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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May 29, 2020 • 38min
5.29.20 Small businesses ditching delivery services; Avoid using these apps for payments especially with current Covid scams
Delivery services cost small businesses money. So many are opting to ditch the delivery services and Clark discusses how you can continue to support them.Using app like Venmo and Cash app are great for paying people that you know. But scammers are using these apps to swindle people out of their money. Clark tells you what to watch out for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 28, 2020 • 39min
5.28.20 Average monthly expenses survey; What foods are making a comeback right now
Clark goes over a survey that shows what the average monthly expenses are for Americans.Some of the big food products, especially snack foods, are coming back in vogue these days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 27, 2020 • 39min
5.27.20 Staying safe in hotels this Summer; Fiduciary disclosure coming to your mailbox
When you are traveling this Summer, if you are staying in a hotel, it's important to stay safe. Clark tells you how to do that.An awkward and opaque letter will be coming to investors in the coming weeks. Clark bring some clarity to what this fiduciary disclosure means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 26, 2020 • 39min
5.26.20 Navigating Cobra insurance benefits; How students should think about school in the Fall
Cobra benefits are going to be offered to you if you lose your job in many cases. But those benefits can be EXPENSIVE. Clark discusses what the decision to get Cobra should entail.Should you go back to school in the Fall? That's a very real question. You might not be getting what you are paying for if Zoom calls are the likely classroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 25, 2020 • 38min
5.25.20 Walmart Express offers 2-hour delivery; Home prices are actually rising right now
Walmart just launched Walmart Express which promises 2-hour delivery.Many people assumed that home prices would fall as a result of the pandemic and increased unemployment. But home prices have actually gone up. Clark explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 22, 2020 • 39min
5.22.20 Restaurants incur higher expenses start surcharging customers; Clark Stinks
Some restaurants have come under fire for charging Covid-related surcharges. But the revenue is down and expenses are up for most local restaurants.Clark Stinks makes a return to the show this week! If you have a Clark Stinks to share go to Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 21, 2020 • 38min
5.21.20 How the life insurance industry is changing; Where the hiring is actually happening
At-home exams for life insurance are starting to become the norm instead of being the exception to the rule. Buy life insurance on the internet in order to avoid the hassle.A lot of hiring isn't going to take place on the giant career websites. Look to horizontal job platforms for sector-specific job opportunities during the recovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 20, 2020 • 39min
5.20.20 Getting debt relief from financial institutions is hard right now; Second home communities will hurt for a while
The phone lines could be tied up at your bank or lender as MANY people are seeking relief. Clark tells you what to do.Second home communities will likely have a tough time for a while. Prices will likely go down for homes in these locations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 19, 2020 • 39min
5.19.20 Walmart earnings soar; Cyber insurance is more necessary now - and more costly
Walmart has been one of the biggest quarantine winners as earnings have gone up substantially. Cyber insurance is becoming an even bigger necessity as more people are working from home. But it's also getting more expensive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 18, 2020 • 38min
5.18.20 New mortgage forbearance rules; Stock market pivoting positive on vaccination progress
New mortgage forbearance rules are great for people who are having a hard time paying their mortgage right now.The stock market is doing well today thanks to progress on a potential vaccine for Covid. This shows how much we all want good news right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
