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The Clark Howard Podcast — Business
The Clark Howard Podcast

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-demand any time. Clark answers questions on the most popular business and consumer topics including; how to buy a cars, financing a home, retirement planning, shopping for insurance and getting the most out of your savings. Join the conversation and submit your question to www.clark.com/askclark . Clark spearheads two free resources — Clark.com and ClarkDeals.com — to encourage consumers to save more, spend less and avoid ripoffs.

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Latest Episodes:

12.14.21 New Info on Employers Spying on Workers / Good News on the Banking Front! Dec 14, 2021

Show notes

The work-from-home boss / employee gap continues to widen. If you’ve got a work issue phone or laptop - odds are your employer is spying on you. Learn Clark smart recommendations for workers. // Traditional banking is invested in mistreating customers. The fintechs are changing that. We may be seeing the end of overdraft fees - a con which elicits your permission to rip you off. Capital One recently announced they’re eliminating this fee. New Report: Best Banks for Customer Satisfaction - Clark Howard

Ask Clark topics include: Experts say the 4% rule, a popular retirement income strategy, is outdated / How to Get Free Virus, Spyware and Malware Protection / Freeze Your Credit / Welcome to Clark’s Christmas Kids 2021 \\

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12.13.21 Now Vs 1970s Galloping Inflation / Customer-No-Service: The Cell Phone Industry. Dec 13, 2021

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Clark gives an overview of inflation including energy, food & housing, the role of the Federal Reserve and where we’re headed. // T-Mobile, once known as the uncarrier, is under new management, now lapsing into un-service. Clark discusses the cell phone industry and your best options .CELL PHONES - Clark.com - Boost Mobile: Get 12 Months of Service for $100

Ask Clark topics include: Why Did My Car Insurance Go Up? / Non-Owner Car Insurance: Who Needs It? - Investopedia / Does It Make Sense To Buy Prescriptions From Canada by Mail?

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12.10.21 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Debt Collectors on Social Media & Your Rights Dec 10, 2021

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Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / Debt collectors now have the right to contact you on social media. Sometimes it’s a ‘phantom debt’ meaning NOT YOURS. What about YOUR rights? Clark explains how to properly shut down harassment and pay a debt to collections.

Clark Stinks and Ask Clark topics include: Credit Unions / Clark Deals - Laundry Detergent / Welcome to Clark’s Christmas Kids 2021 / Fidelity Personalized Planning & Advice Review / Comparing Hybrid Financial Advisors: Vanguard vs. Schwab vs. Fidelity \\

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12.09.21 Health Tracking: Clark Reviews the Oura Ring / Opportunity for Those Leasing a Vehicle. Dec 09, 2021

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Clark’s obsessed with fitness, and explains how the Oura Ring differs from other trackers, and the difference it’s made for him. // Used vehicle values are still inflated now. A vehicle coming up on the end of its lease will be worth substantially more than the residual value you have to pay. 2 ways to take advantage of this unique opportunity in the marketplace.

Ask Clark topics include: Vacatia.com - Scam alert: Stay away from timeshare exit companies - How To Sell, Cancel or Get Rid of Your Timeshare / FDIC.gov \\

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12.08.12 Federal Student Loan Repayment / A New Breed of Social Media Affinity Fraud. Dec 08, 2021

Show notes

Federal student loan payments are about to resume. It’s KEY to keep current. Hardship options are available. // Influencer advertorials have created a clear opening for scams targeting those under 30. What these schemes look like and how to protect yourself.

Ask Clark topics include: How Do Student Loans Work? 7 Things to Know / How to Refinance Your Student Loans / What Is a Reverse Mortgage and Is It Right for Me? / 5 Things To Know About Series I Savings Bonds / What Is a Spousal Roth IRA? \\

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12.07.21 New Reward Credit Cards - Know The Game / Hotel Review Goes Horribly Wrong. Dec 07, 2021

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Credit card offers abound right now, going after 3 target markets. Learn if you’re in their sights and how the game is played, to better protect your finances. / Do you wait until after you’ve left a restaurant, hotel or resort to leave a review - or post while there? What happened to one hapless reviewer provides a cautionary tale for all…

Ask Clark topics include: CREDIT CARDS - Clark.com / BBB-File a Complaint \\

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12.06.21 Investor Warning: Borrowing on Margin / Recent Clark Adventures in The Retail Competitions. Dec 06, 2021

Show notes

How margin investing is actually gambling - borrowing against stocks in order to buy more stocks - a huge profit center for brokerages. Clark explains how this plays, and where the danger lies. // Clark Howard - Deal Hunter, has click & collect and delivery experiences that speak to big retail competition with Amazon - and wins for consumers.

Ask Clark topics include: Target Date Funds: Clark’s Favorite Retirement Investment / CELL PHONES - Clark.com / Red Pocket Deal: Get a Year of Unlimited Service Starting at $14/Month / Can YouMail Really Put an End to Robocalls? \\

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12.03.21 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / COVID, Travel & The Economy. Dec 03, 2021

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Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / Clark’s thoughts on the new COVID variant, the economy and travel.

Clark Stinks and Ask Clark topics include: 7 Things to Know Before You Buy Travel Insurance / Storage Unit Insurance: What Is It and What Does It Cover? \\

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12.02.21 Save on Winter Heating Bills / WARNING: Cashing Out Home Equity. Dec 02, 2021

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The typical electric bill will be 5% higher this winter. For those using natural gas, bills are expected to be up 25 - 35% depending on location - propane even more. Clark has several suggestions to help you save. / Every time there’s a runup in home prices, people tend to take out equity. That practice is up 33% over last year. Why Clark believes this is a bad idea, and when cashing out equity is appropriate.

Ask Clark topics include: How to Sell Your Car in 5 Steps / Homeowners Insurance / 9 travel safety tips to protect you & your wallet / Clark Howard: My 7 Rules for Using Credit Cards \\

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12.01.21 Safer Holiday Shopping Online / A Better Option for Concert Ticket Buyers. Dec 01, 2021

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Survey Says: The number 1 type identity theft is credit card fraud. Clark smart strategies to protect your wallet when holiday shopping online. // The concert business has been in turmoil since the pandemic began. Events were postponed overwhelmingly to avoid the paying of refunds. Meet a ticket seller with better options. \\

Ask Clark topics include: How to sell your house by owner - Clark Howard / The power of compound interest: Earlier you save the better / Wills & Funerals \\

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