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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:

11.28.22 WARNING: Vehicle Purchases & Lease Buyouts / Attention Holiday Shoppers Nov 28, 2022

Show notes

New warnings if you have a leased car or are trying to buy a vehicle. Dealers are getting desperate, and some are using dirty tactics you need to know about. Also, it’s go time for holiday shopping and Clark has several excellent tips for how to save while shopping online this holiday season, plus shipping and store pick-up advice.

Vehicle Purchases & Lease Buyouts: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Clark Smart Online Shopping: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

Clark.com resources

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

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

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11.18.22 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Supermarket Big Brands Taking It To The Limit Nov 18, 2022

Show notes

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, Clark shares another reason to change your grocery shopping habits if you haven’t yet. Learn just how you’re being played if you are extremely brand name loyal.

Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
Big Brand Price Hikes: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

Clark.com resources

Episode transcripts
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

11.17.22 Crypto: The FTX Collapse / Scams Targeting Seniors Nov 17, 2022

Show notes

FTX Crypto has gone bust, and there are lots of questions about where millions in client money has gone. Clark explains what has happened with FTX and other crypto exchanges and what’s next. Learn Clark’s NEVER NEVER rule for crypto. Another rip off - Scams against people age 60 and over are up 40% in the last 2 years. And that’s only what’s reported. The scams add up to $Billions stolen, and criminals work overtime during the holidays. What to look out for to protect yourself and loved ones.

The FTX Collapse: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Scam Warnings: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

Clark.com resources

Episode transcripts
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

11.16.22 Mortgage Rate Outlook / Our Power Equation Nov 16, 2022

Show notes

Get Clark’s take on where mortgage rates are heading, plus great news about how lenders will determine your creditworthiness for a mortgage in the future. Also - The way future energy is discussed needs to be broader, based in the marketplace. A major natural gas company is integrating solar into the mix. How cool is that? Clark knows!

Mortgage Rate Outlook: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
The Future of Energy: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

Clark.com resources

Episode transcripts
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

11.15.22 FIDUCIARY OR BUST / Automation Meets The Labor Shortage Nov 15, 2022

Show notes

The importance of choosing a financial adviser wisely can not be emphasized enough, and Clark has even more proof. Learn what to avoid, and when & how to hire a real financial planner. Also, the ongoing labor shortage is leading to adaptive innovations by American companies. Clark discusses manufacturing and automation as businesses adjust to labor force conditions - and what these changes will look like for consumers.

Financial Advisers: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Labor Shortage Adaptations: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

Clark.com resources

Episode transcripts
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

11.14.22 Internet Security Beyond Passwords / A Different Kind of Auto Insurance Nov 14, 2022

Show notes

Keeping track of passwords and frequently having to change them is a part time job. But passwords may soon be a thing of the past. Now the industry believes they’ve come up with a more secure answer. Also, the auto insurance industry is all in to telematics tracking. For those with privacy concerns and lower than average miles driven, there’s a growing startup offering a viable alternative.

Beyond Passwords: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Per Mile Auto Insurance: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

Clark.com resources

Episode transcripts
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

11.11.22 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Update: City Relocation Incentives Nov 11, 2022

Show notes

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, over the past couple of years, population shifts have led some cities to offer pay incentives for people to move there. Clark has an update on these locales, incentives, and how these programs are working out.

Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
Getting Paid To Move: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

Clark.com resources

Episode transcripts
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

11.10.22 POLL: Money Wisdom / Tight Christmas: Thinking Through Your Holiday Spending Nov 10, 2022

Show notes

Clark shares poll results on the question, “What would you tell your younger self if you could?” We received some great and very wise responses. And later - how people are handling this inflationary holiday includes cutting back & keeping it simple, and/or taking advantage of how the overhang of excessive inventory has created deals in many categories. Gift to Self: NOT overspending.

Audience Poll Results Yield Money Wisdom: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
A Very Inflationary Christmas: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

Clark.com resources

Episode transcripts
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

11.09.22 A Hard Lesson in Hotel Booking / Scam ALERTS Nov 09, 2022

Show notes

Clark shares a wild story about a hotel booking gone terribly wrong, and how to protect yourself when booking with third party sites. Plus, Clark’s longtime creed: Save more, spend less, and avoid getting ripped off. Today - spotlight on a myriad of ripoffs proliferating right now and how to avoid them.

Hotel Booking Wisdom: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Scam Alerts: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

Clark.com resources

Episode transcripts
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

11.08.22 Charities: Season of Giving Guidelines / Privacy For Sale Nov 08, 2022

Show notes

It’s that time of year - charity solicitations. But there are fake charities vying for our hard earned dollars and targeting our senior loved ones. Clark has some important guidelines for legitimate charitable giving. Also. we live in an era of surveillance. Our life online can be tracked and sold for profit, but WE don’t get paid. Yet, that option isn’t new and has resurfaced. Worth it? Clark explores privacy and consumer choice.

Legit Charitable Giving: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Online Tracking & Privacy Choice: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

Clark.com resources

Episode transcripts
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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