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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2.20.19 Low-cost investing gets better; Medical records data breaches; AI will change car insurance 20.02.2019 38:40

Hundreds of ETF's have just been made fee-free by some of the discount brokerage companies; Beware when you give your social security number to your medical service provider; Artificial intelligence will change how we get from place to place but it is also going to change the way we get auto insurance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2.19.19 What's up with tax refunds?; Social security impostor scam; Best deals today 19.02.2019 38:36

There's been a big stink about Americans getting smaller tax refunds. But what's the real explanation?; Beware of social security impostor scams; Clark talks with Charis, the head of Clarkdeals.com, to discuss the best deals happening today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2.18.19 Car repossessions are up; Widow denied pension; No Amazon in NY 18.02.2019 38:57

Car repossessions are becoming a bigger problem; A widow with MS has been denied her husband's pension based on one form that can't be tracked down; Amazon will no longer be erecting a second HQ in NYC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2.15.19 Smart appliances invading your privacy; Clark Stinks 15.02.2019 38:32

Smart appliances could be invading your privacy thanks to lax standards from the manufacturers; 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

2.14.19 We live in a subscription culture; Auto insurance shopping; Going to college is risky 14.02.2019 38:02

Companies have brought back the subscription model in full force. Is that good for your pocketbook?; Auto insurance shopping can save you lots of money. But how do you go about it?; Going to college can make you a lot more money over your working lifetime. But the costs of college can also create massive risk in your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2.13.19 Risky home loans; broker kickbacks; Eyeglasses are super expensive 13.02.2019 38:29

Risky home loans are back. Avoid them at all costs; Incentives lead brokers to steer you towards pricier investment options; Clark talks with David Lazarus of the LA Times about why eyeglasses are so expensive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2.12.19 Best supermarkets; Disney prices increase again; Lab-grown diamonds 12.02.2019 38:25

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2.11.19 Valentine's Day savings; Negative online reviews; Parents paying for college 11.02.2019 39:00

How can you do Valentine's Day well without spending too much? Clark tells you; Negative online reviews are annoying. But what if they come from a business competitor?; More and more parents are putting a cap on what they will pay for their child's college education. This is a good thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2.8.19 State lemon laws vary widely; Clark Stinks 08.02.2019 38:43

Lemon laws are different in every state. But new ratings are out detailing which states have the best ones; 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

2.7.19 Safeguard your ID while traveling; CFPB waters down payday lending rule; Paid leave 07.02.2019 38:38

Clark gives you practical info for how to safeguard your electronic devices while traveling; The CFPB is back tracking on rules for payday lending standards; Paid leave is a hotly debated topic in this country. Clark talks about a few employers doing things differently and weighs in on how he thinks we should change pay leave policy in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

2.6.19 Earned income tax credit; Instacart pay problems; Car dealers have more inventory on the lot 06.02.2019 38:39

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2.5.19 Economy worries increasing; Teacher grants wrongly converted to loans; Walmart offers enhanced sick/PTO pay 05.02.2019 38:10

Worries about the short-term economic future of the USA are being felt acutely by American small businesses; The department of education has erroneously converted teacher grants into loans. But there's a potential fix for affected teachers; Walmart's new sick/PTO policy is good for its workers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2.4.19 Best streaming options; Shrinking packaging; When to file an insurance claim 04.02.2019 39:11

Clark discusses some of the current best streaming options - including a free on for local TV; One company was just sued over misleading packaging. Clark tells you what to look out for; Many suffered home and vehicle damage because of the recent polar vortex. But should you file an insurance claim? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2.1.19 Clark and his daughter talk about cheap weddings; Clark Stinks 01.02.2019 38:01

Clark talks to his daughter Rebecca about how they were able to cut wedding costs (and pay down their debt at the same time). 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

1.31.19 Amazon robot delivery; An episode of The Office helps save a woman; Recession on the way? 31.01.2019 38:04

Amazon is testing delivery via robots; A car mechanic saved a woman thanks to his extensive knowledge of the television show The Office; The claims that a potential recession is imminent are growing. Clark tells you how to prepare your personal finances for this possibility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1.30.19 Face time privacy flaw; AT&T makes it difficult to cancel; Pet insurance pros and cons 30.01.2019 38:37

A 14 year-old kid found a privacy flaw in Apple's Face time app; AT&T employees are being told to make it difficult for customers to cancel their TV packages; Clark talks about the pros and cons of purchasing pet insurance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1.29.19 Mortgages going digital; Facebook dupes online game users; Hybrid-trained employees make more 29.01.2019 38:32

Mortgages are finally transitioning into the digital age; Facebook took money from underage kids for online gaming. And they did it while knowing exactly what they were up to; If you get hybrid training you will make more money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1.28.19 Cruise deals happening now; Verizon reverses school fee stance; Almost no-one makes money via MLM's 28.01.2019 38:42

Wave Week is in full swing and the cruise deals are best to buy now through March; Verizon made a Clarkrage recently. Thankfully the massive company has rethought their stance; Less than 1% of people that participate in an MLM make money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1.25.19 Small business tax law changes; Clark Stinks 25.01.2019 38:20

Clark talks about how the new(ish) tax law will affect small business owners; 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

1.24.19 Cashless businesses?; Wells Fargo fined again; Bogus credit card insurance 24.01.2019 38:29

Some businesses aren't accepting cash anymore. Others are charging you more for using credit cards. What should a smart consumer do?; Wells Fargo has been fined yet again. Clark explains; Clark talks with David Lazarus about a story he wrote where one credit card company refused to honor a death policy that they sold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1.23.19 Student loans affect home ownership; Closing funds transfer scam; Are extended car warranties worth it? 23.01.2019 38:12

Student loans have prevented many young people from purchasing a home they otherwise would have; Watch out for scam artists trying to steal your funds when you wire for a home closing; New evidence about whether or not extended car warranties are worth it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1.22.19 Digital drivers license; Free trial auto-billing; Personal finance classes in schools 22.01.2019 38:47

Digital drivers licenses are coming. Many privacy advocates are nervous about this but this could be a great thing as well; Mastercard has just done something incredibly human. They won't let you be billed after a free trial without your express permission; Personal finance classes are slowly but surely becoming a real thing in some states! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

1.21.19 Stop apps from tracking your location; Extinct consumer issues 21.01.2019 38:16

Clark tells you how to stop apps from tracking your location; This segment is fun. Take a trip down memory lane to see what consumer issues used to haunt people but no longer hold any relevance. We're looking at you, Blockbuster late fees! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1.18.19 Paying bills will increase your credit score; Clark Stinks 18.01.2019 38:26

Paying bills could now have a direct positive impact on your credit score thanks to Experian; 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

1.17.19 Your next home might not use energy; Metlife pension fail; Choosing financial independence 17.01.2019 38:15

New homes and office buildings are set to use ZERO energy. How cool is that!?; Metlife fined for not paying out pensions to workers; Clark talks with the Brad and Jonathan from the ChooseFI podcast about pursuing financial independence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices