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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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    03.12.24 The Fate Of Traditional 401(k)s & IRAs / Carry On Karma Vs New Baggage Fees Mar 12, 2024
    Show notes

    There’s a lot of talk and concern about traditional 401(k)s and IRAs going away. Clark explains. Also in this episode, baggage fees are rising again, increasing the cost of flying for customers. What to know before you get to the airport.

    • Future 401(k)s & IRAs: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • Airline Baggage Fees: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show:

    • Clark Predicts Traditional 401(k)s, IRAs Will Cease To Exist Within a Decade
    • Do Not Give Your Social Security Number at These Places
    • How Many Bank Accounts Should You Have? - Clark Howard
    • 16 of the Best High-Yield Online Savings Accounts
    • Best Investment Companies for Investors in 2024
    • United Airlines is also raising its checked bag fee. See by how much. - USA TODAY
    • Get Ready for $40 Luggage Fees - The Wall Street Journal.
    • NYTimes.com: How to Pack for a Two-Week Trip With One Small Suitcase
    • How To Pack a Carry-On the Right Way
    • 4 Things You Should Always Pack in Your Carry-On
    • Best Travel Credit Cards: Top Rewards Picks for 2024
    • Best Cash Back Credit Cards With No Annual Fee in 2024
    • Should You Ever Buy Travel Medical Insurance?
    • 6 Best Apps To Save Money on Groceries
    • Flipp – Flyers, Shopping List, Weekly Ads | Flipp


    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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    03.11.24 Consumers Vs Junk Fees / Bait & Switch Tax Prep Mar 11, 2024
    Show notes

    Junk fees are being imposed all over the place in all manner of ways these days. A new California law is going to end that practice in the state, with nationwide implications. Meantime, your Clark smart approach to purchases can help protect your wallet. Also - First TurboTax, now H&R Block is in trouble for pressuring customers to overpay. There’s a better way!

    • Anti Junk Fee Law: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • Tax Filing: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show:

    • What does a service fee ban mean for diners? Expect higher menu prices — a lot higher
    • Inflation is cooling, but small businesses are still suffering
    • NYTimes: It’s a Great Deal, Before the ‘Drip Pricing’
    • ENERGY STAR® | Department of Energy
    • FTC says H&R Block pressures people into overpaying for tax prep
    • New York Post: H&R Block used deceptive ads, pressured users into overpaying, deleted tax data: FTC
    • FTC finds TurboTax “free” is not free for most
    • 8 Free Federal and State Tax Filing Services for 2024
    • Free File: Do your taxes for free | Internal Revenue Service
    • Direct File | Internal Revenue Service
    • When Should You Get an Accountant To Do Your Taxes?
    • Why co-signing a loan can be bad on almost every financial level
    • New York launches probe into nationwide AT&T network outage
    • 16 Items To Pack in Your Financial Emergency Kit
    • Amateur Radio Service / Amateur radio
    • National Credit Union Administration (NCUA)


    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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    03.08.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / America’s Productivity Bodes Well Mar 08, 2024
    Show notes

    Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode: New data on US worker productivity and why this is good news for our economic growth and well-being.

    • Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
    • American Productivity: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show:

    • Free Advice: Clark's Consumer Action Center - Clark Howard
    • Fidelity - Automated investing: How to save and invest more
    • Credit Karma Review: Free Credit Score and More at Your Fingertips
    • How To Monitor Your Credit
    • How is the U.S. Postal Service governed and funded?
    • How to sell your house by owner
    • Google Fit
    • NYTimes.com: Can America Turn a Productivity Boomlet Into a Boom?
    • What Is Term Life Insurance?
    • The Power of Compound Interest: Calculations and Examples
    • Always Ask Your Pharmacist the Price of Your Prescription Without Insurance
    • 7 Things To Know About Costco Pharmacy
    • Save On Prescription Drugs - 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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    03.07.24 Clarkonmics: The Banking Sector / Travel Biometrics & Your Privacy Mar 07, 2024
    Show notes

    Banks are heavily exposed to the troubled commercial property market. Clark discusses what this means for small businesses and individuals. Also, facial recognition and biometric digital ID is becoming more prevalent, transforming your airport experiences. This brings both convenience and privacy concerns.

