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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6.5.19 Charter school offers incredible personal finance course; Wells Fargo shady brokers; Exercise makes people happy 05.06.2019 38:07

There's a charter school in a poor Philadelphia neighborhood that is changing the way personal finance is taught to youngsters; Wells Fargo employs a much higher swath of shady brokers than other companies do; Exercise is actually one of the highest predictors of happiness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6.4.19 Where the jobs are; Police donation scam; Credit card losses are piling up 04.06.2019 38:24

There are some new stats out on where the best jobs are; Watch out for this police donation scam. Your money doesn't actually go to help officers; Bad debts are increasing and many Americans are increasing their levels of credit card indebtedness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6.3.19 Prices now change constantly; debt settlement scams; How funerals are changing 03.06.2019 38:18

Prices are now in constant flux. Clark discusses how to shop online in light of this new reality; Debt settlement firms promise a lot but deliver very little; Funerals are changing. Many are changing the focus to celebrations of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5.31.19 Is a Tesla cheaper than a Camry?; Pay TV is losing massive numbers of subscribers 31.05.2019 38:18

A Tesla is actually cheaper to own than a Camry when you consider the total cost of ownership; Cable and satellite companies are losing lots of subscribers. Streaming for the win! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5.30.19 State licensing requirements are hurting competition; The scoop on rental car insurance 30.05.2019 38:26

Arizona is making it easier for people that move there to start a business in the state. Clark says that other states should follow suit; Are you actually covered by rental car insurance? Are there other ways to get insurance on a rental vehicle more inexpensively? Clark discusses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5.29.19 How to protect your business from ransomware; Redirecting your career post-layoff 29.05.2019 38:24

Small businesses are at high risk for ransomware attacks. Clark discusses the importance of protecting your small business on the digital front; How you can move forward after getting laid off? There are different paths you can take to succeed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5.28.19 Do you need premium gas? Probably not; Few college grads know basic personal finance 28.05.2019 38:23

Lots of people are putting premium gas in their tank even though their car doesn't require it. Don't waste your money!; Very few college graduates can answer just a few basic questions about personal finance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5.27.19 Facial recognition to speed up travel; Why annuities are so bad 27.05.2019 38:32

Cruise ship companies and airlines are starting to use facial recognition to speed up boarding in an attempt to provide better customer service. There are also privacy concerns; Annuities are bad. Really bad. Almost always. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5.24.19 New student loan borrowing rates: Clark Stinks 24.05.2019 38:32

Student loan borrowing rates have declined. Good news for college students borrowing money for next school year!; Christa reads listener posts about how Clark has missed the mark in his advice this week. If you have a "Clark Stinks" to share you can leave it here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5.23.19 Another school lunch issue arises; New Airbnb scam; Where to put your savings now 23.05.2019 38:37

A school cafeteria worker was fired for giving away lunch to a child without money; Watch out for this new Airbnb scam. Clark has thoughts for you about storing your credit card info online; Where should you put your savings as interest rates might be falling in the near future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5.22.19 Boeing Max future; Baltimore cyberattack; How tariffs are hurting retail 22.05.2019 38:37

Europe has placed certain demands on Boeing before the Max can return to the skies; The city of Baltimore suffered a cyberattack. Clark discusses how cities and companies can protect themselves; Retail is hurting right now, partly because of the Chinese tariffs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5.21.19 Mortgage rates are falling; FDA warning on dietary supplements; SAT's new adversity score 21.05.2019 38:23

Mortgage rates are dropping. This is great if you are buying and many should consider a refinance; The FDA gives a warning on dietary supplements to watch out for; The SAT has a new adversity score. Clark discusses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5.20.19 Long-term care insurance; Name brands; One-day shipping 20.05.2019 38:24

Clark discusses the high cost of long-term care insurance; Some of the most expensive brands seem to be doing well right now. Clark tells you how to avoid buying the expensive name brands; One-day shipping is coming from some of the biggest retailers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5.17.19 Phone-addicted teens are getting burner phones; Clark Stinks 17.05.2019 38:25

