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 16, 202405.16.24 Clark’s Home Security Sales Pressure Pitch / Choosing A Veterinary Clinic
Today, Clark shares a personal story about a sleazy sales call he received from one of the big alarm companies - tied to an internet provider. Also in this episode, pet owners need to understand what’s going on in the veterinary medicine profession so they can choose wisely, and protect their wallets.
DIY Home Security: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Veterinary Bills: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
ADT USA Reviews | Read Customer Service Reviews of adt.com
Your Guide to DIY Home Security Systems
Which Home Security Systems Rank Better Than Ring?
Turo: 5 Things To Know About the Cheap Car Rental Service
Credit Card Car Rental Insurance: What You Need To Know
My Credit Card Offers Some Rental Car Coverage. Why Do I Still Need To Involve My Primary Auto Insurance?
Why Your Vet Bill Is So High / Is Pet Insurance Worth It?
Best 529 College Savings Plans By State
Credit Karma Review: Free Credit Score and More at Your Fingertips
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May 15, 202405.15.24 Find A Trustworthy Financial Advisor / SAVE MORE On Storage Units
Finding a fiduciary financial advisor who ONLY works for your best interests can be difficult. New regulations may add protections for consumers, but it’s on us to know how to get the best guidance. Also, Americans have so much stuff that storage units have been overbuilt. If you have a unit, Clark has some money saving advice regarding your monthly fee.
Key Warning On Financial Advisors: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Storage Units: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Americans Deserve Straight Retirement Advice. They Work Too Hard for Their Money.
NYTimes: Who Can Be Trusted for Retirement Advice? New Rules Strengthen Protections.
WSJ: Advisers on Trillions in IRAs Must Now Put Your Interest First
What to Do When Your 401(k) Leaves Something to Be Desired
How To Find and Choose a Financial Advisor - Clark.com
What Is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor and Do I Need One?
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The Headache at the End of the Costco Gold Rush - The WSJ
Should You Buy Gold at Costco? / Clark Howard's Advice on Buying Gold
NYTimes: Americans Went All-In on Self-Storage. That Demand Is Suddenly Cooling.
Storage Unit Prices Keep Going Up. Is There a Better Way To Store My Possessions?
The #1 Bill You Should Get by Mail
Wirecutter: Stop Stressing About Turning Off the Lights When Leaving the Room!
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26min
May 14, 202405.14.24 How To Really Buy A Used Vehicle / New Rules For Travel Rewards
In this episode - Clark takes you through the necessary steps for buying a used vehicle, including his number one rule, a key step neglected by a third of all buyers. Also today - are you traveling this summer? Airlines and hotels are changing the rules when it comes to earning points or miles.
How To Buy A Used Car: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Airline & Hotel Points: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
WSJ - Used-Car Sales Have Moved Online—Here’s Why Both Customers and Dealers Are Happy
How To Buy a Used Car - Clark.com
How to Buy a New Car - Clark.com
Should You Buy an Extended Warranty on Your Car? - Clark.com
Salvage Title: What it Means, How it Works - Investopedia
American Airlines Is Once Again Changing How Fliers Can Earn Rewards
Hotel Resort Fee Lookup Tool
Should You Ever Book a Nonrefundable Hotel Room?
How Does Booking Travel Through a Credit Card Rewards Program Compare?
How To Choose a Tour Company - Clark.com
When Do You Need a Travel Agent?
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38min
May 13, 202405.13.24 Best Auto Insurance Companies / Non-Competes Under Attack
In this episode - we often see lists of the best auto insurance companies, but now Clark has discovered an industry database for body shops that rates insurers according to how claims are handled. Also, Clark hates covenants not to compete - a labor practice that’s now on the ropes. But the ban is messy. Clark explains.
A New Source For The BEST Auto Insurers: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Non-Compete Clauses: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
CrashNetwork - Top Rated U.S. Car Insurance Companies for 2024
Best Auto Insurance Companies -Clark.com
How to Shop for Lower Car Insurance - Clark.com
Ascensus Acquires Vanguard’s Small Business Retirement Plans
Target Date Funds: Clark’s Favorite Retirement Investment
Ban on non-compete agreements sends shockwave across Wall Street
[The Washington Post] Groups sue to block FTC’s new rule barring noncompete agreements
Workers Celebrating Ban on Noncompetes. Employers Are Ready to Fight. - The WSJ
NYTimes: F.T.C. Issues Ban on Worker Noncompete Clauses
Businesses face 'seismic shift' after FTC bans noncompetes. Here's what they should do next.
Healthcare.gov / What Is an HSA Account and How Does It Work?
My 7 Rules for Using Credit Cards - Clark Howard
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33min
May 10, 202405.10.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Loyalty Programs: Cost-Benefit Analysis
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode, how loyalty programs affect price decision making and may have you “competing with yourself”. Clark discusses how these programs work across many industries, and what to keep in mind to get the most from them.
Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
Loyalty Programs: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
How to Start Investing: 10 Steps for Beginners
Should We Worry About the National Debt and Budget Deficits?
Will Social Security Run Out?
What Is a SEP IRA and Who Is Eligible?
