Clark Howard

The Clark Howard Podcast

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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 personal finances by providing money-saving tips, consumer advice, hot deals and economic news to help everyone achieve financial freedom. Clark is a nationally syndicated radio talk show host and a consumer reporter for television stations around the country. His podcast, The Clark Howard Show, receives more than one million downloads each month and is a hub for listeners to get valuable advice on-de...

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11.10.20 Veterans Day and the deals happening tomorrow; Clark's Christmas Kids 10.11.2020 38:25

Clark talks about celebrating our veterans and also points to ClarkDeals.com for deals that will be available tomorrow. Clark's Christmas Kids is going to need YOUR help this year because of Covid. Go to ClarksChristmasKids.com to find out how you can help foster children in need this Holiday season. Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choice...

11.9.20 The impact a Covid vaccine will have on the economy; Holiday hotel deals 09.11.2020 38:23

Promising vaccine news has caused the stock market to soar upwards. Clark talks about what an effective vaccine will mean for our country and for the economy. How can you get deals on a hotel during the Holidays? Clark gives you the info you need to know. Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11.6.20 The US is poised for a big economic recovery in 2021; Clark Stinks 06.11.2020 39:04

It looks like 2021 will be a year of meaningful economic recovery for the USA. Kim and Joel share the Clark Stinks posted on the web and share with Clark. Submit yours to: Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11.5.20 Stock market soars with divided election results; Important ballot measure results across America 05.11.2020 38:31

Rates for savers and borrowers are going down while the stock market is reacting with optimism to the election results that we have in hand. Clark talks about the important ballot measures that passed in states across America. Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11.4.20 The appliance repair industry is booming; Credit card companies are soliciting new customers 04.11.2020 38:11

As people are spending more time in their homes, they are starting to spend more to fix them up. That means that the appliance repair industry is seeing a boon in business. Credit card companies like Capital One and American Express are spending lots of money to score new customers - even as they cut the spending limits of other current customers. Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free d...

11.3.20 Cruise lines can sail again; Labor department bans ESG investing 03.11.2020 38:35

Cruise ships are now allowed to sail again, but with strict rules to protect health. The Labor Department has issues new rules to prevent ESG investing. Clark talks about what this rule means and whether you should be investing in ESG funds or not. Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11.2.20 Debt collectors can now reach you through social media; HSA rules for 2021 02.11.2020 38:35

Debt collectors will now be allowed to contact you via social media. Clark tells you how to protect yourself in this new era of debt collector access. The HSA is still one of the greatest retirement tools around. But most people don't use it as a way to save and invest for the long-term. Clark discusses how you can use an HSA effectively if you have access to one. Want more money advice? Sign up f...

10.30.20 How to pick a contractor when renovating; Clark Stinks 30.10.2020 38:34

People are spending meaningful amounts of money to renovate their homes now. Clark talks about how to proceed and what to look for when you're vetting contractors. Kim and Joel share the Clark Stinks posted on the web and share with Clark. Submit yours to: Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

10.29.20 Tax bracket changes; 30-40 million Americans facing eviction 29.10.2020 38:30

Clark discusses the tax bracket changes for 2020 and how that impacts the way you handle your money. We're in a tough position in our country. Tens of millions of Americans face eviction because of Covid's impact. Clark talks about important ways to proceed with your landlord if you're having a tough time paying rent. Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more ab...

10.28.20 Stock market selloff; T-Mobile's new streaming offering + Boost cuts cell plan price again 28.10.2020 38:39

The stock market is having a tough day. Clark talks about how investors are seeing the increase in Covid cases - and how you should approach your investments right now. T-Mobile has a new streaming offering. It's not bad but there are better options out there. Clark also talks about the incredibly cheap Boost Mobile cell phone plans. Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newslette...

10.27.20 How to handle student loans in 2021; Where you can travel now + middle seat restrictions 27.10.2020 38:38

In the absence of political action, people with federal student loans will have to start paying on those loans again in January. Clark tells you what to do if you can't afford those loans though. Clark talks about where Americans are allowed to travel right now and what testing is required in order to visit those destinations. He also discusses what's going on with middle seats on the major airlin...

