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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July 15, 202407.15.24 Avoiding Disney Debt + Fall Travel / Perspective On AI In The Workplace
In this episode - A new stat reveals what percentage of parents go into debt taking their children to Disney. You won’t believe it. Plus Clark has good news & booking tips for fall travelers. Also, AI is certainly shifting the landscape of many industries. So how can workers prepare for the changes it will bring?
Disney Debt & Fall Travel: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
AI & The Job Market: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
What's the Best Way To Get a Deal on Disney Hotels and Resorts?
Disney trips lead to debt for almost 50% of parents with young children, study finds
Holiday Travel Is Booming. Why Are Airlines Doing So Badly? WSJ
Beware of This Hot Vacation Rental Scam
When You Don't Need 'Cancel for Any Reason' Travel Insurance
Cancel for Any Reason Trip Insurance: Should You Buy It?
How to post a hotel review online without getting any blowback
BBB-File a Complaint
Five things Gen Z should do to prepare for AI in the workplace
How To Prevent, Report and Repair Identity Theft
How to Freeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion
FCC rolls out mandatory ‘nutrition labels’ for internet providers’ plans
Liability vs. Full Coverage: Which Auto Insurance Do You Need?
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July 12, 202407.12.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / PBMs and Your Rx Costs
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, Clark discusses how he handles prescriptions in order to save money, and announces our new cash back credit card tool at Clark.com
Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
PBMs and Your Rx Costs: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
CREDIT CARDS - Clark.com
Why Our Travel Expert Thinks This New Tool Is a “Game Changer”
7 Ways To Maximize Credit Card Rewards in 2024
ICS® & CDARS
Can I Trust the FDIC’s Recommendations on Getting Insured for More Than $250,000 at a Single Bank?
Warning: Why You Should Never Buy Visa Gift Cards
What Does Clark Howard Think About Vanguard’s New Cash Deposit Feature?
NYTimes: The Opaque Industry Secretly Inflating Prices for Prescription Drugs
NYTimes: What to Do if You’re Overpaying for Prescriptions
Amazon Pharmacy expands $5 monthly subscription to Medicare patients
10 Ways To Save on Prescription Drugs
Will Mark Cuban's Prescription Company Really Save You Money?
Team Cuban Card - Home
Hospitals Are Refusing to Do Surgeries Unless You Pay in Full First
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33min
July 11, 202407.11.24 SAVE MORE At The Grocery Stores / More Efficient Home Building Now!
Americans are learning to save more on groceries - Clark tells you how. Also, Clark discusses the REAL problem with the housing market in America and solutions that exist - mostly elsewhere. We need to get on this now.
Save More On Groceries: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Innovate Home Building: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
US shoppers tighten their belts in a most unlikely place: the grocery store
Axios: What's behind the summer of discounts
Axios: The case for grocery price progress
WSJ: The Era of One-Stop Grocery Shopping Is Over
How to Save Money on Groceries: 22 Clever Ways
6 Best Apps To Save Money on Groceries
Why You Should Never Use Roadside Assistance
These beliefs are what separate wealthy people from everyone else
Are You Rich? The Amount Americans Need To Live Comfortably
NYTimes: How an American Dream of Housing Became a Reality in Sweden
These concrete homes want to take over your subdivision
Rollovers From a 529 Plan to Roth IRA: What to Know
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34min
July 10, 202407.10.24 Apps That Spy On Your Driving / Know Your Credit Report
Now we’re learning that some apps are spying on drivers for the insurance industry - apps that could be on your phone right now. Also, when’s the last time you checked your credit report? Clark explains why you should check routinely, and how to fix errors, which - unfortunately, are very common. Know the 3 things you can do right now to protect your credit.
Apps That Spy On How You Drive: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Credit Report Errors: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Is Your Driving Being Secretly Scored?
How Strict is the 20/3/8 Rule When Purchasing a Car?
