunity / Protect Yourself on 401(k) Rollovers.
Employers are offering more to get and retain workers. Shop your skills for better pay and benefits. The labor shortage is actually an advantage to the overall economy. Clark describes how business innovation increases efficiency, productivity & profitability which in turn, creates more wealth for citizens. // Clark gets questions all the time from people changing employers and moving their 401(k) accounts. Rip Off Alert and a Clark Smart NEVER NEVER Rule.Ask Clark topics include: Save on Prescription Drugs - 10 Things To Know Before You Use GoodRx / Troubleshooters warning about Cash App debit card scam / How to Find and Claim Missing Money in Your Name / Life Insurance - How to Buy Term Life Insurance in 7 Easy Steps / How To Open a Roth IRA \\Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter!Free Advice: Clark's Consumer Action Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 20, 2021 • 31min
08.20.21 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / What You Don’t Know About Distracted Driving.
Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / Clark has a new teen driver, and there are some important things to know that will keep us all safer. Clark Stinks and Ask Clark topics include: How to spot and avoid fake product reviews on Amazon / Debit Cards / Rebtel.com: Cheap International Calls and Unlimited Calling / ABLE accounts: A tax-free way for parents of disabled kids to save for the future - Special Needs Trust / Why co-signing a loan can be bad on almost every financial level / How to Build Credit / How and Why to Refinance Your Mortgage: A Step-By-Step Guide \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter!Free Advice: Clark's Consumer Action Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 19, 2021 • 31min
08.19.21 Autopilot Systems & Autonomous Driving / Save on Prescription Eyeglasses & Contacts
Clark addresses the investigation into the Tesla autopilot system and his experiences with autonomous driving. // Clark shares his favorite places to save money on prescription eyeglasses & contacts. 3 discount sellers get the highest satisfaction ratings. Ask Clark topics include: Should You Buy an Extended Warranty on Your Car? / Wells Fargo Active Cash Card Review / How To Find and Choose a Financial Advisor / How to Freeze Your Credit / Best 529 College Savings Plans By State \\Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter!Free Advice: Clark's Consumer Action Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 18, 2021 • 33min
08.18.21 Best Cell Phone Plans and Deals in 2021 / Choose Better Banking.
Based on your particular needs for calling, network & data, choose the best cell plan & provider using Clark’s new cell phone guide, which makes it clear to see the best plan for you, at the best price. // New competition is changing the banking industry, which at its core, is about extracting fees from you. Now you have choice: Credit Unions, online banks & fintechs do things differently.Ask Clark topics include: 5 Things to Know Before You Use Zelle / The #1 thing you need to do if you use PayPal, Venmo or Zelle for payments / Mile Auto | Pay-Per-Mile Car Insurance / How to Buy a Used Car in 7 Steps / How to Buy a New Car in 5 Steps \\Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter!Free Advice: Clark's Consumer Action Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 17, 2021 • 26min
08.17.21 Moving? A Clark Warning / Remote Work Considerations.
Organized crime has had a hand in moving scams for decades and now it’s gotten more severe. Clark describes how the scam happens, so you can steer clear. // The pandemic has upended the office imperative, allowing more people to live and work anywhere in the country or abroad. But working remotely is not without downsides. Some Clark smart employment direction. Ask Clark topics include: How Do Student Loans Work? 7 Things to Know / Biden Administration Extends Student Loan Pause Until January 31, 2022 / How to Save Money on Car Insurance / How to handle money when you’re traveling overseas / Stock Options - Not recommended / How To Spot, Avoid, and Report Fake Check Scams | FTC \\Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter!Free Advice: Clark's Consumer Action Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 16, 2021 • 27min
08.16.21 Beware ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ / Warning: 2 Problems With Rogue Third Party Online Sellers
In stores and online, the ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ option is proliferating. What’s the catch? / If you are an Amazon user, there are disturbing things going on with certain sellers you need to know about involving negative review backlash and dangerous merchandise.Ask Clark topics include: Rules and Qualifications for Claiming a Tax Dependent / Donor-Advised Funds: The Benefits and Drawbacks / Why You Should Never Use a Debit Card To Pay for Anything / Chase Sapphire Preferred Review: Travel Card / Best 529 College Savings Plans By State / Frequently Asked Questions on Gift Taxes \\Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter!Free Advice: Clark's Consumer Action Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 13, 2021 • 32min
08.13.21 Clark answers his critics on Clark Stinks / Housing Market Update.
Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / There’s evidence the frenzy in the home selling market is cooling off. Have we hit the point of price resistance? What home buyers and sellers should know. Clark Stinks and Ask Clark topics include: The #1 thing you need to do if you use PayPal, Venmo or Zelle / Is a Safe Deposit Box Really Safe? / Smartphone deals: The best bargains on unlocked smartphones under $200 / 9 Ways To Pay for College Without Student Loans / Airbnb Resolution Center / How to Switch Banks in 4 Simple Steps / How to Find a Free ATM Near You: Allpoint, MoneyPass, CO-OP Financial Services and More \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter!Free Advice: Clark's Consumer Action Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 12, 2021 • 27min
08.12.21 Employment and Covid mandates / A new opportunity to create affordable housing.
Businesses have a lot to figure out right now -- vaccines, lack of workers, and wages. Employer vaccine mandates are expanding among medium to large companies. Clark explains the visceral fear of economic slowdown, in an environment of great job opportunity. // An inventive idea to solve housing shortages in cities. Ask Clark topics include: Amazon Scam Warning: Beware of Deliveries You Didn’t Order / How to spot and avoid fake product reviews on Amazon / The Best Time and Place to Buy a Mattress - Best Mattresses of 2021 / Humble Dollar -Losing It All - 5 Ways To Protect Your Retirement Accounts From Being Hacked \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter!Free Advice: Clark's Consumer Action Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 11, 2021 • 25min
08.11.21 How to Save for Retirement When Your Work for Yourself / Health Insurance for College Students
If you’re an entrepreneur or have a side gig, what you need to know to save for your future. // College students are headed back to campus. A special warning about campus health insurance, and what your options are. Ask Clark topics include: eBay Motors - Car and Truck Inspections / File Complaint with the Better Business Bureau / Roth vs. Traditional 401(k) / Petal Card Review - What Is a Credit Union? / The Best Places to Sell Your Cell Phone \\Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter!Free Advice: Clark's Consumer Action Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 10, 2021 • 26min
08.10.21 Big delivery problems meet small delivery solutions / 2 Current Scam Warnings.
The package delivery industry is beset with problems that affect small business the worst. Who is filling the niche? // Word is out about some scams that are dominant now. Warnings for individual car sellers & sellers of anything, and what can happen if you lend out your phone.Ask Clark topics include: Is a Cash-Out Refinance Right for You? / Virtual Credit Cards: An Online Security Measure Worth Taking? / What Is an HSA Account and How Does It Work? / The #1 Way To Protect Yourself From Skimmers if You Use a Debit Card at the Gas Station \\Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter!Free Advice: Clark's Consumer Action Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
