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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Nov 7, 2018 • 38min
11.7.18 Car recalls; Your Facebook info is for sale; Wireless mesh routers
Make sure to get recalls on your car fixed in a timely manner; Your Facebook info - including actual messages you have sent through the service - could be for sale online after the Facebook breach; Wireless mesh routers can help your home WiFi in a big way. And these systems are going down in price as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 6, 2018 • 39min
11.6.18 International airfares to increase; Eliminating home internet with your cell phone plan
Some of the discount international airlines are in financial trouble. This could lead to increasing airfare prices when traveling overseas; Sprint has a cell phone plan that could help you eliminate the need for at-home internet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 5, 2018 • 39min
11.5.18 Open enrollment; Gift card scam; Amazon holiday free shipping
Open enrollment is upon us. Clark tells you how to tackle it in order to save the most and get the best coverage for your dollar; Gift card scams are proliferating. Watch out for a strange email from your boss...; Amazon is offering free shipping for all this Holiday season. Free shipping isn't just for Prime members anymore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 2, 2018 • 39min
11.2.18 Clark Stinks; Gas prices going down for the Holidays
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; Gas prices are going down just in time for the Holidays. And the US is now #1 in getting oil out of the ground. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 1, 2018 • 39min
11.1.18 Marriott strike; Android phone deal; Robots changing grocery delivery
Marriott employees are striking. And this is not good for Marriott customers; Clark mentions an awesome deal on a flagship Android phone that's only available for a few days for T-Mobile customers; Robots are changing the way groceries are delivered. And major grocery companies are diving headlong into this...and spending lots of money to make headway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 31, 2018 • 38min
10.31.18 Credit card issuers canceling cards; Kids and screen addiction
Discover, Capital One, and other credit card issuers are cancelling cards that haven't been used in a while. Clark talks about what this means for the broader economy and how you as an individual should handle your plastic; Screen addiction in youth is looking like a major problem. Wealthier and more educated communities are striving to ban screens for youth altogether - especially in schools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 30, 2018 • 38min
10.30.18 Are work surveys really anonymous; Marine housing issues; Hotel best price guarantees
Many employees are given supposedly anonymous surveys to take at work. But are they really kept anonymous and how should you approach them?; Clark is upset and housing issues that marine families face. This needs to be rectified!; Hotels are trying really, really hard to get you to book directly through their websites. But is that really the best option? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 29, 2018 • 38min
10.29.18 Credit card with no credit check; Harmful selfies; Resumes in the digital age
Petal Card allows consumers to get a credit card without going through a credit check; More people are dying from poorly timed selfies; Clark talks about how to get your resume in front of the decision makers in the digital age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 26, 2018 • 39min
10.26.18 Clark Stinks; Minimum wage laws working?
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; The minimum wage law seems to be working well in Seattle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 25, 2018 • 38min
10.25.18 Credit Karma pre-approval; Illegal substances in supplements; Car sales slowing
Credit Karma is making it easier to know ahead of time whether you'll be approved for a credit application; Beware taking supplements. Many have harmful substances in them; Car sales are slowing down which is a sign of potential economic changes but could also net you a deal on a vehicle in the near future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
