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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Oct 16, 2020 • 38min
10.16.20 When the best Black Friday deals are coming; Clark Stinks
Walmart has just announced its Black Friday plans. Clark talks about where the best deals will be and how Black Friday will shake out this year.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
Oct 15, 2020 • 38min
10.15.20 Small business optimism; Rents are rising in the suburbs
Small businesses are more optimistic. Some of this is thanks to the reality on the ground of increased foot traffic and higher sales. This is good new for the economic recovery.Rents are going up in the suburbs and rents are going down in cities. Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 14, 2020 • 39min
10.14.20 The airlines are losing massive amounts of money; Protecting your brokerage account
Delta Airlines just announced that they lost over $5 billion in Q3. The travel recovery could take a while and Clark discusses how the difficulty in the travel space affects you and your wallet.Is your brokerage account at risk? Clark talks about what you can do to keep your investing dollars safe.Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 13, 2020 • 39min
10.13.20 The election & your investments; Tax breaks for working from home
How should the upcoming election change your investments? Clark discusses that and the low rates that savers are currently enduring.Clark discusses the tax breaks you might qualify for if you've been working from home for most of 2020.Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 12, 2020 • 39min
10.12.20 Robinhood disastrous account hacking; New PPP loan forgiveness form
Investing app Robinhood has acknowledged that some of its customers may have been targeted by hackers.The SBA is making the forgiveness process for smaller PPP loans easier.Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 9, 2020 • 38min
10.9.20 The skinny on meal delivery kits; Clark Stinks
Clark has discussed grocery delivery and curbside pickups, but Consumer Reports has a new review of meal delivery kits that's worth sharing. While they can get expensive, it might be a better choice than takeout.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
Oct 8, 2020 • 39min
10.8.20 Southwest wants pay cuts, not layoffs; Beware payroll advance apps
Southwest asks employees to accept pay cuts to avoid furloughs. The airlines and the travel industry as a whole are having a really hard time anticipating demand as consumers wait until the last minute to book airfare.Different apps now allow Americans access to their paychecks ahead of time. But these apps are a bad idea and can cause you to live not just paycheck to paycheck, but day to day.Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 7, 2020 • 38min
10.7.20 Why you should get the flu shot; When the Holiday deals are happening
Clark discusses the importance of getting a flu shot - especially given the fact that the pandemic is still wreaking havoc in our country.What is the timeline in order to get the best deals while you are doing your holiday shopping? Clark breaks down which dates will see the lowest prices on a range of items that might be on your list.Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 6, 2020 • 38min
10.6.20 New Verizon home internet option; The impact of Trump's Covid diagnosis
Verizon has a new offering that will help rural folks get decent internet speeds in their home. Clark also mentions a fantastic new unlimited cell phone plan from Metro by T-Mobile.The economic recovery is hitting a stall. Clark talks about that and how Trump's Covid diagnosis will affect the economy as a whole.Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 5, 2020 • 38min
10.5.20 Census bureau report about widening income gap; New credit card doesn't look at your credit score
Roughly 80% of Americans have less purchasing power now than they did a decade ago. This is not good news! Clark discusses the significance of what this new Census bureau report means.The X1 credit card looks at your income to decide whether or not you qualify, not your credit score. This is helpful for a lot of people seeking credit.Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
