The Clark Howard Podcast

Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / Is your car spying on you for your insurance company? Good news for consumers around that controversial topic. Telematics has been a privacy issue and has become more invasive and sophisticated over time. Meanwhile, you can save big if you drive less than 10,000 miles per year. A new small competitor - available in 4 states and growing - charges by the mile without spying. Clark explains. Clark Stinks and Ask Clark topics include: How Retirees Can Combat Inflation / Apple Credit Card Review: Earn Cash Back on Tech Purchases / Submit a complaint | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau / Small Business Help from SCORE / How to Freeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Free Advice: Clark's Consumer Action Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many headlights now, especially aftermarket brands, are blinding to oncoming drivers. This can make night driving perilous. Clark has a safety tip and welcomes yours. We need enforced standards for headlight intensity as a safety issue. / Think you’re shopping at your favorite store online? Think again - Many major retail sites of all types are now offering their platform to third party merchants. You can select the host merchant only. Overwhelmingly the items on Amazon are from other sellers. This is true of Walmart, Target, and other retailers increasingly. Be clear WHO you’re buying from and their rules. Ask Clark topics include: How To Start An Investment Club (And Other Alternatives) / American Association of Individual Investors / 22 Ways to Save Money on Gas / VA IRRRLstreamline refinance option - Navy Federal Mortgage Refinancing / How To Find and Choose a Financial Advisor / Vanguard Personal Advisor Services Review / Why Clark Howard Wants You to Set Up a ‘Financial Chromebook’ - For a Chromebook that’s no longer supported, set up a new Gmail address and cease financials on that device. \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Free Advice: Clark's Consumer Action Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clark believes it’s essential that teenagers work starting at 15. Every dollar they DON’T spend, they can put into a Roth IRA (with a parental match if possible). Teaching deferred gratification gets youths in the habit of saving money to build for the future. / The summer is prime wedding season, and with so much pent-up demand, weddings are back - in a different form. Why Clark loves this trend. Ask Clark topics include: Discover it Secured Review: Earn 2% Cash Back While Building Credit / Ask Clark: How should I handle cell phone calls when I travel overseas? / How to handle money when you’re traveling overseas / Schwab - 5 Ways to Save Money When Traveling Abroad / Mint Mobile Review: T-Mobile’s Network for Only $15/Month \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Free Advice: Clark's Consumer Action Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re seeing worker shortages all over the country. The reasons may not be what you think. The problem pre-dates the pandemic. There’s a demographic angle. How businesses will need to adapt. / Have you ever had to cancel or delay a trip because you were ill? The airlines need to find a better way to treat people to protect us all. Taxpayer-funded corporate welfare saved the nation’s airlines. Each airline has a responsibility to the nation. If safety is the highest priority, why must they penalize illness? Ask Clark topics include: File a Consumer Complaint | US Department of Transportation / Uber and Lyft Surges: What to Know - The New York Times] - NEVER pay Uber or Lyft with Venmo - The #1 thing you need to do if you use PayPal, Venmo or Zelle for payments / BBB File a Complaint / Submit a complaint | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Free Advice: Clark's Consumer Action Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Subscriptions went way up in the pandemic year - many may no longer be relevant. Free Trials are a plague on people’s wallets. Anytime they need a form of payment, it’s not a FREE trial. People forget to cancel and keep paying. Many free trials obligate you for a term. A Clark Assignment around free trial offers & subscriptions. / Fraud Alerts are routine and many fraudsters have invaded this space. How these fake alerts work and your defense. There’s an easy workaround to protect yourself. Ask Clark topics include: Franchise ownership: Is it right for you? / Arctic Air Review: Can This ‘As Seen on TV’ Product Lower Your AC Bill? / Report: The Best Smartphones for Customer Satisfaction / CareCredit - Be certain you can pay it ALL off on time / How to Sell Your Car in 5 Steps \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Free Advice: Clark's Consumer Action Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / Rental car scams are booming. An urgent warning about searching for deals online and the kind of payment requested. Clark Stinks and Ask Clark topics include: Report: The Best Smartphones for Customer Satisfaction / Best Free Password Managers: 7 Top Picks / 7 Places to Get the Best Deals on Lab-Created Diamonds / Megabus | Low cost bus tickets from $1 / When Should I Refinance With a No Closing Cost Mortgage? - Mortgage Refinance Calculator / Why co-signing a loan can be bad on almost every financial level / Does a Credit Increase Request Create a Hard Pull on Your Credit Score? \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Free Advice: Clark's Consumer Action Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clark discusses what’s needed to improve healthcare in the U.S. Expanded primary care access including NP and PA providers, and new subscription services are key. // Amazon loyalists get convenience but should consider that fake reviews, return problems, labor issues, and higher prices are all factors with Amazon and its mostly third-party merchants. Also, If you have Amazon devices in your home, under new terms of service, they utilize your internet connection unless you change your settings. Ask Clark topics include: Clark Howard: My 7 Rules for Using Credit Cards / What is a Promissory Note \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Free Advice: Clark's Consumer Action Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The law is finally being enforced against fraudulent for-profit student loan mills. Swindled students in debt can now receive loan forgiveness. Clark explains the role of colleges in excessive lending that impoverishes many parents, grandparents and graduates. // So many concert/sports tickets are bought through third-party brokers or ticket outlets. During Covid cancellations, many got little to no refunds. Beware buying this way. Buying legit can have huge markups. Clark tells you the only safe way to buy an event ticket. Ask Clark topics include: ConsumerFinance.gov - Submit a complaint / Target RedCard Credit Card Review: Earn 5% Back on Purchases / Wills & Funerals / How and Why to Refinance Your Mortgage: A Step-By-Step Guide / How to Build Credit / What Is a 403(b) and How Does It Work? / Fidelity Investments Review 2021: Pros & Cons \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Free Advice: Clark's Consumer Action Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Shrinkflation” is real - Clark offers 2 ways to counteract less product in packaging, and tells you what “New and Improved!” really means. Also Clark’s outlook on inflation. / Clark smart TRAVEL - Do you have frequent flyer miles in your account?. Airline miles and hotel points belong to the issuers and they can devalue them at any time. Some mileage programs are 3rd party - much better. Plus, new rules from the EU -The vaccine is going to be key to international travel. Ask Clark topics include: How To Open a Roth IRA / Get An Identity Protection PIN | Internal Revenue Service / CREDIT CARDS / Deferred maintenance - Have an inspection to prioritize repairs. / Home equity loans & lines of credit / The worst insurance in the world / How to Buy Term Life Insurance / Emergency Fund Complete Guide: How Much & Where \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Free Advice: Clark's Consumer Action Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vehicles keep getting better. Last year the average age of vehicles rose to 12.1 years. What you spend on housing and automobiles has the biggest impact on your long-term financial health. How long should you keep your vehicles to retire 5 years sooner? Safety concerns? Hear and use Clark’s New & 10 Rule, plus his 4 & 4 Rule for used cars. / Hackers are everywhere The weakest link: employee social media accounts. Don’t be the reason your company gets hacked. Your power is privacy - How to protect yourself and others from hacks. Ask Clark topics include: 6 things you need to know before donating your used vehicle / The Center for Auto Safety - Subaru - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration / How to Lower Your Credit Card Interest Rate / How Retirement Communities Work / HVAC leasing NOT recommended. \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Free Advice: Clark's Consumer Action Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / Christa & Clark have a harrowing car rental experience with some great advice for all - Something you should do before you show up at the rental counter can save your day. Clark Stinks & Ask Clark topics include: Here Is Clark Howard’s Bottom Line on Bitcoin / Protect Yourself and Your Family from Radon / How to Budget With a Cash Envelope System / How To Talk to Your Partner About Money Before Marriage / Apple iPhones Can Soon Hold Your ID. Privacy Experts Are On Edge / How to avoid paying $51 for a 60-cent toll / Why co-signing a loan can be bad on almost every financial level \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Free Advice: Clark's Consumer Action Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time for some major sales! Amazon Prime days are coming up, and other retailers are already putting out screaming deals to compete. A Clark smart deals roundup. / Verizon & AT&T offer deals to stop switchers. Are the new phone giveaway deals a real bargain? AT&T and Verizon compete with free phones - with a catch... - Report: The Best Smartphones for Customer Satisfaction. Ask Clark topics include: Living Will Forms (“Directive”) - search Living Will + your state or ask for forms at a medical facility. / When Should I Refinance With a No Closing Cost Mortgage? / Apple Credit Card Review: Earn Cash Back on Tech Purchases / Best Rewards Credit Cards: Top Picks for 2021 / 7 Things to Know About the New Venmo Credit Card \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Free Advice: Clark's Consumer Action Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An update on Clark’s review of T-Mobile’s home internet service. / Clark loves solar power but has a warning about the industry. What to know when installing solar for your home. Ask Clark topics include: 1031 Exchange Rules: What You Need to Know - Clark avoids this as capital gains tax rates are favorable now / Best Free Password Managers: 7 Top Picks - Consumer Reports Password Manager Ratings / What Is an Annuity, and Why Does Clark Think They Stink? / How To Find and Choose a Financial Advisor / Owner’s Title Insurance / How to Deal With Medical Debt / Best Investment Companies for Investors in 2021 / Udemy Voice-Over Courses \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Free Advice: Clark's Consumer Action Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We bear the cost of credit card fraud directly. A quarter of Americans were victims of credit card fraud last year. One simple way to protect your wallet. / Are you concerned robots will take over all of our jobs? Throughout modern human history, there have been predictions of job loss due to technology. Clark smart historical perspective on automation, robots, jobs lost - and gained. Ask Clark topics include: How to Switch Banks in 4 Simple Steps / 5 common contractor scams and how to avoid them / How to roll over a 529 plan, and why it may be a good idea / INSURANCE - Amica - Six-Month Auto Policy FAQs \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Free Advice: Clark's Consumer Action Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clark breaks down the true value of remodeling and the best reason to do a home upgrade. / Trading, bartering, getting stuff for free - Several ways to find goods, from clothing to furniture, for little or no money while helping to eliminate waste. Ask Clark topics include: Google Fi Review: The Best Cell Phone Provider for International Travel? / Mint Mobile Review: T-Mobile’s Network for Only $15/Month / 3 Things to Know Before Buying Owner’s Title Insurance / Home Title Lock: Is It The Same As Home Title Insurance? - Have your county notify you if there is any activity on your title. / Marriage, money and happiness: A timeline. \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Free Advice: Clark's Consumer Action Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / Weddings are coming back in big numbers. Couples can eliminate the financial pitfalls that can poison a relationship by first thinking through what’s important to each and having an ongoing dialogue to get financial cards on the table. Hear Clark smart strategies about how to proceed from there. Clark Stinks & Ask Clark topics include: The Best Veterans and Military Charities / United Service Organizations - USO / Which restaurant tipping method is better? / Your C.L.U.E. Report / Xoom.com | Send Money Abroad Fast | Xoom, a PayPal Service / 6 Best Ways To Send Money Online / When and Where to Buy a Wireless Security System / Your Guide to DIY Home Security Systems \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Free Advice: Clark's Consumer Action Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clark recently moved and has fresh wisdom on downsizing / How do you seize the opportunities available in today’s job market? We need to be lifelong learners. The more we learn, the more we