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 14, 2019 • 38min
2.14.19 We live in a subscription culture; Auto insurance shopping; Going to college is risky
Companies have brought back the subscription model in full force. Is that good for your pocketbook?; Auto insurance shopping can save you lots of money. But how do you go about it?; Going to college can make you a lot more money over your working lifetime. But the costs of college can also create massive risk in your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 13, 2019 • 38min
2.13.19 Risky home loans; broker kickbacks; Eyeglasses are super expensive
Risky home loans are back. Avoid them at all costs; Incentives lead brokers to steer you towards pricier investment options; Clark talks with David Lazarus of the LA Times about why eyeglasses are so expensive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 12, 2019 • 38min
2.12.19 Best supermarkets; Disney prices increase again; Lab-grown diamonds
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Feb 11, 2019 • 39min
2.11.19 Valentine's Day savings; Negative online reviews; Parents paying for college
How can you do Valentine's Day well without spending too much? Clark tells you; Negative online reviews are annoying. But what if they come from a business competitor?; More and more parents are putting a cap on what they will pay for their child's college education. This is a good thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 8, 2019 • 39min
2.8.19 State lemon laws vary widely; Clark Stinks
Lemon laws are different in every state. But new ratings are out detailing which states have the best ones; 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 7, 2019 • 39min
2.7.19 Safeguard your ID while traveling; CFPB waters down payday lending rule; Paid leave
Clark gives you practical info for how to safeguard your electronic devices while traveling; The CFPB is back tracking on rules for payday lending standards; Paid leave is a hotly debated topic in this country. Clark talks about a few employers doing things differently and weighs in on how he thinks we should change pay leave policy in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 6, 2019 • 39min
2.6.19 Earned income tax credit; Instacart pay problems; Car dealers have more inventory on the lot
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Feb 5, 2019 • 38min
2.5.19 Economy worries increasing; Teacher grants wrongly converted to loans; Walmart offers enhanced sick/PTO pay
Worries about the short-term economic future of the USA are being felt acutely by American small businesses; The department of education has erroneously converted teacher grants into loans. But there's a potential fix for affected teachers; Walmart's new sick/PTO policy is good for its workers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 4, 2019 • 39min
2.4.19 Best streaming options; Shrinking packaging; When to file an insurance claim
Clark discusses some of the current best streaming options - including a free on for local TV; One company was just sued over misleading packaging. Clark tells you what to look out for; Many suffered home and vehicle damage because of the recent polar vortex. But should you file an insurance claim? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 1, 2019 • 38min
2.1.19 Clark and his daughter talk about cheap weddings; Clark Stinks
Clark talks to his daughter Rebecca about how they were able to cut wedding costs (and pay down their debt at the same time). 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
