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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December 28, 202312.28.23 BEST OF: The Return Of Smaller Homes / Smart Choices For Higher Education
Happy Holidays! Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns January 2nd.
Clark explains the forces behind a reversal in home building trends, bringing more affordable homes to the housing market. Also today: New data shows the net cost of attending college is moderating. Clark discusses cost factors to consider when choosing a college and most importantly - a course of study and skill set. Is prestige worth the price, or is it better to hold the cost and borrowing down? Plus, a NEVER NEVER rule on student loans.
Back To Smaller Homes: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
College Major and School Choice Decisions: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show
Goodbye Bathtub and Living Room. America’s Homes Are Shrinking.
Divvy Wants to Make Rent-to-Own Deals Easy. Many Customers Find Them Hard.
Should You Buy an Extended Warranty on Your Car?
Want high earnings? Focus on the major, not a college's prestige
Student Loan Payments Are Restarting: 4 Things To Know
How Do Student Loans Work? 7 Things to Know
‘I’ve had this black cloud looming over me’: How private lenders have left millions of college students with no hope for the future
Simple Interest: Who Benefits, With Formula and Example
Rule of 78: Definition, How Lenders Use It, and Calculation
Submit a complaint | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Why Clark Howard Shifted to a Digital Wallet and You Should Too
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December 27, 202312.27.23 BEST OF: Scam Hit List / Heavy Lift: Renting A Storage Unit
Happy Holidays! Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns January 2nd.
Amount lost to only the scams reported last year: $9 Billion. Clark runs down an alarming list of current cons, and what they all have in common. Also today, Clark updates his journey renting storage, with new insights on what renters of storage units need to know.
Scam-a-rama Line Up: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Renting Storage: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show
People are losing more money to scammers than ever before. Here's how to keep yourself safe
Blue-tick scammers target consumers who complain on X
Best Buy scam alert! People are pretending to be members of the Geek Squad. How to spot it. -USA TODAY
New Amazon scams are making the rounds. Here’s how to avoid them
Scammers impersonate well-known companies, recruit for fake jobs on LinkedIn and other job platforms
FTC Cautions Consumers on Heels of Latest Zelle Scam
You got the apartment! Spot rental listing scams before you pay
7 Best Free Cloud Storage Options in 2023 - Clark.com
What Is a Solid-State Drive (SSD)?
How To Buy Term Life Insurance in 7 Easy Steps
Is There a Limit to Americans’ Self-Storage Addiction? Billions of Dollars Say Nope
Clark Deals - The best laptop deals available now
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34min
December 26, 202312.26.23 BEST OF: Back To School For Seniors / Renting To Own A Home
Happy Holidays! Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns January 2nd.
Word to seniors - A new trend is serving the lifelong learning ethos which may make sense for you and greatly enhance retirement. Also, the increased challenges of homebuying have led to the resurgence of renting to own a home. Clark discusses the opportunity and hazard of these contracts.
Retirees Return To College: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Rent-To-Own Home Contracts: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show
Why Retirees Are Going Back to College
Flexcar: Your flexible alternative to car ownership
T-Mobile: Credit Card Payments Will Soon Lose AutoPay Discounts
Authorized User vs. Joint Account Holder
Best Secured Credit Cards for 2023: Top Picks for Building or Repairing Credit
Divvy Wants to Make Rent-to-Own Deals Easy. Many Customers Find Them Hard.
How Do I Remove Myself as an Authorized User on a Credit Card?
Rich Dad - The Power of the Corporation
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28min
December 25, 202312.25.23 BEST OF: The Credit Card Surcharge War / The Man From ROTH
Happy Holidays! Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns January 2nd.
Credit cards are a massive expense for businesses. The U.S. has the highest merchant fees in the world, so many merchants pass on the expense to customers. Clark tells you how Visa is fighting back, and what this all means for both merchants and consumers. Also today, Clark - aka The Man From Roth - shares the considerable merits of the ROTH versions of 401(k)s and IRAs. Roths are the superior choice, yet - underutilized.
Credit Card Surcharge Decisions : Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Roth Power: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show
Bodegas Put on Notice as Visa Fights Back on Card Surcharges
Fidelity Rewards Visa vs. Citi® Double Cash Card – 18 month BT offer: Pick the Right 2% Credit Card
How to Get a Mortgage in 8 Steps
Congress Ended a Tax Break. How That May Help Higher Earners. WSJ
Roth vs. Traditional 401(k): What's the Difference?
What Is a Roth 401(k) and How Does It Work?
14 of the Best High-Yield Online Savings Accounts in August 2023
Gym membership cancellation: Here's how easy it can be to get out
How To Get a Gym Membership for Practically Free
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27min
December 22, 202312.22.23 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / What To Know About Hybrid Vehicles
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, Clark explains the hybrid vehicle advantage and the difference between plug-in and regular hybrids.
Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
Hybrids 101: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Clark’s Christmas Kids
How To Save Money With Google Flights
Children & Infant Travel | Delta Air Lines
Southwest Airlines offers expanded family boarding ages on some flights
5 Money Lessons From Clark Howard's Trip to Europe
Amica: 10 Things To Know Before You Get a Policy
ChexSystems / Order Your Innovis Credit Report
How to Request Your Clarity Consumer File Disclosure - Clarity Services, Inc.
