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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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    Latest Episodes:
    12.19.23 Attention Shoppers: Caution With Dupes / Avoid Car Loan Rip-offs Dec 19, 2023
    Show notes

    Many shoppers are into “dupes” - cheaper replicas of pricier products, especially clothing, cosmetics and accessories. So are they worth a try? A recent survey assesses quality vs savings on duplicate brands. Also today, Toyota was just fined for ripping customers off with car loans. But they’re not the only ones playing games in their finance offices. How to bypass this rip-off entirely.

    • Cheaper Duplicates Of Pricey Brands: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • Car Loan Rip-offs: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show:

    • 'Dupes' clothing, perfume craze lures holiday shoppers as major brands fret
    • The Cheapest Places To Buy Contact Lenses
    • The Best Places To Buy Eyeglasses
    • Where To Get Cheap Eye Exams
    • Toyota financing arm fined $60 million by consumer watchdog for car loan scam
    • How to Buy a New Car in 5 Steps
    • How to Buy a Used Car in 7 Steps / Best Used Car Websites in 2023
    • Fidelity Investments Review 2023: Pros & Cons
    • Capital Gains Tax Rates for 2023 vs. 2024
    • Roth vs. Traditional 401(k): What's the Difference?
    • Clark’s Christmas Kids


    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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    12.18.23 Assisted Living FEES / SAVE MORE On Audiobooks Dec 18, 2023
    Show notes

    Planning ahead means understanding available care for our aging selves and senior loved ones. Recent reports expose excessive fees imposed at assisted living facilities. Clark explains what to look out for and how to get legit help making placement decisions. Also today - something that is actually getting cheaper for you - audio books.

    • Assisted Living Fees: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • Audiobook Deals: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show:

    • Clark’s Christmas Kids
    • NYTimes.com: Extra Fees Drive Assisted-Living Profits
    • Desperate Families Search for Affordable Home Care
    • How to Find a Geriatric Care Manager
    • Aging Life Care Association
    • How To Manage Your Monthly Subscriptions To Save Money
    • 5 Steps To Getting a Good Deal on a Hotel Room
    • Do You Get Better Prices on Hotels From Third-Party Sites or by Booking Directly?
    • Best 529 College Savings Plans By State
    • 529 rollover to Roth IRA: A guide to conversion
    • Audiobooks Just Got Cheaper—if You Know Where to Look-WSJ
    • Free Audiobooks: 11 Places Online and Apps (Clark.com)
    • Goodbye match, hello retirement benefit account? What IBM 401(k) change means
    • Cancel for Any Reason Trip Insurance: Should You Buy It?
    • Travel Insurance: What You Need To Know Before You Buy


    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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    12.15.23 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Hearing Aids & Cognitive Decline Dec 15, 2023
    Show notes

    Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode, great news on a common device that can prevent cognitive decline by 46% - and it’s getting cheaper to buy every day!

    • Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
    • Hearing Aids: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show:

    • Clark’s Christmas Kids
    • 5 Things To Know About Series I Savings Bonds
    • How To Dispute a Charge on Your Credit Card
    • OTC hearing aids reduce cognitive decline by 48%
    • Hearing Aids - Clark.com
    • Should You Buy an Extended Warranty on Your 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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    12.14.23 The Saver’s Credit Tax Break / HOA Update Dec 14, 2023
    Show notes

    Tax season is around the corner. Clark wants to make sure you know about a government grant for retirement savers who meet the income guidelines. Also today - an important step you need to take if you’re thinking about buying into a homeowner or condo association.

    • Saver’s Tax Credit: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • Assessing An HOA: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show:

    • Saver's Credit: Who Qualifies for This Retirement Tax Break?
    • Walmart+ Membership Program: 4 Things To Know
    • What Is a Thrift Savings Plan?
    • High-profile fights are taking aim at HOAs, but even greater challenges may lie ahead
    • What Is Long-Term Care Insurance Cost & Coverage
    • Should I Buy an Extended Warranty on Tires?
    • TIRES - Clark.com
    • Clark’s Christmas Kids


    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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    12.13.23 Housing Market Update / A Money Saving Shift In The Restaurant Business Dec 13, 2023
    Show notes

    Clark shares data affirming that affordability for first time home buyers is an ongoing challenge. So where’s the housing market headed next? What to know about home prices and interest rates moving forward. Also, Clark openly disdains the higher cost of food delivery. Now, many fine dine-in restaurants are offering a cost saving option.

    • HOLD! First Time Home Buying: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • The Expansion Of Drive-Through Restaurants: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show:

    • Mapped: What You Need to Earn to Own a Home in 50 American Cities
    • Who Should Consider Setting Up a Trust?
    • How To Find and Choose a Financial Advisor
    • 7 Places to Get the Best Deals on Lab-Created Diamonds
    • NYTimes: Hungry (but Not for Human Contact), Americans Head for the Drive-Through


    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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    12.12.23 Subject To Change: When Travel Providers Cancel / Mattress Deals Dec 12, 2023
    Show notes

    What happens if a cruise line changes your itinerary or a tour company cancels? You may be out of luck. Hear Clark’s NEVER RULE on travel insurance. Also today, a price trend is your friend. Mattress oversupply means deals. But there’s a requirement you should adhere to when buying.

