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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Jul 3, 2019 • 39min
7.3.19 3D printing replacement car parts; Fake kidnapping scams on the rise
3D printing replacement car parts is becoming a more common thing - and could lower the cost of car repairs in the future; Fake kidnapping scams are becoming more common. Clark tells you what to look out for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 2, 2019 • 38min
7.2.19 How to complain about credit bureau issues; Your privacy at stake while shopping
You have to know where to go to complain when you have issues with a credit bureau; Brick and mortar stores are tracking you while you are shopping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 1, 2019 • 39min
7.1.19 Amazon unhappy about negative reviews; Why backseats aren't as safe as they used to be
Amazon doesn't like people saying that its review system harbors many spam reviews. Clark tells you how to discern the review system as you shop; Backseats aren't as safe as they used to be. And your child might actually be safer in many front passenger seats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 28, 2019 • 38min
6.28.19 Blue collar workers receiving better treatment; Clark Stinks
Blue collar workers receiving better perks on many job sites these days; 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
Jun 27, 2019 • 38min
6.27.19 Non-compete clauses are awful; 55% of Americans have a credit card balance; Major medical advances in 3-d printing
Non-compete clauses are really bad - yet they are still pervasive; SO many Americans are running a monthly credit card balance. That's not good!; 3-d printing is having wide-ranging impacts in the field of medicine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 26, 2019 • 39min
6.26.19 How to become a 401k millionaire; Cryptocurrency scams; Carry on bag rules
Clark talks about how you too can become a 401k millionaire - and why a Roth 401k might be your best bet on the way; Watch out for crypto scams that are proliferating; Carry on bag rules are a nuisance. Clark tells you how to save money and get around most of them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 25, 2019 • 39min
6.25.19 Consumer Reports car buying service; Social security imposter scams; Debit cards on campus
Clark discusses the Consumer Reports car buying service and whether or not you should check it out; Watch out for social security imposter scams; Debit cards are a major risk for college students. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 24, 2019 • 39min
6.24.19 Apartment complexes lending money; Excessive hospital billing; Fintech tools to help elderly parents
Some apartment complexes are now lending money to young folks that can't afford rent; Some hospitals are billing insurance companies a LOT more than Medicare; Clark talks about new fintech tools that can help you keep up with what is actually going on with your elderly parents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 22, 2019 • 36min
6.22.19 Special Episode: Clark answers your investment and retirement planning questions
From Clark: "I get so many investing questions that I wanted to created a special episode where we can drill down to your specific questions about investing. That's why we created this special episode." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 21, 2019 • 39min
6.21.19 Americans growing more concerned about smart speakers; Clark Stinks
Smart speakers seem to be losing some of their appeal to Americans - and this might be because of the privacy concerns associated with them. 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