How To Buy a Used Car
Credit report errors are more common than you think. Here's how to dispute one -USA TODAY
How To Get a Free Credit Report (Clark.com)
How to Freeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion
How To Set Up Your Own Biweekly Mortgage Plan Without Paying Any Fees
HP subscription plan // Where To Buy the Best Cheap Printer
Should I Update My Income With My Bank or Credit Card Company?
Should You Ever Decline a Credit Limit Increase?
How Many Credit Cards Should I Have?
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30min
July 09, 202407.09.24 Clark Changes Cell Providers / “Spaving” - The Discount Scheme
In today’s episode, Clark shares why he recently switched cell phone carriers, what the process was like, and which company he’s with now. There are so many opportunities to save on your monthly bill! Speaking of saving - is it really saving when you spend more to get a bigger discount? Clark talks about “spaving”.
Clark’s Cell Carrier Switch: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
The “Spaving” Trap: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon get beaten by small carrier in customer satisfaction - PhoneArena
Why Clark Howard Switched His Cell Phone Service After 18 Years With T-Mobile
Report: The Best Cell Phone Providers in America (Clark.com)
Cheap Phone Plans: Get Exactly What You Want at the Cheapest Price
Google Fi Review: My Experience as a Five-Year Customer (Pros and Cons)
Should You Buy Cell Phone Insurance? (Clark.com)
These Credit Cards Will Replace Your Stolen or Damaged Phone (Clark.com)
When Companies Ask for Your Social Security Number, Try Saying No - WSJ
How to Freeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion
Buy two, get one half off? How 'spaving' discounts can derail your finances
4 free services to thwart the identity thieves lurking in your mailbox
Best 529 College Savings Plans By State
How To Find and Choose a Financial Advisor
How to Settle an Estate
6 Things To Know About Series I Savings Bonds
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36min
July 08, 202407.08.24 USAA Customer No-Service / Full Commission Brokerages
Today, Clark discusses USAA concerning the terrible customer-no-service we are hearing about in every area of their business - and the fraud going on from bank hackers in general. There are steps you can take to better secure your financial accounts. Also, doing business with a big broker does not mean you are going to have big cash returns. Clark explains full commission vs discount brokers.
USAA & Bank Hacking: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Brokerage Choice & Fiduciaries: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Military and Veterans Guide: Free Resources for Your Finances
USAA members say the bank is doing little to stop hackers
‘It's just a nightmare’: More and more USAA members who lost thousands of dollars are sharing stories of fraud
USAA: 10 Things To Know Before You Get an Auto Policy
AI Is Helping Scammers Outsmart You—and Your Bank
How secure are banking apps? Here are some key steps all banks – and users – should be following — The Conversation
A Hacker Tried and Failed To Get Into My Account. Now What?
How To Open a Roth IRA
Target Date Funds: Clark's Favorite Retirement Investment
Morgan Stanley Sued Over Paltry Rate It Pays on Client Cash
Best Investment Companies for Investors in 2024
Why Big Banks Are a Bad Place for Your Cash
What Is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor and Do I Need One?
How To Find and Choose a Financial Advisor
Wealthfront Review: How It Works, Pros & Cons
5 Best Robo-Advisors in 2024
Credit Karma Review: Free Credit Score and More at Your Fingertips
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31min
July 05, 202407.05.24 BEST OF: Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / WARNING: Old 401(k)s At Risk
Happy 4th of July Weekend! Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns July 8th with new ways to Save More, Spend Less and Avoid Getting Ripped Off!
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today - Abandoned Places should NOT include your old 401(k). And big employers don’t want them. So new rules place this money at risk. Clark explains what’s happening now, and how to safely move your money. Don’t let it slip away!
Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
Forgotten 401(k)s At Risk: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
What Is an ABLE Account?
Why Did My Car Insurance Go Up?
