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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May 31, 202405.31.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Back To Basics: Life Insurance
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, something many of us need but generally ignore is life insurance. Clark helps you take it off the back burner and take care of business, with info on how much you need and how to buy it.
Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
Life Insurance 101: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Warning: Why You Should Never Buy Visa Gift Cards
How Do I Use All the Funds on My Virtual Gift Card?
The One and Only Exception to Clark Howard's 'No Gift Card' Rule
Travel Insurance: What You Need To Know Before You Buy
Mint Mobile Review: 6 Things To Know Before You Sign Up
3 Things To Know About Amazon Pharmacy Before You Sign Up
Why It's Still Better To Fill Prescriptions at Costco Than Amazon
10 Ways To Save on Prescription Drugs
How Much Life Insurance Do I Need? - Clark.com
Best Term Life Insurance Companies, Plans & Coverage
Life Insurance Archives - Clark Howard
Quotacy: Quote, compare and buy life insurance online
Vacations To Go: Can You Find Bargain Cruises?
Costco Travel: 5 Things To Know Before You Book
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May 30, 202405.30.24 The Magic Number For Retirement / Investing: A Cautionary Tale
How do we determine our “magic number” - the amount we need to retire? Clark weighs in on the debate about how much it takes to be financially secure, and how to start and keep making progress. Also today -private placements, hedge funds, limited partnerships, private equity - beware of this type of non-traditional investment “opportunity”. Even when they’re legit, there’s no liquidity, and extremely high expenses. It pays to know why you need to avoid investing with anyone who is not a fiduciary.
How Much Do You Need To Retire?: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Risky Investment Pitches: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
The “Magic Number” Needed to Retire Comfortably Is More Than You Think
Americans Believe They Will Need $1.46 Million to Retire Comfortably According to Northwestern Mutual 2024 Planning & Progress Study - Apr 2, 2024
Retirement crisis looms as Americans struggle to save
How Much Do You Need To Retire?
How to Start Investing: 10 Steps (Clark.com)
How To Save Money: Spend Less & Build Your Savings
Warning: Here’s What Those Debt Settlement Companies Don’t Tell You
Clark Howard's 2024 Credit Card Debt Elimination Strategy
6 Things To Know Before Contacting the National Foundation for Credit Counseling
Best 529 College Savings Plans By State
How To Open a Roth IRA
The AJC: Atlanta hedge fund manager charged in $10M fraud scheme
Best Financial Advisors in 2024
Should You Make Your Child an Authorized User on Your Credit Card?
Best Credit Cards for Students: Top Picks for 2024
Travel Archives - Clark Howard
4 Ways To Get Your Free Credit Score
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35min
May 29, 202405.29.24 Update: Big Bank Savings Rates / Small Business Loan Warning
Clark discusses the big bank response to higher savings rates and spells out your options to make the most of your savings. Also today - small business owners are stuck between a rock and a hard place when it comes to borrowing money. Beware “quick” loans. Clark has a better way.
Maximize Your Savings Rate: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Legal Loan Sharks Plague Small Business: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Banks pay savers more as ‘higher-for-longer’ rates hit interest income
Clark.com - Best High-Yield Online Savings Accounts
Montway Auto Transport: Top-Rated Auto Transport Company
uShip Review: 5 Things To Know Before You Use the Shipping Service
Facebook Marketplace Scams: Everything You Need to Know
Small businesses are still struggling to get financing, a year after bank failures
Best Small Business Credit Cards: Top Picks for 2024 (Clark.com)
Best Cash Back Credit Cards With No Annual Fee in 2024
Best 2% Cash Back Credit Cards: 8 Options in 2024
Warning: Why You Should Never Buy Visa Gift Cards
Amazon “Prime Visa” Card Review: 5% Back for Amazon Prime Members
How To Get the Best Price Possible Shopping Online
Clark Deals - Today's Best Deals of the Day
How To Spot a Fake Online Store in 6 Easy Steps
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32min
May 28, 202405.28.24 Continuity Of Healthcare / Arrival: Self-Driving Trucks
Today - you may have heard that Walmart is closing its health centers. With the failure of this healthcare option, along with the state of the clinic attempts made by Walgreens & CVS, there’s an important healthcare takeaway to be prepared for. Also, are you ready to see a driverless tractor-trailer on the road? Are they safe?
Your Primary Care Physician: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Autonomous 18 Wheelers: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
NYTimes: Walmart Is Shutting Health Centers After Plan to Expand
Walmart to close its 51 health centers, virtual care service
Walmart says it will close its 51 health centers and virtual care service
My Neighbor’s Dead Tree Is About To Fall on My House. What Do I Do?
Can I Trust the FDIC’s Recommendations on Getting Insured for More Than $250,000 at a Single Bank?
Why Are Retailers Adding an Additional $1 Charge on My Credit Card?
How Many Bank Accounts Should You Have? - Clark Howard
Self-driving trucks are ready to roll
Want To Guard Your Privacy Online? Search the Web With DuckDuckGo
DuckDuckGo - Get Email Protection: More Privacy, Same Inbox
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32min
May 24, 202405.24.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Paying For Adult Children
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, we’ve talked about the cost of college, and how it can hamper parents saving for their own retirement. But what about supporting adult children post-college age? Clark shares some concerning stats. What’s your take? We have a popular thread on our free Clark.com Community on this topic, linked here and we invite you to share thoughts on financially supporting adult children.
Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
Paying For Adult Children: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Streaming TV - Clark.com
Do I Really Need To Put Premium Gasoline in My Vehicle?
How to Get Your Kids to Step Off the Gravy Train
60% of Parents Pay Bills For Adult Children. Do You?
When it’s time to financially cut off your adult children
Clark.com Community - What is the appropriate age to wean your child off your financial support? And how much money should you give an adult child if any?
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34min
May 23, 202405.23.24 Buyers Strike In The Grocery Aisle / Investment Property Purchase Rule
Clark has never been a fan of brand names, and it seems he’s been ahead of the curve. Now consumers, sick of high prices, are fighting back. New private labels are popping up and it’s great for our wallets. Also today, with short-term rental bans proliferating, Clark has a key rule for purchasing investment property.
Private Label Store Brands Vs Big Brand Names: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Buying Investment Property: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Consumers Fed Up With Food Costs Are Ditching Big Brands
Barrons: Walmart Is the Nation’s Largest Grocer. Why It Added a New Private Label Food Brand.
Walmart Takes On Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods With New Premium Brand - WSJ
How to Save Money on Groceries: 22 Clever Ways - Clark.com
Are Airbnbs banned in Hawaii? New law seeks to crack down on short-term rentals -USA TODAY
What Is a 1031 Exchange? Know the Rules
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29min
May 22, 202405.22.24 An Update On Series I Savings Bonds / No-Show Fees
Today, an important update on Inflation Savings Bonds. Clark explains how these bonds work over time and the advantage of owning new Series I Bonds. Also, extra fees have been a topic on the show in recent years. There’s a new fee in town making a splash - Clark tells you how to avoid it.
UPDATE - Series I Savings Bonds: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Cancellation & No-Show Fees: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Barrons: Treasury Sets New Rate of 4.28% for I Bonds as Inflation Ebbs
6 Things To Know About Series I Savings Bonds
The Era of ‘No-Show’ Fees Is Here—and It’s Going to Cost You - WSJ
Should You Stay With Vanguard Despite the New Fee Announcement?
NolahMattress - Is It Legal to Sell a Used Mattress? A State-by-State Guide
The Best Place To Buy a Mattress
How Can I Get Rid of My Old Mattress Cheaply?
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31min
May 21, 202405.21.24 Clarkonomics: How The U.S. Compares Globally / Clark Changes His Mind
Clarkonomics! Clark discusses how the US economy stacks up against the rest of the world, including concerns about our deficit. Also, Clark and Christa have a long running disagreement about a payment practice. Christa was right. Clark has changed his mind.
Clarkonomics: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Automatic Payments: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
The US dollar is strengthening. Here’s what’s driving the rally and what it means for Americans
America’s debt problem is storing up trouble for the rest of the world
Inflation Is Stubborn. Is the Federal Budget Deficit Making It Worse?
Stubborn Inflation Could Prod Fed to Keep Rates High for Longer
With Inflation This High, Nobody Knows What a Dollar Is Worth
Where Should I Set Up My Health Savings Account (HSA)?
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
Money Talk with Liz Weston: Can my credit score really be marred over $20?
Automatic Bill Pay: How It Works and How To Do It Safely
Credit Score Guide / Should You Get a Store Credit Card?
Is a Self-Directed Real Estate IRA Right for Your Retirement?
Real Estate Investing: What To Know BEFORE You Start
What Should You Do if Your Insurance Claim Is Denied?
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29min
May 20, 202405.20.24 International Phone Use / Warning: The Toll Collection Scam
In this episode - did you hear about the T-Mobile customer who received a six figure bill for an international trip? Get Clark smart advice for traveling overseas with your phone. Also today - there’s a new warning out about a scam trying to collect money from you from phantom tolls.
International Calling: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Toll Collection Scam Warning: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
PhoneArena: This T-Mobile customer got a $143442.74 bill after a three-week Switzerland vacation
The Best International Phone Plans
Google Fi Wireless: My Experience as a Five-Year Customer (Pros and Cons)
Hello Mobile
How To Choose the Best Charities for Your Donations
What's the Best Way To Donate to a Charity?
Alert: FBI issues warning on toll road smishing scam
USA TODAY: Road toll 'smishing' texts on the rise, FBI says: Here's what to know
E-ZPass Group - Home
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet: 5 Things To Know Before You Sign Up
How To Prevent, Report and Repair Identity Theft
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30min
May 17, 202405.17.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Home Renting Vs. Buying
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, we’ve talked a lot about renting vs. buying in today’s housing market. New data makes a compelling argument and provides direction for aspiring homeowners.
Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
Rent Vs Buy A Home: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Best 529 College Savings Plans By State
Homes at Menards®
Insurers Are Spying on Your Home From the Sky
Axios: Unpacking the productivity surge
Where should I place a carbon monoxide detector?
The $10 Travel Essential Clark Howard Always Packs
Big city dwellers are better off renting than buying a home everywhere, analysis says - USA TODAY
One-Third of Parents Are Paying An Adult Child's House Down Payment? Are You?
Map: Here's Zillow's updated home-price forecast for more than 400 housing markets
The cost breakdown of building a single-family home
The Only Reason You Should Make an Improvement to Your Home
29 home remodeling projects that offer the best payback
6 Tips for Hiring a Contractor
Senior Planning
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