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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March 11, 2025 03.11.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
Are you dreaming of an early retirement but worried about making costly mistakes? In this episode, Wes uncovers six critical errors to avoid before taking the leap. With recent trends of companies offering buyouts and encouraging early exits, it's more important than ever to be prepared. Wes explores the shift in retirement expectations, from the traditional model to the modern reality, and discusses how to navigate this changing landscape. Don't let these common mistakes derail your early retirement dreams.
Plus, Christa shares your #AskWes questions and Wes gives his take. All this and more on the March 11, 2025, Ask an Advisor episode of the Clark Howard podcast. Submit your questions at clark.com/ask.
We hope you enjoy our weekly Ask An Advisor episodes, in which Christa and Wes discuss investing and retirement savings in depth. Let us know what you think in the comments!
Learn more about Wes: Wes Moss, CFP®

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35min
March 10, 202503.10.25 Airline Safety & Discount Fares / Used Vehicle Price Update
Clark loves to travel and does so very often. Understandably, many people are nervous about flying these days. Clark discusses airline safety, and how you can save big bucks with discount carriers. Also today - the latest on used car prices.
A First Class Spirit Flight: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Used Car Prices: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
After a string of incidents, some flyers are sticking with a surprising carrier: Spirit
Southwest Offers Companion Pass as New Credit Card Signup Bonus- Clark.com
Your Passport Could Be Useless -- Even if It's Not Expired
What is ETIAS - European Union / UK Travel ETA
Should I Tip on a Cruise?
Best Credit Cards With No Foreign Transaction Fees
5 Money Tips To Know Before You Travel Abroad
Car Rental Insurance: Everything You Need To Know - Clark.com
Credit Card Car Rental Insurance: What You Need To Know - Clark.com
How To Buy a Used Car - Clark.com
Do I Need a Mechanic Inspection When Buying a Used Car from CarMax or Carvana?
Should You Allow Your Auto Insurance To Monitor Your Driving?
Liability vs. Full Coverage: Which Auto Insurance Do You Need?
Clark.com resources
Episode transcripts
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32min
March 07, 202503.07.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / A Daylight Savings Time Assignment
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today - this weekend marks daylight savings time, and Clark has an important assignment for you that can help ensure your insurance works better for you.
Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
Walk & Talk Home Video: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Free File Fillable Forms | Internal Revenue Service
What Is an Annuity, and Why Does Clark Think They Stink?
The Only Two Exceptions to Clark Howard's Annuity Rule
Google Fi Review: My Experience as a 6-Year Customer (Pros and Cons)
Lightbox lab-grown diamond jewelry. Bringing light to life.
Authorized User vs. Joint Account Holder: Understanding the Difference for Credit Cards
Clark Howard's 5-Point Annual Checklist You Should Follow
Protect Your Belongings by Videotaping Them Once a Year
What Can I Safely Use for Peer-to-Peer Payments?
What Is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor and Do I Need One?
How To Find and Choose a Financial Advisor
Shipping Costs at the Post Office Just Went Up
Clark.com resources
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36min
March 05, 202503.05.25 Most Affordable States / What To Know About Tariffs
Clark shares data showing how far your dollars will go in retirement depending on where you live in the country. The differences from state to state, even within the same region - are remarkable. Also - Clark discusses how tariffs affect the economy and what to prepare for as consumers and as workers
The Cost Of Living By State: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Tariffs: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Mapped: How Far $1 Million Gets You in Retirement, by U.S State
How To Freeze and Unfreeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion
Are Money Market Funds a Safe Place To Stash My Savings?
Vanguard Review: Pros & Cons / Vanguard Personal Advisor Review
What Is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor and Do I Need One?
What Are Index Funds?
What Is an Annuity, and Why Does Clark Think They Stink?
Clark's Updated Way To Shop for Car Rental Deals
Cheapest Way to Rent a Car: Expert Tips
17 of the Best High-Yield Online Savings Accounts in February 2025
High-Yield Savings Account (HYSA) Calculator
Clark.com resources
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34min
March 04, 2025 03.04.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss - 10 Habits of the Happiest Retirees
10 Habits of the Happiest Retirees
Are you dreaming of a truly happy retirement? Fiduciary financial advisor Wes Moss reveals the 10 key habits of those who are living their best post-work lives, based on years of research. In today’s Ask an Advisor episode, Wes dives into both the financial and lifestyle choices that make all the difference.
Plus, Christa shares your #AskWes questions and Wes gives his take. All this and more on the March 4, 2025, Ask an Advisor episode of the Clark Howard podcast. Submit your questions at clark.com/ask.
We hope you enjoy our weekly Ask An Advisor episodes, in which Christa and Wes discuss investing and retirement savings in depth. Let us know what you think in the comments!
Learn more about Wes: Wes Moss, CFP®

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36min
March 03, 202503.03.25 The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau / Warehouse Club Competition
Team Clark has long advised consumers in difficulty with financial institutions to file a complaint at ConsumerFinace.gov. Clark gives his take on what is currently happening with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and how they have served people in the past. Also today - Clarkies know how much Clark loves Costco. But it seems that lots of people love another warehouse club even more.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Survey: Warehouse Club Satisfaction: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Are Credit Card Fees Tax Deductible?
Elliot Report - TEMU Customer Service Contacts
Best Travel Credit Cards: Top Rewards Picks for 2025
The Platinum Card® from American Express Review: Is It Worth It?
Is Chase Sapphire Reserve® Worth It?
Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card: 6 Things To Know in 2025
Capital One Venture X Business: 5 Things To Know
Costco Was Just Dethroned As the Top Warehouse Club for Customer Service
5 Reasons Sam's Club Is Better Than Costco
What Are Index Funds? / What Is an ETF?
This Simple Maintenance Schedule Will Make Your Car Last Longer
Clark.com resources
Episode transcripts
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Clark.com daily money newsletter
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33min
February 28, 202502.28.25 Mindful Dining / Warning: Pseudo Health Insurance
Money doesn’t mean much without health and well-being, and Americans are enjoying one life’s simple pleasures less and less. We know what a hazardous distraction phones can be while driving. But a new study shows this and other distractions impact one’s ability to disconnect and focus on enjoying healthy meals - more important to health than we realize. Also today, a cautionary tale about health insurance plans that don’t comply with the ACA.
Banish Phone Distraction: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Non-Compliant Health Plans: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
The Best Time and Place To Buy a TV
ClarkDeals - The best deals on TVs available now
Health Plans That Don’t Comply with the ACA Put Consumers at Risk
How and When To Cancel a Credit Card
Should You Buy an Extended Warranty on Your Car?
Best Budgeting Apps in 2025: Our Top 6
Rocket Money Review: 6 Things To Know Before You Sign Up
Clark.com resources
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27min
February 26, 202502.26.25 Manage Junk Calls, Texts & Emails / Water Shortage Ingenuity
Remember when Spam was something that just came in a can? Now, it’s an annoyance that shows up on our phones and in our inboxes on a daily basis. Know how to manage these attempts at fraud. Also today, a follow-up on something Spain is doing that shows huge promise for water supplies around the world.
SPAM: A Lot!: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Water Supply Solution: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
How To Stop Spam Calls for Good
How To Stop and Report Spam Emails
How To Recognize and Report Spam Text Messages
Unwanted Calls | Consumer Advice / Do not call map
Capital One Venture X Business: 5 Things To Know
Best Travel Credit Cards: Top Rewards Picks for 2025
Why Clark Thinks These Are the Best 2 Travel Rewards Cards Right Now
Highest Cash Back Credit Card Calculator
Homeowners Insurance Archives - Clark Howard
US engineers turn salty seawater into drinking water with new cheap method
401(k) Rollover: How To Roll Over a 401(k)
10 Retirement Rule Changes for 2025 & Beyond
How To Save Money on Gas: 23 Ways
Clark.com resources
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30min
February 25, 2025 02.25.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
How much money do you need to retire? Fiduciary financial advisor Wes Moss outlines two straightforward methods to determine the amount you'll need for a comfortable retirement. Wes walks you through factoring in income streams like Social Security and pensions, alongside your individual spending goals, to arrive at your target number. Also, "doom and gloom" headlines can often dominate financial news. Should you listen? Wes shares his perspective.
Plus, Christa shares your #AskWes questions and Wes gives his take. All this and more on the February 25, 2025, Ask an Advisor episode of the Clark Howard podcast. Submit your questions at clark.com/ask.
Mentioned on the show:
Calculators - Clark Howard

We hope you enjoy our weekly Ask An Advisor episodes, in which Christa and Wes discuss investing and retirement savings in depth. Let us know what you think in the comments!
Learn more about Wes: Wes Moss, CFP®

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40min
February 24, 202502.24.25 Protecting Financial Accounts / TRAVEL: Navigating Rising Airfares
Today, Clark recommends a simple measure we can take to help protect our financial accounts, and those of our aging loved ones, from fraud. Also - many are looking to book their summer travel, and the airlines are raising prices. Clark shares strategies to bend that price curve in your favor.
Trusted Contacts: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Navigating Airfares: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Why You Should Name a Trusted Contact
How to protect yourself against financial exploitation - Vanguard
How To Cancel & Get Rid of PMI Earlier
What's the difference between PMI and MIP?
National Association of Enrolled Agents
Best 529 College Savings Plans By State
Clark Howard’s Airfare Price Predictions for 2025
Follow Clark Howard's #1 Rule To Travel Cheap
NYTimes: Prices: A Mixed Outlook on Flights, Hotels and Cruises
Coming to a Tiny Airport Near You: New Airlines
Booking a Cruise? Here Are 5 Ways To Do It for Less
Tipping on a Cruise: Your Complete Big-Ship Tip Guide
InsureMyTrip Review: Why We Like It and How to Use It
Clark.com resources
Episode transcripts
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29min

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