earn. Employers can’t match skilled workers to available jobs. The ladder is training. Middle skill jobs require skills based training. Clark discusses 3 approaches including workforce development programs - the win-win we need in the U.S. Ask Clark topics include: Fidelity Investments Review 2021: Pros & Cons / Pet Insurance - Pet Insurance: Should You Buy It? / Best Treadmill Reviews – Consumer Reports / 5 Ways to Create a Cheap Home Gym \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Both Walmart and Amazon are getting into healthcare to save money for their companies, and potentially for all consumers (including those insured), using both telehealth and clinics. Clark explains the offerings. These outsiders will expand outside of their own employee groups to become a threat to the medical industry, and a benefit to consumers. // In addition to having a physical DL, some states are rolling encrypted digital versions to carry in your phone. Mobile driver’s licenses are not subject to manipulation to create fake IDs. When it comes time to renew, check online to see if this convenience is available. Ask Clark topics include: Social Security Basics: | Kiplinger / For Sale By Owner (FSBO) Definition – hire a real estate lawyer to do the paperwork. / 7 Things to Know Before You Buy Travel Insurance / 9 ways to pay for college without student loans / Debit vs. credit | Pros, cons and protections for your money \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clark speaks with admired colleague, finance expert JONATHAN CLEMENTS - founder and editor of HumbleDollar, author of personal finance books and former personal finance columnist for The Wall Street Journal, among other accomplishments. They discuss the core attributes of financial success, working part time in retirement, prioritizing debt, marriage & money, saving late in life, paying for college, divorce - financial strategies for life's stages and rebounding from life's setbacks. Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may be a candidate for strategies that can lower your credit card interest rate and eliminate your annual fee. / Life Insurance is an area where you can easily get ripped off. Clark guides you through the process. You’ll learn the different types, what to avoid, where to look and how much to buy. Fear not. It’s easier than it once was. Ask Clark topics include: Radon Gas / Policygenius Review: What to Know Before Getting Quotes / Haven Life Insurance Agency Review: How It Works Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Free Advice: Clark's Consumer Action Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / If you are an owner or involved with the finances of a business, you know the banking industry has traditionally killed you with fees. Clark lists several alternatives including something new from Square and a warning about specialty online lenders. Clark Stinks & Ask Clark topics include: How To Find Your Chromebook's End-of-Life Date - Lifehacker / 4 Things to Know Before You Sign Up for Locast / Overdraft Protection / Clark Howard’s Bottom Line on Bitcoin / Best savings accounts for June 2021 / Car Rentals / Non-Owner Car Insurance: Who Needs It? / How to Monitor Your Credit \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Free Advice: Clark's Consumer Action Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Banish streaming price confusion - Our new interactive tool allows you to enter your favorite channels to uncover the best options for you. Load & delete channels and find your best price per month. ~Live TV Streaming Channel Tool - Clark Howard~ / Travelers, an important warning about timeshares. Clark explains why there’s no intrinsic value. The industry expects a great year due to pent up travel demand, making people extra vulnerable to the timeshare pitch. A NEVER NEVER Clark rule on timeshares you can take to heart - and to the bank. Ask Clark topics include: Credit Cards Archives / Best Balance Transfer Credit Cards / Best 0% Intro APR Credit Cards / How To Bypass the Banks for a Loan / How To Open a Roth IRA / This Mistake at the ATM Could Be Costing You $240 a Year / Is a Home Warranty Worth the Money? / Where Do We Get a Homeowners Warranty on Appliances? / Don't let your gym give your wallet a workout / Dangers of putting monthly bills on automatic debit / Your Guide to DIY Home Security Systems / Wyze Home Monitoring \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Airbnb is in need of hosts. The original idea was to save money. But now, 1 out of 4 stays are a month or longer due to remote work capability, driving the average cost of an Airbnb stay up 35%. How to flex with this environment and save on lodgings this summer. / Vacation & work/life balance is seriously vital to health. A new WHO report details how excessive work is literally killing people. Many are working themselves to death. Use your vacation! You’re better at what you do when you get enough rest, mentally & physically. Ask Clark topics include: Google Flights / Customers Fight Airlines For Refunds From Pandemic Cancellations : NPR / Clark Howard: Here’s My Experience Selling a Home With an iBuyer / What Is an HSA Account and How Does It Work? \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vaccines have changed the recovery equation much sooner than thought and employers are moving up reopening offices. Many bosses don’t trust employees working remotely and miss control. Many workers love the flexibility of working from home and have choices to make. Pros, cons, exceptions and company culture considerations in the hybrid work debate. / Clark reviews the Citizen app. Will he continue past his free trial? Recently, someone was falsely accused due to the app. Citizen responded well to the now resolved incident. Ask Clark topics include: How to Teach Young Kids About Money / 5 Ways To Get Your Free Credit Score / Should You Buy an Extended Warranty on Your Car? / Fidelity Investments Review 2021: Pros & Cons / The FIRE Movement \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / Fintechs are bringing about enormous change. Forget banking fees, minimum balance requirements, check cashers & payday lenders. Legit services are available for all. App based and online banks, the best credit unions - are great alternatives. The DNA of traditional banking is hostile to those who don’t have big balances. Welp, you don’t need them either. Chime Review: Pros & Cons of the Bank Challenger - Clark Howard Clark Stinks & Ask Clark topics include: Rule of 752: How Small Expenses Can Destroy Your Budget / 7 Major Expenses in Retirement (and How to Reduce Them!) / Google Photos / Is It Wise To Sign My Credit Card on the Back? / How To Find and Choose a Financial Advisor / Roth IRA / Roth vs. Traditional 401(k) - What Is a Roth 401(k) and How Does It Work? - Clark Howard \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

National 529 Day - Millions have 529 plans to save for college with tax free growth for qualified spending. Be aware 529 Plans vary. Many states roll in a state tax deduction for contributions up to a certain limit. Clark tells you which plans to eliminate and about the recent regulatory change involving grandparent owned plans. / Would you leave a $20 bill languishing in a drawer or toss it out? Gift cards are real $$ disguised as ….. gift cards. Time to use ‘em or lose ‘em. There’s $800M in gift cards never redeemed for a single major retailer. What? Retailers love this “breakage” which is pure profit for them. A Clark smart assignment. Ask Clark topics include: Asking for a credit increase - How To Improve Your Credit Score by 100 Points in 30 Days / TURO - How to Make Extra Money / Travel Planning / EvaluateLifeInsurance.org \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deadline to Savings: June 8 - The video streaming world is in huge transition. Mergers signal industry consolidation. Philo - still the cheapest - is going up but Clark tells you how to avoid the price increase. See if Philo would work for you. // Why does Clark call cryptocurrency fake? Clark describes cryptocurrency in theory vs practice, the government restrictions and the fundamental value of electronic money. What to expect if you play in crypto today. Ask Clark topics include: The New Washington State Long-Term Care Act - Coldstream Wealth Management - WA Cares Fund / Long-Term Care Insurance / These Credit Cards Offer Car Rental Insurance Benefits / Mortgage Refinance Calculator / SIM Card Fraud & How to Stop It / Submit a complaint | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau / CarMax Review \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shopping auto insurance: Ideally, you need to compare to find the best deal. Clark breaks down auto insurance shopping services, highlights The Zebra, helps you navigate the lead generation aspect and understand independent vs captive insurance agents. You can do this! // There are many pitfalls with online ads and purchasing - tactics used by companies to bait you into buying services and goods you don’t want or need. Know when you’re being manipulated online. Ask Clark topics include: 7 ways small business owners can reduce their tax bill / Will a Hybrid Car Save You Money? There's An Easy Way to Find Out \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The “side gig” economy is the real deal, and some people are making 6 figures being their own boss. It’s a great time for those with specialized skills to make money freelancing. - SideHusl - Find the Best Money Making Option for You // Americans have paid off a great deal of credit card debt. Credit card banks are getting desperate and making generous offers. Even if you have no credit score, you may be in a better position than you think. Ask Clark topics include: Use Google Navigation to avoid tolls or a multi-state toll reader / Life Insurance - EvaluateLifeInsurance.org / Fidelity Investments Review 2021: Pros & Cons / Roth vs. Traditional 401(k): What's the Difference? - Clark Howard Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / Nearly 1 in 4 Americans have 0 in their rainy day account. How to get this done after the whiplash of 2020? Clark gives you the little steps that build life habits, including starting a savings account and Roth IRA to gradually build your savings. Clark Stinks & Ask Clark topics include: Locast / How To Watch Local Channels Without Cable / How to Make a Disposable Razor Last 12 Months / 5 Reasons Why Home Insurers Will Fire You as a Customer / What's the Deal With Dogecoin? / Your Guide to DIY Home Security Systems - Ring Security System Review - Clark Cam: Ring Security System Installation - YouTube / Fidelity’s Pitch to America’s Teens: No-Fee Brokerage Accounts - WSJ - For kids under 13 set up & monitor a credit union savings account with debit card / update this crucial beneficiary information \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the pandemic, many have been forced to work from home. Now that offices are starting to re-open, do you want to go back in person? Survey: Would you rather work from home or get a $30K raise? Employees say no contest... / Survey: 71% expect significant increases in the value of homes, placing real estate investing over stocks. Why this optimism may be misplaced: Reversion to mean. Investment real estate right now doesn’t work. If you're not buying real estate for the right reason, you may very well get burned. Ask Clark topics include: How to Buy a House in 9 Steps / 5 Sneaky Ways to Improve Your Credit Score / Insurance Policies Homeowners Need To Get and the Ones To Skip \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Venmo, Tik Tok and Security: Payment App Rules - Don’t use them to pay strangers and beware hackers. Plus, PayPal has attached a social feature to Venmo. Unless you override it, people can see your payments - Why this is risky and what you can do about it. And, should you log in with social apps? / 37 Million of us are traveling over the Memorial Day weekend. Driving tips to ease the way. Ask Clark topics include: How to Sell Your Car in 5 Steps - Clark Howard / Costco Travel / Travel Archives - Clark Howard \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The average price of a used car is up 17%; new cars are up 10% over the last year. If you’re in a car lease that’s ending, Clark has a strategy your wallet will love. / Lab created diamonds are chemically identical to diamonds dug from the earth. The price is the bigger difference. Plus, there are environmental and humanitarian advantages. But there’s something you should do before you give this gift…. Ask Clark topics include: Credit Cards / Fraudulent Unemployment Claims / Google Flights / Scott's Cheap Flights | / What's the Deal With Dogecoin? \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clark wisdom on life-long learning, the transient nature of work, pursuing your passion and being true to yourself, staying relevant in a fulfilling vocation, your approach to money and finding satisfaction and joy in life. / There’s an important deadline you need to know about. There are just days left to take advantage of an incredible free photo storage offer. Ask Clark topics include: Replacing lost key fobs affordably / Emergency Fund Complete Guide: How Much & Where / 7 Emergency Expenses and How Much to Budget for Them / How to Switch Banks in 4 Simple Steps \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / An update on net neutrality. The cable monopoly is being broken piece by piece. Internet service choice is coming. Clark explains how this is comparable to cable’s monopoly over pay TV being crushed in the marketplace. Clark has a video streaming challenge for you and helps you SAVE money by comparing streaming services all in one place! Best Streaming Services: Every Option Explained - Best Live TV Streaming Services Clark Stinks & Ask Clark topics include: Cell Phones Archives / 5 Easy DIY Auto Repairs You Can Do Today / Authorized User vs. Joint Account Holder \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Keyes, founder and chief flight expert of Scott’s Cheap Flights joins Clark to talk about myriad aspects of travel now and moving forward. Essential listening for travelers as 2 experts convene. Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The prevalence of cyberattacks and the nature of the east coast oil pipeline attack - A Clark smart warning and actions you can take. / You must file taxes, or at least file an extension - whether you can pay or not. 90% can prepare and file taxes for free, yet only 7% do. Clark shows the way. Also, $1.3B unclaimed 2017 tax refunds could disappear next week. Get your money. Ask Clark topics include: GasBuddy / Do Not Get a Big Tax Refund Check / Know the Rules for Roth 401(k) Rollovers / Group Homes an Alternative for Seniors Who Can't Age in Place \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s an ongoing series of Facebook messenger scams. Facebook identities are taken over by crooks who use familiarity to commit affinity fraud. What you should out for. / Clark backs out of a long gas line in California & pays the price. What should you know about summer driving? Clark explains ‘backwardation’ in terms of where gas prices are, why, and where they’re headed. Ask Clark topics include: Homeowners Insurance / Hearing Aids / Apple Credit Card Review / Best Cash Back Credit Cards \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Money talk ain’t pillow talk but it works to save a marriage…. There’s pent up demand to throw weddings, but be prepared to take the leap by talking money before the nuptials. Clark describes one of the greatest flashpoints in the first 3 years of marriage, and the nature & importance of ongoing money & goal conversations. / If you too like to squeeze out every last bit of toothpaste & other products, you’re on the right track. Housing and cars are our biggest expenditures. We can also attend to spending at the margins, part of the saving mentality. Clark also speaks to another part of the ‘spend less that you make” credo, to create more freedom and serenity in your life. Ask Clark topics include: When does a 0% purchase plan make sense / How to Freeze Your Child's Credit / Credit Union National Association | CUNA / Clark’s Bottom Line on Bitcoin / When Should You File a Claim on Your Homeowners Insurance? \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / The job picture could not be more different than 1 year ago. Now employers are desperately looking for workers across many categories. For the class of 20 - this could be reset time. The key to getting good work is personal contact, not just sending out resumes. Network with people. Digital methods are a process of elimination. People hire people. Clark Stinks & Ask Clark topics include: Costco vs. Sam's Club vs. BJ's Wholesale / Sam's Club membership deal- Clark Deals / Streaming TV / A Guide to Nondeductible IRA Contributions / Ooma / Credit Score Guide / Aldi - Clark Howard / 401(a) vs. 401(k): What's the Difference? / uShip | Shipping Made Easy / Clark's 'Ditch Your Debt' Facebook group \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear Clark’s 30 year standard method for dealing with lifestyle debt, and how using plastic triggers a kind of euphoria while keeping you from ‘feeling the spend’. / Better Banking - Chime has eliminated the junk fees and pain points of traditional banks. Low credit score? The Chime Credit Builder secured Visa card gives you control in a unique way. Also consider the Petal card for this purpose, or a credit union fresh start card. Ask Clark topics include: American Kennel Club / Blue Cross Blue Shield Settlement / How Much to Tip During the Coronavirus Pandemic / Which Documents Should You Keep and for How Long \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MVNO Mint Mobile has a plan for individual high data users for $30 a month. Clark offers details on this deal and others. / We’re living longer and may need to rethink our retirement age. Clark describes a phase in strategy that can really change the economics of your retirement years. Ask Clark topics include: The Best Place to Order Checks Online / 15-year mortgage / These Chromebooks less than $200 / laptop deals / Hybrid Financial Advisors / Full-Service Financial Advisor vs. Hybrid Robo-Advisor \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to sell your timeshare? An former inside scammer reveals how they find you and get inside your wallet - No sale. / Survey says: Most Americans want government-backed job training over handouts. Lifelong training is essential to a dynamic economy wrought by ever changing technology. Ask Clark topics include: Home | Costco Travel / Digital Receipts | Paperless Receipts | CVS / Debit vs. credit | Pros, cons and $ protections / What Is a Flexible Spending