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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January 12, 202401.12.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / WARNING: Old 401(k)s At Risk
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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32min
January 11, 202401.11.24 IRS Tax Penalty News / Vanguard’s Target Date Funds
The IRS has been in the news for waiving penalties from prior tax years AND people are getting surprise tax bills. That has brought about a slew of companies advertising tax debt relief. Know what applies to you, and why you shouldn’t take the bait for “debt relief”. Also in the news, the lawsuit against Vanguard over its target date funds is moving through the courts. Know what role TDFs play in your portfolio and where they should NEVER be placed.
Tax Penalty Changes: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Vanguard’s Target Date Funds: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
[The Washington Post] IRS is waiving $1B in penalties. Beware of tax debt relief companies.
IRS Zaps Nearly $1 Billion in Penalties for Taxpayers - The Wall Street Journal.
Surprise Bill Coming to Those Who Underpay Taxes
When Should You Get an Accountant To Do Your Taxes?
How to Freeze Your Child's Credit
Should You Make Your Child an Authorized User on Your Credit Card?
Is Pet Insurance Worth It? What You Need To Know Before You Buy
How To Create a Will Online
Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney: Frequently Asked Questions
Clark Howard's 5-Point Annual Checklist You Should Follow
Lawsuit Over Vanguard’s Target-Date Funds Can Proceed, Judge Rules
Target Date Funds: Clark's Favorite Retirement Investment
Frequently Asked Questions on Gift Taxes
What Is a Roth 401(k) and How Does It Work?
Best Budgeting Apps in 2024: Our Top 5
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33min
January 10, 202401.10.24 Should You Own Gold? / Subscription Inventory & Streaming Decisions
Clark explains the real purpose of owning gold, and, should you decide to - the best way to include it as an asset. Also - One way to save money in the new year? Cancel subscriptions! Clark revisits subscription creep, and how streaming and other services can add up to big bucks. Many people forget to cancel free trials, and worse, many companies make it difficult to cancel.
GOLD! Yes Or No: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Subscription Creep & Streaming Services: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Costco sold more than $100 million in gold bars last quarter
Clark Howard's Advice on Buying Gold
Debt Archives - Clark Howard
Best And Worst Homeowners Insurance Companies: December 2023
This metro woman built a tiny home and dumped her mortgage
The high cost of subscription binges: How businesses get rich off you forgetting to cancel - USA TODAY
Americans Are Canceling More of Their Streaming Services
The streaming wars reached a stalemate in 2023, but here are 6 trends that will define 2024
Axios: Hello TV bundles, our old friend
New York Post: NY AG Letitia James sues SiriusXM: Service made it intentionally ‘hard to cancel subscriptions’
Clark.com - STREAMING TV
Visible Deal: Unlimited Service for $20 Monthly for Two Years
When Should You Get an Accountant To Do Your Taxes?
Scams & Rip-Offs Archives - Clark Howard
Clark.com resources
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31min
January 09, 202401.09.24 Prescription Drug Pricing Changes / CD Saving Strategy And A RIPOFF Warning
The big pharmacies are folding under the pressure of competitive pricing. How to insure you pay less for prescriptions. Also today, Clark updates the state of the economy and interest rates, with guidance on how savers can lock in higher rates for longer. He also has an important warning about how to spot fake CDs.
Rx Pricing Changes: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
CD Rates & Saving Strategy: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
NYTimes - CVS Says It Will Change the Way Its Pharmacies Are Paid
WSJ.com: CVS Plans to Overhaul How Much Drugs Cost
Axios: CVS' drug price transparency push / Axios: CVS blows up PBM model
CVS is shaking up drug pricing. You can thank Mark Cuban
Walgreens Launches Digital Tool To Help Save On Prescription Costs
10 Ways To Save on Prescription Drugs
Will Mark Cuban's Prescription Company Really Save You Money?
What Is a 403(b) and How Does It Work?
Target Date Funds: Clark's Favorite Retirement Investment
How To Find and Claim Missing Money in Your Name
Now May Be the Time to Lock In High Interest Rates on Your Savings
What Is a CD Ladder and When Is It a Good Idea?
16 of the Best High-Yield Online Savings Accounts in January 2024
FDIC.gov / 3 Places You Should Never Invest Your Money
IntraFi Network Deposits: ICS and CDARS Services from IntraFi
He Stole Hundreds of iPhones and Looted People’s Life Savings. He Told Us How.
Apple's New iOS 17 Security Feature Blocks Opportunistic iPhone Thieves
Apple unveils new security feature to safeguard against thieves
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28min
January 08, 202401.08.24 Retail Return Fees & Deadlines / Employer Finance Education Incentives
If you have holiday gifts you plan on taking or sending back, you need to know how return policies have changed, and act quickly. Clark explains. Also today, companies should emulate a recent move by a major airline to help employees with their finances.
