The Clark Howard Podcast
Clark Howard
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.
Episodes
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Feb 27, 2024 • 31min
02.27.24 You CAN Negotiate Hospital Bills / Rental Property: Opportunity & Hazard
Learn how to negotiate hospital bills effectively and protect your finances when investing in rental properties. Discover the challenges of Airbnb rentals and the risks of hidden cameras. Get insights on Roth IRAs, credit card usage, and legal issues in tenancy.
Feb 26, 2024 • 27min
02.26.24 A Scam Hits Home / Retail Return Fraud
The podcast addresses a text scam targeting companies, advice on dealing with suspicious packages from online retailers, and the dangers of retail return fraud. Other topics include avoiding gift card scams, water-saving techniques, sharing streaming services, maximizing productivity, and navigating health insurance options for small businesses.
Feb 23, 2024 • 28min
02.23.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Warning: Safe Deposit Boxes
Topics discussed include Clark Howard answering criticism in 'Clark Stinks', a warning about the safety of deposit boxes, advice on selling I Bonds, tips for collecting Social Security, and finding good hotel deals. Also mentioned are issues with car insurance for teenage drivers, challenges with safe deposit boxes, and strategies for better customer service.
Feb 22, 2024 • 34min
02.22.24 A Season For Savers: Revisiting CDs / What Makes A Supermarket Superior
Explore the current benefits of CDs in a changing economic landscape, along with tips for maximizing savings. Discover the surprising factors that make supermarkets superior. Learn about the best high-yield online savings accounts and the impact of credit cards on department store profits.
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Feb 21, 2024 • 30min
02.21.24 SAVE MORE On Cell Service / The Value Of A Second Opinion
Learn how to save on cell service as phone companies raise prices. Discover the benefits of getting a second opinion in various consumer areas to save money. Explore topics like title insurance, stamp scams, and protecting a minor's credit.
Feb 20, 2024 • 28min
02.20.24 Venmo Overshare Privacy Check / An Era Of Entrepreneurship
Venmo privacy check and tips for protecting personal information online. Discussion on the rise of entrepreneurship and its impact on the economy. Advice on selling rental property and the benefits of taking risks in the marketplace.
Feb 19, 2024 • 32min
02.19.24 Hotel Junk Fees Just Got Worse / Avoid Funeral Industry Rip Offs
Learn how to avoid hidden hotel fees and navigate the funeral industry's shady practices. Discover tips on booking hotel rooms wisely and discussing funeral costs with loved ones. Uncover the FTC's warning on funeral home rip-offs and explore cost-saving options for caskets and urns.
Feb 16, 2024 • 31min
02.16.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / A New 401(K) Benefit Tied To Student Loan Repayment
Clark answers his critics on Clark Stinks and discusses the new benefit of receiving a 401(k) match for student loan repayment. Other topics include finding cheap flights, the best free workout apps, and teaching kids about money.
Feb 15, 2024 • 31min
02.15.24 Cruise Travel Warning / Visa Vanilla Gift Card Follow Up
Discussion on the surge in travel and cruise bookings, emphasizing the need for trip coverage and warning against vanilla gift cards scams. Risks of purchasing Visa gift cards and cruise coverage from the cruise lines themselves. Stories of people left with worthless gift cards and coverage that doesn't pay refunds. Rising cost of landline phone service and introduction to UMA Home Phone Service. Allegations of poor security for Visa's vanilla gift cards. Gift card vulnerability and risks of options trading.
Feb 14, 2024 • 29min
02.14.24 Rethinking the USPS / Amazon Facing Fierce Competition
In this podcast, they discuss the challenges facing the USPS and the intense competition Amazon is facing. They also talk about a hospital scam, the clothing price war, and offer safety tips for ordering online with PayPal. Lastly, they provide advice on finding affordable hotels with EV charging stations for road trips.
