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 21, 2020 • 39min
8.21.20 Click & collect is the present and the future; Clark Stinks
Retailers like Target are crushing it right now - in large part because they have done an incredible job with click & collect. Clark loves buying stuff and picking them up at nearby national retailers.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 20, 2020 • 38min
8.20.20 Amazon's sale of faulty goods; What's up with the next stimulus bill?
A court has just ruled that Amazon can be held responsible for faulty and unsafe good being sold on its website. Often many of the questionable items are sold by third party sellers but Clark calls on Amazon to clean things up on their site.The next stimulus bill is taking a while to put together. Clark talks about how the implementation of the recent executive orders is going and what we can expect from a stimulus bill at some point in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 19, 2020 • 38min
8.19.20 Stock market reaches new highs; Flexible leases are more common
The stock market has fully rebounded since its collapse in the Spring. Apple just hit a $2 trillion valuation while the S&P 500 hit a new milestone as well.Leases are traditionally one year long. But landlords are becoming more flexible due to the pandemic. So if you would prefer a shorter lease or even to rent month to month, you should ask for that now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 18, 2020 • 39min
8.18.20 New fees for refinancing; Apple & Google's monopolistic tendencies
Mortgage refinancing just got more expensive thanks to this new fee from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.Apple and Google are acting more and more like a shared monopoly. Case in point, Fortnite has been pulled from both Google and Apple's store for attempting to bypass the fees they impose on sellers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 17, 2020 • 39min
8.17.20 What's happening with the post office?; Student loan executive order details + a new proposal for student loan forgiveness
There are some big issues with the postal service right now and it has led to a political firestorm in Washington. But Clark wants to discuss the reforms that are actually needed as the USPS has seen declines in the mail they deliver.It looks like federal student loans will continue to see payment and interest deferral for the rest of the year due to the President's executive order. There's also a new proposal to change the way income based repayment works which would create some much needed simplification. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 14, 2020 • 39min
8.14.20 Cutting items from your budget to save more; Clark Stinks
Clark encourages people to look over their spending for the past month or two. Are you still spending on gym memberships or other recurring subscriptions that you aren't really using right now? Cancel them out of your life!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 13, 2020 • 38min
8.13.20 iBonds could be a great savings vehicle; Grocery shortages
With rates dropping quickly for savers, iBonds could be a great place to put some money you want liquid in order to get a better return.Some items are still hard to find at the grocery store. Clark talks about what is going on and the price inflation we're starting to see on lots of grocery items. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 12, 2020 • 39min
8.12.20 How unemployment benefits will work under the executive order; Prepaid cell phone plan deals
The President's executive order extends federal unemployment benefits. But what will that look like on the ground in the states? Clark discusses.Boost Mobile has a new $10 a month plan! Clark talks about that and some of the other best deals right now on cell service. You could save hundreds of dollars a year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 11, 2020 • 38min
8.11.20 Watch out for these bill scams; Insurance company access to your medical records
People are getting bill collection notifications via text or email that are scams. Especially in these emotional times, be vigilant for scam artists trying to get your personal or financial information.Life insurance companies want access to medical records in order to speed up life insurance purchases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 10, 2020 • 38min
8.10.20 Eviction fears & potential for stimulus action; Chaotic start to school year
Clark discusses the difficulty many are having as federal unemployment benefits run dry in the absence of another stimulus bill. It could lead to an increase in evictions if the federal government doesn't pass another bill soon.The school year is getting off to a rocky start in many places. As some kids are doing remote learning, others have gone back in person. And the difference in safety precautions varies greatly by school district. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
