The Clark Howard Podcast

02.09.26 Gift Cards: Use Or Lose Them / Big Changes For Home Backup Power

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Significant numbers of both chain and independent restaurant closures are happening around the country now, and with that - Clark has a dinner bell warning for you.  Also - As fierce winter storms ravage regions of the country with lengthy power outages,  new tech is ushering in the rise of affordable home battery backups. 

  • Got Restaurant Gift Cards?: Segment 1
  • Ask Clark: Segment 2
  • Home Battery Backup Power: Segment 3
  • Ask Clark: Segment 4

    • Mentioned on the show:

    • ⁠Why You Need To Use Your Gift Cards ASAP
    • Why You Need To Print Out Your Online Billing Statements
    • 7 Things To Know Before You Use Zelle - Clark Howard
    • What Can I Safely Use for Peer-to-Peer Payments? - Clark Howard
    • WSJ: Why I’m Getting a Home Battery Backup Before the Next Outage
    • How To Open a Roth IRA
    • Travel Alert: Requirement for UK Travelers
    • Scams and Your Small Business: A Guide for Business
    • Cheapest Way to Rent a Car: Expert Tips - Clark Howard

      • Clark.com resources:

      • Episode transcripts
      • Community.Clark.com  /  Ask Clark
      • Clark.com daily money newsletter
      • Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275

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