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The Clark Howard Podcast

Clark Howardwww.clark.com
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.
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Episodes

5.24.19 New student loan borrowing rates: Clark Stinks

Student loan borrowing rates have declined. Good news for college students borrowing money for next school year!; Christa reads listener posts about how Clark has missed the mark in his advice this week. If you have a "Clark Stinks" to share you can leave it here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24, 201939 min

5.23.19 Another school lunch issue arises; New Airbnb scam; Where to put your savings now

A school cafeteria worker was fired for giving away lunch to a child without money; Watch out for this new Airbnb scam. Clark has thoughts for you about storing your credit card info online; Where should you put your savings as interest rates might be falling in the near future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 23, 201939 min

5.22.19 Boeing Max future; Baltimore cyberattack; How tariffs are hurting retail

Europe has placed certain demands on Boeing before the Max can return to the skies; The city of Baltimore suffered a cyberattack. Clark discusses how cities and companies can protect themselves; Retail is hurting right now, partly because of the Chinese tariffs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 22, 201939 min

5.20.19 Long-term care insurance; Name brands; One-day shipping

Clark discusses the high cost of long-term care insurance; Some of the most expensive brands seem to be doing well right now. Clark tells you how to avoid buying the expensive name brands; One-day shipping is coming from some of the biggest retailers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 20, 201938 min

5.17.19 Phone-addicted teens are getting burner phones; Clark Stinks

Teens are buying burner phones to stay connected after their primary phones have been taken by their parents; Christa reads listener posts about how Clark has missed the mark in his advice this week. If you have a "Clark Stinks" to share you can leave it here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 17, 201938 min

5.15.19 Major app and computer software hacked; Apple kicking apps off its app store; How tariffs will hurt Americans

What's App was hacked and older versions of Windows have a major bug. You need to run and update ASAP if you use either; Apple is kicking apps off of its app store because they are competitive threats to proprietary apps that it has launched; Clark discusses what specific goods will cost more because of the increased tariffs on goods from China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 15, 201939 min

5.14.19 Bike to work week; Alexa spying on kids; Travel bookings are lagging

It's national Bike to work week. And electric bike sales are surging; Alexa is spying on your and your kids if you have an Echo device in your home; Travel bookings are lagging and that can often be a predictor of a possible recession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 14, 201939 min

5.13.19 Tariffs and plunging stocks; Chobani pays off school lunch debt; Consumers can now sue Apple

The stock market did not have a great day thanks to uncertainty in the market based on trade relations. Clark gives his take; The CEO of Chobani wrote a large check to a school district in Rhode Island that was penalizing kids for not having paid for their school lunches; A Supreme Court ruling means that consumers can now sue Apple for its app store practices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 13, 201939 min

5.10.19 Auto makers getting into auto insurance; Clark Stinks

As automobiles become increasingly autonomous, the nature of car insurance is changing too. Tesla is at the forefront of this change; Christa reads listener posts about how Clark has missed the mark in his advice this week. If you have a "Clark Stinks" to share you can leave it here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 10, 201938 min

5.9.19 Google making privacy changes; Packing more people into airplanes

Google is making some changes to give you more control over your privacy when using the Chrome browser; Clark talks with David Lazarus of the LA Times about the potential for airlines to adopt standing seating arrangements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 09, 201939 min

5.8.19 New insane debt collection rules; Paypal & Venmo scams proliferate; One state is making it easier to work

The CFPB has proposed new debt collection rules that are really, really bad for consumers; Watch out when using Paypal and Venmo because scammers are finding more ways to get access to your money via those apps; Arizona is making it easier for folks that move there to find work without government overreach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 08, 201939 min

5.6.19 Best short-term places for cash; Clark rages at Boeing; Uber/Lyft strike impacts

Clark discusses the newest T-Mobile checking account that offers a 4% interest rate and also mentions some of the other best places to park your cash right now; Boeing is in big trouble for not revealing known airplane issues; Uber & Lyft drivers plan to strike this week. Here's what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 06, 201939 min

5.3.19 How to handle buying travel insurance before a trip; Clark Stinks

Travel insurance can be confusing. Clark talks about where to shop for travel insurance and how to know if you need it or not; Christa reads listener posts about how Clark has missed the mark in his advice this week. If you have a "Clark Stinks" to share you can leave it here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 03, 201939 min

4.26.19 How to quit smoking; Clark Stinks

Clark used to smoke two packs of cigarettes a day. And he gives his thoughts on how to quit; Christa reads listener posts about how Clark has missed the mark in his advice this week. If you have a "Clark Stinks" to share you can leave it here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 26, 201939 min

4.19.19 Some companies are paying you to unplug while on vacation; Clark Stinks

You should take all of your vacation time. And some companies are actually giving bonuses for employees to actually put their phones and email away while they are on vacation; Christa reads listener posts about how Clark has missed the mark in his advice this week. If you have a "Clark Stinks" to share you can leave it here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 19, 201938 min
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