    • Clarkonomics: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • Travel Biometrics: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show:

    • Bad property debt exceeds reserves at largest US banks
    • IntraFi - CEDARS
    • Why Big Banks Are a Bad Place for Your Cash
    • Best Investment Companies for Investors in 2023
    • How To Open a Roth IRA
    • When Do You Need a Travel Agent?
    • Booking a Cruise? Here Are 5 Ways To Do It for Less
    • Facial Recognition: Coming Soon to an Airport Near You
    • TSA PreCheck® vs. Global Entry vs. CLEAR: Which Is Best for You?
    • 5 Money Tips To Know Before You Travel Abroad
    • What’s the Best Way To Exchange Dollars for Foreign Currency?
    • MouseSavers.com: Disney discounts, deals & coupons guide


    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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    03.06.24 Young Investors / Target’s New Discount Store Brand Mar 06, 2024
    Show notes

    A wonderful culture shift has taken place. Younger generations are becoming rich, and not through hitting the lottery or buying hot stocks. There are simple ways to make this happen, and we have a new tool at Clark.com to help you see how much you can save over time. Also today, bargains keep getting better! Target is getting more competitive with a storewide discount brand.

    • Youth Saving & Investing: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • Target’s New Discount Brand: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show:

    • Clark.com SAVINGS TABLE
    • Want to retire with a million bucks in the bank? Here's one tip on how to do it. - USA TODAY
    • WSJ.com: These Teenagers Know More About Investing Than You Do
    • Wealth Inequality by Age in the Post-Pandemic Era
    • How Much Should You Have Saved for Retirement by Now?
    • How a summer job could turn you into a millionaire
    • Investing & Retirement Archives - Clark Howard
    • Understanding Velocity Banking, and How It Helps You Rapidly Pay Down Debt
    • What Is Homeowners Insurance?
    • Target creates its cheapest in-store brand as consumers are squeezed
    • Target's new low-cost brand dealworthy gives bargain hunters a new department to shop at with prices lower than $1.
    • The Best Car-Buying Services in 2024 / How to Buy a Used Car in 7 Steps
    • 5 Reasons Sam’s Club Is Better Than Costco


    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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    03.05.24 Carrying A Mortgage Over Age 65 / AI Chatbot & Search Warning Mar 05, 2024
    Show notes

    More than 40% of homeowners carrying a mortgage right now are over age 65. Clark discusses the implications of this obligation in terms of interest rates, loan term lengths and home prices. Also, how much can you trust a website’s chatbot? Air Canada recently got into trouble over its AI bot. What you need to know about AI in the information space, including a NEVER rule about searches.

    • Having A Mortgage At Age 65+: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • AI Chatbot & Search Warning: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show:

    • NYT Keeping a Mortgage After 65: A ‘No Brainer’ or a Big Risk?
    • Best Cell Phone Plans in 2024: The Cheapest Plan for Every Need
    • Term Life vs. Whole Life Insurance: Understanding the Difference
    • What Is Term Life Insurance?
    • How To Buy Term Life Insurance in 7 Easy Steps
    • Best Investment Companies for Investors in 2023
    • Best Auto Insurance Companies and Some of the Worst
    • Why You Need To Re-Shop Your Car Insurance Right Now
    • Homeowners Insurance Archives - Clark Howard
    • New York Post: Air Canada ordered to refund passenger after ‘misleading’ conversation with site’s AI chatbot
    • 5 Money Tips To Know Before You Travel Abroad
    • What’s the Best Way To Exchange Dollars for Foreign Currency?


    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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    03.04.24 Two Important Tax Tips / What Workers Want Mar 04, 2024
    Show notes

    If you’ve recently sold I Bonds and/or receive 1099s, Clark has an important tax tip for you. Also today - Clark discusses some employment cross currents in play now to keep in mind as you survey the job market, and for employers to be aware of as they seek workers.

    • I Bond Tax Tip: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • What Workers Want: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show:

    • Should You Sell Your I Bonds Right Now?
    • Making Money on I Bonds Was Easy. The Tax Paperwork Isn’t. - The Wall Street Journal.
    • How to Freeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion
    • How getting a second opinion can stop you being ripped off — The Conversation
    • Americans want more control over when they work, not just where
    • Employee salary expectations are evolving — and escalating a threat for businesses
    • How to find a job you’ll actually like
    • Workers are spending a lot of money returning to the office — and it's raising turnover risks
    • [The Washington Post] The best times to book cheap flights for every vacation season


    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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    03.02.24 SPECIAL SATURDAY EDITION: Empowerment 101 Mar 02, 2024
    Show notes

    Welcome to a SPECIAL EDITION of the Clark Howard Show, where our mission is to serve and empower you to make better financial decisions in your life. Today, Clark hits on a few key basic strategies to have more money in your life: They are:

    - SPEND LESS: Need vs. Wants and how to tell the difference

    - Clark’s strategy to start saving TODAY for retirement - regardless of your age

    - SAVE MORE on transportation

    - AVOID GETTING RIPPED OFF by protecting your identity and credit

    Segment 1: Behavioral - Back to basics on needs vs. wants

    Segment 2; Start saving today for retirement

    • Begin with 1%, or up to an employer match if possible and available
    • When you get a raise, pretend you didn’t and increase your contribution


    Segment 3: Only buy a car you can afford

    • If you have to take a loan, 42 months maximum
    • Compare loans
    • Consider buying used


    Segment 4: Protect your identity

    • Don’t ever carry checks or your Social Security card
    • Your credit is the key to your identity -Freeze your credit!
    • Don’t use a debit card
    • Use virtual card numbers online


    Mentioned on the show:

    • Six Essential Questions to Ask Yourself Before Making a Major Purchase
    • Advice | Fear of missing out can keep you broke. Fight the spending temptation.
    • Why are sales so hard to resist? It's your brain, on discounts
    • How To Save Money: Spend Less & Build Your Savings / Save Money Archives
    • How To Save and Invest the Clark Howard Way
    • Avoid the #1 Mistake That Car Buyers Make
    • Clark.com - Buying A Used Car / How To Buy A Vehicle
    • Should I Ever Buy Extras Car Dealerships Sell in Their F&I Departments?
    • How To Prevent, Report and Repair Identity Theft
    • Do Not Give Your Social Security Number at These Places
    • 7 Items You Should Never Carry in Your Wallet
    • Why You Should Never Mail a Check
    • How to Freeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion
    • Why You Should Never Use a Debit Card To Pay for Anything
    • The Safer Way To Use Your Debit Card
    • Virtual Credit Cards: An Online Security Measure Worth Taking?


    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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    03.01.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / HOTEL Booking: An Important Update Mar 01, 2024
    Show notes

    Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode - Clark has serious reservations about the breakdown of standards in the hotel industry, especially when it comes to booking a room. There’s important new info to be aware of when planning travel.

    • Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
    • Hotel Booking Warning: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show:

    • 15 of the Best Free Workout And Fitness Apps
    • How To Get a Gym Membership for Practically Free
    • 6 Things to Know About the SilverSneakers Program for Seniors
    • Food Expiration Dates: What You Need To Know
    • Food Product Dating | Food Safety and Inspection Service
    • Should I Pay Off Debt, Save Money or Invest?
    • Warehouse Clubs Archives - Clark Howard
    • Do You Get Better Prices on Hotels From Third-Party Sites or by Booking Directly?
    • Where You Should (and Should Not) Book Your Next Vacation
    • How Often Does Clark Book Travel Via Capital One Travel When It’s Often More Expensive?
    • 5 Steps To Getting a Good Deal on a Hotel Room
    • Should You Ever Book a Nonrefundable Hotel Room?
    • Investopedia - Retirement Planning: Strategies, Tools, Choices
    • Retirement Planning: Strategy, Savings and Income
    • Fidelity Investments | Retirement Guidance
    • Education | Retirement Plan Services - Schwab Workplace
    • Invest & Retire - Clark.com
    • What Is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor and Do I Need One?
    • How To Find and Choose a Financial Advisor
    • How to Freeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion
    • How To Create a Safe Password
    • Ambulance rides can be costly — and consumers aren't protected from surprise bills
    • Habitat for Humanity - 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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    02.29.24 Grand Theft Auto / Clark Smart Gym Membership Feb 29, 2024
    Show notes

    A common mistake car owners make is facilitating the rise in auto theft. There are 2 things you can do to protect your wheels. Also today - After the health club failures of 20 & 21 the industry roared back and stayed strong through 23. New stats show that trend is now reversing, which will affect the offers you’ll see. Clark explains the best way to handle gym membership to protect your wallet.

    • Car Theft Prevention: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • Gym Memberships: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show:

    • How one city took on rising car thefts — and brought the numbers down
    • 10 Ways To Save Money on Car Insurance
    • How To Open a Roth IRA
    • Credit Card Car Rental Insurance: What You Need To Know
    • Non-Owner Car Insurance: Who Needs It? - Investopedia
    • What Is Umbrella Insurance and Do You Need It?
    • How To Get a Gym Membership for Practically Free
    • Should You Buy Out Your Leased Car?


    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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