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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Apr 7, 2020 • 46min
4.6.20 PPP slow roll-out; Stimulus check updates; Companies helping people; Creating a will right now
The PPP is off to a really slow start. Clark discusses.We've got more information on stimulus checks. Clark discusses what we know now.Some companies are doing great work right now helping their customers. Clark highlights a few.Creating a will is a great idea right now. Clark tells you how to proceed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 3, 2020 • 46min
4.3.20 Important Covid-19 economic updates; Sheltering in place works; Zoom privacy issues and alternatives; Robo Advisors
Clark talks about the important updates on how PPP is being implemented and what the latest is with unemployment insurance claims.Sheltering in places works to keep us safer...and it's better for the future of our economy.Zoom has gotten some flack for their lack of proper privacy protections for users. Clark mentions some alternatives you should consider.Robo advisors are seeing people sign up in droves. They do a good job helping people allocate their investments properly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 2, 2020 • 47min
4.2.20 Stimulus check updates; Unemployment compensation problems; Fake Covid-19 remedies; Stores stepping up delivery abilities
Clarifications have been made about who will receive stimulus money from the government and when that money will come.State unemployment agencies are still trying to figure out how they process all of the new unemployment claims.Some people are touting Covid-19 remedies that don't work. Watch out for this.Stores are stepping up deliveries. Clark talks about how Walgreens is expanding its delivery services right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 1, 2020 • 45min
4.1.20 Paycheck Protection Program and SBA disaster relief; What happens if you can't pay rent; Health insurers waive individual Covid-19 health costs; AirBnb helping hosts
The details of the PPP and EIDL programs are a little murky. Clark brings as much clarity as possible to a situation that is rapidly moving trying to help small businesses stay afloat during these difficult times. This article from the Wall Street Journal gives some important details on Paycheck Protection. You can also learn more on the SBA website about PPP here. And if you qualify for an EIDL, this is where you can apply for that relief loan.What happens if you can't pay rent? Clark tells you how to talk to your landlord and what rights you have right now. This USA Today article offers some important details on your rights as a renter right now.The three major health insurers are waiving individual health costs incurred due to Covid-19. Some welcome news in these troubled times.AirBnb is helping hosts cover their costs right now. It's a very different stance from the one VRBO is taking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 31, 2020 • 46min
3.31.20 Going to SBA.gov for small business relief money; Employees walking out on the job; Juggling your finances until stimulus money kicks in; Covid-19 scams proliferate
SBA.gov is the place to apply for economic injury disaster loans. And $10k in funds can be received in the form of a grant if spent on paid leave, maintaining payroll, increased business costs due to Coronavirus disruption, and mortgage or lease obligations that can't currently be met.Amazon, Whole Foods, and Instacart employees are not happy about current working conditions. Some are walking out on the job. Amazon employees are saying that they aren't being given proper safety aids like masks, gloves, and antiseptics.Clark talks about how you handle your money until the Stimulus bill funds get into our hands.Scams are on the rise as Coronavirus worries abound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 30, 2020 • 45min
3.30.20 More unemployment details; Stock market volatility; Real ID implementation delayed; 401k disbursements part of stimulus bill
Funds will soon be flowing to the states for Americans filing for unemployment. Clark discusses more of the details we now know.The stock market continues to be volatile. Clark tells you what this means for your investments.Gas prices are down although Americans are driving far less these days. And the Real ID law implementation has been delayed for a year.Thanks to the stimulus bill, you can take money out of your 401k without penalty. But should you? Probably not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 27, 2020 • 45min
3.27.20 Small business and non-profit stimulus relief; Getting travel refunds; Barren grocery store shelves will be filling soon
Small businesses and non-profits are seeing real financial relief in the recent stimulus bill. Clark talks about some of the details.Some of the travel refunds being offered by the airlines aren't that great. Clark tells you how to approach the conversation to get the refund you deserve.The supply chain is still in working order. It's consumer pre-buying that has led to barren grocery store shelves. But that is a temporary problem that will soon be remedied. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 26, 2020 • 47min
3.26.20 Helicopter $ and unemployment compensation details; Student loan stimulus details; IRS filing updates; Taking care of those around you
Stimulus checks are coming. Clark details the Senate bill and what these stimulus payments will look like and who will receive them.The stimulus bill also includes provisions for everyone who has a federal student loan. Clark details the benefit for those people too.You don't have to file your taxes until July 15 now. But what about the contribution deadline for an IRA? The IRS has clarified some of the specifics about filing taxes this year and Clark discusses.It's so important to take care of those closest to you right now. Clark has thoughts on how to do that and how to do it well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 25, 2020 • 44min
3.25.20 Specifics on relief bill; Talking to your credit card company; Healthcare exchanges reopening; Which companies are hiring
Clark discusses the stimulus bill deal that finally came together on Wednesday morning. It has not yet become law but some of the details of what this bill looks like have become clear.If you need relief from credit card bills right now Clark has advice for having that conversation with your credit card company.Healthcare exchanges might reopen in the face of the Coronavirus pandemic.Job losses are mounting. But some employers have stepped up their hiring right now. Clark gives you the information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 24, 2020 • 46min
3.24.20 Senate relief bill implications; Automakers making ventilators; Handling student loans; Volunteer efforts will ramp up
Clark talks about the Senate relief bill that is still being negotiated. It looks like American families will be receiving direct payments from the government. But how long until we get them in our bank accounts? That is still up in the air.Automakers are stepping up their efforts to help by making respirators instead of cars.Clark talks about how to approach your student loans right now. There's help for people with federal student loans but you might have to press to get any help from a private lender.Volunteer efforts will likely start mobilizing in April to help victims of Coronavirus. Clark discusses what he thinks those efforts will entail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
