The Clark Howard Podcast 10.24.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / What Put The Brakes On Home Break-Ins
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Oct 24, 2025 Listener feedback takes center stage as critiques from Clark Stinks add humor to the conversation. Good news emerges with a dramatic drop in residential burglaries, attributed to budget-friendly home security cameras. Clark also discusses effective strategies for avoiding UPS and USPS scams. Plus, insights on investing with target-date funds, Frontier Airlines experiences, and the complexities of soft credit inquiries provide listeners with valuable takeaways. Tune in for practical advice on insurance shopping and holiday porch piracy prevention!
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Shop Insurance, Don't Stay Loyal
- Shop around for auto and homeowners insurance instead of staying loyal to one expensive provider.
- Switching from Amica to Erie saved callers about $2,000 a year for car and home combined.
Use Carrier Apps To Spot Scams
- Sign up for free carrier apps (FedEx, UPS, USPS Informed Delivery) to verify genuine package notifications.
- Use the apps to confirm deliveries and avoid falling for scam texts about packages.
Independent Shops For European Cars
- James recommended getting independent German specialists for repairs on used European cars.
- Clark agreed and explained buying off-lease German cars gives big value but needs independent-shop maintenance.