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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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    05.21.24 Clarkonomics: How The U.S. Compares Globally / Clark Changes His Mind May 21, 2024
    Show notes

    Clarkonomics! Clark discusses how the US economy stacks up against the rest of the world, including concerns about our deficit. Also, Clark and Christa have a long running disagreement about a payment practice. Christa was right. Clark has changed his mind.

    • Clarkonomics: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • Automatic Payments: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show:

    • The US dollar is strengthening. Here’s what’s driving the rally and what it means for Americans
    • America’s debt problem is storing up trouble for the rest of the world
    • Inflation Is Stubborn. Is the Federal Budget Deficit Making It Worse?
    • Stubborn Inflation Could Prod Fed to Keep Rates High for Longer
    • With Inflation This High, Nobody Knows What a Dollar Is Worth
    • Where Should I Set Up My Health Savings Account (HSA)?
    • Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
    • Money Talk with Liz Weston: Can my credit score really be marred over $20?
    • Automatic Bill Pay: How It Works and How To Do It Safely
    • Credit Score Guide / Should You Get a Store Credit Card?
    • Is a Self-Directed Real Estate IRA Right for Your Retirement?
    • Real Estate Investing: What To Know BEFORE You Start
    • What Should You Do if Your Insurance Claim Is Denied?


    Thank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our “Clarkie” segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode!

    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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    05.20.24 International Phone Use / Warning: The Toll Collection Scam May 20, 2024
    Show notes

    In this episode - did you hear about the T-Mobile customer who received a six figure bill for an international trip? Get Clark smart advice for traveling overseas with your phone. Also today - there’s a new warning out about a scam trying to collect money from you from phantom tolls.

    • International Calling: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • Toll Collection Scam Warning: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show:

    • PhoneArena: This T-Mobile customer got a $143442.74 bill after a three-week Switzerland vacation
    • The Best International Phone Plans
    • Google Fi Wireless: My Experience as a Five-Year Customer (Pros and Cons)
    • Hello Mobile
    • How To Choose the Best Charities for Your Donations
    • What's the Best Way To Donate to a Charity?
    • Alert: FBI issues warning on toll road smishing scam
    • USA TODAY: Road toll 'smishing' texts on the rise, FBI says: Here's what to know
    • E-ZPass Group - Home
    • T-Mobile 5G Home Internet: 5 Things To Know Before You Sign Up
    • How To Prevent, Report and Repair Identity Theft


    Thank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our “Clarkie” segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode!

    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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    05.17.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Home Renting Vs. Buying May 17, 2024
    Show notes

    Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, we’ve talked a lot about renting vs. buying in today’s housing market. New data makes a compelling argument and provides direction for aspiring homeowners.

    • Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
    • Rent Vs Buy A Home: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show:

    • Best 529 College Savings Plans By State
    • Homes at Menards®
    • Insurers Are Spying on Your Home From the Sky
    • Axios: Unpacking the productivity surge
    • Where should I place a carbon monoxide detector?
    • The $10 Travel Essential Clark Howard Always Packs
    • Big city dwellers are better off renting than buying a home everywhere, analysis says - USA TODAY
    • One-Third of Parents Are Paying An Adult Child's House Down Payment? Are You?
    • Map: Here's Zillow's updated home-price forecast for more than 400 housing markets
    • The cost breakdown of building a single-family home
    • The Only Reason You Should Make an Improvement to Your Home
    • 29 home remodeling projects that offer the best payback
    • 6 Tips for Hiring a Contractor
    • Senior Planning


    Thank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our “Clarkie” segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode!

    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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    05.16.24 Clark’s Home Security Sales Pressure Pitch / Choosing A Veterinary Clinic May 16, 2024
    Show notes

    Today, Clark shares a personal story about a sleazy sales call he received from one of the big alarm companies - tied to an internet provider. Also in this episode, pet owners need to understand what’s going on in the veterinary medicine profession so they can choose wisely, and protect their wallets.

