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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3.27.19 Venmo going after users; Puppy scams; Protecting your internet accounts 27.03.2019 38:40

Venmo is taking money from user's PayPal accounts and calling debt collectors when they run a negative balance; Here's how to avoid losing big money in puppy scams; Two-factor authentication will help you protect your social media and email accounts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3.26.19 Is a recession coming?; Facebook password breach; Organic food costs 26.03.2019 38:27

Recession changes are being hotly debated right now. Clark gives his thoughts; Facebook left user passwords exposed. Yet another misstep by the social media giant; Organic foods are blowing up. And the costs are going down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3.25.19 Mortgage rates declining; Heartless airlines; Gas tax hike likely 25.03.2019 38:39

Mortgage rates have been doing down. Some mortgage providers are offering 30-year mortgages in the upper 3% range now!; Clark isn't happy about airlines treating minors badly and separating them from their families; Upping the gas tax has bipartisan support in Washington DC - a rarity these days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3.22.19 Free tax prep and your privacy; Clark Stinks 22.03.2019 38:27

Free tax preparation services might be offering you that free service in exchange for your data; 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

3.21.19 Apps and subscriptions to lower entertainment costs; Expensive 403b plans; Apple releasing a credit card 21.03.2019 38:12

The NY Mets have created a subscription service to attend baseball games. An app called InWeGo also allows for a lot of entertainment options at a low monthly subscription price; Expensive 403b plans are terrible for teachers; Apple is releasing a credit card with Goldman Sachs this Spring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3.20.19 Watch March Madness for free; Manufacturing is coming back to the US 20.03.2019 38:39

You can watch the NCAA tournament for free. Also, video games will soon be cheaper and less tied to specific gaming systems; Manufacturing is coming back to the US thanks to robotics and changes in globalization trends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3.19.19 Your digital life after death; Virtual kidnapping scams; The current state of tax fraud 19.03.2019 38:24

What happens to your digital life after you pass away? Clark has advice to help you make it easier on your loved ones; Virtual kidnapping scams are targeting high-income earners in elite zip codes; The IRS is doing a better job cracking down on tax fraud. But it can make it more difficult for taxpayers to prove their identity in order to receive their own refund. Learn more about your ad choices....

3.18.19 Trouble saving for retirement; Bad 529 plans; Home ownership on the rise 18.03.2019 38:30

Most Americans have trouble saving for retirement. And savings rates don't tend to increase very much as people get older; Watch out for this direct-sold 529 plan laden with high fees; Millennials are starting to buy homes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3.15.19 Well-known money advice guru ran ponzi scheme; Clark Stinks 15.03.2019 38:34

Former "Money answer man" Jordan Goodman was running a ponzi scheme and massively profiting from his shady relationships; 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

3.14.19 Zebit CFO responds to Clark; Fee-laden target retirement funds; Renovation scams 14.03.2019 38:14

Zebit sells electronics items to people with low credit scores. Clark made some comments earlier this week and now has the Zebit CFO on to respond to his comments; Fee-laden target retirement funds have been targeted by the SEC; A huge percentage of folks that decide to renovate a home feel that they were scammed in the process Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3.13.19 College bribery scandal; Dollar Tree raising prices; Boeing Max planes grounded 13.03.2019 33:39

The college bribery scandal is a sad thing to see happen. The college you go to can be helpful - but it isn't the end all be all; Dollar Tree is likely raising prices - in large part because of the rising costs due to tariffs; The US finally made the right call to ground Boeing Max planes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3.12.19 Watch out for this shopping website; Wells Fargo remains unchanged; Battles against Airbnb rage on 12.03.2019 38:29

Zebit claims to offer people with no credit interest free purchases. But the devil is in the details; Wells Fargo's company culture remains unchanged despite its claims; Some municipalities continue to battle Airbnb. Here's what you need to know as a potential guest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3.11.19 Boeing jet crash effects; College data breach; Clark loves daylight savings time 11.03.2019 38:35

Clark talks about the terrible Boeing jet crashes - and what effects this might have for air travelers; Three colleges recently had data breaches. And now students are being blackmailed; Clark loves daylight savings time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3.8.19 Sell, donate, or recycle used goods; Privacy battles over home security cameras 08.03.2019 38:23

Clark discusses the best ways to sell, donate, or recycle used goods; A privacy battle is brewing when it comes to home security cameras - especially doorbells. Should law enforcement have a right to the video on your device? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3.7.19 How and when to buy travel insurance; Deactivating Facebook makes you happier 07.03.2019 38:24

Clark gives a primer on how and when to buy travel insurance; Deactivating Facebook makes you happier - and puts a lot of time back in your life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3.6.19 Watch out for less generous homeowner's insurance policies; Smartphone sales are in decline 06.03.2019 38:13

One couple sued State Farm over slashing benefits. Make sure you pay close attention to your coverage limits; Smart sales are in decline. Clark discusses why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3.5.19 A credit card for folks with poor credit; Colleges collecting data on students 05.03.2019 38:26

Petal Card is a great new credit card for people that have poor credit; Colleges are collecting data on students without their knowledge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3.4.19 Lower housing costs are huge for your budget; Flight attendants working for tips 04.03.2019 38:10

Lower monthly housing costs are a boon to your budget and a big predictor of how much money you'll be able to save and invest; Flight attendants on some airlines are working for tips now. Clark is not in favor of this policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3.1.19 Cars that stay on the road longer; Clark Stinks 01.03.2019 38:37

Clark tells you which cars end up staying on the road longer. It might be worth considering one of these in the future; 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

2.28.19 Best places to retire; Grandparent scam; Happiest cell phone customers 28.02.2019 38:35

Clark talks about the best places to land for retirees. Spend less on living expenses when you aren't working anymore!; Help your elderly friends and family avoid the grandparent scam; Which cell phone companies have the happiest customers? Clark shares that info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2.27.19 Virtual credit card numbers; Fake Netflix email scam; Social media makes us spend more 27.02.2019 38:36

Virtual credit card numbers are becoming more rampant. Capital One offers them to its credit card users and its helps in preventing massive amounts of fraud; Watch out for this Netflix email scam floating around; Social media makes us spend more. So stay off it or watch your impulses! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2.26.19 New expensive cell phones; Student loan forgiveness lawsuit; Zestimates gaining accuracy 26.02.2019 38:24

New cell phones are coming. Foldable screens are coming soon, but with a hefty price tag attached; 3 individuals eligible for PSLF won a fight against the Department of Education in a court of law; Zestimates are gaining accuracy but Clark tells you why they still are far from perfect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2.25.19 Apps giving your data to Facebook; VA problems persist; Skiplagging to score cheaper airfare 25.02.2019 39:09

Facebook has stepped in it again. Apps were giving Facebook loads of data about you including some really personal stuff; Incredibly sad and disturbing news - Vets are committing suicide in VA hospital parking decks as a protest to how poor the VA service has gotten; Lufthansa has sued a passenger for getting off the plane before finishing their reservation. Clark is in favor of using skiplagging...

2.22.19 Prostate cancer awareness; Clark Stinks 22.02.2019 38:39

Clark was diagnosed with prostate cancer over 10 years ago. And he is working with the Prostate Cancer Foundation to raise awareness. 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

2.21.19 Credit card fees on the rise; FDA cracks down on fake supplements; Making your home WiFi safe 21.02.2019 38:23

Credit card fees from Visa and Mastercard are going up. Small businesses and consumers will bear the brunt; The FDA has issued a warning about supplements touting miraculous cures for Alzheimer's disease; A new Clark.com article details how you can make your home WiFi network safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices