The Clark Howard Podcast

By Clark Howard

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 pers... more

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December 20, 202412.20.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / A USPS Warning
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, Clark is truly concerned about the chaotic state of the United States Postal Service right now. In many regions of the country, people are dealing with serious consequences of delayed or undelivered mail. Know what you can do to protect yourself
Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
Unreliable Mail Delivery - Action Required: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Google Fi Review: My Experience as a Five-Year Customer (Pros and Cons)
Government Executive: GOP senator to DeJoy: I will 'kill' your plan to reform USPS
What Should I Do With My 401(k) at My Old Company?
401(k) Rollover: How To Roll Over a 401(k)
What to Do if You're Facing Car Repossession
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37min
December 19, 202412.19.24 SAVE On Internet Service / American Train Travel
One way you may be able to save money is through home Internet service. Do you really need the highest speeds? So many of us overbuy for what we actually need. Also, train travel in the U.S. has lagged behind other developed countries, but that is starting to change.
More Internet Speed Than You Need: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
American Rail: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Clark’s Tips To Save Money on Home Internet in 2025
T-Mobile Rolls Out New Pricing for Home Internet Plans
Verizon Home Internet: Things To Know Before You Sign Up
1099 Income: Why Prepaying Your Taxes Is More Important Than Ever if You Have a Side Hustle
Net Worth Calculator - Clark.com
More people are riding Amtrak than ever before, and improvements are on the way
Where To Put Your Cash When You’re Saving for a Purchase in Less Than 5 Years
17 of the Best High-Yield Online Savings Accounts in December 2024
Best Online Banks: Free Checking and High-Interest Savings Accounts
High-Yield Savings Account (HYSA) Calculator
What's the Best Savings Account for a Teenager?
Warning: Why You Should Never Buy Visa Gift Cards
Clark's Christmas Kids 2024
Clark.com resources
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Disclosure in Podcast Description: A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. As of 9/26/24, the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across the Bond Account is greater than 6%. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore, a bond’s YTW is not “locked in” until the bond is purchased, and your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTW is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTW of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity or if the issuer defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule. Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. See https://public.com/disclosures/bond-account to learn more.

