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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Clark Howard

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5.1.19 Getting a mortgage if you are self-employed; New-style payday lenders; Robot baristas are on the way 01.05.2019 38:29

Getting a mortgage is getting easier for self-employed folks; Clark warns against using apps that will advance you cash before your paycheck comes in; Robot baristas are making their way into high-traffic areas like airports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4.30.19 Auto insurance tracking; FDA and Canadian drugs; Congestion pricing to curb traffic 30.04.2019 38:27

Is it a good idea to let auto insurance companies track your driving?; The FDA has made a statement about Canadian drugs. Clark has some thoughts; Congestion pricing could be one of the best ideas to curb traffic at peak driving hours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4.29.19 Medical alert devices to consider; Online photos taken without consent; Getting rid of stuff 29.04.2019 38:28

Clark talks about the best medical devices to consider - and which ones are priced the best; Some researchers have scraped photos without individual consent; Marie Kondo has started a revolution. How do you get rid of your stuff in a money smart way? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4.26.19 How to quit smoking; Clark Stinks 26.04.2019 38:31

Clark used to smoke two packs of cigarettes a day. And he gives his thoughts on how to quit; 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

4.25.19 Lower your overall housing costs; FCC is bad at collecting robocall fines; You don't own your medical records 25.04.2019 38:27

Housing is one of the biggest line items in your budget. But if you want to build wealth, keep that in check; The FCC has levied major fines against robocallers. But they haven't collected much; Unless you live in New Hampshire, you don't actually own your own medical records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4.24.19 Airfare deal website; Office Depot paying consumers post scandal; Biometrics in the workplace 24.04.2019 38:20

Clark talks about a cool new airfare deal website called Great Escape; Office Depot was fined $35 million by the FTC and post virus scam scan; Biometrics in the workplace is becoming a bit of a problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4.23.19 Hotel growth slowing; Craigslist car scam busted; Housing sizes on decline 23.04.2019 38:34

Hotels aren't doing so hot. Clark tells you what this means when you travel; An online car sale scam was busted; Smaller homes are en vogue. Clark discusses this trend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4.22.19 Which home improvements pay off?; Ponzi scheme busted; How to cut dental care costs 22.04.2019 38:23

Which home improvements make sense in order to maximize your money?; A ponzi scheme was busted in Florida and ordered to pay over a billion dollars in fines; How can you cut the costs of your dental care? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4.19.19 Some companies are paying you to unplug while on vacation; Clark Stinks 19.04.2019 38:22

You should take all of your vacation time. And some companies are actually giving bonuses for employees to actually put their phones and email away while they are on vacation; 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

4.18.19 Google AI helping law enforcement solve crimes; Rock n Play recall; CVS catering healthcare towards wellness 18.04.2019 38:25

Google has artificial intelligence that is helping law enforcement officials solve crimes based on location and phone activity; Fisher-Price is recalling Rock n Play sleepers; CVS is making huge investments towards lowering healthcare costs by incentivizing wellness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4.17.19 Best and cheapest interior paint; Law enforcement spoofing; Why timeshares are so bad 17.04.2019 38:22

It turns out that some of the best interior paint (according to reviews) is actually the cheapest; Watch out for law enforcement spoofing. It's a growing menace; Timeshare are SO bad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4.16.19 5G rollouts are actually happening; Car dealerships make most of their profit with add-ons and extras 16.04.2019 38:25

AT&T is rolling out 5G in more cities. Clark tells you what you need to know as 5G becomes more and more commonplace; Add-on services are where car dealerships make most of their profits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4.15.19 Cars that stop you from speeding; Anonymously shop around for mortgage rates 15.04.2019 38:21

The EU is working towards all new cars being able to obey speed limits regardless of the driver by 2022; A new website allows you to shop for mortgage rates without being inundated with phone calls from sales people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4.12.19 Airline improvements and how to get customer service when an issue arises; Clark Stinks 12.04.2019 38:40

Clark talks about which airlines are currently rated the highest and how you can fix customer service issues when they come up; 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

4.11.19 Getting cheap greeting cards; Counterfeit goods online; Your hidden online trust score 11.04.2019 38:28

Greeting cards are becoming less popular in general. And Clark talks about where to shop in order to get a deal; Counterfeit goods being sold online is becoming more and more of a problem; Trust scores attributed to individual consumers are becoming a thing. But you don't have access to that score. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4.10.19 Walmart robots; Don't forget about IRS Free File; Cheap flights and consumer deals 10.04.2019 38:44

Walmart has some fascinating robots that scrub floors and stock shelves; Don't forget to file your taxes! And the IRS has free filing options you should check out; Clark gives a round-up of cheap flights and some of the best consumer deals around today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4.9.19 Infant sleeping device warning; Ponzi scheme wire fraud; Watch out when shopping for health insurance 09.04.2019 38:37

The Rock n' play sleeper has led to the deaths of ten infants. Be careful; Private placements and exorbitant returns are a clue that an investing scheme is likely too good to be true; Watch out when shopping for healthcare sites that aren't Healthcare.gov. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4.8.19 What you need to know about Real ID; Elder insurance fraud; Pre-paid card protections 08.04.2019 38:44

Real ID is being implemented next year. Clark tells you what you need to know; An awful case of elder insurance fraud just happened in Maryland; Why credit card protections are so much better than debit card protections. And pre-paid cards have just been granted new important consumer protections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4.5.19 Americans are borrowing money to pay for healthcare costs; Clark Stinks 05.04.2019 38:34

Americans eschew certain healthcare procedures to cut costs and are often borrowing from others to pay for healthcare needs; 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

4.4.19 Americans running up credit card balances; New cell phone scam; Burger King to offer Impossible Burgers 04.04.2019 38:36

Credit card balances and interest rates have ballooned in the past five years; Watch out for this new (and tricky) cell phone scam; Burger King is testing out the tasty vegetarian Impossible Burgers in St. Louis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4.3.19 Airline software meltdown; GA Tech data breach; Stay safe when taking Lyft and Uber 03.04.2019 38:39

Clark says that there is a message for businesses in the aftermath of airline software failing this week; GA Tech had a data breach involving over a million former and current students; Clark gives thoughts on how to stay safe when using a ride sharing service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4.2.19 Schwab changes the game on investing advice fees; Bottled water; Car congestion tax 02.04.2019 38:42

Schwab's new Netflixesque pricing for financial advice will be a game changer for some investors; A lawsuit against one bottled water company alleges false advertising; Manhattan has a new car congestion tax coming. Clark gives his thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4.1.19 Best customer service companies; Health insurers tracking you; Where scams happen most frequently 01.04.2019 38:27

Clark discusses which companies have the best customer service across all sectors; Health insurers might be buying up data on you to know your health risks more fully; Clark talks about what parts of the country scams are most likely to occur in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3.29.19 Here are the benefits that employees really want; Clark Stinks 29.03.2019 38:13

A new study details the benefits that employees really want from their employers; 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

3.28.19 How adults with kids hurt their retirement savings; Financial infidelity; Best time to sell your home 28.03.2019 38:36

Adults with kids are having to delay quitting work because they are putting more of their money towards the kiddos than to their retirement accounts; Financial infidelity is a real problem. Don't hide accounts from your spouse; We're getting into home selling season. Clark tells you how to sell your home for max money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices