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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May 9, 2019 • 39min
5.9.19 Google making privacy changes; Packing more people into airplanes
Google is making some changes to give you more control over your privacy when using the Chrome browser; Clark talks with David Lazarus of the LA Times about the potential for airlines to adopt standing seating arrangements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 8, 2019 • 39min
5.8.19 New insane debt collection rules; Paypal & Venmo scams proliferate; One state is making it easier to work
The CFPB has proposed new debt collection rules that are really, really bad for consumers; Watch out when using Paypal and Venmo because scammers are finding more ways to get access to your money via those apps; Arizona is making it easier for folks that move there to find work without government overreach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 7, 2019 • 38min
5.7.19 Amazon/Walmart shipping wars; Beware new phone scam; Unlimited movies
Amazon is switching to one-day Prime shipping and Walmart is fighting back; Beware of the one ring phone scam; Sinemia went bust - here's how to keep watching unlimited movies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 6, 2019 • 39min
5.6.19 Best short-term places for cash; Clark rages at Boeing; Uber/Lyft strike impacts
Clark discusses the newest T-Mobile checking account that offers a 4% interest rate and also mentions some of the other best places to park your cash right now; Boeing is in big trouble for not revealing known airplane issues; Uber & Lyft drivers plan to strike this week. Here's what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 3, 2019 • 39min
5.3.19 How to handle buying travel insurance before a trip; Clark Stinks
Travel insurance can be confusing. Clark talks about where to shop for travel insurance and how to know if you need it or not; 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 2, 2019 • 38min
5.2.19 Kroger is changing things up and lowering prices; Medicare knee brace scam; Avoid big banks for mortgages
Kroger is lowering prices at its stores across the country. And they are doing better at grocery delivery too; Beware of this Medicare knee brace scam preying on the elderly; Big banks are writing fewer mortgages. And that's good for consumers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 1, 2019 • 38min
5.1.19 Getting a mortgage if you are self-employed; New-style payday lenders; Robot baristas are on the way
Getting a mortgage is getting easier for self-employed folks; Clark warns against using apps that will advance you cash before your paycheck comes in; Robot baristas are making their way into high-traffic areas like airports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 30, 2019 • 38min
4.30.19 Auto insurance tracking; FDA and Canadian drugs; Congestion pricing to curb traffic
Is it a good idea to let auto insurance companies track your driving?; The FDA has made a statement about Canadian drugs. Clark has some thoughts; Congestion pricing could be one of the best ideas to curb traffic at peak driving hours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 29, 2019 • 38min
4.29.19 Medical alert devices to consider; Online photos taken without consent; Getting rid of stuff
Clark talks about the best medical devices to consider - and which ones are priced the best; Some researchers have scraped photos without individual consent; Marie Kondo has started a revolution. How do you get rid of your stuff in a money smart way? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 26, 2019 • 39min
4.26.19 How to quit smoking; Clark Stinks
Clark used to smoke two packs of cigarettes a day. And he gives his thoughts on how to quit; 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
