Clark Howard

The Clark Howard Podcast

Business EN ↓ 2311 episodes

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...

Author

Clark Howard

Episodes

1.16.19 Netflix price hike; Verizon's insane price hike; A 70% tax rate? Really!? 16.01.2019 38:36

This Netflix price hike has a lot of people freaking out. Clark discusses; Verizon just massively increased the price on a service that helps school aged children. Not cool!; And one young congresswoman has proposed a 70% tax bracket. Clark talks about why that isn't a good idea even though it is popular with a majority of Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1.15.19 Hospitals now posting prices; Car theft on the rise; Contactless credit cards 15.01.2019 38:10

Hospitals are now posting prices but it doesn't look like it will actually help consumers right now; Car theft is on the rise mostly because drivers are leaving their key fobs in their cars; Contactless credit cards are coming to your mailbox this year in droves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1.14.19 Don't sign up for websites with social media logins; Cell phone companies selling your location data; Effects of the government shutdown 14.01.2019 38:35

Be careful about signing up for different websites and offerings with your social media credentials; AT&T is going to stop selling the location of its customers. Clark is not happy at all that this was going on in the first place; The government shutdown has had wide ranging effects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1.11.19 Computer home appraisals; TikTok app is big with kids - here's what you need to know 11.01.2019 38:35

Computer home appraisals might be coming soon. Clark and Producer Joel discuss the pros and cons of this potential change; TikTok is surging in use among kids. Clark tells you what to watch out for if your kids are using this app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1.10.19 Job interviews via text message; Bank balance info can easily be found; Cash out refinances on the rise 10.01.2019 38:32

Job interviews are beginning via text message oftentimes now. It's a significant shift and Clark tells you what to be aware of when applying for a job now; Your bank balance can be found by criminals. Clark tells you how they are doing it; Cash refinances are on the rise even as rates are ticking upwards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1.9.19 LIVE from CES: Clark discusses keyless door locks, smartphone developments, eliminating porch pirates, medical devices and more! 09.01.2019 1:11:46

LIVE from CES: Clark discusses keyless door locks, smartphone developments, eliminating porch pirates, medical devices and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1.8.19 LIVE from CES: Clark discusses self-driving cars, delivery robots, healthcare advancements, and more! 08.01.2019 1:10:05

LIVE from CES: Clark discusses self-driving cars, delivery robots, healthcare advancements, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1.7.19 College degrees and job availability; Paying for legroom on airplanes; Why are desk phones still around 07.01.2019 38:25

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1.4.19 A primer to owning rental property; Fake healthcare scam; Saving for your child before birth 04.01.2019 38:18

Want to own investment property at some point? This podcast episode is a good place to start; Watch out for this fake healthcare scam making the rounds; Did you know that you can actually save for your child's college before they are born? Clark explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1.3.19 Distracted driving dangers; App to help authors get noticed 03.01.2019 38:20

Distracted driving is becoming more of an issue all over this country; This app could get your e-book in front of thousands of readers. Some authors have put their books on Watt and found publishing deals because of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1.2.19 Nanoinfluencers on social media are now a real thing; Aldi vs. Whole Foods 02.01.2019 38:27

Watch out for sponsored posts from people with an incredibly small social media following; Have prices at Whole Foods gone down since Amazon bought the giant grocery retailer? Clark dives into the price difference now between Aldi and Whole Foods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1.1.19 Installment loans are back; Industries with the best customer service 01.01.2019 38:28

Fintech companies have brought back the installment loan. Watch out; Clark talks about what industries have the best customer service. Some will surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12.31.18 Google Fi just got better; Fewer people are getting raises 31.12.2018 38:35

Google Fi allows you to use iPhones now along with a whole slew of Android phones; Fewer people are getting raises. And more and more Americans are in favor of a higher minimum wage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12.28.18 Foster kids at risk; Warning for small biz owners; Car leasing costs going up 28.12.2018 38:18

As foster care kids reach adulthood, difficulties mount; A warning to small business owners about expired URL's and how they can be commandeered; Leasing a car is getting even more costly than it has been. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12.27.18 Flight cancellations and what to do; Are credit card annual fees worth it? 27.12.2018 38:16

Clark tells you what to do in the case your flight is cancelled; Credit card annual fees are often said to be bad. But sometimes they can be worth it. Clark tells you how to judge whether a card with an annual fee is worth it for you or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12.26.18 Carmax now offers a return period; Walmart's healthcare approach 26.12.2018 38:20

Carmax is taking a page out of Carvana's book and is now offering a 7 day return period on some car purchases; Walmart is paying for airfare and hotel stays for surgery in order to cut its healthcare costs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12.25.18 Merry Christmas! Direct sale companies are flourishing; Year-end tax advice 25.12.2018 39:40

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12.24.18 Coworkers and social media; Credit report mistakes 24.12.2018 38:28

Should you friend your coworkers on social media?; How long do mistakes stay on your credit report? Clark explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12.21.18 Clark Stinks; Clark tells the story of how he retired early 21.12.2018 38:14

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; Clark tells his story about how he retired at 31 and why he continues to teach personal finance to millions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12.20.18 Most important move for home buyers; IRS imposter scams; Shrinking middle class 20.12.2018 38:38

Why shopping for your financing is the most important step when you are considering buying a home; IRS imposter scams are making the rounds. Beware!; The middle class is shrinking according to statistics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12.19.18 Paying cash for college; Resort fees; Owning vs renting stuff 19.12.2018 38:28

Clark interviews Sabrina from WorkingMom.com about how she made massive changes in order to be able to pay cash for college for her kids; Resort fees are popping up more and more and they are often being charged at everyday hotels that aren't resorts; Should you own or rent stuff? That question often gets asked about home ownership, but rarely about the things that you use. Learn more about your...

12.18.18 Money problems lead to health issues; Faith fraud; Deleting old accounts 18.12.2018 38:25

Money problems can often lead to health issues. That's mostly because of the impact that stress has on us; One couple stole $12 million dollars from others through a faith fraud scam; Deleting old accounts is very important and can save you from potential identity theft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12.17.18 Remote patient monitoring; Voice phishing; Cutting your internet cord 17.12.2018 38:14

Remote patient monitoring is getting better and could save money on medical costs; Watch out for this voice phishing scam!; Could you cut your home internet cord? Turns out there's a solution that you could be overlooking to help you do just that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12.14.18 Clark Stinks; Zoning laws have major impacts across the country 14.12.2018 38:21

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; Minneapolis just changed their single family zoning laws. Clark talks about the major impact that zoning laws have on municipalities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12.13.18 Best & worst home insurance companies; Fake shipping email scam; ABLE accounts get better 13.12.2018 38:28

Clark talks about which insurers you should consider doing business with; Watch out for this new fake email shipping scam; ABLE accounts have had some changes recently. And those have made the accounts for the disable much more valuable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices