The Clark Howard Podcast

Today Clark’s talking about scams and how to avoid them! First, a special warning if you sell or buy items on Facebook marketplace. Later, AI has enabled crooks to clone voices. This is a huge problem, enabling criminals to trick people into thinking they are talking to a relative, or even a boss. What to look out for so you don’t get ripped off.    Facebook Marketplace Scams: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Voice Cloning Cons: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Facebook Marketplace Scams: Everything You Need to Know Banks and Users Warn of Scammers on Facebook Marketplace 4 Common Scams on Cash App, Venmo and Zelle (and How To Avoid Them!) Safer Ways To Send Money Pirate Ship Review: Pros & Cons of This Cheap Shipping Service Number of 401(k) ‘millionaires’ jumped 41% last year, says Fidelity How To Open a Roth IRA / What Are Index Funds? Fighting back against harmful voice cloning What's the Best Way To Donate to a Charity? BBB-File a Complaint How To Dispute a Charge on Your Credit Card Where To Put Your Cash When You’re Saving for a Purchase in Less Than 5 Years Thank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our “Clarkie” segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode!Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com 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

You have the power to lower your power bills this summer. Clark offers several ways to reduce summer cooling costs. Also, get notable savings with Visible’s new annual plans, plus new disclosures through broadband ‘nutrition’ labels.   Save On AC This Summer: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Visible Deals & New Broadband Labeling: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: How To Save Money on Utilities- clark.com 6 Smart Ways to Cut Your Utility Bills Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit HELOC vs. Home Equity Loan: Similarities and Differences Homeowners Insurance Archives - Clark Howard Company and Rating Search - Best's Credit Rating - AM Best Visible Announces New Annual Plans: Save up to $145/Year Visible Review: 5 Things To Know Before You Sign Up Clark.com - CELL PHONES Broadband ‘nutrition’ labels are coming – here’s what you need to know FCC rolls out mandatory ‘nutrition labels’ for internet providers’ plans Should You Buy an Extended Warranty on Your Car? What Is an HSA Account and How Does It Work? Fidelity - Health Savings Account | HSA Investment Options Thank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our “Clarkie” segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode!Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com 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

As promised, today Clark shares his crazy (like a fox!) idea on how to fix the housing crisis.  Also - a warning about buying a code-share airline ticket. Know how code-share tickets work, and often, don’t work.  Clark’s Housing Market Fix: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Code-Share Airline Tickets: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Why many homeowners feel trapped by low-rate mortgages [The Washington Post] Inflation keeps coming in hot, likely delaying interest rate cuts Biden’s manufacturing industry is expanding. That could be bad for inflation 3 Facts That Help Explain a Confusing Economic Moment 10 Best New Products at Costco in April 10 Secrets All Shoppers Need To Know About Costco Avoid the #1 Mistake That Car Buyers Make Simple vs. Compound Interest: Definition and Formulas Clark.com - How To Buy a Used Car How To Open a Roth IRA Help! Air Canada Ruined Our Trip to Ireland but Won’t Take the Blame. Codeshare Flights Explained - NerdWallet Follow Clark Howard's #1 Rule To Travel Cheap Hopper: Book Travel on Mobile Thank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our “Clarkie” segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode!Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com 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

Podcast discusses job stability, salary trends, and affordability in the housing market. Highlights include the impact of job hopping on pay, Home Depot's entry into affordable housing, and tips on managing car insurance costs. Also explores the history of Sears' mail-order homes and the value of trip insurance.

This podcast discusses Clark addressing critics and cheap last-minute cruise deals. Topics include buying mattresses, American Express card review, Target credit card rebranding, standby cruising, car rental services, bridge loans, and volunteering. Listeners can participate in the Clarkie segment. It also explores strategies for finding affordable travel deals, navigating financial aid, debunking stereotypes, electric cars vs. gas vehicles, new car rental company Kite, home equity options, and the digital subscription landscape.

Right now in the U.S. we have record credit card debt, a huge stressor on so many.  To add insult to injury, supposed credit repair companies make things worse for those struggling to get back on their feet. What you need to know.  Also, Clark translates the scare stories out now about the stock market and offers direction for investors.    Debt Relief Scams: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Investing & Dollar-Cost Averaging: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Americans’ credit scores are falling. That hasn’t happened in a decade Maxed Out: Inside America's Credit Card Debt Crisis -- and What We Do Next NYTimes: Judge Blocks Debt Settlement Company From Resuming Operations Carrying credit card debt? How to avoid debt relief scams How To Send a ‘Drop Dead’ Letter to a Collection Agency 6 Things To Know Before Contacting the National Foundation for Credit Counseling Clark Howard's 2024 Credit Card Debt Elimination Strategy Is an HSA the Best Way To Save for Future Medical Expenses? Will Social Security Run Out? Should investors keep riding the US markets runaway train? Barrons.com: Worried About Investing in a Frothy Market? Try Dollar-Cost Averaging. Should You Sell or Stay Put in the Stock Market? (Clark.com) Best Investment Companies for Investors in 2024 5 of Clark Howard's Most Extreme Frugal Hacks Thank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our “Clarkie” segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode!Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com 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

Exploring the impact of credit card settlement on merchants, advice on saving for medical expenses with an HSA, why everyone should have a dash cam, and the benefits of upgrading to a 4K TV for a better viewing experience.

Discover the importance of renting before buying in a new location and the booming market of secondhand clothing. Get insights on investing, robo-advisors, and the need for security measures in online purchases. Learn how to make smart financial decisions and save money in various aspects of your life.

The podcast discusses insurance companies using AI to monitor homes, auto insurers selling driver data, rising college tuition costs, student loan challenges, and navigating cash back credit card options for high earners.

Topics discussed include workers' trend of leaving early on Fridays, Clark Stinks posts, municipal bonds, 529 plans, balancing funds, and flexible work policies. The podcast also covers optimizing financial plans, navigating banking options for remote business owners, and savings tips. Special mention of Clark.com resources and a call for listener stories.