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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.

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Latest Episodes:

08.28.23 Fight The SCAMdemic / Are You On Track For Retirement? Aug 28, 2023

Show notes

Rampant scams are now a global scourge, many now employing a tactic known as “pig butchering”. Clark shares a real life example and what you need to know. Also in this episode -Shocking new data reveals that most Americans are not on track for retirement. Our aspirations for early retirement don’t match up to how much is being saved for the future. Know how you can get on track for a more secure retirement.

“Pig Butchering” Scams Increasing: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Retirement Shortfalls: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

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Clark.com resources

Episode transcripts
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08.25.23 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Back To Basics: Dollar-Cost Averaging Aug 25, 2023

Show notes

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, a back to basics primer on Clark’s favorite method of investing: dollar-cost averaging, the popular, yet controversial set-it-and-forget-it way to invest.

Clark Stink s: Segments 1 & 2
Dollar-Cost Averaging: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

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Clark.com resources

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

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08.24.23 Back To School For Seniors / Renting To Own A Home Aug 24, 2023

Show notes

Word to seniors - A new trend is serving the lifelong learning ethos which may make sense for you and greatly enhance retirement. Also, the increased challenges of homebuying have led to the resurgence of renting to own a home. Clark discusses the opportunity and hazard of these contracts.

Retirees Return To College: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Rent-To-Own Home Contracts: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

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Clark.com resources

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

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08.23.23 Restaurant Time Limits / Amazon’s New Grocery System Aug 23, 2023

Show notes

Have you experienced “the bum’s rush” feeling at a restaurant giving you a time limit on your table? This is a trend Clark has experienced and it seems to sacrifice hospitality for time management. Necessary? Also today - Amazon is trying to fix its problems with grocery sales, streamlining the process.

Restaurant Time Limits: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Amazon’s Grocery Overhaul: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

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Clark.com resources

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

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08.22.23 Organize Retirement Accounts / Travel Booking Warnings Aug 22, 2023

Show notes

Make sure you have all of your financial accounts organized. Today people change jobs frequently, often leading to a confusing menagerie of retirement accounts. Streamlining investments helps you manage a sustainable retirement, and helps prevent losing track of savings. Also today, travel warnings about booking tours and cruises. Those industries have had a lot of instability. Clark offers some tricks of the trade for smart booking including the best way to pay, and a NEVER NEVER rule about trip insurance

Organizing Retirement Accounts: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Travel Warnings: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

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Clark.com resources

Episode transcripts
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08.21.23 JOBS: Win The Wage War / Housing Market Update Aug 21, 2023

Show notes

Clark points to a job sector seldom considered, where you can potentially make good money in a wage war - plus benefits. Also, for buyers, sellers and renters alike, Clark delivers a housing market update, including where things are headed.

A Rewarding Job Sector: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Housing Update: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

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Clark.com resources

Episode transcripts
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08.18.23 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Carrying Credit Card Debt Aug 18, 2023

Show notes

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Later, 20% of credit card users have heavy revolving debt, accounting for ¾ of the money banks make from cards. Few such users know their debt amount or interest rate, an oversight banks have exploited. If you’re carrying credit card debt, Clark has an assignment that could help you achieve being debt FREE.

Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
Credit Card Debt: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

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Episode transcripts
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08.17.23 Money Apps For Kids & Teens / Reevaluating Subscriptions Aug 17, 2023

Show notes

The dominance of plastic and electronic forms of payment has made it more difficult to teach kids money basics. Not using real cash makes money seem like an infinite resource. Spending cards with parental controls has been the marketplace answer with fees attached. Clark discusses a new free offering from Chase. Also, renting goods is trending stronger these days, as all types of subscriptions are getting more expensive. Taken all together, these things can eat up your wallet over time. Clark breaks down the two subscription types with advice on how to reconcile your budget with the choices you have.

Youth Spending Cards: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Renting & Subscriptions Of Goods & Services: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

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Clark.com resources

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

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08.16.23 The Credit Card Surcharge War / The Man From ROTH Aug 16, 2023

Show notes

Credit cards are a massive expense for businesses. The U.S. has the highest merchant fees in the world, so many merchants pass on the expense to customers. Clark tells you how Visa is fighting back, and what this all means for both merchants and consumers. Also today, Clark - aka The Man From Roth - shares the considerable merits of the ROTH versions of 401(k)s and IRAs. Roths are the superior choice yet - underutilized.

Credit Card Surcharge Decisions : Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Roth Power: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show

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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08.15.23 Verizon’s NFL Sunday Ticket Offer / Domestic Airfares Aug 15, 2023

Show notes

NFL football! Clark discusses the new Verizon deal on NFL Sunday Ticket and what you’ve got to know before kick off! Also - good news for fellow travelers - the deal has changed on domestic airfare.

Verizon’s NFL Sunday Ticket: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Domestic Airfares: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show

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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