Teens are buying burner phones to stay connected after their primary phones have been taken by their parents; Christa reads listener posts about how Clark has missed the mark in his advice this week. If you have a "Clark Stinks" to share you can leave it here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5.16.19 Clark discusses his prostate cancer; Sneaky credit card surcharges; Soda taxes in Philly are lowering consumption 16.05.2019 38:36

Clark gives a positive update on the current state of his prostate cancer; New Yorkers are upset about sneaky credit surcharges landing on their final bill at NY establishments; Soda taxes are causing folks in Philadelphia to drink less sugary soft drinks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5.15.19 Major app and computer software hacked; Apple kicking apps off its app store; How tariffs will hurt Americans 15.05.2019 38:36

What's App was hacked and older versions of Windows have a major bug. You need to run and update ASAP if you use either; Apple is kicking apps off of its app store because they are competitive threats to proprietary apps that it has launched; Clark discusses what specific goods will cost more because of the increased tariffs on goods from China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

5.14.19 Bike to work week; Alexa spying on kids; Travel bookings are lagging 14.05.2019 38:36

It's national Bike to work week. And electric bike sales are surging; Alexa is spying on your and your kids if you have an Echo device in your home; Travel bookings are lagging and that can often be a predictor of a possible recession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5.13.19 Tariffs and plunging stocks; Chobani pays off school lunch debt; Consumers can now sue Apple 13.05.2019 38:42

The stock market did not have a great day thanks to uncertainty in the market based on trade relations. Clark gives his take; The CEO of Chobani wrote a large check to a school district in Rhode Island that was penalizing kids for not having paid for their school lunches; A Supreme Court ruling means that consumers can now sue Apple for its app store practices. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

5.10.19 Auto makers getting into auto insurance; Clark Stinks 10.05.2019 38:29

As automobiles become increasingly autonomous, the nature of car insurance is changing too. Tesla is at the forefront of this change; Christa reads listener posts about how Clark has missed the mark in his advice this week. If you have a "Clark Stinks" to share you can leave it here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5.9.19 Google making privacy changes; Packing more people into airplanes 09.05.2019 38:36

Google is making some changes to give you more control over your privacy when using the Chrome browser; Clark talks with David Lazarus of the LA Times about the potential for airlines to adopt standing seating arrangements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5.8.19 New insane debt collection rules; Paypal & Venmo scams proliferate; One state is making it easier to work 08.05.2019 38:41

The CFPB has proposed new debt collection rules that are really, really bad for consumers; Watch out when using Paypal and Venmo because scammers are finding more ways to get access to your money via those apps; Arizona is making it easier for folks that move there to find work without government overreach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5.7.19 Amazon/Walmart shipping wars; Beware new phone scam; Unlimited movies 07.05.2019 38:27

Amazon is switching to one-day Prime shipping and Walmart is fighting back; Beware of the one ring phone scam; Sinemia went bust - here's how to keep watching unlimited movies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5.6.19 Best short-term places for cash; Clark rages at Boeing; Uber/Lyft strike impacts 06.05.2019 38:37

Clark discusses the newest T-Mobile checking account that offers a 4% interest rate and also mentions some of the other best places to park your cash right now; Boeing is in big trouble for not revealing known airplane issues; Uber & Lyft drivers plan to strike this week. Here's what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5.3.19 How to handle buying travel insurance before a trip; Clark Stinks 03.05.2019 38:41

Travel insurance can be confusing. Clark talks about where to shop for travel insurance and how to know if you need it or not; Christa reads listener posts about how Clark has missed the mark in his advice this week. If you have a "Clark Stinks" to share you can leave it here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5.2.19 Kroger is changing things up and lowering prices; Medicare knee brace scam; Avoid big banks for mortgages 02.05.2019 38:28

Kroger is lowering prices at its stores across the country. And they are doing better at grocery delivery too; Beware of this Medicare knee brace scam preying on the elderly; Big banks are writing fewer mortgages. And that's good for consumers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices