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 19, 202503.19.25 Dealing With Debt / An Important Travel Warning
Clark wants to help you to save more, spend less, and if you’re struggling with debt - avoid ripoffs that target debt with more debt. Know how to get legit help if you’re in too deep. Also today - a warning for all travelers involving a serious, fast-growing crime happening here in the U.S. and abroad.
Dig Out Of Debt: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Travel Warning: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Warning: Here’s What Those Debt Settlement Companies Don’t Tell You
Clark Howard's 2025 Credit Card Debt Elimination Strategy
How To Get Out of Debt in 7 Steps
6 Things To Know Before Contacting the National Foundation for Credit Counseling
Why You Should Keep Old Credit Card Accounts Open
How and When To Cancel a Credit Card
Best Airline Credit Cards for 2025: Are They Right For You?
Best Travel Credit Cards: Top Rewards Picks for 2025
Follow Clark Howard's #1 Rule To Travel Cheap
How To Save Money With Google Flights
Best Free Streaming Services in 2025: Movies and TV for Cord Cutters
Credit Score Experts: How To Take Your Score from ‘Good’ To ‘Exceptional’
Clark.com resources
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31min
March 18, 2025 03.18.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
Retirement Accounts in Panic? and Your Secret Weapon for Volatile Markets
Are you seeing unsettling headlines about 2025? You're not alone. Reports show a surge in retirement account trading, with a staggering 40% of people moving to stable value funds. Fiduciary financial advisor Wes Moss explains why "Tariff Terror" is driving these decisions – and the incredible reason why we should navigate uncertainty with confidence. Also, with market dips and volatility on the rise, how can you protect your portfolio? Wes introduces the "Dry Powder Principle” -- your strategic reserve of safety assets.
Plus, Christa shares your #AskWes questions and Wes gives his take. All this and more on the March 18, 2025, Ask an Advisor episode of the Clark Howard podcast. Submit your questions: https://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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44min
March 17, 202503.17.25 Pay Less For A Vehicle / Power Bills: Smart Meters Vs Regular Meters
Today Clark focuses on one of the biggest purchases most of us make in life - cars. There are ways to get a vehicle for way less money than most people pay. Also, a look at the pros & cons of so called smart electric meters and time of use plans offered by utility companies - and how to decide which is best for you.
Best Low Cost Vehicles: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Smart Meters: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Best new cars in 2025: Consumer Reports reveals top picks for reliability, safety and more
Costco Car Buying Program: 4 Things To Know Before You Sign Up
How To Buy a Used Car / How to Buy a New Car in 5 Steps
Elliott Report: Home
Should You Get a Smart Meter for Your Home?
What Is Term Life Insurance?
How To Buy Term Life Insurance in 7 Easy Steps
What Is Disability Insurance and How Does It Work?
Clark.com resources
Episode transcripts
Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark
Clark.com daily money newsletter
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36min
March 14, 202503.14.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Housing Market Update
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Later - the housing market has made a huge turn. Clark spells out several factors creating market shifts both buyers and sellers should take note of.
Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
Current State Of The Housing Market: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Where You Should Never Buy Travel Insurance for a Cruise
InsureMyTrip Review: Why We Like It and How to Use It
CarMax vs. Carvana: A First-Hand Experience Selling a Car in 2024
How To Sell Your Car in 6 Steps
My 7 Rules for Using Credit Cards - Clark Howard
Best 529 College Savings Plans By State
Should I Contribute to a 529 Plan Only To Roll It Into a Roth IRA Later?
Home Buyers Are Finally Getting the Upper Hand Again
Roth vs. Traditional 401(k): What's the Difference?
Clark.com resources
Episode transcripts
Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark
Clark.com daily money newsletter
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40min
March 12, 202503.12.25 Attention Shoppers: The Retail Pricing Game / New Flight Requirements
With the price of goods in flux, it helps to be in the know to protect your wallet. Clarkies know how Clark uses unit pricing to shop smart at the grocery store. You would think that the bigger the bag, the smaller the unit price. Not so. Clark fills you in on what manufacturers have been doing and what to keep in mind with all purchases moving forward. Also - Travelers be prepared: the Real ID flight requirement domestically, and travel authorizations for entry into Europe are upon us.
The Retail Pricing Game Now: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Flyers: Real ID Kicks In: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Costco Hearing Aids: 5 Things To Know Before You Buy
Miracle-Ear Hearing Aids: 5 Things To Know Before You Buy
Sam's Club Hearing Aids: 5 Things To Know Before You Buy
Connect Hearing: 5 Things To Know Before Your First Visit
HearUSA: 5 Things To Know Before Your First Visit
Travel Alert: REAL ID Deadline Coming Soon-Clark.com
What is ETIAS - European Union / Apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA)
6 reasons to add your Passport to Google Wallet
How Should I Safeguard My Passport When I Travel Abroad?
Best Free Password Managers: 10 Top Picks
How To Freeze and Unfreeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion
Follow Clark Howard's #1 Rule To Travel Cheap
9 Free Federal and State Tax Filing Services for 2025
Clark.com resources
Episode transcripts
Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark
Clark.com daily money newsletter
Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275

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36min
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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39min
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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Clark.com daily money newsletter
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35min
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
Episode transcripts
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Clark.com daily money newsletter
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39min
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
Episode transcripts
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37min
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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40min

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