Clark shares insights on how to Spend Less from a recent price study comparing behemoth retailers. Later - home and auto insurance is becoming more expensive and increasingly hard to purchase. How to be proactive vs reactive. 

Retail Giant Price Comparison: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Home & Auto Insurance Increases: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show:

Amazon vs Walmart: Who Has the Cheapest Grocery Prices?

The One and Only Exception to Clark Howard's 'No Gift Card' Rule

Financial Fasting Can Trim the Fat From Your Spending

The WSJ - Buying Home and Auto Insurance Is Becoming Impossible 

Best Auto Insurance Companies and Some of the Worst: December 2023

Why You Need To Re-Shop Your Car Insurance Right Now

How to Shop for Lower Car Insurance

How To Open a Roth IRA

Acorns Review: How It Works, Pros & Cons

6 Things To Know Before You Sign Up for Tracfone Wireless

Visible Deal: Unlimited Service for $20 Monthly for Two Years

Best Cell Phone Plans in 2024: The Cheapest Plan for Every Need


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01.22.24   Pricing Comparison Of The Retail Giants  /  Home & Auto Insurance

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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Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, we’ve talked about the cost of college, and how it can hamper parents saving for their own retirement. But what about supporting adult children post-college age? Clark shares some concerning stats. What’s your take? We have a popular thread on our free Clark.com Community on this topic,  linked here and we invite you to share thoughts on financially supporting adult children.


Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2

Paying For Adult Children: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show:

Streaming TV - Clark.com

Do I Really Need To Put Premium Gasoline in My Vehicle?

How to Get Your Kids to Step Off the Gravy Train

60% of Parents Pay Bills For Adult Children. Do You?

When it’s time to financially cut off your adult children

Clark.com Community - What is the appropriate age to wean your child off your financial support? And how much money should you give an adult child if any?


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05.24.24   Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks  /   Paying For Adult Children

Clark has never been a fan of brand names, and it seems he’s been ahead of the curve. Now consumers, sick of high prices, are fighting back. New private labels are popping up and it’s great for our wallets. Also today, with short-term rental bans proliferating, Clark has a key rule for purchasing investment property. 

Private Label Store Brands Vs Big Brand Names: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Buying Investment Property: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show:

Consumers Fed Up With Food Costs Are Ditching Big Brands

Barrons: Walmart Is the Nation’s Largest Grocer. Why It Added a New Private Label Food Brand.

Walmart Takes On Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods With New Premium Brand - WSJ

How to Save Money on Groceries: 22 Clever Ways - Clark.com

Are Airbnbs banned in Hawaii? New law seeks to crack down on short-term rentals -USA TODAY

What Is a 1031 Exchange? Know the Rules


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05.23.24  Buyers Strike In The Grocery Aisle  /  Investment Property Purchase Rule

Today, an important update on Inflation Savings Bonds. Clark explains how these bonds work over time and the advantage of owning new Series I Bonds. Also, extra fees have been a topic on the show in recent years. There’s a new fee in town making a splash - Clark tells you how to avoid it. 

UPDATE - Series I Savings Bonds: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Cancellation & No-Show Fees: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show:

Barrons: Treasury Sets New Rate of 4.28% for I Bonds as Inflation Ebbs

6 Things To Know About Series I Savings Bonds

The Era of ‘No-Show’ Fees Is Here—and It’s Going to Cost You - WSJ

Should You Stay With Vanguard Despite the New Fee Announcement?

NolahMattress - Is It Legal to Sell a Used Mattress? A State-by-State Guide

The Best Place To Buy a Mattress

How Can I Get Rid of My Old Mattress Cheaply?


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05.22.24  An Update On Series I Savings Bonds   /   No-Show Fees

Clarkonomics! Clark discusses how the US economy stacks up against the rest of the world, including concerns about our deficit. Also, Clark and Christa have a long running disagreement about a payment practice. Christa was right. Clark has changed his mind. 

Clarkonomics: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Automatic Payments: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show:

The US dollar is strengthening. Here’s what’s driving the rally and what it means for Americans

America’s debt problem is storing up trouble for the rest of the world

Inflation Is Stubborn. Is the Federal Budget Deficit Making It Worse?

Stubborn Inflation Could Prod Fed to Keep Rates High for Longer

With Inflation This High, Nobody Knows What a Dollar Is Worth

Where Should I Set Up My Health Savings Account (HSA)?

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)

Money Talk with Liz Weston: Can my credit score really be marred over $20?  

Automatic Bill Pay: How It Works and How To Do It Safely


Credit Score Guide   /   Should You Get a Store Credit Card?


Is a Self-Directed Real Estate IRA Right for Your Retirement?

Real Estate Investing: What To Know BEFORE You Start

What Should You Do if Your Insurance Claim Is Denied?


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05.21.24  Clarkonomics: How The U.S. Compares Globally  /  Clark Changes His Mind

In this episode - did you hear about the T-Mobile customer who received a six figure bill for an international trip? Get Clark smart advice for traveling overseas with your phone. Also today - there’s a new warning out about a scam trying to collect money from you from phantom tolls.

International Calling: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Toll Collection Scam Warning: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show:

PhoneArena: This T-Mobile customer got a $143442.74 bill after a three-week Switzerland vacation

The Best International Phone Plans

Google Fi Wireless: My Experience as a Five-Year Customer (Pros and Cons)

Hello Mobile

How To Choose the Best Charities for Your Donations

What's the Best Way To Donate to a Charity?

Alert: FBI issues warning on toll road smishing scam

USA TODAY: Road toll 'smishing' texts on the rise, FBI says: Here's what to know

E-ZPass Group - Home

T-Mobile 5G Home Internet: 5 Things To Know Before You Sign Up

How To Prevent, Report and Repair Identity Theft


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01.22.24 Pricing Comparison Of The Retail Giants / Home & Auto Insurance

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