    • Travel Insurance: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • Mattresses Deals: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show:

    • Stuck with a $20,000 bill? Oceania guests struggle for refunds amid major cruise changes - USA TODAY
    • Travel Insurance: What You Need To Know Before You Buy
    • Cancel for Any Reason Trip Insurance: Should You Buy It?
    • The Best Day and Time to Book a Cheap Flight
    • I Need Plane Tickets for an International Trip. Should I Buy Now or Wait?
    • Global Entry: 5 Things To Know Before You Sign Up
    • The WSJ: Sleep Number's 'Drastic Miss' Resulted in Drastic Marketing Measures
    • The Best Place To Buy a Mattress / How Can I Get Rid of My Old Mattress Cheaply?
    • How To Find and Claim Missing Money in Your Name
    • Clark.com - Best High-Yield Online Savings Accounts
    • Clark’s Christmas Kids


    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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    12.11.23 Cost of Forgoing Healthcare / New Rule: Parental Assets & College Financial Aid Dec 11, 2023
    Show notes

    The bad news on healthcare costs goes deep. Many are forgoing care, regardless of insurance status due to higher deductibles and copays. Clark explains the problem, the consequences, and what you can do to protect your health - and your wallet. Also today, great news for parents of college bound kids. There’s a new rule involving how parental assets affect a child’s eligibility for financial aid.

    • Shop Healthcare: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • Retirement & College Financial Aid: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show:

    • Clark’s Christmas Kids
    • High Healthcare Costs Can Cause Even the Insured To Skip Care
    • 10 Ways to Save Money on Health Care
    • Family Loans: How to Borrow From and Lend to Family
    • What Is an ETF? / ETF vs. Mutual Fund: Which Investment Is Better?
    • Saving More in a 401(k) Can Now Boost Your College Financial Aid - WSJ
    • Best 529 College Savings Plans By State
    • Easy way to cut the cost of your college degree in half
    • Defending Your Fully Digital Wallet Against Fraud


    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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    12.08.23 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Money And Dating Dec 08, 2023
    Show notes

    Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode - do you ask for a credit score on the first date? People are approaching dating in more practical ways regarding financial stability. Clark discusses red flags and the importance of open communication around money from the get go.

    • Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
    • Money And Dating: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show:

    • Clark’s Christmas Kids
    • Treasury Department aims to make it easier to get $7,500 EV tax credit in 2024
    • Automatic Bill Pay: How It Works and How To Do It Safely
    • Should I Buy an AirTag for My Checked Airport Luggage?
    • Are you leaving money on the table: How 1 in 4 couples is missing out on 401 (k) savings
    • [The Washington Post] Forget the Cheesecake Factory. Here are real first-date red flags.
    • Why women are turning the first date into a job interview
    • Should You Make Your Child an Authorized User on Your Credit Card?
    • Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card: 6 Things To Know in 2023
    • Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card: Travel Credit Card Review


    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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    12.07.23 New Tax Brackets Favorable / Proof Of Money! Your Account Statements Dec 07, 2023
    Show notes

    Inflation silver lining: New IRS tax brackets for 2024. By historical standards, tax rates are low - at 12% on average. Understand how this informs financial planning, from Roth IRA conversion to home buying. In an era of historically low tax rates, don’t fall for irrelevant “tax smart” pitches. Also today, a very scary reason why you should always receive paper statements or keep digital records for all financial accounts.

    • New Tax Brackets: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • Financial Account Statements: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show:

    • Today in History - December 7 | Library of Congress
    • Inflation Causes IRS to Raise Tax Brackets, Standard Deduction by 5.4%
    • Should I Convert a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA?
    • How To Use Priceline To Save on Travel
    • BBB-File a Complaint
    • Return a Gift - Amazon Customer Service
    • Clark’s Christmas Kids
    • Why Banks Are Suddenly Closing Down Customer Accounts
    • My Wells Fargo bank account was closed with no warning – I lost all my life savings but they said it didn’t exist
    • The #1 Bill You Should Get by Mail
    • What's the Best Place To Sell a Car in 2023?
    • What Brokerage Do You Recommend for First-Time Investors or Kids?


    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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    12.06.23 The Pros & Cons of Bin Stores / Home Insurance In Coastal States Dec 06, 2023
    Show notes

    Bin stores, aka discount, surplus or salvage outlets - go by many names, but collectively serve an oversupplied retail market these days. Such stores specialize in selling returns and other troubled goods, offering a shortcut to lower prices. Also today, home insurance is a broken market in coastal areas, but one coastal state is adapting so well, premiums have decreased.

    • Bin Store Savings: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • New Coastal Building Standards: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show:

    • What’s a bin store, and why should you check one out?
    • Should I Tip on a Cruise?
    • Booking a Cruise? Here Are 5 Ways To Do It for Less
    • Clark does not purchase extended warranties!
    • Retailers Offer Me Warranties on Everything I Buy Now. Are Any of Them Worth It?
    • The Coastal State Where Home Insurance Is Relatively Affordable - WSJ
    • Some houses are being built to stand up to hurricanes and sharply cut emissions, too
    • NYTimes.com: A Climate Change Success Story? Look at Hoboken.
    • Home Insurers To Be Scrutinized In Climate-Risk Study
    • The Best Places To Sell Your Cell Phone


    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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