Security Freeze - LexisNexis Risk Solutions Consumer Disclosure
How To Freeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion
What Is Disability Insurance and How Does It Work?
America’s top-selling car will soon come only as a hybrid
Can a Burglar Jam Your Wireless Security System? - Consumer Reports
Your Guide to DIY Home Security Systems
What Brokerage Do You Recommend for First-Time Investors or Kids?
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36min
December 21, 202312.21.23 Supporting Adult Kids / Taking Security Warnings Seriously
Do you financially support your adult kids? This is a tough area. Clark shares some surprising statistics and offers some guidelines for parents. Also in this episode, do you pay attention to security warnings including data breaches, scams & digital vulnerabilities? Clark discusses what it takes for us to actually take security alerts seriously and act to protect our accounts.
Funding Your Adult Kids: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Security Warnings: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Clark’s Christmas Kids
Kevin O'Leary: How I handle family members who ask for money and the one rule I always enforce
Study reveals more than half of American parents in these 36 states shell out to support their adult children
How Does Your Credit Utilization Rank vs. Average U.S. Consumers?
Can I Trust the FDIC’s Recommendations on Getting Insured for More Than $250,000 at a Single Bank?
Best Free Password Managers: 7 Top Picks / How To Create a Safe Password
How To Monitor Your Credit
Credit Karma Review: Free Credit Score and More at Your Fingertips
How To Freeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion
What Is a 403(b) and How Does It Work?
Clark does not purchase extended warranties!
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33min
December 20, 202312.20.23 Borrowing From Retirement Accounts / Apple To Android Texting
New stats reveal many Americans are tapping retirement accounts for cash shortfalls. There are safety valves that allow access to these funds pre-retirement but doing so erodes future wealth. Clark discusses where to draw the line when faced with this dilemma. Also today, positive changes from Apple include a texting fix that’s long overdue.
Borrowing From Retirement Accounts: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Apple’s Texting Fix: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Retirement Accounts Are the New Emergency Funds
529 rollover to Roth IRA: A guide to conversion
E-ZPass Group - Home
E-PASS - Central Florida Expressway Authority
NYTimes: Apple Says It Will Improve the Green vs. Blue Texting Experience
Why unexpectedly high ambulance bills are still a problem in the U.S.
How to Find Airline Mistake Fares and Save Big on Airfare
Clark’s Christmas Kids
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31min
December 19, 202312.19.23 Attention Shoppers: Caution With Dupes / Avoid Car Loan Rip-offs
Many shoppers are into “dupes” - cheaper replicas of pricier products, especially clothing, cosmetics and accessories. So are they worth a try? A recent survey assesses quality vs savings on duplicate brands. Also today, Toyota was just fined for ripping customers off with car loans. But they’re not the only ones playing games in their finance offices. How to bypass this rip-off entirely.
Cheaper Duplicates Of Pricey Brands: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Car Loan Rip-offs: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
'Dupes' clothing, perfume craze lures holiday shoppers as major brands fret
The Cheapest Places To Buy Contact Lenses
The Best Places To Buy Eyeglasses
Where To Get Cheap Eye Exams
Toyota financing arm fined $60 million by consumer watchdog for car loan scam
How to Buy a New Car in 5 Steps
How to Buy a Used Car in 7 Steps / Best Used Car Websites in 2023
Fidelity Investments Review 2023: Pros & Cons
Capital Gains Tax Rates for 2023 vs. 2024
Roth vs. Traditional 401(k): What's the Difference?
Clark’s Christmas Kids
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29min
December 18, 202312.18.23 Assisted Living FEES / SAVE MORE On Audiobooks
Planning ahead means understanding available care for our aging selves and senior loved ones. Recent reports expose excessive fees imposed at assisted living facilities. Clark explains what to look out for and how to get legit help making placement decisions. Also today - something that is actually getting cheaper for you - audio books.
Assisted Living Fees: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Audiobook Deals: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Clark’s Christmas Kids
NYTimes.com: Extra Fees Drive Assisted-Living Profits
Desperate Families Search for Affordable Home Care
How to Find a Geriatric Care Manager
Aging Life Care Association
How To Manage Your Monthly Subscriptions To Save Money
5 Steps To Getting a Good Deal on a Hotel Room
Do You Get Better Prices on Hotels From Third-Party Sites or by Booking Directly?
Best 529 College Savings Plans By State
529 rollover to Roth IRA: A guide to conversion
Audiobooks Just Got Cheaper—if You Know Where to Look-WSJ
Free Audiobooks: 11 Places Online and Apps (Clark.com)
Goodbye match, hello retirement benefit account? What IBM 401(k) change means
Cancel for Any Reason Trip Insurance: Should You Buy It?
Travel Insurance: What You Need To Know Before You Buy
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34min
December 15, 202312.15.23 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Hearing Aids & Cognitive Decline
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode, great news on a common device that can prevent cognitive decline by 46% - and it’s getting cheaper to buy every day!
Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
Hearing Aids: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Clark’s Christmas Kids
5 Things To Know About Series I Savings Bonds
How To Dispute a Charge on Your Credit Card
OTC hearing aids reduce cognitive decline by 48%
Hearing Aids - Clark.com
Should You Buy an Extended Warranty on Your Car?
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