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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Feb 28, 2019 • 39min
2.28.19 Best places to retire; Grandparent scam; Happiest cell phone customers
Clark talks about the best places to land for retirees. Spend less on living expenses when you aren't working anymore!; Help your elderly friends and family avoid the grandparent scam; Which cell phone companies have the happiest customers? Clark shares that info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 27, 2019 • 39min
2.27.19 Virtual credit card numbers; Fake Netflix email scam; Social media makes us spend more
Virtual credit card numbers are becoming more rampant. Capital One offers them to its credit card users and its helps in preventing massive amounts of fraud; Watch out for this Netflix email scam floating around; Social media makes us spend more. So stay off it or watch your impulses! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 26, 2019 • 38min
2.26.19 New expensive cell phones; Student loan forgiveness lawsuit; Zestimates gaining accuracy
New cell phones are coming. Foldable screens are coming soon, but with a hefty price tag attached; 3 individuals eligible for PSLF won a fight against the Department of Education in a court of law; Zestimates are gaining accuracy but Clark tells you why they still are far from perfect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 25, 2019 • 39min
2.25.19 Apps giving your data to Facebook; VA problems persist; Skiplagging to score cheaper airfare
Facebook has stepped in it again. Apps were giving Facebook loads of data about you including some really personal stuff; Incredibly sad and disturbing news - Vets are committing suicide in VA hospital parking decks as a protest to how poor the VA service has gotten; Lufthansa has sued a passenger for getting off the plane before finishing their reservation. Clark is in favor of using skiplagging services to save on your flights! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 22, 2019 • 39min
2.22.19 Prostate cancer awareness; Clark Stinks
Clark was diagnosed with prostate cancer over 10 years ago. And he is working with the Prostate Cancer Foundation to raise awareness. 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
Feb 21, 2019 • 38min
2.21.19 Credit card fees on the rise; FDA cracks down on fake supplements; Making your home WiFi safe
Credit card fees from Visa and Mastercard are going up. Small businesses and consumers will bear the brunt; The FDA has issued a warning about supplements touting miraculous cures for Alzheimer's disease; A new Clark.com article details how you can make your home WiFi network safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 20, 2019 • 39min
2.20.19 Low-cost investing gets better; Medical records data breaches; AI will change car insurance
Hundreds of ETF's have just been made fee-free by some of the discount brokerage companies; Beware when you give your social security number to your medical service provider; Artificial intelligence will change how we get from place to place but it is also going to change the way we get auto insurance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 19, 2019 • 39min
2.19.19 What's up with tax refunds?; Social security impostor scam; Best deals today
There's been a big stink about Americans getting smaller tax refunds. But what's the real explanation?; Beware of social security impostor scams; Clark talks with Charis, the head of Clarkdeals.com, to discuss the best deals happening today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 18, 2019 • 39min
2.18.19 Car repossessions are up; Widow denied pension; No Amazon in NY
Car repossessions are becoming a bigger problem; A widow with MS has been denied her husband's pension based on one form that can't be tracked down; Amazon will no longer be erecting a second HQ in NYC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 15, 2019 • 39min
2.15.19 Smart appliances invading your privacy; Clark Stinks
Smart appliances could be invading your privacy thanks to lax standards from the manufacturers; 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
