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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:

01.10.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Find Your Best Phone Plan Jan 10, 2025

Show notes

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode - cell phone companies tend to make their plan offers deliberately confusing. Clark offers resources to cut through the hype and zero in on the plan that is best for you, while potentially saving you hundreds of dollars per year.

Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
Back To Basics: Cell Phone Plans: 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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01.08.25 New Year, New Job / Your Longevity Jan 08, 2025

Show notes

A new survey finds that half of all workers are basically miserable. Are you thinking about getting a new job this year? There are some great ways to receive additional training for free to up your skill set. Also, you can do something absolutely free to improve your health and lengthen your life.

2025 Employment: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Rise & Thrive: 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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01.07.24 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss - 5 Keys To Successful Investing Jan 07, 2025

Show notes

Saving for retirement is largely our own responsibility as individuals. As we live longer, we have a lot of time in retirement to prepare for. Plus, events in the world can be complicated which can make investing a nerve-wracking decision. Fortunately, there are basic core pillars and strategies that successful investors share.

In this episode of Ask an Advisor, fee-only fiduciary financial advisor Wes Moss breaks down the five fundamental keys of successful investors to help you better navigate the path to achieving financial freedom and reaching your retirement goals.

In the second half of the show, Wes takes a deep dive into one of the pillars: planning.

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

All this and more on the January 7, 2025, Ask an Advisor episode.

Submit your questions at clark.com/ask.

We hope you enjoy the first of our weekly Ask An Advisor episodes, with Christa and Wes going deeper on investing and retirement savings.

Let us know what you think in the comments!

Learn more about Wes, our newest member of Team Clark:

Capital Investment Advisors Wes Moss, CFP®

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01.06.25 Timeshares - Vacation Clubs / Teaching The Value Of Money Jan 06, 2025

Show notes

Today, something we receive many calls about at our Team Clark Consumer Action Center - timeshares. Clark explains why timeshares & their latest incarnation - vacation clubs are defective by design. Also - teaching kids about money can be a real challenge, and allowance can play a big role in teaching kids that money is a finite commodity.

Beware “Vacation Clubs”: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Teaching Deferred Gratification: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

Clark.com resources

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

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

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01.03.25 SAVE MORE On Streaming / Gift Returns & January Deals Jan 03, 2025

Show notes

Happy New Year! Clark starts off 2025 with advice that can help you save money throughout the entire year. Clark Stinks will be back next week. Also today, what to know about making returns on some of those holiday items you may not want to keep.

SPEND LESS On Streaming Services: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Holiday Returns: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

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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12.31.24 BEST OF: Become A Price Negotiator / Warning: Dietary Supplements & Protein Powders Dec 31, 2024

Show notes

Happy Holidays! Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns January 3rd.

Only 1 in 4 people realize you can negotiate on items you think come at a fixed price. You can negotiate everything from the price of a new car to your cable bill to large appliances. Also, social media is full of pitches selling supplements and powders with claims they can improve your health and change your life. Not so fast. What you need to know about dietary supplements.

Price Negotiation: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Warning: Dietary Supplements: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

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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12.30.24 BEST OF: The Magic Number For Retirement / Investing: A Cautionary Tale Dec 30, 2024

Show notes

Happy Holidays! Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns January 3rd.

How do we determine our “magic number” - the amount we need to retire? Clark weighs in on the debate about how much it takes to be financially secure, and how to start and keep making progress. Also today -private placements, hedge funds, limited partnerships, private equity - beware of this type of non-traditional investment “opportunity”. Even when they’re legit, there’s no liquidity, and extremely high expenses. It pays to know why you need to avoid investing with anyone who is not a fiduciary.

How Much Do You Need To Retire: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Risky Investment Pitches: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

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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12.27.24 BEST OF: Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Paying For Adult Children Dec 27, 2024

Show notes

Happy Holidays! Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns January 3rd.

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, we’ve talked about the cost of college, and how it can hamper parents saving for their own retirement. But what about supporting adult children post-college age? Clark shares some concerning stats. What’s your take? We have a popular thread on our free Clark.com Community on this topic, linked here and we invite you to share thoughts on financially supporting adult children.

Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
Paying For Adult Children: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

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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12.26.24 BEST OF: Relocation: Rent Before You Buy / SAVE MORE On Clothing Dec 26, 2024

Show notes

Happy Holidays! Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns January 3rd.

Clark recommends renting in a new city or state before you buy there, and has a great example of why to share with you. Also, Clark is very happy to report that the used clothing market is growing 7 times faster in the U.S. than the new market. Buying used is a great way to Spend Less!

Rent Before Buying In New Locale: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Secondhand Clothing A WIN: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

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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12.24.24 BEST OF: Retail Membership Considerations / Timeshare Scams Get Worse Dec 24, 2024

Show notes

Happy Holidays! Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns January 3rd.

The membership subscription business model has overtaken retailers large and small. Clark compares offerings from Target, Walmart, Amazon and 2 warehouse clubs, with a directive for consumers. Also, as if timeshares aren’t bad enough, organized crime is now getting into the resale scam game.

Retail Memberships: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Cartels Target Timeshares: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

Clark.com resources

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

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

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