The Clark Howard Podcast

12.17.25 Household $ Saving Tips / Housing: Buying Vs Renting

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How far are you willing to go to save money?  We asked our Clarkies to share their best tips and you sure represented! Today we share our  Clark Daily Newsletter survey results on the topic of frugality. Also - is home ownership still the American dream? It’s complicated. Clark discusses the decision factors involved in the largest purchase we ever make. How do you build wealth and where does a home fit into it?

  • Frugality Hacks: Segment 1
  • Ask Clark: Segment 2
  • Weighing Homeownership: Segment 3
  • Ask Clark: Segment 4

    • Mentioned on the show:

    • WSJ: The Lengths Americans Are Willing to Go to Make Every Penny Count
    • Clark Daily Newsletter survey results
    • Why You Should Re-Shop Your Cruise
    • Booking a Cruise? Here Are 5 Ways To Do It for Less
    • Is Chase Sapphire Reserve® Worth It?
    • The median age of a first-time homebuyer in America just hit 40 years old
    • 7 Ways To Invest In Real Estate
    • Clark Deals   /   Clark’s Christmas Kids

      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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