Account? / 529 Plans: The Best Places to Invest Your Education Savings - Clark Howard \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PROMISES BROKEN: One privilege of military service is student loan forgiveness. But the U.S. Dept of Education rejected 94%, just like public service loan forgiveness was largely rejected. This must be fixed. Congress talks a good game about valuing the military. The country must fulfill its promises to those who serve. / CRACKING THE CASE: How pandemic unemployment compensation has been looted, even from people who had their credit frozen, costing taxpayers $billions. Ask Clark topics include: How to know if you qualify for student loan forgiveness / Booking a Trip For This Summer or Fall? Your Flights Will Change / How To Prevent, Report and Repair Identity Theft / 5 Sneaky Ways to Improve Your Credit Score \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / Labor shortages and last minute code changes are forcing manual processing of 2020 taxes. Refunds are delayed. Clark’s got a suggestion for those who routinely get refunds. Clark Stinks & Ask Clark topics include: Best Laser Printers for Your Home Office - Consumer Reports / How to Get a Mortgage in 8 Steps / 6 Things to Know About Refinancing Your Mortgage / Which Documents Should You Keep and for How Long? / Robinhood Review: Pros, Cons & Who Should Use It \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The housing shortage has pushed home prices to an all time peak. Clark speaks to fears of a real estate market crash and explains how the market is likely to play out. PLUS, a key rule for home buyers today. / Uber and Lyft are good economic indicators of the employment market and there’s a labor shortage in many different categories to explore. Some employers are desperate to hire. This will be a great summer for teen employment. Ask Clark topics include: How to Find a Good Moving Company / uShip | Shipping Made Easy / Certified Professional - The Travel Institute / Payment Apps / 401(a) Plan Definition \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s a streaming standoff between Roku and YouTube. What was once a cable issue is now spilling over into the streaming world. Streaming TV Archives - Clark Howard / Auto industry game changer is set to ground 'the grind'. HUGE news in the new car buying industry is not being widely reported - something Clark believes will absolutely change the way you buy a new car in the future. Ask Clark topics include: How to Find the Best Deal on Cheap Internet Service / Google Fi Review / T-Mobile Expanding 5G Network To Offer New Home Internet Service / Verizon 5G Home Internet Expands Service to More Cities / Cell Phones Archives - Clark Howard / How to Buy a Used Car \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clark clarifies the zone between full service and self service investing and describes the 3 hybrid discounters to help you choose what’s best for YOU! And - the KEY to buying financial advice. / Why now the labor shortage in restaurant industry and how tech will fill the gap. Be prepared to be greeted by a robot. New technologies being rolled out mean less interaction with servers. Ask Clark topics include: Life Insurance - Clark.com / 529 Plans / How To Prevent, Report and Repair Identity Theft / Freeze Your Credit - Clark Howard Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Word to high frequency traders - Clark’s journey with Robinhood and its imitators has been arduous of late. The timeline and tax takeaway is news for investors… How to avoid the tax backlash. / Cable companies, previously one of your wallet’s arch enemies, are now becoming heroes in the cell phone industry. How cable companies can save you money on your cell phone bill. Ask Clark topics include: Comparing Hybrid Financial Advisors: Vanguard vs. Schwab vs. Fidelity / How to Stop Robocalls for Good / Best Landline Alternative | Ooma / Zillow's Zestimate Accury | Zillow / The #1 thing you need to do if you use PayPal, Venmo or Zelle for payments - Clark Howard \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christa shares Clark Stinks posts from the site with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / What happens if you lose your Covid vaccination card? It happened to Clark! Ideas to protect your card. Clark Stinks & Ask Clark topics include: Paying Contractors: Don’t pay big cash up front, make a progress payment agreement / Lazer printers can be a smart choice / The Best Places To Buy Eyeglasses / E-ZPass Group / Vanguard Mutual Fund Profile / How To Open a Roth IRA - Clark Howard \\ Want more money advice? Sign up for Clark’s free daily newsletter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices