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    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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    08.29.24 Are You Paying A “Loyalty Tax”? / Dream Come True: An Affordable Wedding Aug 29, 2024
    Show notes

    There’s an allegation that companies are buying and using consumer data to charge individual, discriminatory prices. Clark discusses how to get around the loyalty tax you may unknowingly be paying. Also today, there is a trend in weddings to rethink the fantasy event and scale down to have funds for other priorities. Clark shares ideas to help couples save on their special day.

    • Privacy & The Price Of Loyalty: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • Save More On Weddings: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show:

    • You’re not going crazy — you may actually be paying higher prices than other people
    • Are Indexed Universal Life Insurance Policies a Good Option or a Scam?
    • Best 529 College Savings Plans By State
    • Can I Sell My Life Insurance Policy?
    • Consumer Federation of America - Insurance
    • The CFA’s Rate of Return (ROR) Program | Evaluate Life Insurance
    • Kayak now displays Southwest Airlines flights - The Points Guy
    • Brides are having brunch weddings, midweek destination nuptials and selling tickets, saving $70K on costs
    • [The Washington Post] The American wedding is shrinking
    • Clark Howard's Guide to Saving Money on Your Wedding
    • Weddings - Clark.com
    • Should You Ever Lease a Car?
    • Pirate Ship Review: Pros & Cons of This Cheap Shipping Service


    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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    08.28.24 How Safe Are QR Codes? / Avoid Rental Car Toll Fees Aug 28, 2024
    Show notes

    QR codes are everywhere, and criminals have found a way to exploit them. Approach with caution and know what to look out for. Also, Clark recently got caught up in a rental car toll issue and tells you how to avoid the toll fee traps that can come with car rentals.

    • QR Code Scams: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • Rental Car Toll Fees: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show:

    • 'I'm done scanning': Woman warns of QR code scam that was sent to her doorstep
    • Got a barcode from your utility company to make a payment? That’s a scam
    • Why You Should Never Mail a Check
    • Ascensus Acquires Vanguard’s Small Business Retirement Plans
    • What Can I Do if My HOA Is Doing a Poor Job?
    • NYTimes: Finally, a Way Around Exorbitant Rental Car Surcharges for Tolls
    • How to Avoid Rental Car Toll Fees
    • Drivers Beware: Watch Out for This Toll Notice Scam
    • Fixed Wireless Internet: Using Your Cellular Service Provider for Home Internet
    • The Best Unlimited Hotspot Plans
    • Best Phone Plans: Get Exactly What You Want at the Cheapest Price


    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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    08.27.24 Credit Card Debt - Have A PLAN / Ending Distracted Driving Aug 27, 2024
    Show notes

    Clark shares some tough new stats about American credit card debt. If you are in debt, you are definitely not alone. Know the strategies that can set you on a path to freedom from debt. Later, insurers are exploring some interesting ways to cut down on the critical problem of distracted driving. Clark has his own way of banishing phone use while behind the wheel.

    • Credit Card Debt: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • Phone Addiction & Distracted Driving: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show:

    • Credit card debt: Inflation, interest rates have more Americans carrying balances over
    • Axios: Stretched consumers
    • Clark Howard's 2024 Credit Card Debt Elimination Strategy
    • 6 Things To Know Before Contacting the National Foundation for Credit Counseling
    • Xfinity Deal: Save Up to $1,500 on Internet and Cell Phone Service
    • Cell Phone Plans / Streaming TV / Internet Archives - Clark Howard
    • How Many Credit Cards Should I Have?
    • My 7 Rules for Using Credit Cards - Clark Howard
    • Best Airline Credit Cards for 2024: Are They Right For You?
    • Gamification gets drivers to put down their phones, study finds
    • Pay-Per-Mile Insurance: Is It Worth It?
    • Mile Auto Insurance: A Firsthand Review
    • How to Shop for Lower Car Insurance
    • Homeowners Insurance Archives - Clark Howard
    • 5 Steps To Getting a Good Deal on a Hotel Room
    • Should You Ever Book a Nonrefundable Hotel Room?
    • 5 Things You Should Re-Shop To Save Money


    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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    08.26.24 The Penny Stock Pump & Dump / Robo Text Scams Aug 26, 2024
    Show notes

    An important lesson for new investors: Clark explains the penny stock pump & dump rip off - a worsening problem in the digital age. Also, as the number of robo calls decline, “robo texts” are increasing and come in many forms, looking to get at your identity and into your wallet. Know how to spot scam texts and hit DELETE.

