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.

32 minutes 58 seconds

12.17.24 Airport Car Theft / The Real Consumer Victory At Supermarkets
Auto theft, particularly at airports - has spiked around the country. Holidays travelers are especially at risk, but there is something you can do to keep track of your vehicle. Also today, Albertsons is suing Kroger now that the merger deal has collapsed. Clark discusses how this antitrust ruling matters - or doesn’t - to us as consumers.
- Grand Theft Auto: Segment 1
- Ask Clark: Segment 2
- Supermarket Antitrust Ruling And You: 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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17 December 2024, 10:00 am
33 minutes 57 seconds

12.16.24 SAVE MORE With DIY Repairs / Housing Market Update
You CAN DIY - by learning to fix things, even on your own car! Believe it or not, even Clark has been able to do this! Also today, a housing market update including new vs used homes, where people are buying now and why.
- Online DIY Repairs: Segment 1
- Ask Clark: Segment 2
- Moving To Satellite Communities: 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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16 December 2024, 10:00 am
40 minutes 33 seconds

12.13.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / SAVE On Healthcare
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, we spend so much on healthcare in the U.S. with less to show for it. Clark has money saving medical advice, and a recent experience to share.
- Clark Stink s: Segments 1 & 2
- SPEND LESS On Healthcare: 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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13 December 2024, 10:00 am
38 minutes 16 seconds

12.12.24 Subscription Wrangling / Estate Planning in 3 Steps
Uber’s current trouble with the FTC is a consumer lesson for us all, and a great reminder to take action now to protect your wallet. Also today, Warren Buffet recently gave some important advice about estate planning. Clark shares 3 important steps to take. Your heirs will thank you.
- Subscription Maintenance: Segment 1
- Ask Clark: Segment 2
- Estate Planning: 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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12 December 2024, 10:00 am
32 minutes 21 seconds

12.11.24 Tariffs And Car Prices / Store-Branded Credit Cards
Today, Clark discusses tariffs and the potential for rising car prices. So should you pull the trigger and buy now? Also, you may be tempted to get a store credit card while holiday shopping. Know why Clark is adamantly opposed to this form of “junk credit”.
- Tariffs And Car Prices: Segment 1
- Ask Clark: Segment 2
- Store Credit Cards: 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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11 December 2024, 10:00 am
31 minutes 52 seconds

12.10.24 What Is Mortgage Recasting? / Fast Food Innovations
Today, Mortgage Recasting 101. Clark explains how this type of payment works, when it might be appropriate, and mortgage recasting vs principal prepayment. Also, many fast food restaurants are innovating through apps, AI - and a whole new era of vending machines.
- Mortgage Recasting: Segment 1
- Ask Clark: Segment 2
- Fast Food Innovations: 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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10 December 2024, 10:00 am
32 minutes 37 seconds

12.09.24 The Property Tax Problem / The Decision to “Unretire”
Today - with the rapid rise in home values, property taxes have gone up all over the country. North Dakota tried and failed to eliminate property taxes on election day, and other states are trying to figure out a way to give homeowners some relief. Also today - there’s a trend in the country that has both positive and negative consequences - “unretiring”. Clark discusses a different way to think about retirement that can help ease the transition for many.
- Property Taxes: Segment 1
- Ask Clark: Segment 2
- Tiered Retirement: 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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9 December 2024, 10:00 am
34 minutes 25 seconds

12.06.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / 401(k) Savings - 2025
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also - some older workers have a new opportunity to sock more money away in their 401(k)s next year. Use our calculator at Clark.com to estimate how much your retirement accounts will grow over time.
- Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
- 401(k) Super Catch-Up Provision: 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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Disclosure in Podcast Description: A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. As of 9/26/24, the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across the Bond Account is greater than 6%. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore, a bond’s YTW is not “locked in” until the bond is purchased, and your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTW is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTW of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity or if the issuer defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule. Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. See https://public.com/disclosures/bond-account to learn more.

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6 December 2024, 10:00 am
33 minutes 32 seconds

12.05.24 Update: Series I Savings Bonds / A Warning About Fidelity
Since the earnings rate on I Bonds changes every six months - Clark has updated advice for savers. Also - Clark’s “three favorite children” in the financial world, Vanguard, Schwab and Fidelity, aren’t perfect, and he calls them out where needed. At the moment, there’s an issue with Fidelity that investors need to know about.
- Series I Savings Bonds: Segment 1
- Ask Clark: Segment 2
- Fidelity Investments: 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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5 December 2024, 10:00 am
31 minutes 39 seconds

12.04.24 Buying Advice: Big Screen TVs / How Companies Can Be More Profitable
If you’re in the market for a giant screen TV this holiday season - Clark’s got news to help you Save More. Also - there is one thing that a business can do to make employees happier, and in turn give customers a better experience, and in turn - be more profitable.
- Big Screen TVs: Segment 1
- Ask Clark: Segment 2
- Employer Enlightened Self-Interest: 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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4 December 2024, 10:00 am
29 minutes 9 seconds

12.03.24 Homeowners Insurance Check-Up / Safe Charitable Giving
Over the past 15 years homeowners insurance has become increasingly unstable, expensive and anti-consumer. But with the run-up in home values, many may be seriously underinsured. Clark has direction for home owners to ensure proper coverage. Also today, the giving season requires a warning about charity scams - a real problem. Know how to make sure your charity dollars are used effectively.
- Update: Homeowners Insurance: Segment 1
- Ask Clark: Segment 2
- Safe Charitable Giving: 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 December 2024, 10:00 am
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