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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Jul 17, 2019 • 39min
7.17.19 Fidelity slashes expenses again; Beware the popular Face app; What to know when moving
Fidelity is taking their fees even lower; The viral Face app has some terrible terms and conditions that you need to know about before using it; Moving is full of potential pitfalls. Clark tells you what you need to know first. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 16, 2019 • 39min
7.16.19 Credit card companies cutting benefits; Ford transmission issues; Consumer debt at all-time high
Credit card companies are torching the secondary benefits that they offer their customers; A lot of Ford Focus' and Fiesta's have major transmission issues; Consumer debt is at an all-time high...which is scary considering how good the economy has been. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 15, 2019 • 39min
7.15.19 Smart speakers spying; Watch out for this new credit card scam; Texas makes college free for some
Google smart speakers are ALSO spying on you. Know what you are getting into before you buy; Clark tells you what to watch out for with this new credit card scam phone call; Texas makes a college education at UT free for some low income families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 12, 2019 • 39min
7.12.19 Watch out for credit card companies lowering limits; Clark Stinks
Credit card companies are lowering the limits of their customers at random. Clark tells you how to protect yourself; Christa reads listener posts about how Clark has missed the mark in his advice this week. If you have a "Clark Stinks" to share you can leave it here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 11, 2019 • 38min
7.11.19 New confusing W-4 form; Freaky blood transfusion scam; Obesity rate tumbling
What to do with the new (and confusing) W-4 income tax form; FDA warns about pricey blood transfusion company; The obesity rate is declining amongst American children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 10, 2019 • 38min
7.10.19 New CVS health hubs; Wells Fargo cheated their auto loan customers; Fall travel deals on the way
CVS is launching new "health hubs" in multiple cities which could change the way we folks receive healthcare; Wells Fargo is under fire again for having cheated their auto loan customers by signing them up for insurance that they didn't request; Fall travel deals are looking GOOD! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 9, 2019 • 38min
7.9.19 When car brands no longer exist; Beware USB charging ports; Finding a good side hustle
What do you do if you own a car that is no longer being manufactured?; USB charging ports, especially in high traffic areas like airports, pose a new threat to your phone and personal information; How can you find a good side hustle? There's a new site to help you with that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 8, 2019 • 39min
7.8.19 Why you need a dash cam; Getting compensation for airline delays; Personal finance education comes to Harvard
Dash cams are cheap insurance. They can provide invaluable evidence in the case of an accident; Clark talks about how you get compensated by airlines in the event of delay; Personal finance education is coming to Ivy League schools like Harvard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 5, 2019 • 38min
7.5.19 Where people go when housing gets too expensive; Cheaper phone calls from prison
Some folks in San Francisco are living on boats. Others are making difficult choices about where to live in certain expensive housing markets; Prisons have profited off of prisoner phone calls for too long. Some states and municipalities are starting to make it easier and cheaper for prisoners to stay in touch with their loved ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 4, 2019 • 38min
7.4.19 Financing a car in the current interest rate environment; How to navigate a job search later in life
How should you go about financing a car purchase - especially in this current interest rate environment?; Navigating the world of job hunting can be difficult, especially as you get further along in your career. Clark has some advice to consider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
