The Clark Howard Podcast

The Clark Howard Podcast

Clark Howard

Nationally-syndicated consumer expert Clark Howard shows you practical money-saving ideas to help you Save More, Spend Less, and Avoid Ripoffs.

36 minutes 45 seconds

01.17.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Maximize Your Savings
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode - what a lawsuit against Ameriprise can teach us all about saving and investing.
- Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
- Savings Rate Rip Offs: Segment 3
- Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Clark.com resources
- Episode transcripts
- Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark
- Clark.com daily money newsletter
- Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275
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17 January 2025, 10:00 am
36 minutes 45 seconds

01.15.25 A Plan For Credit Card Debt / Direct & Free Tax Filing
Many Americans are stressed about spending decisions made over the holidays as the credit card bills roll in. Today, a Clark smart assignment for dealing with debt. Also rolling in soon are tax documents. Clark has advice on tax preparation, free filing, and more.
- Credit Card Debt: Segment 1
- Ask Clark: Segment 2
- This Tax Season: Segment 3
- Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Clark.com resources
- Episode transcripts
- Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark
- Clark.com daily money newsletter
- Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275
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15 January 2025, 10:00 am
50 minutes 2 seconds

01.14.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss - 10 Things Investors Should Watch Out For in 2025

What does 2025 hold for investors? On this episode of Ask an Advisor, fee-only fiduciary financial advisor Wes Moss breaks down 10 things investors should watch out for in 2025. Should we worry about tariffs? Will the market be more volatile? Can we expect a bull or bear market? You don’t want to miss these valuable insights and more to help you prepare for the year ahead!
Plus, Christa shares your #AskWes questions and Wes gives his take. All this and more on the January 14, 2025, Ask an Advisor episode of the Clark Howard podcast.
Submit your questions at clark.com/ask.
We hope you enjoy our weekly Ask An Advisor episodes, in which Christa and Wes discuss investing and retirement savings in depth. Let us know what you think in the comments!
Learn more about Wes: Wes Moss, CFP®

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14 January 2025, 10:00 am
35 minutes 56 seconds

01.13.25 Booking Spring & Summer Travel / Amazon Brushing Scams
January is not only a bargain month to travel, but also brings deals for spring and summer travel. But when shopping travel options, things aren’t always as they appear. Clark tells you what to look out for when booking flights, cruises, hotels and car rentals Also - do you know what an Amazon “brushing” scam is? Clark explains this “gift that you don’t want.”
- Summer Travel: Segment 1
- Ask Clark: Segment 2
- Amazon Brushing Scams: Segment 3
- Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Clark.com resources
- Episode transcripts
- Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark
- Clark.com daily money newsletter
- Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275
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13 January 2025, 10:00 am
38 minutes 11 seconds

01.10.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Find Your Best Phone Plan
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode - cell phone companies tend to make their plan offers deliberately confusing. Clark offers resources to cut through the hype and zero in on the plan that is best for you, while potentially saving you hundreds of dollars per year.
- Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
- Back To Basics: Cell Phone Plans: Segment 3
- Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Clark.com resources
- Episode transcripts
- Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark
- Clark.com daily money newsletter
- Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275
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10 January 2025, 10:00 am
32 minutes 13 seconds

01.08.25 New Year, New Job / Your Longevity
A new survey finds that half of all workers are basically miserable. Are you thinking about getting a new job this year? There are some great ways to receive additional training for free to up your skill set. Also, you can do something absolutely free to improve your health and lengthen your life.
- 2025 Employment: Segment 1
- Ask Clark: Segment 2
- Rise & Thrive: Segment 3
- Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Clark.com resources
- Episode transcripts
- Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark
- Clark.com daily money newsletter
- Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275
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8 January 2025, 10:00 am
42 minutes 8 seconds

01.07.24 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss - 5 Keys To Successful Investing

Saving for retirement is largely our own responsibility as individuals. As we live longer, we have a lot of time in retirement to prepare for. Plus, events in the world can be complicated which can make investing a nerve-wracking decision. Fortunately, there are basic core pillars and strategies that successful investors share.
In this episode of Ask an Advisor, fee-only fiduciary financial advisor Wes Moss breaks down the five fundamental keys of successful investors to help you better navigate the path to achieving financial freedom and reaching your retirement goals.
In the second half of the show, Wes takes a deep dive into one of the pillars: planning.
Plus, Christa shares your #AskWes questions and Wes gives his take.
All this and more on the January 7, 2025, Ask an Advisor episode.
Submit your questions at clark.com/ask.
We hope you enjoy the first of our weekly Ask An Advisor episodes, with Christa and Wes going deeper on investing and retirement savings.
Let us know what you think in the comments!
Learn more about Wes, our newest member of Team Clark:
Capital Investment Advisors Wes Moss, CFP®

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7 January 2025, 10:00 am
36 minutes 24 seconds

01.06.25 Timeshares - Vacation Clubs / Teaching The Value Of Money
Today, something we receive many calls about at our Team Clark Consumer Action Center - timeshares. Clark explains why timeshares & their latest incarnation - vacation clubs are defective by design. Also - teaching kids about money can be a real challenge, and allowance can play a big role in teaching kids that money is a finite commodity.
- Beware “Vacation Clubs”: Segment 1
- Ask Clark: Segment 2
- Teaching Deferred Gratification: 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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6 January 2025, 10:00 am
37 minutes 34 seconds

01.03.25 SAVE MORE On Streaming / Gift Returns & January Deals
Happy New Year! Clark starts off 2025 with advice that can help you save money throughout the entire year. Clark Stinks will be back next week. Also today, what to know about making returns on some of those holiday items you may not want to keep.
- SPEND LESS On Streaming Services: Segment 1
- Ask Clark: Segment 2
- Holiday Returns: 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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3 January 2025, 10:00 am
36 minutes 43 seconds

12.31.24 BEST OF: Become A Price Negotiator / Warning: Dietary Supplements & Protein Powders
Happy Holidays! Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns January 3rd.
Only 1 in 4 people realize you can negotiate on items you think come at a fixed price. You can negotiate everything from the price of a new car to your cable bill to large appliances. Also, social media is full of pitches selling supplements and powders with claims they can improve your health and change your life. Not so fast. What you need to know about dietary supplements.
- Price Negotiation: Segment 1
- Ask Clark: Segment 2
- Warning: Dietary Supplements: 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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31 December 2024, 10:00 am
37 minutes 31 seconds

12.30.24 BEST OF: The Magic Number For Retirement / Investing: A Cautionary Tale
Happy Holidays! Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns January 3rd.
How do we determine our “magic number” - the amount we need to retire? Clark weighs in on the debate about how much it takes to be financially secure, and how to start and keep making progress. Also today -private placements, hedge funds, limited partnerships, private equity - beware of this type of non-traditional investment “opportunity”. Even when they’re legit, there’s no liquidity, and extremely high expenses. It pays to know why you need to avoid investing with anyone who is not a fiduciary.
- How Much Do You Need To Retire: Segment 1
- Ask Clark: Segment 2
- Risky Investment Pitches: 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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30 December 2024, 10:00 am
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