    • DIY Home Security: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • Veterinary Bills: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show:

    • ADT USA Reviews | Read Customer Service Reviews of adt.com
    • Your Guide to DIY Home Security Systems
    • Which Home Security Systems Rank Better Than Ring?
    • Turo: 5 Things To Know About the Cheap Car Rental Service
    • Credit Card Car Rental Insurance: What You Need To Know
    • My Credit Card Offers Some Rental Car Coverage. Why Do I Still Need To Involve My Primary Auto Insurance?
    • Why Your Vet Bill Is So High / Is Pet Insurance Worth It?
    • Best 529 College Savings Plans By State
    • Credit Karma Review: Free Credit Score and More at Your Fingertips


    Thank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our “Clarkie” segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode!

    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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    05.15.24 Find A Trustworthy Financial Advisor / SAVE MORE On Storage Units May 15, 2024
    Show notes

    Finding a fiduciary financial advisor who ONLY works for your best interests can be difficult. New regulations may add protections for consumers, but it’s on us to know how to get the best guidance. Also, Americans have so much stuff that storage units have been overbuilt. If you have a unit, Clark has some money saving advice regarding your monthly fee.

    • Key Warning On Financial Advisors: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • Storage Units: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show:

    • Americans Deserve Straight Retirement Advice. They Work Too Hard for Their Money.
    • NYTimes: Who Can Be Trusted for Retirement Advice? New Rules Strengthen Protections.
    • WSJ: Advisers on Trillions in IRAs Must Now Put Your Interest First
    • What to Do When Your 401(k) Leaves Something to Be Desired
    • How To Find and Choose a Financial Advisor - Clark.com
    • What Is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor and Do I Need One?
    • The Clark Howard Podcast
    • The Headache at the End of the Costco Gold Rush - The WSJ
    • Should You Buy Gold at Costco? / Clark Howard's Advice on Buying Gold
    • NYTimes: Americans Went All-In on Self-Storage. That Demand Is Suddenly Cooling.
    • Storage Unit Prices Keep Going Up. Is There a Better Way To Store My Possessions?
    • The #1 Bill You Should Get by Mail
    • Wirecutter: Stop Stressing About Turning Off the Lights When Leaving the Room!


    Thank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our “Clarkie” segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode!

    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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    05.14.24 How To Really Buy A Used Vehicle / New Rules For Travel Rewards May 14, 2024
    Show notes

    In this episode - Clark takes you through the necessary steps for buying a used vehicle, including his number one rule, a key step neglected by a third of all buyers. Also today - are you traveling this summer? Airlines and hotels are changing the rules when it comes to earning points or miles.

    • How To Buy A Used Car: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • Airline & Hotel Points: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show:

    • WSJ - Used-Car Sales Have Moved Online—Here’s Why Both Customers and Dealers Are Happy
    • How To Buy a Used Car - Clark.com
    • How to Buy a New Car - Clark.com
    • Should You Buy an Extended Warranty on Your Car? - Clark.com
    • Salvage Title: What it Means, How it Works - Investopedia
    • American Airlines Is Once Again Changing How Fliers Can Earn Rewards
    • Hotel Resort Fee Lookup Tool
    • Should You Ever Book a Nonrefundable Hotel Room?
    • How Does Booking Travel Through a Credit Card Rewards Program Compare?
    • How To Choose a Tour Company - Clark.com
    • When Do You Need a Travel Agent?


    Thank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our “Clarkie” segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode!

    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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    05.13.24 Best Auto Insurance Companies / Non-Competes Under Attack May 13, 2024
    Show notes

    In this episode - we often see lists of the best auto insurance companies, but now Clark has discovered an industry database for body shops that rates insurers according to how claims are handled. Also, Clark hates covenants not to compete - a labor practice that’s now on the ropes. But the ban is messy. Clark explains.

