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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Sep 4, 2020 • 39min
9.4.20 Walmart Plus takes aim at Amazon Prime; Clark Stinks
Walmart Plus just launched with a $98 annual fee in an attempt to take market share from Amazon. The perks will include fast shipping on a lot of items - many of which you can get the same day you place the order!Kim and Joel share the Clark Stinks posted on the web and share with Clark. Submit yours to: Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 3, 2020 • 39min
9.3.20 Why you should wait to buy an iPhone; States are having financial difficulties
Apple will be releasing 5G iPhones in the Fall. Don't buy an iPhone until those are released!Clark talks about the states that are having the most financial difficulty right now and how that will affect you. Taxes could go up and services could get cut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 2, 2020 • 38min
9.2.20 Federal reserve won't worry about inflation; Companies forbid employees to talk about Covid diagnosis
The Federal reserve has signaled that it won't do much to reign in inflation right now. Clark discusses what that means for your money in the near future. Savers, in particular, are getting their clocks cleaned.Some companies are putting employees under a gag order if they have symptoms of Covid. Clark is not in favor of companies adopting these sorts of policies. They are unsafe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 1, 2020 • 38min
9.1.20 Executive order confusion and stimulus package progress; More airlines drop change fees + flying cars
Clark talks about how the executive orders are rolling out. And will there be another stimulus package? It's likely. But it's hard to know when Congress will come to an agreement.Delta, Alaska, and American Airlines join United in dropping airline change fees & a flying car was tested successfully in Japan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 31, 2020 • 38min
8.31.20 Clark talks prostate cancer and improving your eating habits; United scraps ticket change fees
Clark was diagnosed with prostate cancer over a decade ago. But he's in great health still. Staying healthy is important for so many reasons, and your eating habits are a major contributor to your overall health. Check out Clark.com for more info on Clark's work with the Prostate Cancer Foundation.United Airlines is permanently getting rid of ticket-change fees. This is great news. Those fees are unnecessary. They also cause consumers a lot of frustration and cost them a lot of money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 28, 2020 • 39min
8.28.20 Now is an ideal rate to shop around for car/home insurance; Clark Stinks
Insurance companies are raking in the profit right now as crime is down and people are driving less. That makes this an excellent time for you to shop with multliple companies in order to score a better rate. You could save a LOT of money every year!Kim and Joel share the Clark Stinks posted on the web and share with Clark. Submit yours to: Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 27, 2020 • 39min
8.27.20 New refinance fee postponed; Why freezing your credit is SO important now
The new refi fee that Clark talked about last week is being postponed until December. And borrowers who are refinancing smaller loans won't see it at all!With an influx of Covid scams, freezing your credit is more important than ever. If you haven't frozen your credit, do it soon. It's incredibly quick and free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 26, 2020 • 39min
8.26.20 Knowing your home's flood risk; Rip-off schools
FloodFactor.com is a great website that can help you assess your home's flood risk. And if you are at a higher risk, you can get flood insurance pretty inexpensively!There's a new way to get money to pay your tuition at for-profit schools. And no surprise, it's a rip-off too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 25, 2020 • 39min
8.25.20 IRS to stop sending tax notices for now; Schwab's new free planning tool
IRS will stop sending tax notices for now until it clears through a backlog of mailed in returns.Charles Schwab has a new tool to help with retirement planning. In about 15 minutes you can generate a helpful retirement plan based on your own goals and the probability of funding those goals based on your age and current asset allocation. You can check out the new free tool called Schwab Plan here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 24, 2020 • 39min
8.24.20 Zoom crash this morning + alternatives; The K-shaped look of the economic recovery
Zoom experienced a big crash this morning on the east coast of the US. Clark discusses and talks about the importance of having backup video conferencing options.The K-shaped economy is increasing the level of income inequality in the country. Clark discusses how to change your income prospects as the Covid economy continues to create real hardship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