Clark Deals - Hotels
When Is the Best Time To Collect Social Security? / Social Security When?
18 Ways To Save at Walmart / Walmart+ Membership Program: 4 Things To Know
Loyalty programs may limit competition, and they could be pushing prices up for everyone — The Conversation
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38min
May 09, 202405.09.24 Super-Commuters / Back to Basics - Annuities
During COVID, many Americans moved far away from their offices, sometimes out of state. Clark talks about how super-commuters are making it work. Also, Clark gets back to basics on something he hates: annuities. Know which type may actually be useful and which ones are to be AVOIDED at all costs!
Super-Commuting: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Sold Not Bought - Annuities: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
The rise of the super-commuter
The Best Unlimited Hotspot Plans
Visible Announces New Annual Plans: Save up to $145/Year
Visible Review: 5 Things To Know Before You Sign Up
Using Cellular Data Internationally: Buying a Local SIM Card
InsureMyTrip Review: Why We Like It and How to Use It
How To Choose the Best Charities for Your Donations
What Is an Annuity, and Why Does Clark Think They Stink?
The Only Two Exceptions to Clark Howard's Annuity Rule
What Is a 1035 Exchange? Definition and How the Rules Work
Why I Think Medicare Advantage Plans Stink - Clark Howard
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31min
May 08, 202405.08.24 Flat Fee Financial Services / Dental Treatment Decisions
Investing continues to evolve and a new way some fiduciary financial advisors are charging for services could save you money. Know your options to make an informed choice for financial services. Also, before you sign up for expensive dental work, think twice & take Clark’s advice.
Flat Fee Financial Advisors: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Wisdom Teeth- AVOID Unnecessary Dental Work: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Flat Fee Shops Attempt to Shake Up Financial Advising
Advice-Only Network // Flat Fee Advisors
3 Places You Should Never Invest Your Money
What Is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor and Do I Need One?
How To Find and Choose a Financial Advisor
What Is an HSA Account and How Does It Work?
Target Date Funds: Clark's Favorite Retirement Investment
How to Advocate for Yourself at the Dentist
How getting a second opinion can stop you being ripped off — The Conversation
Yes, your smart TV is spying on you – Here's how to stop it
GM Stops Selling Driving Data to Insurance Companies
How to Buy a New Car in 5 Steps
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29min
May 07, 202405.07.24 Phone Tap To Pay Spending / Pandemic Pivots Reversing
In our everyday payment decisions, many choose Apple Pay or Google Wallet on our phones. Consumer behavior studies show the more convenient the payment method, the more we spend. Don’t let tap to pay, tap you out! Also today - we are finally seeing the results of people wanting to do more in person. Clark discusses how this is affecting some industries, including food delivery.
Phone Tap To Pay (More): Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
The Ghost Of Kitchens Past: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Using your phone to pay is convenient, but it can also mean you spend more
Cash Envelope System: How It Works
10 Best Free Checking Accounts in April 2024
AT&T Data Breach: Take These Steps To Protect Your Information
How to Freeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion
Ghost Kitchens Are Disappearing, Squeezed by Demand and Complaints
Warning for Cell Phone Users: Do Not Use Public Charging Stations
What Is a Thrift Savings Plan?
Costco vs. Sam's Club: What Is the Difference?
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31min
May 06, 202405.06.24 Digital Existence Is Tracked / Teen Job Opportunity Abounds
How do you feel about targeted ads following you around online? Companies are dreaming up new ways to track us - even when we have our TV show paused! Also, job prospects are great for teens this spring and summer. Now is the perfect time for young people to enter the workforce.
Targeted Ads Ubiquitous: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Teen Jobs: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Google Pledges to Destroy Browsing Data to Settle ‘Incognito’ Lawsuit
Why Walmart bought TV-maker Vizio for $2.3 billion - Axios
Is that ad following you around the internet creepy or kind of cool?
Roku Explores an Insidious Way to Serve up Commercials Via Idle HDMI Inputs | Sound & Vision
Roku forcing 2-factor authentication after 2 breaches of 600K accounts
Fighting back against harmful voice cloning
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE BROKER COMMISSIONS ANTITRUST SETTLEMENTS
If you recently sold your home, you might get part of your realtor fee back
NAR settlement: Here's what to know about payouts for commission lawsuits
Teens Are Spending Less This Year. Where Their Allowances Are Going.
CPI Inflation Calculator - Value of $1.60 from 1971 to 2024
Charles Schwab Review 2023: Pros & Cons
No Surprises Act
Cheapest Way to Rent a Car: Expert Tips
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30min
May 03, 202405.03.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Scam Alert: Rampant Gift Card Fraud
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode, why buying a gift card is now tantamount to lighting a $20 bill on fire.
Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
Gift Card Draining: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Military and Veterans Guide: Free Resources for Your Finances
How To Protect Your Home From Being Stolen by Squatters
Florida lawmakers pass bill to revoke squatters' rights
How to Lower Your Property Taxes in 4 Easy Steps
Chinese Organized Crime’s Latest U.S. Target: Gift Cards
What Is a CD Ladder and When Is It a Good Idea?
BBB-File a Complaint
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