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34min
December 18, 202412.18.24 American Healthcare Needs A Full Rethink / New Employment Challenges
The murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson has created a lot of argument and discussion about healthcare and health insurance. Clark addresses the problems and challenges we face with the U.S. healthcare system including lack of choice, hidden pricing, and consumers being squeezed on cost and denied care. Also - Clark discusses new statistics on how long it is taking many workers to find a new job, and how you should prepare.
American Healthcare: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Employment Update: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
After a shocking shooting, Americans vent feelings about health insurance
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Home NAELA
How Much Money Do I Need in My Emergency Fund?
How Much Do You Need To Save a Month To Get $10,000?
17 of the Best High-Yield Online Savings Accounts in December 2024
Is Robinhood Gold Worth It?
How To Open a Roth IRA
What Is a SIMPLE IRA and How Does It Work?
What Is a SEP IRA and Who Is Eligible?
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38min
December 17, 202412.17.24 Airport Car Theft / The Real Consumer Victory At Supermarkets
Auto theft, particularly at airports - has spiked around the country. Holidays travelers are especially at risk, but there is something you can do to keep track of your vehicle. Also today, Albertsons is suing Kroger now that the merger deal has collapsed. Clark discusses how this antitrust ruling matters - or doesn’t - to us as consumers.
Grand Theft Auto: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Supermarket Antitrust Ruling And You: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Clark's Christmas Kids 2024
How To Find and Claim Missing Money in Your Name
How To Freeze and Unfreeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion
Chase Sapphire Reserve® vs. Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
Best Travel Credit Cards: Top Rewards Picks for 2025
Do I Need To Unfreeze My Credit To Shop for Car Insurance?
What's the Best Savings Account for a Teenager?
What Brokerage Do You Recommend for First-Time Investors or Kids?
When Should You File a Claim on Your Homeowners Insurance?
10 Things Homeowners Insurance Doesn't Always Cover
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33min
December 16, 202412.16.24 SAVE MORE With DIY Repairs / Housing Market Update
You CAN DIY - by learning to fix things, even on your own car! Believe it or not, even Clark has been able to do this! Also today, a housing market update including new vs used homes, where people are buying now and why.
Online DIY Repairs: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Moving To Satellite Communities: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
WSJ: Would You Fix Your Own Car? These Amateurs Are Trying It.
Clark,com - Buying Tires
Best Renters Insurance Companies and Ones To Avoid
6 Best Background Check Services
Is a HELOC a Good Idea? The Simple Answer
What Are Index Funds? / What Is an ETF?
Target Date Funds: Clark's Favorite Retirement Investment
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34min
December 13, 202412.13.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / SAVE On Healthcare
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, we spend so much on healthcare in the U.S. with less to show for it. Clark has money saving medical advice, and a recent experience to share.
Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
SPEND LESS On Healthcare: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Clark's Christmas Kids 2024
Fidelity vs. Vanguard vs. Schwab: Which Brokerage Is Best?
The Platinum Card® from American Express Review 2024: Is It Worth It?
Should I Freeze My Credit With the Other Credit Bureaus?
Which Credit Reports Do AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, and Verizon Pull?
5 of Clark Howard's Most Extreme Frugal Hacks
New lessons from the fight for charity care / Dollar For
Google Fi Review: My Experience as a Five-Year Customer (Pros and Cons)
What Should I Read To Learn More About Investing?
Clark.com resources
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41min
December 12, 202412.12.24 Subscription Wrangling / Estate Planning in 3 Steps
Uber’s current trouble with the FTC is a consumer lesson for us all, and a great reminder to take action now to protect your wallet. Also today, Warren Buffet recently gave some important advice about estate planning. Clark shares 3 important steps to take. Your heirs will thank you.
Subscription Maintenance: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Estate Planning: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
The FTC is investigating Uber over its subscription service
HumbleDollar: Home
How Long Do You Need To Keep Tax Documents?
17 of the Best High-Yield Online Savings Accounts in December 2024
Dollar Cost Averaging Makes You a Fortune Over Time
How To Open a Roth IRA
Fidelity vs. Vanguard vs. Schwab: Which Brokerage Is Best?
SIM Card Swapping: The Dangerous Cell Phone Scam Everyone Needs To Know About
Is a Safe Deposit Box Really Safe?
Why You Need To Talk to Your Family About Your Estate Before You Die
Wills & Funerals Archives - Clark Howard
Follow Clark Howard's #1 Rule To Travel Cheap
The Best International Phone Plans
Clark's Christmas Kids 2024
Clark.com resources
Episode transcripts
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Clark.com daily money newsletter
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39min
December 11, 202412.11.24 Tariffs And Car Prices / Store-Branded Credit Cards
Today, Clark discusses tariffs and the potential for rising car prices. So should you pull the trigger and buy now? Also, you may be tempted to get a store credit card while holiday shopping. Know why Clark is adamantly opposed to this form of “junk credit”.
Tariffs And Car Prices: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Store Credit Cards: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Clark's Christmas Kids 2024
Should You Ever Lease a Car?
Best Secured Credit Cards for 2024: Top Picks for Building or Repairing Credit
My 7 Rules for Using Credit Cards - Clark Howard
Best 2% Cash Back Credit Cards: 11 Options for 2025
5 Sneaky Ways To Improve Your Credit Score
How Dividing Your Monthly Credit Card Payment Speeds Up Your Payoff Date
Warning: Why You Should Never Buy Visa Gift Cards
Is Turo Legit? 5 Things To Know Before You Use It
5 Things to Know About the Costco Car Rental Program
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33min
December 10, 202412.10.24 What Is Mortgage Recasting? / Fast Food Innovations
Today, Mortgage Recasting 101. Clark explains how this type of payment works, when it might be appropriate, and mortgage recasting vs principal prepayment. Also, many fast food restaurants are innovating through apps, AI - and a whole new era of vending machines.
Mortgage Recasting: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Fast Food Innovations: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Mortgage recasting: What it is and how it works
Submit a complaint | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Is a HELOC a Good Idea? The Simple Answer
HELOC vs. Home Equity Loan: Similarities and Differences
Home Equity Loan Calculator - Clark Howard
Should I Purchase a Prepaid Funeral Plan?
Clark Howard's Important Advice on Funeral Planning
Low-Cost Cremation Services: 5 Things to Know
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32min
December 09, 202412.09.24 The Property Tax Problem / The Decision to “Unretire”
Today - with the rapid rise in home values, property taxes have gone up all over the country. North Dakota tried and failed to eliminate property taxes on election day, and other states are trying to figure out a way to give homeowners some relief. Also today - there’s a trend in the country that has both positive and negative consequences - “unretiring”. Clark discusses a different way to think about retirement that can help ease the transition for many.
Property Taxes: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Tiered Retirement: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Clark's Christmas Kids 2024
What Is an Amortization Schedule? Use This Chart To Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster
Amortization Calculator and Schedule - Clark Howard
What Is Term Life Insurance?
Best Term Life Insurance Companies, Plans & Coverage
How To Buy Term Life Insurance in 7 Easy Steps
Thinking About Unretiring? You’re Not Alone
Is It a Good or Bad Idea To Buy a Rental Car?
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