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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:

12.05.23 The 2024 Economy / Delivery Drones Dec 05, 2023

Show notes

Now is the time to Save More. Clark makes economic predictions based on global indicators, with advice for timing saving and spending to get the most from your money. Also in this episode, a long promised technology is finally being tested - Amazon drone deliveries.

2024 Deflation: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Delivery Drones: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

Clark.com resources

Episode transcripts
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12.04.23 New Zelle Policies / Devalued Travel Points Dec 04, 2023

Show notes

Zelle has been a conduit for pretext scams costing consumers billions. 13 months ago, Zelle promised that by January of this year, they’d have consumer protections in place. Never happened - until now. Also today, as the value of travel points continues downward, Clark helps you determine if credit cards tied into airline & hotel providers are worth the high annual fees - and the cards that may serve you better.

Zelle Reforms!: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Travel Credit Cards: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

Clark.com resources

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

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12.01.23 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Millionaire - You Can Get There Dec 01, 2023

Show notes

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode - Who wants to be a millionaire? New data shows that 12% of American families are now millionaires. How they got there.

Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
Becoming A Millionaire: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

Clark.com resources

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

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11.30.23 Home Inventory / Planning For Long-Term Care Nov 30, 2023

Show notes

Today, two very practical ways to prepare for your near and long-term future - doing a home inventory and saving for long-term care. Clark gets you prepared in case you ever need to make a home insurance claim, and then discusses the problems with the broken long term care industry. Learn what financial advisors recommend now, to plan for what 80% of older adults may someday need.

Home Inventory: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Long-Term Care: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

Clark.com resources

Episode transcripts
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Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275

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11.29.23 SAVE MORE Automatically / Retirement Abroad - Pros & Cons Nov 29, 2023

Show notes

Clark has new evidence to back up something he’s long been in favor of - automatic enrollment in retirement savings plans. How some states are making saving for retirement automatic for the people. And how you can make it happen for yourself. Also, have you ever dreamed of retiring abroad to save money? Clark offers three main areas of consideration before making a decision.

Automatic SAVING: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Retiring Abroad: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

Clark.com resources

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

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11.28.23 Used Car Prices / Solving The Problem Of Boarding A Plane Nov 28, 2023

Show notes

One decision that will save you big money over time is to buy a used car instead of new. And there is good news along that front. Clark updates what’s happening with prices on both new and used cars. Also, airline boarding can be a big headache - inefficient and time consuming. Clark has the solution.

Used Car Prices: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Fixing Airline Boarding: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

Clark.com resources

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

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11.27.23 Federal Court Ruling On Realtors / Best CD Rates Nov 27, 2023

Show notes

A recent court ruling could eventually change the landscape for realtors, bringing U.S. commissions in line with global standards. Also today, it’s beyond Clarkrageous that big banks still pay zip on savings. Clark tells you how to get the most from your savings via CDs.

Realtor Court Ruling: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Best CD Savings Rates: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

Clark.com resources

Episode transcripts
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Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275

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11.24.23 BEST OF: Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Investment Warning: Private Placement Nov 24, 2023

Show notes

Happy Thanksgiving Weekend! Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns from travel adventures November 27th.

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, did you hear about the ponzi scheme that involved manure conversion to energy? It’s a hard lesson about investing. Clark shares how the mass movement for private placement investments came about - and became a green light for con artists.

Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
Private Placement Investment WARNING: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show

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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11.23.23 BEST OF: Two Money Principles To Live By / Streaming Update Features FREE TV Nov 23, 2023

Show notes

Happy Thanksgiving Day! Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns from travel adventures November 27th.

There are cultural differences when it comes to handling money and we in the U.S. aren’t known as champion savers… YET. If building savings for financial security eludes you, Clark has a two part plan to get you on track. Even if you carry debt, follow Clark’s simple start now, and ultimately rewrite your financial future. Also - Clark gives an overview of the rapidly changing streaming landscape and your choices. With prices on the rise, Free Ad Supported TV or FAST TV is gaining in popularity.

Clarkcore Money Principles: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Streaming Update-FREE TV: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show

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

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

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

11.22.23 BEST OF: Know The Full Cost Of Owning A Home / Scam Alert: Online Searches Nov 22, 2023

Show notes

Happy Thanksgiving Week! Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns from travel adventures November 27th.

If you’re trying to decide whether to buy a home now or wait, beyond pre-approval are several cost considerations to add to your decision process. Clark discusses some of the basic costs of owning a home so you go in with a realistic budget for the expected AND the unexpected. Also today, when doing an online search, there’s something you’ve absolutely got to lookout for, or it can hit you hard in the wallet.

The FULL Cost of Home Ownership: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
A KEY Internet Search Warning: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show

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

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

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

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