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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November 02, 202311.02.23 Two Money Saving Household Tips / Tipping Is Out Of Control
Clark tells you why it may save you money to rethink how you use your dishwasher and washing machine. Also in this episode, we’re getting hit with tip requests from all new places. What are the rules now? Clark shares his ideas about this and some general guidelines.
Saving Water & Energy: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Tipping: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
[The Washington Post] Experts say don’t pre-rinse your dishes. We put that advice to the test.
Best Cash Back Credit Cards With No Annual Fee
Best Travel Credit Cards: Top Rewards Picks for 2023
Best Airline Credit Cards for 2023: Are They Right For You?
A Modern Day Guide to Tipping
Holiday Tipping: Who To Tip and How Much
How to Freeze Your Child's Credit
Submit a complaint | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
What is a Passport Card? - Travel.gov
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30min
November 01, 202311.01.23 Vetting Charities / High Quality Furniture - Low Prices
The Season of Giving means donation requests coming from all sides. Clark helps you tell the legit charities from the crooks. Also, you may have noticed that affordable furniture often is not made to last these days. Some items are basically disposable. Get Clark’s take on how to find quality furniture for low prices.
Wise Charitable Giving: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
On Furniture: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
How to make sure your donations count when weather disasters strike
Clark.com How To Choose the Best Charities for Your Donations
Clark.com - Car Rentals
Best Investment Companies for Investors in 2023
[The Washington Post] Why furniture got so bad
How To Freeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion
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30min
October 31, 202310.31.23 Travel Booking Nightmares / Save On Medical Procedures
There’s an industry wide problem in the travel industry. Clark explains the danger you face when searching for travel deals online. Also today, Clark discusses how hospital systems drive up costs and how to save money on medical procedures.
Bogus Travel Sites: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Save On Medical Procedures: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Hotel deals harder to find as third-party travel sites mirror each others' rates
Is Amazon Prime Worth It?
12 Common Amazon Scams To Avoid
Clark Deals - Today's Best Deals of the Day
Are Your Hospital Outpatient Department Costs Too High? A Doctor's Office May Help
How To Open a Roth IRA
How Many Credit Cards Should I Have?
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33min
October 30, 202310.30.23 Passwords And Your Financial Safety / The Truth About Timeshares
Clark explains what can happen when you use the same password on multiple websites. Also today - Reportedly timeshares are making a comeback among younger travelers. Clark drivers the truth about timeshares
Password Safety: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Timeshares: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
[The Washington Post] Worried about the 23andMe hack? Here’s what you can do.
Car Insurance Archives - Clark Howard
Homeowners Insurance Archives - Clark Howard
Target Date Funds: Clark's Favorite Retirement Investment
How To Sell, Cancel or Get Rid of Your Timeshare
Timeshares - Clark.com
TRICARE Young Adult
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29min
October 27, 202310.27.23 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / What To Know About Credit Unions
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode - New reporting indicates that some credit unions are not behaving in the way that represents their members. Clark explains what you need to know about the superior choice for banking: credit unions.
Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
Credit Unions: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Why You Should Never Mail a Check
Top Travel Deals - Clark Howard
Clark's National Travel Deals - Clark Howard
How much does real estate agent experience matter? Here’s what the data says.
Credit Unions Are Making Money Off People Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Credit Union vs. Bank: What's the Difference?
Virtual Credit Cards: An Online Security Measure Worth Taking?
Elliott Report
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30min
October 26, 202310.26.23 Retail Mind Games / In A Brutal Housing Market - Strategies For Homebuyers
Fake sales are standard practice but especially abundant during the holiday season. Learn how promotional merchandise works to trick consumers into thinking they’re getting deals & how to tell a real bargain from a fake one. Also today - It’s a brutal housing market for would-be first time buyers. Renting & waiting is a viable alternative. Those needing to go ahead and buy now have more choice from new construction, and several avenues to explore to make a home purchase more affordable, including ARMs & ADUs.
Retail Mind Games: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Home Buying Strategies: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Retailers are using a simple mind trick on you to make their discounts seem bigger than they are
Disney World and Disneyland raise prices for passes and tickets
Google Play - Property Assistant by Flyreel
The Real Reason Why Your Insurer May Not Renew Your Policy
Axios:Charted: Homebuyers' call to ARMs
Tiny Homes Are the Hot New Homeowners’ Accessory - WSJ
How To Buy a House in 9 Steps / Is It Safe To Buy a Home Out of Foreclosure?
