Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks.  Also today - Scam artists are getting more sophisticated and they’re targeting your retirement funds. Clark explains this digital crime wave and how fraudsters are using sophisticated tools & tricks to get into your accounts. The first step in protecting your money is being aware of some of the latest techniques these criminals use. 

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Today - if you’ve been planning summer travel, you may have sticker shock from hotel & airfare costs. Travel inflation is real, so it pays to know Clark’s  "Golden Rules" for booking to ensure you don't overpay. Also, Clark discusses the growing movement to ban cell phones in schools, restaurants, and concert venues. Some businesses and artists are jumping on the cell phone BAN-wagon. 

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Young Investors Are Taking Big Risks & Costly Pension Mistake

Are you feeling financially behind? You aren’t alone. Wes Moss reveals that a staggering 73% of Americans feel like they are losing the financial race — and why the "solution" many are turning to is actually a dangerous trap. Wes explains how to leverage your greatest asset to build real, lasting wealth through patient accumulation. Also, Wes tackles the "Pot of Gold" syndrome that haunts retirees. A study from MetLife shows that one in five Americans who receive a pension lump sum run out of that money in an average of just four years. Learn how to protect your future by turning a one-time lump sum into a permanent stream of financial freedom.

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Plus, Christa shares your #AskWes questions and Wes gives his take. All this and more on the April 7, 2026, Ask an Advisor episode of the Clark Howard podcast. Submit your questions at clark.com/ask. 

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Investing has never been cheaper - or more expensive - depending on where you choose to grow your money. What to know to be a Clark Smart investor. Also - Should you use ChatGPT Health? While AI is revolutionizing medical research and helping patients find specialized care - this all comes with a warning. 

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Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks.  Also today - security risks keep morphing via phone and/or account takeover attempts. Clark covers a specific threat targeting iPhone users and the simple fix, plus - the next generation of online security – Passkeys.

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Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) are booming again, but Clark has a major warning: this "oldie but baddy" could be a financial time bomb. Clark breaks down why banks are pushing ARMs, who they actually work for (a narrow group indeed), and the "reset" risk that could cost you your home. Also, health insurance has become insanely expensive. Many Americans are skipping meals just to pay for healthcare. Clark discusses why catastrophic-only plans are a dangerous gamble and identifies the real culprit behind our skyrocketing medical bills.

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The Hack That Turns Trump Accounts Into $3M Nest Eggs & Retire Sooner Method vs. FIRE

Wes Moss breaks down a powerful financial "hack" involving the new Trump Accounts that could change the trajectory of your family’s wealth forever. By shifting the conversation to a "Year 0" savings plan, parents and grandparents can use these accounts to kickstart a child's financial life from the day they are born. It’s a dramatic shift in how we think about retirement, proving that the one thing we can truly control is the amount of time we allow our money to grow. Also, Wes tackles the growing divide between the "Retire Sooner" method and the popular FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement, which over half of Gen Z now claims to follow. While the FIRE movement often requires hyper-lean budgeting, high savings percentages, and extreme deprivation to retire by 40, Wes argues for a more realistic and sustainable approach.

Plus, Mallory shares your #AskWes questions and Wes gives his take. All this and more on the March 31, 2026, Ask an Advisor episode of the Clark Howard podcast. Submit your questions at clark.com/ask.     

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It’s always been important to monitor your credit reports, and now - more so. The number of inaccuracy complaints is up dramatically, and such mistakes can impede your ability to buy a home, get a car, or even land a job. Clark shares the latest research on how the bureaus are responding (or not) and offers direction for dealing with credit report errors. Also - Pressures in the chip industry have led to shortages and higher costs for smart phones. Should you upgrade now or wait?    

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Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks.  Also today - the American 401(k) is a tale of two economies. While the average balance grew by a staggering amount in 2025, more workers than ever are "raiding" their accounts to cover short-term needs. Our “Man From Roth” explains the best approach for maximizing your retirement investments, while minimizing future taxation.

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Think your home is private? Think again. Clark discusses the rise of insurance companies using drones, satellite data & AI to inspect property – and make replacement demands based on what could be bad data. Also today - Retailers are responding to today’s marketplace with different prices for different customers. Companies of all types are targeting two extremes: the big spenders and the budget-conscious. Clark explains how to navigate these "price buckets" to make sure you aren't overpaying.

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