    • Penny Stock Rip Off: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • Beware Of Scam Texts: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show:

    • Penny Stocks Are More of a Problem Than Ever, Clark Warns
    • Best 529 College Savings Plans By State
    • Roth vs. Traditional 401(k): What's the Difference?
    • How To Sell, Cancel or Get Rid of Your Timeshare (Clark.com)
    • “When are you free for coffee?” Long lost friend or a scammer trying to get you to respond?
    • How To Recognize and Report Spam Text Messages
    • Best Free Password Managers: 10 Top Picks
    • How to Avoid Online Scams and What to Do if You Become a Victim
    • How To Prevent, Report and Repair Identity Theft
    • The Worst Kind of Identity Theft (and How To Prevent It)
    • Should You Respond to Class-Action Lawsuits? (Clark.com)


    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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    08.23.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Home Energy Tax Credits Aug 23, 2024
    Show notes

    Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, most states are still under costly monopoly power control for energy and those costs continue upward. But you are not powerless! In addition to the payback of lower bills, there are tax credits for energy efficient home improvements.

    • Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
    • Home Energy Tax Credits: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show:

    • What's the Best Way To Rent a Car Before You Buy It?
    • Is Turo Legit? 5 Things To Know Before You Use It
    • 13 Places To Listen to Free Music Online- Clark.com
    • Why You May Want To Get a Home Generator
    • How Should I Donate a Non-Working Vehicle?
    • How to Sell Your Car in 5 Steps-Clark.com
    • What Is the Best Platform To Sell My Car?-Clark.com
    • ZIPAIR Official Website
    • Costco vs. Sam's Club: What Is the Difference?
    • 6 Pharmacies Offering $4 Prescriptions
    • Axios: How U.S. homeowners can score tax breaks and other Biden climate cash
    • [The Washington Post] Americans tapped $8 billion in tax credits on home energy upgrades
    • How To Save Money on Utilities
    • How to Book the Best and Safest Airbnb
    • Cheapest Way to Rent a Car: Expert Tips
    • 5 Things You Should Re-Shop To Save Money


    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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    08.22.24 UPDATE: Selling A Vehicle / Amazon Safety Recall Ruling Aug 22, 2024
    Show notes

    Clark has updated information if you are thinking of selling a car, with new direction on where to get fair market value pricing. Also, a recent ruling means Amazon has to make a big change to how they handle 3rd party sellers of unsafe items.

    • Selling Or Trading In A Car: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • Amazon Recall Ruling : Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show:

    • This Car Site Offers Top Dollar to Sellers. Its Stock Is a Wall Street Favorite
    • How to Sell Your Car in 5 Steps-Clark.com
    • What Is the Best Platform To Sell My Car?-Clark.com
    • Jobs Archives - Clark Howard
    • Amazon must recall unsafe products sold by independent sellers, a consumer agency says
    • USA TODAY: Federal agency finds Amazon responsible for recalling dangerous items
    • Amazon can now be held responsible for dangerous products sold on its platform
    • How and When To Refinance Your Mortgage: A Step-By-Step Guide
    • Visible Adds New Features to Visible+ Plan
    • Visible Review: 5 Things To Know Before You Sign Up
    • Using Cellular Data Internationally: Buying a Local SIM Card
    • Phone Plan Finder – Find the Best Plan For You - Clark.com
    • Live TV Streaming Channel Tool


    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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    08.21.24 Solutions Through Innovation / A New Fintech Tackles Fraud Aug 21, 2024
    Show notes

    Humans are prone to “static analysis” - the idea that if an attempted solution didn’t work, it never will. But innovations prove otherwise and Clark has a real life example in the vital area of water shortages. Also, many Americans, especially the elderly, are taken advantage of with technology schemes. Clark discusses a new fintech offering strategies to prevent this now rampant fraud.

