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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Jan 31, 2019 • 38min
1.31.19 Amazon robot delivery; An episode of The Office helps save a woman; Recession on the way?
Amazon is testing delivery via robots; A car mechanic saved a woman thanks to his extensive knowledge of the television show The Office; The claims that a potential recession is imminent are growing. Clark tells you how to prepare your personal finances for this possibility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 30, 2019 • 39min
1.30.19 Face time privacy flaw; AT&T makes it difficult to cancel; Pet insurance pros and cons
A 14 year-old kid found a privacy flaw in Apple's Face time app; AT&T employees are being told to make it difficult for customers to cancel their TV packages; Clark talks about the pros and cons of purchasing pet insurance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 29, 2019 • 39min
1.29.19 Mortgages going digital; Facebook dupes online game users; Hybrid-trained employees make more
Mortgages are finally transitioning into the digital age; Facebook took money from underage kids for online gaming. And they did it while knowing exactly what they were up to; If you get hybrid training you will make more money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 28, 2019 • 39min
1.28.19 Cruise deals happening now; Verizon reverses school fee stance; Almost no-one makes money via MLM's
Wave Week is in full swing and the cruise deals are best to buy now through March; Verizon made a Clarkrage recently. Thankfully the massive company has rethought their stance; Less than 1% of people that participate in an MLM make money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 25, 2019 • 38min
1.25.19 Small business tax law changes; Clark Stinks
Clark talks about how the new(ish) tax law will affect small business owners; 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
Jan 24, 2019 • 38min
1.24.19 Cashless businesses?; Wells Fargo fined again; Bogus credit card insurance
Some businesses aren't accepting cash anymore. Others are charging you more for using credit cards. What should a smart consumer do?; Wells Fargo has been fined yet again. Clark explains; Clark talks with David Lazarus about a story he wrote where one credit card company refused to honor a death policy that they sold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 23, 2019 • 38min
1.23.19 Student loans affect home ownership; Closing funds transfer scam; Are extended car warranties worth it?
Student loans have prevented many young people from purchasing a home they otherwise would have; Watch out for scam artists trying to steal your funds when you wire for a home closing; New evidence about whether or not extended car warranties are worth it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 22, 2019 • 39min
1.22.19 Digital drivers license; Free trial auto-billing; Personal finance classes in schools
Digital drivers licenses are coming. Many privacy advocates are nervous about this but this could be a great thing as well; Mastercard has just done something incredibly human. They won't let you be billed after a free trial without your express permission; Personal finance classes are slowly but surely becoming a real thing in some states! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 21, 2019 • 38min
1.21.19 Stop apps from tracking your location; Extinct consumer issues
Clark tells you how to stop apps from tracking your location; This segment is fun. Take a trip down memory lane to see what consumer issues used to haunt people but no longer hold any relevance. We're looking at you, Blockbuster late fees! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 18, 2019 • 38min
1.18.19 Paying bills will increase your credit score; Clark Stinks
Paying bills could now have a direct positive impact on your credit score thanks to Experian; 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
