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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.

Copyright: Copyright © 2023 Clark Howard Inc. All rights reserved.

Latest Episodes:

06.02.25 Clark’s Auto Loan Directive / Skimmer Scam Prevention Jun 02, 2025

Show notes

June signals upcoming road trips and today, Clark talks about some transportation hazards to avoid. First, when buying a vehicle, know how significant the length of the loan can be to your financial health. Also, skimming scams at gas pumps and beyond - have gotten more sophisticated. Clark shares 2 ways to protect your money.

Auto Loan Warning : Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Skimming Scams: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

Clark.com⁠ resources:

⁠Episode transcripts⁠
⁠Community.Clark.com⁠ / ⁠Ask Clark⁠
⁠Clark.com daily money newsletter⁠
⁠Consumer Action Center⁠ Free Helpline: 636-492-5275

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05.30.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Tech Brakes On Super Speeders May 30, 2025

Show notes

Help us surprise Clark Howard for his birthday! We're collecting special wishes for Clark (it's a secret!) to celebrate his birthday on June 20th.

Use this form to share your wishes for Clark: https://forms.gle/hNtmFTvqkdZc94J49 -- remember it's a secret!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, how one state plans to use controversial technology to slow down speeders.

Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
Intelligent Speed Assist: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

“Clark Stinks!” - by Son of Scotland

Clark.com resources:

Episode transcripts
Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark
Clark.com daily money newsletter
Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275

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05.28.25 Best Auto Insurance / Economic Uncertainty: Preparation & Family Communication May 28, 2025

Show notes

In this episode - As auto insurance rates continue to rise, more people recognize the need to shop around. Clark shares a valuable resource for where to start. Also today - Economic uncertainty necessitates ongoing family conversations about money and the economy, and what can be done to prepare for a possible recession or employment setback.

Shop Auto Insurance: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Family Money Talks: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

Clark.com resources:

Episode transcripts
Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark
Clark.com daily money newsletter
Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275

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05.27.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss May 27, 2025

Show notes

10-Step Checklist BEFORE You Retire and How Spending Money in Retirement Actually Works

Ready to retire? Fiduciary financial advisor Wes Moss walks you through the essential 10-point checklist you should complete before leaving the workforce. Also, Wes breaks down the often-confusing topic of spending money in retirement. How do you actually access your funds, and what's the smart way to manage different account types? Learn the strategic way to tap into your different retirement "buckets" to make your money last and minimize taxes.

Plus, Christa shares your #AskWes questions and Wes gives his take.

All this and more on the May 27, 2025, Ask an Advisor episode of the Clark Howard podcast. Submit your questions at clark.com/ask.

We hope you enjoy our weekly Ask An Advisor episodes, in which Christa and Wes discuss investing and retirement savings in depth. Let us know what you think in the comments!

Learn more about Wes: Wes Moss, CFP®

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05.23.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / U.S. Air Traffic Control May 23, 2025

Show notes

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, Clark discusses how the shortage of air traffic controllers and lack of current tech will impact air travel this summer, looks to Canada’s successful model, and shares his playbook for navigating air travel

Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
Air Traffic Control Issues: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

Clark.com resources

Episode transcripts
Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark
Clark.com daily money newsletter
Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275

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05.21.25 The Airline Recession / Student Loan Repayment May 21, 2025

Show notes

Travel demand has slowed and airlines are cutting service. Today Clark discusses the airline recession taking place, and the hazard & opportunity this presents for travelers. Also, Clark addresses some of the confusion surrounding student loan repayment. What you need to know if you or a family member has student loan debt.

Air Travel Guidance: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Student Loans: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

Clark Howard Clark.com resources:

Episode transcripts
Community.Clark.com
Clark.com daily money newsletter
Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275

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05.20.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss May 20, 2025

Show notes

Are We in a Passive Investing Bubble? and Lump Sum Investing vs. Dollar Cost Averaging

Is passive investing creating a stock market bubble? Fiduciary financial advisor Wes Moss dives into the rise of index funds, why they became so popular, and the potential concerns. Also, Wes covers a classic investing strategy: Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA). He explains how systematically investing over time can smooth out your cost basis and make investing less daunting, especially with a lump sum. We'll look at how DCA stacks up against investing a lump sum all at once – you might be surprised by the numbers!

Plus, Christa shares your #AskWes questions and Wes gives his take.

All this and more on the May 20, 2025, Ask an Advisor episode of the Clark Howard podcast.

Submit your questions at clark.com/ask.

We hope you enjoy our weekly Ask An Advisor episodes, in which Christa and Wes discuss investing and retirement savings in depth.

Let us know what you think in the comments!

Learn more about Wes: Wes Moss, CFP®

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05.19.25 The True Costs Of 401(k) Loans / Checked Bags - Lost & Found May 19, 2025

Show notes

The 401(k) is a great retirement instrument because saving is automatic and investments grow over time. So is it ever OK to ⁠borrow from a 401(k)⁠? Know the “opportunity costs” involved. Also - good news if you like to ⁠check bags⁠ on flights.

401(k) Loans: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
No More Lost Luggage!: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

Clark.com resources:

Episode transcripts
Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark
Clark.com daily money newsletter
Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275

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05.16.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Bumpy Ride For Car Buyers May 16, 2025

Show notes

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, potential car buyers face a lot of questions right now - should you buy new or used? If buying used, is Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) the way to go? Clark shares advice to help you navigate decision making.

Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
Vehicle Purchase: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

Clark.com resources:

Episode transcripts
Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark
Clark.com daily money newsletter
Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275

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05.14.25 Saving Strategy: Series I Savings Bonds / The U.S.-China Tariff Reprieve May 14, 2025

Show notes

Today, learn more about I-Bonds. Are they still worth buying? Clark explains how I-Bonds work and why they can be a solid part of your saving strategy. Also, the tariff news keeps coming, with a temporary reprieve on goods from China now in effect. Clark discusses what this will mean for consumers and merchants moving forward.

Series I Savings Bonds: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
The Tariff Reprieve: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

Clark.com resources:

Episode transcripts
Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark
Clark.com daily money newsletter
Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275

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