Best 529 College Savings Plans By State
Simple Interest vs. Compound Interest: The Main Differences
How to Buy a Used Car in 7 Steps
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32min
October 25, 202310.25.23 New Resources For Finding A Financial Advisor / Walmart Health Centers
Finding a financial advisor who won’t rip you off is tricky business. Clark shares some new ways to find your true fiduciary. Also, get the update on Walmart’s innovative in-store healthcare facilities.
Financial Advisors: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Walmart Health Centers: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
What Is a Financial Advisor and Do I Need One?
Advice-Only Network / Flat Fee Advisors
Should I Purchase Mortgage Life Insurance?
What Is Mortgage Protection Insurance and Do You Need It?
How To Buy Term Life Insurance in 7 Easy Steps
Walmart expands online healthcare benefits for US employees
Senior Care: Planning for the Future
What Brokerage Do You Recommend for First-Time Investors or Kids?
How To Open a Roth IRA
When Do You Need a Travel Agent?
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35min
October 24, 202310.24.23 The 2 Key Choices Of Super Savers / Recognizing Online Manipulation
Are you a Super Saver? Clark discusses the key choices you can make in your life that will truly empower you to have control over your financial future. There are 2 big decisions that most enable super savers to live on less than what they make. Also today - by design, many websites employ tricks to manipulate your buying, subscription and privacy choices. Recognizing these “dark patterns” can keep you above the fray of getting played.
What Super Savers Know: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Seeing Dark Patterns Online: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show
Here are the top sacrifices made by 'super savers'
The Millionaire Next Door
How To Open a Roth IRA
What Is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor and Do I Need One?
How to Buy a Used Car in 7 Steps
Why You Might Want To Dump Your Delta Credit Card Now
Dark patterns: how online companies strive to keep your money and data when you try to leave — The Conversation
7 Things To Know About the Venmo Credit Card
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31min
October 23, 202310.23.23 Good News On Junk Fees / Beware AI Fake Content
Great news on junk fees, especially when buying concert tickets and booking travel online. New rules will simplify comparison shopping online. Also, AI has shown its potential to be very helpful in many ways. Unfortunately, it’s being used for more sinister purposes that you need to know about.
Junk Fee Transparency: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Beware AI Fakes: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show
What you see is what you’ll pay: New law bans ‘junk’ fees on hotel bills, concert tickets, etc.
‘Spending Money to Get Nothing’: The Latest on Resort Fees
Opt Out of T-Mobile’s Upcoming Plan Migration Using These Steps
T-Mobile’s Forced Plan Migration: How To Opt Out
Auto Europe® Car Rentals - Official Site
Tom Hanks Warns of Dental Ad Using A.I. Version of Him
[The Washington Post] AI voice clones mimic politicians and celebrities, reshaping reality
What Is Umbrella Insurance and Do You Need It?
What Are Index Funds?
Ask Clark: What Is a Backdoor Roth IRA?
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32min
October 20, 202310.20.23 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / DON’T Buy Now Pay Later
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, Clark talks about why Buy Now Pay Later, aka Pay in 4 services, have become a disaster for so many, especially Gen Zers.
Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
Pay In 4 Is A Trap: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show
Best Airline Credit Cards for 2023: Are They Right For You?
Select Delta Customers Will Receive a Valuable New Credit Card Perk
Cruises for Singles and Solo Travelers
Investors criticize federal retirement savings program over new system
AnnualCreditReport.com / 4 Ways To Get Your Free Credit Score
Safely Order High Security Checks Online - Costco Checks
Sam's Club Checks - High Security Checks
Costco vs. Sam's Club: What Is the Difference?
10 Best New Products at Costco in October
NYTimes: Gen Z Is Poised to Spend More on Debt Than Others. It Could Derail Retirement.
Buy Now Pay Later users: young and well-off but nearing a financial cliff, poll shows
New York Fed: Many Buy Now, Pay Later users are financially fragile
Vanguard Personal Advisor Review
Elliott Report
Member's Mark Luggage at Sam's Club
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