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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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    09.12.23 Open Enrollment & The New HSA / WARNING: The Many Faces of Private Placement Investing Sep 12, 2023
    Show notes

    As the enrollment period for health insurance approaches, an underused option offers new opportunity involving the best savings plan offered in America. Clark explains. Also, another entity promising big returns in real estate made off with investor money. Clark amplifies his warning against private placement investing - which comes in many forms, including this crowd funding real estate company gone bust.

    • Is An HSA Right For You? Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • Beware Private Placement Investing: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show

    • WSJ - The Healthcare Plan Most People Should Buy—and Why They Don’t
    • WSJ: Couples Can Soon Put Over $10,000 a Year Into Health Savings Accounts
    • What Is an HSA Account and How Does It Work?
    • Raisin Review: Can You Trust This Online Savings Marketplace?
    • Price Drop on Used Electric Cars: Is Now the Time To Buy?
    • Real-Estate Deal Gone Bad Hits Popular Crowd Funder - The Wall Street Journal.
    • 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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    09.11.23 The Return Of Smaller Homes / Smart Choices For Higher Education Sep 11, 2023
    Show notes

    Clark explains the forces behind a reversal in home building trends, bringing more affordable homes to the housing market. Also today: New data shows the net cost of attending college is moderating. Clark discusses cost factors to consider when choosing a college and most importantly - a course of study and skill set. Is prestige worth the price, or is it better to hold the cost and borrowing down? Plus, a NEVER NEVER rule on student loans.

    • Back To Smaller Homes: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • College Major and School Choice Decisions: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show

    • Goodbye Bathtub and Living Room. America’s Homes Are Shrinking.
    • Divvy Wants to Make Rent-to-Own Deals Easy. Many Customers Find Them Hard.
    • Should You Buy an Extended Warranty on Your Car?
    • Want high earnings? Focus on the major, not a college's prestige
    • Student Loan Payments Are Restarting: 4 Things To Know
    • How Do Student Loans Work? 7 Things to Know
    • ‘I’ve had this black cloud looming over me’: How private lenders have left millions of college students with no hope for the future
    • Simple Interest: Who Benefits, With Formula and Example
    • Rule of 78: Definition, How Lenders Use It, and Calculation
    • Submit a complaint | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
    • Why Clark Howard Shifted to a Digital Wallet and You Should Too


    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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    09.08.23 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Progress On The Rx Front Sep 08, 2023
    Show notes

    Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, Clark explains the Pharmacy Benefit Manger (PBM) trade off on prices for generics vs brand names & how you can save more. Plus great news for consumers on the prescription cost front, thanks to a recent move by a major insurer.

    • Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
    • Rx Progress: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show

    • Why You Should Never Prepay for a Rental Car
    • Cheapest Way to Rent a Car: Expert Tips
    • CDC - Cost of Rabies Prevention
    • Travel Insurance? What You Need To Know Before You Buy
    • How To Save Money With Google Flights
    • A Big Health Insurer Is Ripping Up the Playbook on Drug Pricing - WSJ
    • Will Mark Cuban's Prescription Company Really Save You Money?
    • Why You Should Always Ask Your Pharmacist the Price of Your Prescription Without Insurance
    • 5 of Clark Howard's Most Extreme Frugal Hacks


    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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    09.07.23 Booking Holiday Air Travel / Managing Hospital Bills Sep 07, 2023
    Show notes

    It’s time to think about holiday travel plans and Clark has some guidance on the best time and way to book flights. Also today, surprise medical bills persist and massive, inaccurate hospital bills remain the main culprit. Clark offers strategies for both the insured and uninsured facing hospital costs.

    • Holiday Air Travel: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • Hospital Bills: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show

    • Google Says This Is the Best Time to Book Cheap Holiday Flights
    • The Best Time To Book Holiday Travel in 2023
    • Follow Clark Howard's #1 Rule To Travel Cheap
    • How To Plan a Trip: Clark's Best Travel Tips To Save Money
    • How To Find Cheap Flights in 3 Easy Steps
    • Cheapest Way to Rent a Car: Expert Tips
    • Inaccurate Medical Billing Creates Problems for Older Adults
    • Medical Facilities Far From Hospitals Are Charging Hospital Rates As ‘Satellites.’ What Gives?
    • How To Find a Trustworthy Mechanic
    • Trustpilot Review: Is Trustpilot Legit?
    • How to find the best auto repair shops


    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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    09.06.23 Scam Hit List / Heavy Lift: Renting A Storage Unit Sep 06, 2023
    Show notes

    Amount lost to only the scams reported last year: $9 Billion. Clark runs down an alarming list of current cons, and what they all have in common. Also today, Clark updates his journey renting storage, with new insights on what renters of storage units need to know.

    • Scam-a-rama Line Up: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • Renting Storage: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show

    • People are losing more money to scammers than ever before. Here's how to keep yourself safe
    • Blue-tick scammers target consumers who complain on X
    • Best Buy scam alert! People are pretending to be members of the Geek Squad. How to spot it. -USA TODAY
    • New Amazon scams are making the rounds. Here’s how to avoid them
    • Scammers impersonate well-known companies, recruit for fake jobs on LinkedIn and other job platforms
    • FTC Cautions Consumers on Heels of Latest Zelle Scam
    • You got the apartment! Spot rental listing scams before you pay
    • 7 Best Free Cloud Storage Options in 2023 - Clark.com
    • What Is a Solid-State Drive (SSD)?
    • How To Buy Term Life Insurance in 7 Easy Steps
    • Is There a Limit to Americans’ Self-Storage Addiction? Billions of Dollars Say Nope
    • Clark Deals - The best laptop deals available now


    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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    09.05.23 Car Theft Tech Wars & Your Defense / A Venmo Privacy Warning Sep 05, 2023
    Show notes

    Car thieves are going high-tech to get around anti-theft technology. Clark explains 2 simple ways to protect your vehicle, including inexpensive, widely available car key RFID signal blockers. Also today, an important privacy warning for Venmo users and a key NEVER NEVER NOT EVER rule for using pay apps.

    • Car Theft Protection: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • Venmo Privacy Warning: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show

    • To steal today's computerized cars, thieves go high-tech — The Conversation
    • Clark.com – Best High-Yield Online Savings Accounts
    • NYTimes: This Is a Reminder That You’re Probably Oversharing on Venmo
    • Do you use payment apps like Venmo, CashApp, or Zelle? Read this
    • U.S. Senators Urge Regulators to Hold Zelle Accountable for Inadequate Protections to Stop Fraudulently Induced Payments
    • How To Make Your Venmo Transactions Private
    • T-Mobile: Credit Card Payments No Longer Include AutoPay Discounts
    • Overdraft Protection: What Is It? Do You Really Need It?
    • 9 Things on Deep Discount in September / Clark Deals


    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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    09.01.23 BEST OF: Medical Bills And The No Surprises Act / Starting Your Emergency Fund Sep 01, 2023
    Show notes

    Happy Labor Day Weekend! Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns Tuesday September 5

    The No Surprises Act became law last year to eliminate surprise medical billing, but most people don’t know what it is and what their rights are under it. Clark lays it out so you know your new rights when it comes to medical bills. Also - how much, if anything, do you have in your emergency fund? Clark has a way for you to be better prepared for the inevitable rainy day.

    • The No Surprises Act & Your Rights: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • Your Rainy Day Fund: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show

    • Patients Still Receive Surprise Medical Bills, Including for Medical Laboratory Testing, Despite
    • Enactment of Federal No Surprises Act That Became Law on Jan. 1, 2022
    • Understand your rights against surprise medical bills - CMS
    • Rocket Mortgage - Physician Loans: Are They A Good Mortgage Option For Doctors?
    • Bankrate's Annual Emergency Fund Report | Bankrate
    • Emergency Fund: Everything You Need to Know
    • Fidelity Investments Review 2022: Pros & Cons
    • Money market funds - Fidelity Investments
    • The Monte Carlo Simulation: Understanding the Basics


    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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    08.31.23 Reviews: How Can You Trust Them? / Engaging Prices Now On Diamonds Aug 31, 2023
    Show notes

    Reviews can help you make decisions on all kinds of purchases, from merchandise to services and travel. But how can you trust them? Clark offers some insights & guidance. Also today, unusual factors in the diamond market are affecting the price of traditional and lab diamonds.

    • Insights On Reading Reviews: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • Diamond Prices: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show

    • WSJ: Customer Ratings Have Become Meaningless. ‘People Hand Out 5 Stars Like It’s Candy.’
    • Trustpilot Review: Is Trustpilot Legit?
    • Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA): How They Work
    • Best 529 College Savings Plans By State
    • Vanguard Personal Advisor Review
    • Comparing Hybrid Financial Advisors: Vanguard vs. Schwab vs. Fidelity
    • The #1 Thing Clark Howard Hates About Solar Panels
    • Are Solar Panels Worth it? 3 Things To Consider Before You Get Solar Panels
    • Getting Engaged Just Got Cheaper as Diamond Market Adjusts
    • The Best Time and Place To Buy an Engagement Ring
    • How To Build Credit / Credit Karma Review
    • How to Report Your Rent to Credit Bureaus
    • The Best Time and Place To Buy a TV / ClarkDeals - TVs
    • 4 Things to Know Before You Buy a TV From 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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    08.30.23 Air Travel: Savings & Strategy / Dash Cameras Aug 30, 2023
    Show notes

    Even as summer winds down, people are still looking for great airfare deals. There’s a new resource from Going that may help. Plus, the story of one Mom’s mission to find her daughter’s lost luggage speaks to a travel NEVER NEVER rule Clark has long held. Also today - Auto insurance rates are going way up due to various market pressures. Clark discusses why dash cams are essential, and what you can expect to pay for one.

    • Air Travel: Savings & Strategy: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • Dash Cams: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show

    • Price Drop: Domestic Fares Are Getting Cheaper
    • The Best and Worst US Airports for Cheap Domestic Flights
    • The Best and Worst US Airports for Cheap International Flights
    • Airlines slash domestic flight prices as demand dwindles, overseas travel surges
    • Follow Clark Howard's #1 Rule To Travel Cheap
    • How To Plan a Trip: Clark's Best Travel Tips To Save Money
    • Should I Buy an AirTag for My Checked Airport Luggage?
    • Travel Archives - Clark Howard / Travel - Clark Deals
    • Dash cam sales rising fast due to safety-conscious drivers
    • 3 Reasons to Buy a Dashboard Camera for Your Car—and 4 Reasons Not To - WSJ
    • Clark - everyone should have a dash cam - Clark Howard Community
    • Should You Buy an Extended Warranty on Your Car?
    • Should You Respond to Class-Action Lawsuits?


    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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    08.29.23 Sports Betting / A New Low: The Funeral Home Scam Aug 29, 2023
    Show notes

    Football season is upon us and sports betting is growing in popularity. Clark describes how the nature of sports gambling has changed and pitfalls to be aware of. Also in this episode, there’s currently a horrible scam that is exploiting grief to rip off those who have just lost a loved one. Clark describes how this works so you and your loved ones stay in the know.

    • Sports Betting: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • Funeral Home Scam: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show

    • The Dark side of sports betting
    • DraftKings and Other Sports Gambling Apps Are Hitting the Jackpot With ‘Parlay’ Bets. As They Win, You Lose.
    • How To Get a Gym Membership for Practically Free
    • Supplement and Vitamin Certification | NSF / USP Verification Services
    • Alert: Funeral Home Scam Targets Grieving Families
    • ‘Despicable’ funeral home scam preys on grieving family members
    • Snopes - 'Shark Tank' Keto Gummies Weight Loss Reviews Are a Scam
    • Is Pet Insurance Worth It? What You Need To Know Before You Buy
    • 4 Things To Know Before You Buy a Digital TV Antenna
    • Minimum Internet Speed Requirements for Streaming TV Services


    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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