The Clark Howard Podcast

12.19.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / For Christmas Procrastinators

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Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks.  Also in today’s episode:  What if you still haven't completed your holiday shopping? Will you have to pay more this close to Christmas? Yes AND No. 

  • Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
  • 11th Hour Retail Strategy: Segment 3
  • Ask Clark: Segment 4

    • Mentioned on the show:

    • Clark’s Christmas Kids 2025
    • Why Every Family Needs a Code Word
    • The Best Phone Plan For You - Compare Phone Plans
    • Costco vs. Sam's Club vs. BJ's Wholesale: Which Is Best?
    • Warehouse Clubs Archives - Clark Howard
    • Best Free Password Managers: 10 Top Picks
    • Credit Card Car Rental Insurance: What You Need To Know
    • What Can I Safely Use for Peer-to-Peer Payments?
    • 15 Financial New Year's Resolutions for 2026

      • 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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