    • Try Try Again: The Power Of Innovation: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • A Fintech Takes On Fraud Prevention: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show:

    • Spain Is Thirsty. Here’s How It Gets Water.
    • How and When To Refinance Your Mortgage: A Step-By-Step Guide
    • 6 Things to Know About Refinancing Your Mortgage
    • Mortgage Refinance Calculator - Clark Howard
    • This banking fintech for older Americans is launching a new feature to fight AI fraud
    • How To Switch Phone Carriers: 9 Easy Steps
    • Phone Plan Finder – Find the Best Plan For You - Clark.com
    • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): What It Is, How It Works
    • Best 529 College Savings Plans By State


    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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    08.20.24 New Retirement Savings Incentive / Liability Risks & Umbrella Insurance Aug 20, 2024
    Show notes

    Today, choosing the right phone plan could save you up to $1500 a year. Clark introduces our new Phone Plan Finder tool to help you cut through the confusion and make that choice much easier. Then Clark discusses a great new retirement savings option for part-time and self-employed workers. Also - It’s vital to understand your liability risks and insure accordingly, which for many, includes umbrella insurance.

    • New Roth Options: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • Liability Insurance: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show:

    • Phone Plan Finder – Find the Best Plan For You - Clark.com
    • Changes in Retirement Savings Rules to Know Before Year’s End - WSJ
    • 6% of Your Paycheck Is Becoming the New Standard for 401(k) Saving
    • The 3 Biggest Mistakes You Can Make With Your 401(k)
    • The 401(k) Rollover Mistake That Costs Retirement Savers Billions - WSJ
    • 401(k) Rollover: How To Roll Over a 401(k) (Clark.com)
    • What Is a SEP IRA and Who Is Eligible?
    • What Is a SIMPLE IRA and How Does It Work?
    • Certificate of Deposit (CD): What Is It, Best Places To Open One
    • What Is a Roth 401(k) and How Does It Work?
    • Rollovers From a 529 Plan to Roth IRA: What to Know
    • Umbrella Insurance Covers Worst-Case Scenarios. There Are Now More of Them. - WSJ
    • What Is Umbrella Insurance and Do You Need It? (Clark.com)
    • 6 Things To Know Before Contacting the National Foundation for Credit Counseling
    • Why Clark Says You Should ‘Ignore’ Paze as Trendy New Payment Option


    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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    08.19.24 Extended Auto Warranties / Food Service Innovation Aug 19, 2024
    Show notes

    A recent FTC settlement validates Clark’s long-held advice on car warranties. Know how the game is played including “bust outs”, and how to best proceed if you wish to purchase an extended warranty on a vehicle. Also, restaurants are getting crushed by costs, so they are getting creative with ways to serve us fresh food at a discount.

    • Auto Warranty Schemes: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • Fresh Food Vending: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show:

    • Think twice before buying a car-repair contract. FTC settlement shows why.
    • FTC says CarShield didn’t cover car repairs as advertised
    • Should You Buy an Extended Warranty on Your Car? (Clark.com)
    • Used car prices plunging: EVs hit the hardest
    • Electric Vehicle Tax Credits 2024: What You Need to Know
    • Need a Cheese Plate at 4 a.m.? There’s a Vending Machine for That. - WSJ
    • Axios: "Waiter, check please?" Nah, just use an app
    • How thousands of Americans got caught in fintech’s false promise and lost access to bank accounts
    • Raisin Review: Can You Trust This Online Savings Marketplace? (Clark.com)
    • Certificate of Deposit (CD): What Is It, Best Places To Open One
    • What Is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor and Do I Need One?
    • How To Find and Choose a Financial Advisor
    • Term Life vs. Whole Life Insurance: Understanding the Difference


    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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    08.16.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / How To Find A Side Hustle Aug 16, 2024
    Show notes

    Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, an app capable of helping job seekers transfer their skills to new industries and locate positions close to home.

    • Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
    • Locate Contract Work: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show:

    • Donating & Volunteering Archives - Clark Howard
    • Why You Should Establish Trusted Contacts
    • Over 11 million job seekers are using this app to find jobs in their own backyards- Hypepotamus
    • 30 Easy Side Hustle Ideas / Sidehusl.com: Home
    • Jobs Archives - Clark Howard
    • Should You Get a Store Credit Card?


    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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