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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12.12.18 Cheapest used cars to repair; Equifax report sheds light on mistakes; Best & worst store return policies 12.12.2018 38:45

Which brands and models are the cheapest to repair? Clark fills you in; A new report about the Equifax breach sheds light on the myriad mistakes they made that exposed the data of tens of millions of Americans; What stores offer the best and worst return policies is something you need to keep in mind while doing your Christmas shopping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

12.11.18 The smartphone decline; How to give gift cards; For-profit college closures 11.12.2018 38:23

Smartphones aren't getting much smarter these days. So Clark tells you how to avoid the hype and avenues to pay less on your cell phone hardware; Gift cards aren't the best gift. But you can make it a decent gift with a couple smart strategies; A few for-profit colleges went bust today. It's important for students to apply for student loan cancellation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

12.10.18 Obamacare enrollment ends soon; Best deals today; How much your data is worth 10.12.2018 38:37

Obamacare open enrollment ends this Saturday. Plus Clark talks about Fidelity's new HSA offering!; It's Green Monday and there are some great deals out there; How much is your data worth? Clark tells you the info that identity thieves will pay a lot for...and how to protect yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12.7.18 Clark Stinks; Free gifts for kids at Christmas 07.12.2018 38:30

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 shares a long list of free gifts that will mean a lot to kids at Christmas time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12.6.18 Beware sending money digitally; Medical malpractice; Waymo self-driving advances 06.12.2018 38:30

Watch out when sending money via apps. Especially, check your privacy settings on your Venmo app; Doctors are losing their license in one state and practicing in another...and another; Waymo is making some major inroads in the self-driving game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12.5.18 Best deals on cars right now; Marriott's awful breach response; Awesome deals today 05.12.2018 38:44

We're close to the end of the year. Clark talks about where to find the best deals on cars both used and new; Marriott is not doing the right thing for their customers post breach; Clark talks with deals editor Charis about the best deals today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12.4.18 Gifting 529 money; Tesla self-driving fiasco; Subprime auto loans 04.12.2018 38:03

A way to gift 529 money is here!; Falling asleep while drunk in a Tesla? Yep, it happened; Subprime auto loans are on the rise. That's not good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12.3.18 Marriott breach; Payless' amazing ad campaign; Biometric airport terminals 03.12.2018 38:43

Marriott just had a severe breach. Clark tells you what to watch out for in the coming weeks in light of this breach; Payless' new ad campaign was pretty incredible and reinforced how label-conscious our society can be at times. Don't buy the hype!; Delta just launched the first biometric airport terminal. It is already making things more efficient. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

11.30.18 Clark Stinks; Video doorbells are catching criminals 30.11.2018 38:16

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; Video doorbells are all the rage right now. Millions are being sold every year in America. And one of the major benefits is that they are helping local police departments catch criminals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

11.29.18 The 401k is 40 years old; Amazon e-mail scam; Customer service key logging 29.11.2018 38:39

The man that invented the 401k is speaking out 40 years later. And many of the changes he would make to the now popular retirement plan are similar to the ones Clark has been touting for years; Watch out for this Amazon e-mail scam flooding inboxes post a recent breach of some Amazon accounts; Many customer service chat folks can now see what you are typing while you are typing it. Creepy. Learn m...

11.28.18 Housing market slowdown; Small business scams; Holiday tipping tips 28.11.2018 38:43

The housing market is slowing down - even in the hottest markets; Scam enterprises are plentiful operating out of New York trying to get small businesses to sign up for loans with terrible terms; Who and how should you tip this Holiday season? Clark discusses...and there are some tipping suggestions that deserve to be mocked just a little bit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

11.27.18 Real or artificial Christmas tree?; Social security customer no-service; Vanguard fee cut 27.11.2018 38:01

Should you be buying a real or an artificial Christmas tree? Clark goes through the pros and cons to the environment and to your wallet; Social security wait times are outrageous; Vanguard has cut the minimum amount for you to be able to invest in its lower fee Admiral funds. Great news! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11.26.18 Cyber Monday; Bitcoin crashing; GM layoff announcement 26.11.2018 38:44

