While investment costs have never been lower, some investors pay really high costs to non-fiduciaries. Clark explains a sneaky trick involving insurance agents posing as financial advisors, and the vital, costly difference between “fee-based” advisors and fee ONLY fiduciaries. Plus - Now is the time to break with cellular inertia and shop great new options that can serve you well and save you large dollars.

Fake Wealth Advisors: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Cell Phone Plan Deals: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4

 
Mentioned on the show:

Online Brokerage Firms Struggle to Build Loyalty among Pandemic-Era Investors, J.D.Power Finds

What Is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor and Do I Need One?

What Is a 403(b) and How Does It Work?

How to Buy Term Life Insurance in 7 Easy Steps

The Best Term Life Insurance Companies

AT&T Price Hikes Coming Soon

AT&T Raises Prices on Wireless Plans to Address Higher Costs

5 Things To Know Before You Sign Up for AT&T Prepaid


Best Cell Phone Plans in 2022: Deals For Every Budget 


Clark.com CELL PHONES / Clark Deals - Cell Plans


Clark.com Consumer Cellular Review: 5 Things To Know Before You Sign Up


Kroger Wireless Airtime Plans / MINT Modern Family Plan


Mint Mobile Introduces Modern Family Plans

Verizon Price Hikes Coming In June

The Verge: You can now test drive T-Mobile's 5G home internet service

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


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05.19.22  Bogus Financial Advisors Cost You  /  Cell Phone Plan Deals

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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As promised, today Clark shares his crazy (like a fox!) idea on how to fix the housing crisis.  Also - a warning about buying a code-share airline ticket. Know how code-share tickets work, and often, don’t work. 

Clark’s Housing Market Fix: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Code-Share Airline Tickets: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show:

Why many homeowners feel trapped by low-rate mortgages

[The Washington Post] Inflation keeps coming in hot, likely delaying interest rate cuts

Biden’s manufacturing industry is expanding. That could be bad for inflation

3 Facts That Help Explain a Confusing Economic Moment

10 Best New Products at Costco in April

10 Secrets All Shoppers Need To Know About Costco

Avoid the #1 Mistake That Car Buyers Make

Simple vs. Compound Interest: Definition and Formulas

Clark.com - How To Buy a Used Car

How To Open a Roth IRA

Help! Air Canada Ruined Our Trip to Ireland but Won’t Take the Blame.

Codeshare Flights Explained - NerdWallet

Follow Clark Howard's #1 Rule To Travel Cheap

Hopper: Book Travel on Mobile


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04.30.24  Mad Professor Clark’s Cure For The Housing Crisis  /  Code-Share Airline Tickets

The job market has been a crazy ride over the past several years, and job hopping has become commonplace. But is it still a good idea to chase higher pay? How important is stability and loyalty now? Also today - An old idea by legacy retailer Sears, which sold over 70,000 mail-order homes between 1908 and 1942, has resurfaced. Hear how Home Depot is getting in on the affordable housing market.

Job Stability: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

House Building Kits: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show:

Does it still pay to change jobs as salary strategies shift?

Here's how salary offers are trending for job hoppers as pay settles into 'new regime'

The job market has hit a new normal. Here's why everyone hates it.

The Cheapest Cars to Insure in 2024

What Are the Cheapest Cars To Insure? (2024 Cost Guide)

Robinhood Gold Credit Card: Is It Worth It?


Housing market affordability is so strained that Home Depot is selling tiny homes for $63,000  

Sears Modern Homes

Cancel for Any Reason Trip Insurance: Should You Buy It?

What should travelers do with all these cruise credits?


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04.29.24  A Rethink On Job Stability  /  A Housing Simplicity Movement Is Underway

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, If you love cruising, good news. An old way to get really cheap cruise prices at the last minute is making a comeback. 


Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2

Cruise Deals: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show:

The Best Place To Buy a Mattress

The Platinum Card® from American Express Review: Is It Worth It?

Target Is Rebranding Its Credit Card Program: What You Should Know

NYTimes: Standby Cruising: A New Option for Bargain Seekers

Kyte Review: Why a Travel Expert Is Impressed by This New Car Rental Service

Turo: 5 Things To Know About the Cheap Car Rental Service

What Is a Bridge Loan and How Does It Work, With Example

New to volunteering? A How-To-Guide to find the right fit


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04.26.24  Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks  /   Last Minute Cruise Deals Are Back

Right now in the U.S. we have record credit card debt, a huge stressor on so many.  To add insult to injury, supposed credit repair companies make things worse for those struggling to get back on their feet. What you need to know.  Also, Clark translates the scare stories out now about the stock market and offers direction for investors.   

Debt Relief Scams: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Investing & Dollar-Cost Averaging: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show:

Americans’ credit scores are falling. That hasn’t happened in a decade

Maxed Out: Inside America's Credit Card Debt Crisis -- and What We Do Next

NYTimes: Judge Blocks Debt Settlement Company From Resuming Operations

Carrying credit card debt? How to avoid debt relief scams

How To Send a ‘Drop Dead’ Letter to a Collection Agency

6 Things To Know Before Contacting the National Foundation for Credit Counseling

Clark Howard's 2024 Credit Card Debt Elimination Strategy

Is an HSA the Best Way To Save for Future Medical Expenses?

Will Social Security Run Out?

Should investors keep riding the US markets runaway train?

Barrons.com: Worried About Investing in a Frothy Market? Try Dollar-Cost Averaging.

Should You Sell or Stay Put in the Stock Market? (Clark.com)

Best Investment Companies for Investors in 2024

5 of Clark Howard's Most Extreme Frugal Hacks


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04.25.24  Beware Debt Relief Scams  /  The Stock Market: Word To Investors

Today - How the recent credit-card settlement affects merchants and your future transactions.  Also, do you need the latest greatest television? Clark explains why buying the latest TV technology is a waste of money.

New Credit Card Rules: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Cheap TVs Are Clark Smart: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show:

NYTimes: Credit Card Swipe Fees Are Going Down. Are Points Going With Them?

Visa, Mastercard credit-card settlement could save businesses billions

Visa, Mastercard settle long-running antitrust suit over swipe fees with merchants

Is an HSA the Best Way To Save for Future Medical Expenses?

Why Clark Says Everyone Should Have a Dash Cam

NYTimes: Tired of Streaming? Free Blockbuster Libraries Offer an Alternative.

AAA IDP International Driving Permit


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05.19.22 Bogus Financial Advisors Cost You / Cell Phone Plan Deals

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