Restrictive Return Policies: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Delta’s Emergency Savings Fund: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
WSJ.com: Retailers Enlist AI in Fight Against Returns
Return Policies Have Gotten More Annoying This Holiday Season - The WSJ
Holiday Returns: Guidelines and Return Dates for Major Retailers
How To Get a Gym Membership for Practically Free
Retirement Accounts Are the New Emergency Funds
Delta offers employees $1,000 for emergency savings, 33,000 sign up
The Best Place To Buy a Mattress
Amica - Get a RV & Trailer Quote
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26min
January 05, 202401.05.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Beware Job Scams
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode, there’s a real danger of scams when job searching online. Clark let’s job hunters know what to look out for and the rules of the road to employment.
Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
Job Scams: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
What Is the Highest Credit Score?
What Is a Thrift Savings Plan?
WSJ - Auto Dealers Find Savings by Buying Cars Off the Street
Turo: 5 Things To Know About the Cheap Car Rental Service
Capital One Walmart Rewards® Card: Get 5% Back on Online Purchases
Best Credit Cards for Shopping Rewards (Clark.com)
Is the Target RedCard Credit Card Worth?
Searching for a job to work remotely? Avoid scams and identity theft
Legitimate Work From Home Jobs – How to Find Them (Clark.com)
Should I Prepay for My Funeral?
Clark Howard's Important Advice on Funeral Planning
Wills & Funerals Archives - Clark Howard
SIPC - Securities Investor Protection Corporation
Clark.com resources
Episode transcripts
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34min
January 04, 202401.04.24 A New Way To SPEND LESS / TAXES: The New Direct File Program
The resolution to spend less can yield multiple benefits and there are various approaches. Clark explores a method called financial fasting. Also today, the U.S. is slowly adopting a method to simplify taxes, used by most other developed countries. See if this free online direct tax filing service called Direct File could work for you.
Financial Fasting: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
IRS: Direct File: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Financial Fasting Can Trim the Fat From Your Spending
What Is Umbrella Insurance and Do You Need It?
How To Find Cheap Flights in 3 Easy Steps
13 States Sign On to IRS Direct File Pilot Program
IRS plans to launch free tax filing pilot program in 13 states next year
Will an IRS Tax Prep Service Replace H&R Block or TurboTax?
4 Things You Should Always Pack in Your Carry-On
Should You Buy an Extended Warranty on Your Car?
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30min
January 03, 202401.03.24 Roth IRA Limits For 2024 / Used Electric Cars
Clark shares good news about his favorite type of retirement account. Also in today’s show, advice for used car buyers includes new tax incentives that just went into effect.
New Roth IRA Limits: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
The Used EV Tax Credit: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Looking to save in a Roth IRA next year? Here's what you need to know. - from USA TODAY
How To Open a Roth IRA
IRS provides tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2024
Best 529 College Savings Plans By State
529 rollover to Roth IRA: A guide to conversion
Visible Review: 5 Things To Know Before You Sign Up
Visible vs. Verizon Wireless: Plans, Pricing, Data and More
Edmunds: Best used electric vehicles under $25,000
13 Secret Saving Hacks at Costco, Sam's Club and BJ's Wholesale
What Home Security Camera Does Clark Prefer Ahead of Amazon’s Ring?
How To Find and Choose a Financial Advisor
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31min
January 02, 202401.02.24 SAVE MORE in 24 on Cell Phone Service / Payment App Tax Update
We’re back and ready to talk about how you can save more, spend less, and avoid rip-offs in 2024! Up first - your cell phone bill! Cell phone rates are going up at twice the rate of inflation because we’ve gone from 4 national providers to 3. Clark has ways to help you SAVE. Also, know what to expect this year if you’ve been worried about paying tax bills on money received through Venmo, PayPal, Cash App, or other payment services.
Save On Cell Phone Service: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Payment App Tax Rule: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Mobile phone bills up 5% over last year: doxo
Best Cell Phone Plans in 2024: The Cheapest Plan for Every Need
CELL PHONES - Clark.com / STREAMING TV - Clark.com
How To Watch the Top Video Streaming Services for Under $100 per Year
Best Budgeting Apps in 2024: Our Top 5
IRS delays reporting rules for users of Venmo, Cash App and other payment apps
How To Save Money With Google Flights
Top Travel Deals - Clark Howard
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31min
December 29, 202312.29.23 BEST OF: Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Carrying Credit Card Debt
Happy Holidays! Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns January 2nd.
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Later, 20% of credit card users have heavy revolving debt, accounting for ¾ of the money banks make from cards. Few such users know their debt amount or interest rate, an oversight banks have exploited. If you’re carrying credit card debt, Clark has an assignment that could help you achieve being debt FREE.
Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
Credit Card Debt: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show
What is Dual Enrollment and How Much Does it Cost?
Best Credit Cards for Shopping Rewards: Top Picks for 2023
Best Credit Cards for Groceries in 2023
2 Ways To Guarantee Yourself a Lifetime Stream of Income
Heavy credit-card users are key in the Fed’s inflation battle
How to Freeze Your Credit — Literally!
Clark.com - Credit Card Debt
Best Balance Transfer Credit Cards: Top Picks for 2023
How To Do a Balance Transfer the Right Way
Best 0% Intro APR Credit Cards: Top Picks for 2023
Citi Simplicity® Card Review 2022: A Worthy Balance Transfer Card
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