Black Friday is over and Cyber Monday is here. Clark talks about shopping for deals and how travel deals are likely to be the star tomorrow; Bitcoin is crashing. It's still a speculative buy and not worth purchasing now; GM announced plant closures and layoffs today. This directly impacts how much you'll pay for a new car now and in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

11.23.18 Moving to make more money; Everything you need to know about PMI 23.11.2018 38:25

Relocating can have a major impact on your salary; Feel like you are throwing away money every month on PMI? Clark gives you all the details about PMI and avenues to get rid of it so you can keep that money in your pocket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11.21.18 The cost of raising a child; Moviepass alternatives 21.11.2018 38:43

How much does it really cost to raise a child? Clark gets into it; If you are a fan of seeing movies but spending a whole let less money doing so, check out these Moviepass alternatives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11.20.18 Customers providing the customer service; Refinancing your car loan 20.11.2018 38:20

Some companies are using their own customers to provide customer service to patrons in need of help; Refinancing your car loan has no up front costs and can save you lots of money in interest payments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11.19.18 Home prices slowing; Travel junk fees 19.11.2018 38:22

Home prices have stalled out in many markets. Good news for first-time home buyers!; Watch out for these junk fees when traveling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11.16.18 Clark Stinks; Americans are eating less fast food 16.11.2018 38:24

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; Americans are going to fewer fast food restaurants. Clark discusses why that is the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11.15.18 Vanguard customer satisfaction drop; Flavored e cigs; New Amazon DVR 15.11.2018 38:21

Vanguard dropped in the ACSI ratings due to worse customer service. Clark runs through other results from the recent customer satisfaction survey; Juul has announced that it will no longer sell flavors of liquid for its e cigarettes. That is good news for parents; Amazon has a new DVR for cord cutters that is worthy of your consideration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

11.14.18 Amazon's new HQ2 cities; VA nursing home outrage; Banks working with the DMV 14.11.2018 38:43

Amazon announced its HQ2 cities. And the biggest downside is the corporate welfare culture; The VA has been the subject of a few Clarkrages. Here is another important update on what is happening in VA nursing home facilities; Banks are working with DMV's across the country to better identify their customers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11.13.18 Used cars are costing more; Mailbox crimes; 3D printing glasses 13.11.2018 38:27

The average used car now costs more than $20k!; USPS mail preview is giving fraudsters a leg up on us; 3D printing glasses is the future of allowing customization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11.12.18 Google and Facebook end arbitration clauses; Paying at the pump; Tiny homes helping homeless vets 12.11.2018 38:49

Google and Facebook are ending arbitration clauses for sexual harassment claims; How to protect yourself from more advanced skimmers that aim to steal your payment information. They are widely used at gas pumps now; Home sizes are shrinking. There are lots of benefits to that shift. Also, homeless vets are benefiting as tiny homes in certain locations are offering places for them to rest their hea...

11.9.18 Clark Stinks; Veterans Day 09.11.2018 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; Clark talks about the importance of Veterans Day and discusses his own service Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11.8.18 Investing limits increasing; CVS receipts; Your customer service score 08.11.2018 38:30

The limits for what you can contribute to a 401k, 457b, or an IRA are increasing in 2019; CVS receipts are SO incredibly long; Your customer service score could determine whether you get decent customer service from a retailer or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11.7.18 Car recalls; Your Facebook info is for sale; Wireless mesh routers 07.11.2018 38:27

Make sure to get recalls on your car fixed in a timely manner; Your Facebook info - including actual messages you have sent through the service - could be for sale online after the Facebook breach; Wireless mesh routers can help your home WiFi in a big way. And these systems are going down in price as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices