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.
Episodes
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Jun 12, 2020 • 38min
6.12.20 Monitoring your credit score is even more important right now; Clark Stinks
With many payments being deferred right now some creditors are making inaccurate reports to the credit bureaus. So watch your credit score closely!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
Jun 11, 2020 • 39min
6.11.20 Why the stock market fell today; Amazon creates small business lines of credit
The stock market took a big dip today. There are a few reasons for this and Clark explains. Amazon and Goldman Sachs have joined together to offer small business lines of credit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 10, 2020 • 38min
6.10.20 So many good deals right now!; Small investors are taking big risks
Clarkdeals.com has been busy because deals currently abound. Clark talks about the best deals he's currently seeing.Small investors are buying incredibly risky stocks right now. There's a strong chance that will come back to bite them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 9, 2020 • 38min
6.9.20 Car prices are going up; Some stimulus payments coming via debit card
Used car prices had fallen a good bit recently because of the pandemic. But the time for used car deals is over as demand has skyrocketed.Some people have accidentally thrown away their stimulus money. That's because it came in the form of a debit card in an unmarked envelope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 8, 2020 • 38min
6.8.20 Are we still in a recession?; Ticketmaster's new refund policy
Some economists are saying that we aren't in a recession any longer. That's hard to understand when unemployment is still off the charts. Clark discusses the current situation of our economy.Ticketmaster has a new refund policy. Clark explains the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 5, 2020 • 38min
6.5.20 Should kids go back to school?; Why CD's might be a great place for your money right now
Clark talks about the great dilemma of whether or not schools should open in the Fall.Rates for taking on student loans in the Fall have plummeted. And CD's might be better than a savings account right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 4, 2020 • 38min
6.4.20 Employers can allow you to change your health plan; Popular pandemic scams
The CARES Act allows employers to make a decision on whether or not you can change the healthcare plan you are currently enrolled in.There are more scams floating around right now. Clark tells you what scams are popular right now and how to avoid getting taken. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 3, 2020 • 38min
6.3.20 Store brands are having a moment; Paying your rent
Store brands and generics are doing incredibly well right now. But they have always been a good money saving idea.A lot of people are having a tough time right now. But almost 9 out of 10 people have been able to pay rent on time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 2, 2020 • 38min
6.2.20 Amazon is releasing a new Fire HD tablet; PayPal's new credit card is actually great
Amazon has solid tablets at really great prices. And they have just released a new version.PayPal's older credit card offering just wasn't that great. But the new one is definitely worth considering! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 1, 2020 • 38min
6.1.20 Advice for people looking for a job; People are driving again in bigger numbers
Clark discusses how you should go about job hunting in today's environment.People are starting to drive again in larger numbers. Gas prices are lower than they were before the lockdown began so that's a silver lining. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