Best Free Password Managers: 7 Top Picks
How To Make Your Online Accounts Accessible When You Die
Best 529 College Savings Plans By State
Upside App Review: 6 Things To Know Before You Sign Up
Your Old 401(k): Out of Sight, Out of Mind and Out of Money
401(k) Rollover: What You Need To Know & Options
3 Places You Should Never Invest Your Money
Best Travel Credit Cards: Top Rewards Picks for 2024
Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card: 6 Things To Know
Why Clark Thinks These Are the Best 2 Travel Rewards Cards
The Platinum Card® from American Express Review
Where To Buy the Best Cheap Printer
Martin Luther King, Jr., National Day of Service
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33min
July 03, 202407.03.24 BEST OF: Workplace Etiquette / The Power Of Consumers
Happy 4th of July Week! Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns July 8th with new ways to Save More, Spend Less and Avoid Getting Ripped Off!
Because of the pandemic, many employees are entering an office environment for the first time, and companies are having to conduct special training to help them adjust. Clark has sage advice for remote workers making the transition into corporate culture. Also today - After a period of punishing inflation, consumers are finally in the driver’s seat on prices. How? Clark explains our collective power in the marketplace.
Workplace Etiquette: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Consumers Rule: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
We don't know how to behave in the office anymore, bosses say. The solution? Charm school
Why Sharing Your Layoff Publicly Feels So Good - The Wall Street Journal.
Credit Card Car Rental Insurance: What You Need To Know
Hertz is selling 20,000 electric vehicles to buy gasoline cars instead
A Different Kind of Price War: Grocers vs. Big Food Makers
Mortgage Recasting: What It Is And How It Works
Accessible Travel Website Launches Major Expansion
The future of U.S. train travel is here—and it’s not on Amtrak
Where You Should (and Should Not) Book Your Next Vacation
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31min
July 02, 202407.02.24 BEST OF: Back To Basics: Exchange Traded Funds / Health Insurance Prior Authorizations
Happy 4th of July Week! Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns July 8th with new ways to Save More, Spend Less and Avoid Getting Ripped Off!
Clark offers a primer on the 3 basic types of funds - Mutual, Index, and the fastest growing area of investing: ETFs. Also, there is a new rule for health insurers when you need medical preauthorization approval for treatment or a procedure. And it’s about time.
Back To Basics: ETFs: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
New Rules On Medical Preauthorization: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
How to Invest in ETFs for Beginners
What Is an ETF? Clark.com
INVESTOPEDIA - Mutual Funds / Index Funds / ETFs
Medicare Medical Savings Account (MSA) Plans
Health Insurers Must Streamline Prior Authorization Decisions, New Rule Says - The WSJ
Businesses Are Making Me Pay the Credit Card Processing Fee. Should I Pay Another Way?
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34min
July 01, 202407.01.24 BEST OF: Check Theft Skyrockets / Homeowners Insurance: Know Before You Buy
Happy 4th of July Week! Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns July 8th with new ways to Save More, Spend Less and Avoid Getting Ripped Off!
Today, a Red Alert if you have a checkbook in your possession. Check theft is soaring at a time when people are writing fewer checks. Clark explains the weak links in the system, and the safest way to pay your bills. Also, the rising costs of homeowners insurance hits especially hard in areas prone to flooding, fires, and other environmental concerns. Know the additional steps to take concerning insurance BEFORE you buy a home.
Check Fraud Prevention: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Homeowners Insurance - Assessing Risk: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
NYTimes: We Can’t Stop Writing Paper Checks. Thieves Love That.
NYTimes: Stolen Checks Are for Sale Online. We Called Some of the Victims.
The New York Times: What to Know About Writing Checks While Preventing Fraud
How To Roll Over a 529 Plan to a Roth IRA
The Artist's Way
Where to Buy a Vacation Home Safe From Climate Risks
Want to know if your future home might flood? These states are requiring disclosure.
Climate Check - How Will Climate Change Affect Your Property?
Donor-Advised Fund Definition, Sponsors, Pros & Cons, Example
Why Big Banks Are a Bad Place for Your Cash
How To Sell, Cancel or Get Rid of Your Timeshare
Why 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Worries Clark Howard
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