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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Nov 12, 2020 • 38min
11.12.20 Credit card companies are offering majorly high sign-up bonuses; Rents rising in the burbs
The major credit card companies like American Express and Chase are offering rich sign-up bonuses as they try to attract more customers right now.Covid has impacted where people want to live. More Americans are moving to the suburbs - and this is causing rents to go up.Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 11, 2020 • 38min
11.11.20 California voters turn down higher business taxes; Scammers target people running out of money
California is a notoriously high tax state. But that might be starting to change. Some new scams are floating around that specifically target people who have fallen on hard times - and many of these scams are stimulus check related.Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 10, 2020 • 38min
11.10.20 Veterans Day and the deals happening tomorrow; Clark's Christmas Kids
Clark talks about celebrating our veterans and also points to ClarkDeals.com for deals that will be available tomorrow.Clark's Christmas Kids is going to need YOUR help this year because of Covid. Go to ClarksChristmasKids.com to find out how you can help foster children in need this Holiday season.Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 9, 2020 • 38min
11.9.20 The impact a Covid vaccine will have on the economy; Holiday hotel deals
Promising vaccine news has caused the stock market to soar upwards. Clark talks about what an effective vaccine will mean for our country and for the economy.How can you get deals on a hotel during the Holidays? Clark gives you the info you need to know.Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 6, 2020 • 39min
11.6.20 The US is poised for a big economic recovery in 2021; Clark Stinks
It looks like 2021 will be a year of meaningful economic recovery for the USA.Kim and Joel share the Clark Stinks posted on the web and share with Clark. Submit yours to: Clark.com/ClarkStinks.Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 5, 2020 • 39min
11.5.20 Stock market soars with divided election results; Important ballot measure results across America
Rates for savers and borrowers are going down while the stock market is reacting with optimism to the election results that we have in hand.Clark talks about the important ballot measures that passed in states across America.Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 4, 2020 • 38min
11.4.20 The appliance repair industry is booming; Credit card companies are soliciting new customers
As people are spending more time in their homes, they are starting to spend more to fix them up. That means that the appliance repair industry is seeing a boon in business.Credit card companies like Capital One and American Express are spending lots of money to score new customers - even as they cut the spending limits of other current customers.Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 3, 2020 • 39min
11.3.20 Cruise lines can sail again; Labor department bans ESG investing
Cruise ships are now allowed to sail again, but with strict rules to protect health.The Labor Department has issues new rules to prevent ESG investing. Clark talks about what this rule means and whether you should be investing in ESG funds or not.Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 2, 2020 • 39min
11.2.20 Debt collectors can now reach you through social media; HSA rules for 2021
Debt collectors will now be allowed to contact you via social media. Clark tells you how to protect yourself in this new era of debt collector access.The HSA is still one of the greatest retirement tools around. But most people don't use it as a way to save and invest for the long-term. Clark discusses how you can use an HSA effectively if you have access to one.Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 30, 2020 • 39min
10.30.20 How to pick a contractor when renovating; Clark Stinks
People are spending meaningful amounts of money to renovate their homes now. Clark talks about how to proceed and what to look for when you're vetting contractors.Kim and Joel share the Clark Stinks posted on the web and share with Clark. Submit yours to: Clark.com/ClarkStinks.Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
