The Clark Howard Podcast

04.21.25 GOLD As An Asset / The Best Cell Phone Plan For You

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Today, Clark talks GOLD! Should you be buying gold to help offset the uncertainty of the stock market? Clark discusses the nature of gold as an asset, and, should you decide to buy it, the best way to do so. Also - you may have seen lots of ads lately from the big cell phone carriers. Is it time to switch? 


Gold As An Asset: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Cell Phone Plan Update: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show:


  • Should I Buy Gold? Is It a Good Investment?
  • Should You Buy Gold at Costco?
  • Warning: How You Should NOT Buy Gold
  • Trump Says Tariffs Are Reciprocal. They Aren’t.
  • The trade deficit isn’t an emergency – it’s a sign of America’s strength
  • WSJ: Verizon Offers 3-Year Price Lock for Wireless Customers
  • Best Verizon MVNOs: Cell Phone Companies That Use Verizon’s Towers
  • Verizon Wireless Deal: Get Four Unlimited Lines for $100
  • 13 New Cell Phone Deals in April  - Google Fi Review
  • The Best Phone Plan For You – Compare Phone Plans
  • Best Phone Plans: Get Exactly What You Want at the Cheapest Price
  • Xfinity Mobile Review: Verizon’s Network Starting at $20 a Month
  • Spectrum Mobile Review: 7 Things To Know Before You Sign Up
  • Automatic Bill Pay: How It Works and How To Do It Safely
  • Charles Schwab Review: Pros & Cons
  • 5 Money Tips To Know Before You Travel Abroad
  • What Is an HSA Account and How Does It Work?


    • Clark.com resources


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