10.26.20 What will happen to oil & gas?; Cable data caps burn people working from home 26.10.2020 38:26

What will happen to oil and gas as renewables continue to get cheaper and more robust? Clark gives his thoughts. Americans working from home are running into data caps that limit their ability to get their work done. Or do anything on the internet! Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Here's a link to the SBA form in order to get forgiveness for your PPP loan. Learn m...

10.23.20 Why you should use all your vacation days; Clark Stinks 23.10.2020 38:40

As we get closer to the end of the year, make sure that you don't leave any vacation days on the table! Kim and Joel share the Clark Stinks posted on the web and share with Clark. Submit yours to: Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10.22.20 What you need to know about open enrollment; How to sell your old cell phone 22.10.2020 38:37

Open enrollment starts in early November. Clark tells you what you need to know before open enrollment begins. If you are buying a new cell phone and want top dollar for your old one, make sure you listen to this! Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10.21.20 Scam election emails; Fake reviews plague major websites 21.10.2020 38:29

Scam emails are flooding inboxes as we draw nearer to the election. The FBI has issued a warning and Clark tells you what to watch out for. Amazon Prime day was a raging success for the company. Clark also talks about the incredible amount of fake reviews on websites of companies like Amazon, Walmart, and Target. Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about y...

10.20.20 Justice department sues Google; What's happening with the economy right now? 20.10.2020 38:38

The major tech companies are in hot water in Washington D.C. right now. Clark talks about what's happening and why the lawsuit against Google is making waves. Covid has obviously had a major impact on the American economy. Clark discusses where things currently stand. Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10.19.20 The jobs in high demand; Boeing Max returning to the skies 19.10.2020 38:36

Some jobs are actually in high demand right now. Clark discusses where the opportunities are. The Boeing Max will start making flights again in December. Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10.16.20 When the best Black Friday deals are coming; Clark Stinks 16.10.2020 38:23

Walmart has just announced its Black Friday plans. Clark talks about where the best deals will be and how Black Friday will shake out this year. Kim and Joel share the Clark Stinks posted on the web and share with Clark. Submit yours to: Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10.15.20 Small business optimism; Rents are rising in the suburbs 15.10.2020 38:28

Small businesses are more optimistic. Some of this is thanks to the reality on the ground of increased foot traffic and higher sales. This is good new for the economic recovery. Rents are going up in the suburbs and rents are going down in cities. Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10.14.20 The airlines are losing massive amounts of money; Protecting your brokerage account 14.10.2020 38:37

Delta Airlines just announced that they lost over $5 billion in Q3. The travel recovery could take a while and Clark discusses how the difficulty in the travel space affects you and your wallet. Is your brokerage account at risk? Clark talks about what you can do to keep your investing dollars safe. Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices...

10.13.20 The election & your investments; Tax breaks for working from home 13.10.2020 38:34

How should the upcoming election change your investments? Clark discusses that and the low rates that savers are currently enduring. Clark discusses the tax breaks you might qualify for if you've been working from home for most of 2020. Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10.12.20 Robinhood disastrous account hacking; New PPP loan forgiveness form 12.10.2020 38:38

Investing app Robinhood has acknowledged that some of its customers may have been targeted by hackers. The SBA is making the forgiveness process for smaller PPP loans easier. Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10.9.20 The skinny on meal delivery kits; Clark Stinks 09.10.2020 38:18

Clark has discussed grocery delivery and curbside pickups, but Consumer Reports has a new review of meal delivery kits that's worth sharing. While they can get expensive, it might be a better choice than takeout. Kim and Joel share the Clark Stinks posted on the web and share with Clark. Submit yours to: Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Lear...

10.8.20 Southwest wants pay cuts, not layoffs; Beware payroll advance apps 08.10.2020 38:39

Southwest asks employees to accept pay cuts to avoid furloughs. The airlines and the travel industry as a whole are having a really hard time anticipating demand as consumers wait until the last minute to book airfare. Different apps now allow Americans access to their paychecks ahead of time. But these apps are a bad idea and can cause you to live not just paycheck to paycheck, but day to day. Wa...

10.7.20 Why you should get the flu shot; When the Holiday deals are happening 07.10.2020 38:25

Clark discusses the importance of getting a flu shot - especially given the fact that the pandemic is still wreaking havoc in our country. What is the timeline in order to get the best deals while you are doing your holiday shopping? Clark breaks down which dates will see the lowest prices on a range of items that might be on your list. Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsle...