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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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    05.01.23 Clarkonomics: The WHY Of Investing / Your Digital Account Access For Loved Ones May 01, 2023
    Show notes

    Many remain unsettled about the stock market rollercoaster we’ve been on lately. Clark illustrates basic investment principles with a simple calculation that should calm your fears and enhance your understanding of WHY you ride it out long term. And - where to NEVER EVER place your Roth IRA. Also today - you likely have many digital accounts. Know how to ensure your loved ones have access when the need arises.

    • Investing For The Long Term Win: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • Digital Account Access: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show

    • Here’s how much money you'd have if you invested $1,000 in the S&P 500 a decade ago
    • Fidelity vs. Vanguard vs. Schwab: Which Brokerage Is Best?
    • What Is an ETF? / How To Open a Roth IRA
    • Target Date Funds: Clark's Favorite Retirement Investment
    • Fidelity and State Street Push to Make 401(k)s More Like Pensions - The Wall Street Journal.
    • 2 Ways To Guarantee Yourself a Lifetime Stream of Income
    • 6 Things To Know Before Contacting the National Foundation for Credit Counseling
    • Actually, Charging Your Phone in a Public USB Port Is Fine
    • THE WSJ: Before You Die, Secure Your Digital Life
    • Clark.com How To Make Your Online Accounts Accessible When You Die
    • Facebook Settlement: How to Claim Part of a $725M Privacy Settlement
    • Facebook Settlement Submission Claim
    • Proton Mail — Get a private, secure, and encrypted email


    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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    04.28.23 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Reason To Believe: America’s Future Apr 28, 2023
    Show notes

    Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, most Americans think their children are going to be worse off than they are. Clark discusses what’s behind this “recency bias” and gives a counterpoint to the pervading sense that our best days are behind us. Why is Clark optimistic?

    • Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
    • Reason For Optimism: America’s Future: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show

    • 25+ Places That Offer Discounts to U.S. Veterans
    • Military and Veterans Guide: Free resources for getting your finances in order
    • Betterment Cash Reserve | High-yield cash account
    • Where To Buy the Best Cheap Printer
    • WSJ: Most Americans Doubt Their Children Will Be Better Off, WSJ-NORC Poll Finds
    • Millennial Money: Can therapy help make you richer?
    • America Is Back in the Factory Business
    • Fidelity vs. Vanguard vs. Schwab: Which Brokerage Is Best?
    • Comparing Hybrid Financial Advisors: Vanguard vs. Schwab vs. Fidelity
    • Valley.com Transfer FAQs


    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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    04.27.23 New Mortgage Fees Explained / Shedding Light On The Best Sunscreens Apr 27, 2023
    Show notes

    New federal rules on mortgage fees - known as loan level price adjustments - have a lot of people hot under the collar. This affects people in different ways depending on credit score and down payment. Clark explains what’s going on and those most affected. Also - Summer approaches, and skin cancer rates dictate protecting your skin. You can also protect your wallet because the best sunscreens are not necessarily the most expensive. And then there’s the chemical vs mineral block sunscreen debate….

    • New Mortgage Lending Fees: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • Best Sunscreens: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show

    • Mortgage fees are changing for homebuyers next month. Here's what you should know.
    • NYPost - How the US is subsidizing high-risk homebuyers — at the cost of those with good credit
    • Is There Really a New, Unfair Mortgage Tax on Those With High Credit?
    • Mortgages Archives - Clark Howard
    • What Are the Benefits of an Assumable Mortgage?
    • Should You Buy Out Your Leased Car?
    • Consumer Reports’ best sunscreen of 2023 is only $5 from Walmart
    • (Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States.)
    • Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles: 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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    04.26.23 Air Travel Savings / How To Deal With Customer NO Service Apr 26, 2023
    Show notes

    Clark shares new travel info including Spirit’s StatusMatch promotion and news on last minute fares. Also in this episode, the plague of customer NO service has only gotten worse. Clark offers strategies, including a NEVER NEVER rule about what NOT to say.

    • Air Travel Info: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • Customer No Service: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show

    • Spirit Airlines will now match loyalty status on other airlines
    • New Report: Top 5 Cheapest Airlines for Last-Minute Domestic Flights
    • Should You Use Credit Card Portals to Book Travel?
    • Upgraded Points Data Study Reveals Most Affordable Airlines for Last-Minute Ticket Purchases on Most Popular Domestic Flights
    • Dollar Flight Club | Cheap Flights - International & Domestic
    • Where Should I Look for a Great Deal on a Cruise in 2023?
    • Is Booking a Cruise Last-Minute Still a Good Bargain Strategy?
    • The Only Way You Should Pay for a Cruise
    • As Customer Problems Hit a Record High, More People Seek ‘Revenge’
    • [The Washington Post] Vanishing phone customer support is driving us all insane
    • Customer No Service - Clark Howard Community
    • BBB-File a Complaint
    • Submit a complaint | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
    • 7 Things To Know About Costco Pharmacy
    • 10 Ways To Save on Prescription Drugs
    • Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs
    • New to volunteering? A How-To-Guide to find the right fit


    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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    04.25.23 Apple’s Savings Offer / Medical Debt & Your Credit: New Rules Apr 25, 2023
    Show notes

    What to know about Apple’s new savings account offer. Plus, a cautionary note about companies promoting high savings rates that only amount to promissory notes because they’re NOT insured. Learn what to look out for to protect your hard earned savings. Also today, the wait is over. Finally a new rule on medical debt kicks in that could kick up your credit score.

    • Apple Savings Offer: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • Medical Debt Law Now In Effect: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show

    • WSJ: Apple Makes the iPhone a Home for Savings Accounts
    • Clark.com: Apple Is Now Offering 4.15% APR Savings Accounts: Is There a Catch?
    • This Start-Up Promises Rates 13 Times Higher Than a Typical Savings Account. One Problem: It Isn’t a Bank
    • Deposit Insurance - FDIC / Are Credit Union Deposits Insured Up To $250,000?
    • Fidelity Youth Account frequently asked questions (FAQs)
    • CarMax Review: 5 Things To Know Before You Buy or Sell
    • [The Washington Post] Finally, medical debt under $500 has been removed from credit reports
    • What is a “surprise medical bill” and what should I know about the No Surprises Act?
    • 3 Ways To Get a Free VIN Check Before Buying a Used Car
    • How To Spot a Puppy Scam Online


    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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    04.24.23 Two Mortgage Warnings / Clark’s NEVER NEVER Advance Deposit Rule Apr 24, 2023
    Show notes

    One of the biggest financial decisions in life is the purchase of a home. Clark has warnings about 2 trends that can be perilous in the long run for home buyers. Also on today’s episode, the recent shuttering of David’s Bridal stores points to a bigger concern: How to handle making an advance deposit on a future purchase. Clark has an important “NEVER NEVER NEVER NOT EVER” rule, to protect your money.

    • 2 Mortgage Warnings: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • Advance Deposit Rule: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show

    • Feds expand 40-year mortgage eligibility. Experts say it could lead to more.
    • NYT - Retired and Buying a Starter Home. It’s Forever.
    • Banks Are Closing Customer Accounts, With Little Explanation
    • How Many Credit Cards Should I Have?
    • Capital One now rejecting transactions from Affirm, Afterpay and more
    • WSJ: David’s Bridal Will Close All Stores in Chapter 11 Unless Buyer Emerges
    • Do Not Give Your Social Security Number at These Places
    • NYT - Shifting Norms on Tattoos in Japan
    • Clark.com - Streaming TV - Live TV Streaming Channel Tool


    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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    04.21.23 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Why Gen Z Aces Saving For Retirement Apr 21, 2023
    Show notes

    Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode, throughout history, older generations have maligned youth, and Gen Z - ages 11 to 26 - has received their share of criticism. So why are they the best at saving for retirement in human history? There’s a behavioral finance reason at work here….

    • Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
    • Gen Z Acing Saving: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show

    • Scams & Rip-Offs Archives - Clark Howard
    • What Is a Flexible Spending Account?
    • CR RECOMMENDED
    • Clark Deals - Today's Best Deals of the Day
    • Is Apple Pay a Safe Alternative to Zelle?
    • The Safer Way To Use Your Debit Card
    • Do Not Give Your Social Security Number at These Places
    • Barrons.com: Gen Z Is Saving More for Retirement Than Previous Generations. Here’s Why
    • Auto Enrollment Plan Definition
    • How To Buy Term Life Insurance in 7 Easy Steps
    • Car Insurance Archives - Clark Howard
    • Becoming a Landlord: How To Find a Good Tenant


    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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    04.20.23 Hey Big Spender, Manufacturers Are Playing You / Lower Hearing Aid Prices At Last Apr 20, 2023
    Show notes

    Consumer goods manufacturers are using a targeted strategy to rip off consumers with vaunted versions of self-care and home products, boasting massive profit margins on their so-called premium lines. Don’t fall for this marketing scheme. Also, after shameless industry cartel gouging forever, OTC FDA approved free market hearing aids are finally available at significantly lower prices - and some are getting great reviews.

    • Manufacturer Mind Games: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • Hearing Aid Prices: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show

    • $90 cream and $10 toothpaste: Companies target big spenders
    • HumbleDollar: Home / Investopedia Academy
    • Schwab - Your U.S. Investing Education Center
    • Vanguard - Education / Fidelity Learning Center
    • Clark.com Investing & Retirement
    • Target Date Funds: Clark's Favorite Retirement Investment
    • Cell Phone Protection: These Credit Cards Will Replace Your Stolen or Damaged Phone
    • Should You Buy Cell Phone Insurance?
    • The Best Places To Buy Hearing Aids
    • 7 Best Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aids of 2023
    • Use these security keys to lock down your computer and protect your personal info
    • The Strongest Protection for Your Online Accounts? This Little Key
    • Community.Clark.com


    Clark.com resources

    • Episode transcripts
    • Clark.com daily money newsletter
    • Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275


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    04.19.23 Payment App Violation / Housing Market Update & Best Time To Buy Apr 19, 2023
    Show notes

    There’s a strange way people are violating others’ privacy on payment apps. Clark tells you the vulnerability, and what you can do about it, depending on the app. Also, the housing market remains in a kind of freeze. But new national data reveals a general trend potential home buyers can take advantage of.

    • Payment App Violation: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • Seasonal Home Buying: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show

    • WSJ - Don’t Forget to Block Your Ex on Your Payment Apps
    • Mobile Passport Control
    • TSA PreCheck vs. Global Entry vs. CLEAR: Which Is Best for You?
    • Emergency Fund: Everything You Need to Know
    • When Is The Best Time to Buy a House?
    • NYTimes.com: Buying or Selling a Home? Welcome to the Year of Disappointment
    • USDA Eligibility / Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program


    Clark.com resources

    • Episode transcripts
    • Clark.com daily money newsletter
    • Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275


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    04.18.23 Healthcare Updates / FBI Alert: Public Charging Stations Apr 18, 2023
    Show notes

    The US spends 20% of our national income on healthcare vs. 8% in other countries.. Our system is rife with inefficiencies. Clark touches on 3 areas: Amazon One Medical, the primary care physician shortage and insurance issues you should be aware of. Also, the FBI has issued an alert about charging devices in public spaces. Know the risk and how to avoid it.

    • Healthcare Updates: Segment 1
    • Ask Clark: Segment 2
    • FBI Alert: Public Charging Stations: Segment 3
    • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    Mentioned on the show

    • 5 Things to Know about Amazon’s Recent One Medical Acquisition
    • The big squeeze: ACA health insurance has lots of customers, small networks
    • [The Washington Post] Making a telehealth appointment? You might still pay a facility fee.
    • First Aid Kit Consider paying cash (at least sometimes)
    • How Cigna Saves Millions by Having Its Doctors Reject Claims Without Reading Them
    • Are Swimming Pools Becoming Affordable Again?
    • FBI warns consumers not to use public phone charging stations
    • 5 Sneaky Ways To Improve Your Credit Score
    • When Is the Best Time To Collect Social Security?
    • Maximize My Social Security: Calculate Your Highest Benefits
    • The Best Places To Buy Tires


    Clark.com resources

    • Episode transcripts
    • Clark.com daily money newsletter
    • Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275


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