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 23, 2019 • 39min
5.23.19 Another school lunch issue arises; New Airbnb scam; Where to put your savings now
A school cafeteria worker was fired for giving away lunch to a child without money; Watch out for this new Airbnb scam. Clark has thoughts for you about storing your credit card info online; Where should you put your savings as interest rates might be falling in the near future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 22, 2019 • 39min
5.22.19 Boeing Max future; Baltimore cyberattack; How tariffs are hurting retail
Europe has placed certain demands on Boeing before the Max can return to the skies; The city of Baltimore suffered a cyberattack. Clark discusses how cities and companies can protect themselves; Retail is hurting right now, partly because of the Chinese tariffs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 21, 2019 • 38min
5.21.19 Mortgage rates are falling; FDA warning on dietary supplements; SAT's new adversity score
Mortgage rates are dropping. This is great if you are buying and many should consider a refinance; The FDA gives a warning on dietary supplements to watch out for; The SAT has a new adversity score. Clark discusses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 20, 2019 • 38min
5.20.19 Long-term care insurance; Name brands; One-day shipping
Clark discusses the high cost of long-term care insurance; Some of the most expensive brands seem to be doing well right now. Clark tells you how to avoid buying the expensive name brands; One-day shipping is coming from some of the biggest retailers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 17, 2019 • 38min
5.17.19 Phone-addicted teens are getting burner phones; Clark Stinks
Teens are buying burner phones to stay connected after their primary phones have been taken by their parents; 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
May 16, 2019 • 39min
5.16.19 Clark discusses his prostate cancer; Sneaky credit card surcharges; Soda taxes in Philly are lowering consumption
Clark gives a positive update on the current state of his prostate cancer; New Yorkers are upset about sneaky credit surcharges landing on their final bill at NY establishments; Soda taxes are causing folks in Philadelphia to drink less sugary soft drinks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 15, 2019 • 39min
5.15.19 Major app and computer software hacked; Apple kicking apps off its app store; How tariffs will hurt Americans
What's App was hacked and older versions of Windows have a major bug. You need to run and update ASAP if you use either; Apple is kicking apps off of its app store because they are competitive threats to proprietary apps that it has launched; Clark discusses what specific goods will cost more because of the increased tariffs on goods from China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 14, 2019 • 39min
5.14.19 Bike to work week; Alexa spying on kids; Travel bookings are lagging
It's national Bike to work week. And electric bike sales are surging; Alexa is spying on your and your kids if you have an Echo device in your home; Travel bookings are lagging and that can often be a predictor of a possible recession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 13, 2019 • 39min
5.13.19 Tariffs and plunging stocks; Chobani pays off school lunch debt; Consumers can now sue Apple
The stock market did not have a great day thanks to uncertainty in the market based on trade relations. Clark gives his take; The CEO of Chobani wrote a large check to a school district in Rhode Island that was penalizing kids for not having paid for their school lunches; A Supreme Court ruling means that consumers can now sue Apple for its app store practices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 10, 2019 • 38min
5.10.19 Auto makers getting into auto insurance; Clark Stinks
As automobiles become increasingly autonomous, the nature of car insurance is changing too. Tesla is at the forefront of this change; 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
