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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April 18, 202404.18.24 Discounters & Dollar Stores / New Career Considerations
Dollar stores and other discounters are reconfiguring. Clark clears media confusion surrounding closures and discusses what makes some discount retail operations more successful than others. Also - If you want job stability with a pension, this job sector wants you!
Dollar Store Closures: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Who Offers A Pension?: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Dollar stores are shutting down across America. They did this to themselves
99 Cents Only Stores to close all 371 spots in 'extremely difficult decision,' CEO says - USA TODAY
Dollar Tree Raises Max Price to $7: Which Items Will Cost More?
Clark Howard's 5 Money Tips for Couples
How to Freeze Your Child's Credit
Research shows federal workers are effective and committed, not subversive — The Conversation
[The Washington Post] The government has a workforce crisis. One of its best-kept secrets can fix it.
Portfolio Lender: Meaning, Overview, Pros and Cons
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32min
April 17, 202404.17.24 EV Deals Now Include Tesla / The Digital Wallet Option
Clark updates EV deals with Tesla now in the mix. Also, what to know about digital wallet options including Paze, a new entry from the big banks.
Tesla Deals: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Digital Wallets: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
What’s wrong with Tesla?
[The Washington Post] Ready or not, self-driving semi-trucks are coming to America’s highways
Should You Take Your Pension in a Lump Sum or Monthly Payments?
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation: Home Page
Best Secured Credit Cards for 2024: Top Picks for Building or Repairing Credit
Why Clark Says You Should ‘Ignore’ Paze as Trendy New Payment Option
The Family Digital Wallet Is A $26 Billion Deposit Opportunity For Banks
NYTimes: The Youths Have Spoken: Wallets Are Lame. Go Digital.
Millions of small businesses have a new reporting requirement. Here's what to know.
Bogleheads Investing Advice and Info
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32min
April 16, 202404.16.24 Point-Of-Sale Donations / New & Egregious: Medical Facility Fees
Often at checkouts, we’re asked to donate to a cause by rounding up our payment or contributing one dollar. How do you decide when to give? Also, as a result of giant hospital systems buying up practices, you may be charged a significant “facility fee” at doctors appointments. Be ready by asking the right question in advance. Plus, out-of-network charges are being manipulated by private equity, costing patients more.
Checkout Charity: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Medical Facility Fees: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
How To Choose the Best Charities for Your Donations
What's the Best Way To Donate to a Charity?
That spare change you donate at checkout is adding up to millions for charities
A Simple Trick To Paying Off Your Credit Card Faster
How To Open a Roth IRA
This Small U.S. City Was Just Named the Best Place to Retire With No Savings.
The Best Places to Retire in the World
Hospitals Are Adding Billions in ‘Facility’ Fees for Routine Care - The WSJ
NYTimes: In Battle Over Health Care Costs, Private Equity Plays Both Sides
NYTimes: Health Insurers’ Lucrative, Little-Known Alliance: 5 Takeaways
NYTimes: Insurers Reap Hidden Fees by Slashing Payments. You May Get the Bill.
What Is a Backdoor Roth IRA?
CarEdge | Buy, Sell, and Protect New & Used Cars - CarEdge
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33min
April 15, 202404.15.24 TAX DAY: Filing An Extension / Property Tax Increases
Clark discusses filing an extension and what to do if you don’t have the money to pay income taxes. Also, many of us are dealing with sky-high valuations of our property, and Clark has a personal story to tell.
Filing A Tax Extension: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Property Tax Appeals: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Tax return extensions: Why you should (or shouldn't) do it and how to request one
When Are Taxes Due? Important Tax Dates in 2024
The IRS has 940,000 unclaimed tax refunds from 2020 that are about to expire. Is one of them yours?
Advice | IRS has $1 billion in 2020 tax refunds. Time is running out to collect.
AT&T Reset 7.6 Million Customers’ Passcodes After Data Breach - The WSJ
NYTimes: AT&T Resets Millions of Passcodes After Customer Records Are Leaked
Everything to Know About the Alleged AT&T Data Leak: What You Can Do to Protect Yourself
How To Freeze and Unfreeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion
Best 529 College Savings Plans By State
What Brokerage Do You Recommend for First-Time Investors or Kids?
The ‘Echo Housing Boom’ is here
3 Places You Should Never Invest Your Money
What Is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor and Do I Need One?
How To Open a Roth IRA
Best Investment Companies for Investors in 2024
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37min
April 12, 202404.12.24 BONUS - A Double Edition of Clark Stinks
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. And today Clark revels in listener reprobation for his rank, malodorous missteps on a slew of topics - for the entire podcast. Ah the smell of it!

Mentioned on the show:
Best Rewards Credit Cards: Top Picks for 2024
Reps demand answers to U.S. Postal Service delays across state, country
Want To Guard Your Privacy Online? Search the Web With DuckDuckGo
Best Travel Credit Cards: Top Rewards Picks for 2024
American Express Credit Cards
Clark Predicts Traditional 401(k)s, IRAs Will Cease To Exist Within a Decade
Target Drive Up Review: How Target Grocery Pickup Works
How Do Student Loans Work? 7 Things to Know
Follow Clark Howard's #1 Rule To Travel Cheap
5 Things To Know Before You Buy Costco Clothes
When Is the Best Time To Collect Social Security?
Will Social Security Run Out?
My Social Security: The Free Account Everyone Needs To Set Up Before Retirement
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35min
April 11, 202404.11.24 CONSUMER ALERT: Medical Facility Debt Collection / Self-Checkout Changes
Today Clark shares an important warning for anyone who has a relative or friend in a nursing home, assisted living, hospital or any other medical facility. Also - Self-checkout seemed like a great idea, until stores realized how much theft was occurring. Expect to see some changes in this area.
Medical Facilities Payment Scheme: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Retail Self-Checkout: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Why a financial regulator is going after health care debt
3 Things to Know Before You Lease a Car
TrueCar | New & Used Cars for Sale | Car Pricing & Reviews
Electrek | EV and Tesla News, Green Energy, Ebikes, and more
Carfax Electric Car Lease Deals
Which Are The Cheapest Electric Cars To Lease?
How to Shop for Lower Car Insurance
Best Auto Insurance Companies and Some of the Worst
Best And Worst Homeowners Insurance Companies
Submit a complaint | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
New York Post: Target to limit self-checkout to 10 items as stores trend away from the technology amid concerns of theft
New York Post: Dollar General drops self-checkout at hundreds of stores to reduce theft
5 Reasons Sam's Club Is Better Than Costco
Getting a Ton of New Credit Card Offers? Here’s What You Need To Do
Should I Freeze My Credit With Innovis, SageStream, CoreLogic and LexisNexus?
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30min
April 10, 202404.10.24 Retail Membership Considerations / Timeshare Scams Get Worse
The membership business model has overtaken retailers large and small. Clark compares offerings from Target, Walmart, Amazon and 2 warehouse clubs, with a directive for consumers. Also, as if timeshares aren’t bad enough, organized crime is now getting into the resale scam game.
Retail Memberships: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Cartels Target Timeshares: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Barrons: Delivery Is Retail’s New Game. How the Players Stack Up.
Target Is Rebranding Its Credit Card Program: What You Should Know
Costco vs. Sam's Club vs. BJ's Wholesale: Which Is Best?
How To Manage Your Monthly Subscriptions To Save Money
Parent PLUS loans can be a debt trap. Here's a loophole
Income-Contingent Repayment (ICR)
Annual Updates to the Income-Contingent Repayment (ICR) Plan Formula for 2023-2024
Income-Driven Repayment Plans
What Are the Tax Consequences of Debt Settlement?
NYTimes: A Mexican Drug Cartel’s New Target? Seniors and Their Timeshares
Clark.com - Timeshares
How To Sell, Cancel or Get Rid of Your Timeshare
5 Steps To Getting a Good Deal on a Hotel Room
How To Plan a Trip: Clark's Best Travel Tips To Save Money
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28min
April 09, 202404.09.24 An Opportunity For Dog Lovers / Beware Tech Imposter Scams
During the pandemic, many people decided to buy or adopt a dog. Due to changing circumstances, many former “pandemic puppies” are now in need of homes, presenting an opportunity for would-be pet owners. Also today, scams have morphed over the decades and exploded with technology. It pays to be savvy to the latest permutations of tech imposter scams.
Pandemic Puppies Fill Shelters: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Tech Scams: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Survey: 91% of dog owners have experienced financial stress over the cost of pet ownership - USA Today
Clark.com - Is Pet Insurance Worth It?
10 Things Homeowners Insurance Doesn't Always Cover
Discover Free Checking Account - No Fee Cashback Debit
The Safer Way To Use Your Debit Card
New tech support scammers want your life savings
Never move your money to “protect it.” That’s a scam
What’s a verification code and why would someone ask me for it?
Will your bank or investment fund stop a transfer to a scammer? Probably not
Did you get a call or text about a suspicious purchase on Amazon? It’s a scam
16 of the Best High-Yield Online Savings Accounts
What Is a SEP IRA and Who Is Eligible?
Best Investment Companies for Investors in 2024
Southwest - Transferable Flight Credits
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29min
April 08, 202404.08.24 House Theft Via Squatters & Fraud / The Truth About Credit Card Rewards
Much in the news lately - houses overtaken by squatters, or stolen through title theft. Clark discusses which homes are most vulnerable and what to be aware of as a homeowner. Also today, why credit card rewards are not always worth it. Clark discusses how reward cards work, and what it takes to reap the benefits.
Anti-Squatter Statutes: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Credit Card Rewards: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
How to Protect Your Home From Deed Theft
New York Post: NYC couple are sued by squatters who allegedly took over their $930K investment home and won’t leave: ‘It’s absolutely absurd’
Home Title Lock: Is It the Same As Home Title Insurance?
How To Protect Your Home From Being Stolen by Squatters
Are Indexed Universal Life Insurance Policies a Good Option or a Scam?
Why You Should Never Mail a Check
The deceptive math of credit card rewards: Spending for points doesn't always make sense - USA TODAY
Clark.com - Credit Cards
Should You Ever Book a Nonrefundable Hotel Room?
BBB-File a Complaint
7 Rules for Buying a Cheap Car With Cash
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33min
April 05, 202404.05.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Privacy Alert: Automakers
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode, a handful of automakers are selling their customers down the river and it’s an inexcusable invasion of privacy that impacts insurance premiums.
Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
Automakers Selling Driving Data: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature® Card Review: Up to 2% Unlimited Cash Back
When Should You File a Claim on Your Homeowners Insurance?
What Is a SIMPLE IRA and How Does It Work?
What Is a SEP IRA and Who Is Eligible?
Best Investment Companies for Investors in 2024
What Is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor and Do I Need One?
How To Pack a Carry-On the Right Way
4 Things You Should Always Pack in Your Carry-On
Should You Allow Your Auto Insurance To Monitor Your Driving?
New York Post: Your car is secretly spying on you and driving your insurance rates through the roof: report
NYTimes: Automakers Are Sharing Consumers’ Driving Behavior With Insurance Companies
What Is a C.L.U.E Report and Its Impact on Your Insurance
How to Dispute Your C.L.U.E. Report
How To Open a Roth IRA
How to Buy a New Car in 5 Steps
Study: The 10 Best New Cars for the Money
Rollovers From a 529 Plan to Roth IRA: What to Know
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