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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August 09, 202308.09.23 Know The Full Cost Of Owning A Home / Scam Alert: Online Searches
If you’re trying to decide whether to buy a home now or wait, beyond pre-approval are several cost considerations to add to your decision process. Clark discusses some of the basic costs of owning a home so you go in with a realistic budget for the expected AND the unexpected. Also today, when doing an online search, there’s something you’ve absolutely got to lookout for, or it can hit you hard in the wallet.
The FULL Cost of Home Ownership: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
A KEY Internet Search Warning: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show
Five Key Financial Aspects to Managing Your Home
Cheapest Way to Rent a Car: Expert Tips
When Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Instead of Investing?
[The Washington Post] Scammers are using Google results to target desperate travelers
When Do You Need a Travel Agent?
Income-Driven Repayment
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35min
August 08, 202308.08.23 Clark.com Poll: Real Estate Agents / Price Drop Categories
Real estate agent commissions are increasingly controversial with two massive class-action lawsuits underway. Would you sell your home yourself or use an agent? We have the results of our poll on that question. Also today, Clark talks about different areas that have been really expensive, but are now becoming more affordable. Knowing the 'zig-zag' principle can help you save more.
Clark.com Poll: Real Estate Agents: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Price Drops: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
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Meet the overlooked monopoly that’s overcharging homebuyers $72 billion a year
An epic fight over how real-estate agents get paid could transform the housing market forever
Clark.com Daily Newsletter Poll: 275 responses
How to sell your house by owner
How To Find a Trustworthy Mechanic
Amusement park attendance and prices down
Hot tub sales cool as well-off Americans stop splashing out
Should I Get Insurance on My Water and Sewer Lines?
Automatic Bill Pay: How It Works and How To Do It Safely
Recalls.gov
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31min
August 07, 202308.07.23 Back To Basics: Retirement / SAVE Now On Electronics
Overall, our expectations of when we want to retire aren’t matching up with our savings. Many of us lament we’re not really on track for retirement. Clark revisits the basics to help get you there, and has a challenge for you, regardless of your age. Also, there are great deals on certain electronics now. Clark shares key buying tips.
Your Retirement Track: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Save On Electronics: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show
Investing & Retirement Archives - Clark Howard
High Income Households Not Worried Enough About Retirement
$1.27 million is the magic number for retirement, Americans say. The average person has just 7% of that saved.
Women Have Significantly Less Saved in 401(k)s Than Men — What to Do About It
Barrons.com: Oregon’s State-Run Retirement Plan Hits $200 Million in Savings
How To Open a Roth IRA / Fidelity - Saving & investing for a child
Best And Worst Homeowners Insurance Companies: July 2023
10 Ways To Save Money on Car Insurance / How to Shop for Car Insurance
Clark Deals - Electronics
Want to Save Money on a New TV? Consider Buying a 2022 Model
13 Secret Saving Hacks at Costco, Sam's Club and BJ's Wholesale
Delta Digital ID | Delta Air Lines
What Is Disability Insurance and How Does It Work?
What Is a Roth 401(k) and How Does It Work?
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31min
August 04, 202308.04.23 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Investment Warning: Private Placement
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, did you hear about the ponzi scheme that involved manure conversion to energy? It’s a hard lesson about investing. Clark shares how the mass movement for private placement investments came about - and became a green light for con artists.
Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
Private Placement Investment WARNING: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show
Amazon Scam Warning: Beware of Deliveries You Didn't Order
How To Build Credit
How a Toilet Plunger Improved CPR
NIH.gov - Mechanical vs manual chest compression
What Is the Better Business Bureau and Should You Use It?
Costco vs. Sam's Club: What Is the Difference?
Costco vs. Sam's Club vs. BJ's Wholesale: Which Is Best?
Man Is Sentenced in $9 Million Cow Manure Ponzi Scheme
Quality Condo living in the city vs Suburbs
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34min
August 03, 202308.03.23 Turn Debt Shame Into A Debt Plan / High Water Bills
People tend to carry a lot of embarrassment, shame and or anger around debt and other financial mistakes. Counselor Clark would like a word with you…. Also, water bills are up by about 50% over the last several years. Clark discusses the factors leading to this increase and what you can do about it.
Facing Debt: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Rising Water Bills: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show
The Hill: Americans are hiding their credit card debt
Clark.com - Credit Card Debt
6 Things To Know Before Contacting the National Foundation for Credit Counseling
Best Cash Back Credit Cards With No Annual Fee / CREDIT CARDS
NYTimes: Water Bills Are Rising. Here’s What to Do About It.
Should You Buy Cell Phone Insurance?
Cell Phone Protection: These Credit Cards Will Replace Your Stolen or Damaged Phone
Will Mark Cuban's Prescription Company Really Save You Money?
10 Ways To Save on Prescription Drugs
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33min
August 02, 202308.02.23 Vanguard Is GREAT - Except… / Apartment Rental Prices And Fees
Vanguard. There have been lots of complaints about this golden child lately. Clark shares the pioneering background of what is now the second largest investment house in the world, and how the company appears to be going through a midlife crisis. Also today, Clark has an update on the cost of apartment rental and the add-on fees to be aware of.
An Issue With Beloved Vanguard: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Apartment Rental Update: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show
Vanguard Faces Competition and Criticism — Where Does It Go From Here?
How To Open a Roth IRA
Red Pocket Mobile: 6 Things To Know Before You Sign Up
Shocked by those extra monthly apartment fees? 3 big rental sites plan to reveal them
Laptops -Clark Deals / GoogleShopping
Laptops & Notebook Computers-Costco Wholesale
How To Buy Term Life Insurance in 7 Easy Steps
What Is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor and Do I Need One?
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29min
August 01, 202308.01.23 FedNow Explained / An Easy Way To Save On AC
The U.S. is beginning to catch up when it comes to money transfer. Clark explains the deal with FedNow. Also, you may be overlooking a simple and inexpensive way to save big bucks on cooling your home this summer.
What Is FedNow: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
SAVE on Air Conditioning: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show
What Is FedNow?
Banks’ Newest Fed Headache: Nonstop Instant Payments
A Retirement Tax Break That Ends the Fear of Outliving Your 401(k)
What Is the Largest Homeowners Insurance Deductible That Clark Recommends?
Do I Need To Re-Visit My Homeowners Insurance Coverage After Years of High Inflation?
Car Insurance Archives - Clark Howard
2 Ways To Guarantee Yourself a Lifetime Stream of Income
Immediate Annuities - Income Annuity Quote Calculator
Want to Use Less Air Conditioning? Just Turn on a Fan
How To Freeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion
Credit Karma Review: Free Credit Score and More at Your Fingertips
What Credit Score Do You Need To Buy a Car?
Are You Following Clark's Maximum Auto Loan Length Rule?
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32min
July 31, 202307.31.23 WANTED: Skilled Workers / Costco Membership News
The extreme shortage of skilled workers is affecting everything from car and home repairs to medicine. Clark discusses 2 aspects of the structural labor shortage in the U.S. Also today, Clark has Costco news to share, and addresses several questions and complaints from your emails.
The Skilled Labor Shortage: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Costco Membership News: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show
WSJ - Why Is It So Hard to Get a Plumber to Even Call You Back?
Nurses Have Had Enough, Threatening Big Gaps in US Health Care
Why It’s Impossible to Get Your Car Repaired This Summer
3 Things Clark Says You Should Do With CDs in 2023
Roth IRA Withdrawal Rules - Investopedia
Going™ | Formerly Scott's Cheap Flights
Best Travel Credit Cards: Top Rewards Picks for 2023
'WANT TO CORRECT' Costco CFO Richard Galanti breaks silence on new self-checkout policy after outrage over membership ‘stealing’ crackdown
NYTimes: Costco Is Cracking Down on Membership Sharing
Barrons.com: Now Costco Is Cracking Down on Membership Sharing
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28min
July 28, 202307.28.23 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / The Importance Of Doing A Will
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, overwhelmingly the people who should have a will do not. The recent saga surrounding the will of Aretha Franklin is a valuable lesson for us all.
Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
Making A Will: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show
Costco vs. Sam's Club Credit Cards Comparison: Which Is Better?
Credit Card Car Rental Insurance: What You Need To Know
YouTube TV Releases NFL Sunday Ticket Pricing
LOS ANGELES TIMES: Aretha Franklin jury selects a valid will: It's the one found in the late singer's couch
Why You Really Need To Create a Will
Wills & Funerals Archives - Clark Howard
Turo: 5 Things To Know About the Cheap Car Rental Service
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36min
July 27, 202307.27.23 New Business Hours / Student Loan Update
A trend you may have noticed - stores and restaurants are opening later and/or closing earlier. Post Covid we’re seeing new patterns. Also, from the Supreme Court decision to the latest in loan forgiveness, Clark has an update on student loan debt.
Sooner Than Later Service: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Student Loan Update: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show
America Is Becoming a Nation of Early Birds
Resy - Book Your Reservation
Your Guide to DIY Home Security Systems
6 Things To Know Before Contacting the National Foundation for Credit Counseling
How To Find and Choose a Financial Advisor
Biden Administration to Wipe Out $39 Billion in Student Loans - The Wall Street Journal.
You could still be eligible for student loan forgiveness under this plan
1 in 3 federal student loan borrowers spent money they thought was going to be forgiven—here's where relief stands
NYTimes.com: Ways You Can Still Cancel Your Federal Student Loan Debt
Best Investment Companies for Investors in 2023
Are Money Market Funds a Safe Place To Stash My Savings?
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