    • A New Source For The BEST Auto Insurers: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • Non-Compete Clauses: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show:

    • CrashNetwork - Top Rated U.S. Car Insurance Companies for 2024
    • Best Auto Insurance Companies -Clark.com
    • How to Shop for Lower Car Insurance - Clark.com
    • Ascensus Acquires Vanguard’s Small Business Retirement Plans
    • Target Date Funds: Clark’s Favorite Retirement Investment
    • Ban on non-compete agreements sends shockwave across Wall Street
    • [The Washington Post] Groups sue to block FTC’s new rule barring noncompete agreements
    • Workers Celebrating Ban on Noncompetes. Employers Are Ready to Fight. - The WSJ
    • NYTimes: F.T.C. Issues Ban on Worker Noncompete Clauses
    • Businesses face 'seismic shift' after FTC bans noncompetes. Here's what they should do next.
    • Healthcare.gov / What Is an HSA Account and How Does It Work?
    • My 7 Rules for Using Credit Cards - Clark Howard


    Thank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our “Clarkie” segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode!

    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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    05.10.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Loyalty Programs: Cost-Benefit Analysis May 10, 2024
    Show notes

    Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode, how loyalty programs affect price decision making and may have you “competing with yourself”. Clark discusses how these programs work across many industries, and what to keep in mind to get the most from them.

    • Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
    • Loyalty Programs: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show:

    • How to Start Investing: 10 Steps for Beginners
    • Should We Worry About the National Debt and Budget Deficits?
    • Will Social Security Run Out?
    • What Is a SEP IRA and Who Is Eligible?
    • Clark Deals - Hotels
    • When Is the Best Time To Collect Social Security? / Social Security When?
    • 18 Ways To Save at Walmart / Walmart+ Membership Program: 4 Things To Know
    • Loyalty programs may limit competition, and they could be pushing prices up for everyone — The Conversation


    Thank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our “Clarkie” segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode!

    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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    05.09.24 Super-Commuters / Back to Basics - Annuities May 09, 2024
    Show notes

    During COVID, many Americans moved far away from their offices, sometimes out of state. Clark talks about how super-commuters are making it work. Also, Clark gets back to basics on something he hates: annuities. Know which type may actually be useful and which ones are to be AVOIDED at all costs!

    • Super-Commuting: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • Sold Not Bought - Annuities: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show:

    • The rise of the super-commuter
    • The Best Unlimited Hotspot Plans
    • Visible Announces New Annual Plans: Save up to $145/Year
    • Visible Review: 5 Things To Know Before You Sign Up
    • Using Cellular Data Internationally: Buying a Local SIM Card
    • InsureMyTrip Review: Why We Like It and How to Use It
    • How To Choose the Best Charities for Your Donations
    • What Is an Annuity, and Why Does Clark Think They Stink?
    • The Only Two Exceptions to Clark Howard's Annuity Rule
    • What Is a 1035 Exchange? Definition and How the Rules Work
    • Why I Think Medicare Advantage Plans Stink - Clark Howard


    Thank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our “Clarkie” segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode!

    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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    05.08.24 Flat Fee Financial Services / Dental Treatment Decisions May 08, 2024
    Show notes

    Investing continues to evolve and a new way some fiduciary financial advisors are charging for services could save you money. Know your options to make an informed choice for financial services. Also, before you sign up for expensive dental work, think twice & take Clark’s advice.

    • Flat Fee Financial Advisors: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • Wisdom Teeth- AVOID Unnecessary Dental Work: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show:

    • Flat Fee Shops Attempt to Shake Up Financial Advising
    • Advice-Only Network // Flat Fee Advisors
    • 3 Places You Should Never Invest Your Money
    • What Is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor and Do I Need One?
    • How To Find and Choose a Financial Advisor
    • What Is an HSA Account and How Does It Work?
    • Target Date Funds: Clark's Favorite Retirement Investment
    • How to Advocate for Yourself at the Dentist
    • How getting a second opinion can stop you being ripped off — The Conversation
    • Yes, your smart TV is spying on you – Here's how to stop it
    • GM Stops Selling Driving Data to Insurance Companies
    • How to Buy a New Car in 5 Steps


    Thank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our “Clarkie” segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode!

    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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