The Clark Howard Podcast

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

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

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

Mortgage rates are dropping. This is great if you are buying and many should consider a refinance; The FDA gives a warning on dietary supplements to watch out for; The SAT has a new adversity score. Clark discusses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

Clark gives a positive update on the current state of his prostate cancer; New Yorkers are upset about sneaky credit surcharges landing on their final bill at NY establishments; Soda taxes are causing folks in Philadelphia to drink less sugary soft drinks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

Amazon is switching to one-day Prime shipping and Walmart is fighting back; Beware of the one ring phone scam; Sinemia went bust - here's how to keep watching unlimited movies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

Kroger is lowering prices at its stores across the country. And they are doing better at grocery delivery too; Beware of this Medicare knee brace scam preying on the elderly; Big banks are writing fewer mortgages. And that's good for consumers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting a mortgage is getting easier for self-employed folks; Clark warns against using apps that will advance you cash before your paycheck comes in; Robot baristas are making their way into high-traffic areas like airports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it a good idea to let auto insurance companies track your driving?; The FDA has made a statement about Canadian drugs. Clark has some thoughts; Congestion pricing could be one of the best ideas to curb traffic at peak driving hours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clark talks about the best medical devices to consider - and which ones are priced the best; Some researchers have scraped photos without individual consent; Marie Kondo has started a revolution. How do you get rid of your stuff in a money smart way? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Housing is one of the biggest line items in your budget. But if you want to build wealth, keep that in check; The FCC has levied major fines against robocallers. But they haven't collected much; Unless you live in New Hampshire, you don't actually own your own medical records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clark talks about a cool new airfare deal website called Great Escape; Office Depot was fined $35 million by the FTC and post virus scam scan; Biometrics in the workplace is becoming a bit of a problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hotels aren't doing so hot. Clark tells you what this means when you travel; An online car sale scam was busted; Smaller homes are en vogue. Clark discusses this trend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which home improvements make sense in order to maximize your money?; A ponzi scheme was busted in Florida and ordered to pay over a billion dollars in fines; How can you cut the costs of your dental care? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Google has artificial intelligence that is helping law enforcement officials solve crimes based on location and phone activity; Fisher-Price is recalling Rock n Play sleepers; CVS is making huge investments towards lowering healthcare costs by incentivizing wellness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It turns out that some of the best interior paint (according to reviews) is actually the cheapest; Watch out for law enforcement spoofing. It's a growing menace; Timeshare are SO bad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AT&T is rolling out 5G in more cities. Clark tells you what you need to know as 5G becomes more and more commonplace; Add-on services are where car dealerships make most of their profits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The EU is working towards all new cars being able to obey speed limits regardless of the driver by 2022; A new website allows you to shop for mortgage rates without being inundated with phone calls from sales people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clark talks about which airlines are currently rated the highest and how you can fix customer service issues when they come up; 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

Greeting cards are becoming less popular in general. And Clark talks about where to shop in order to get a deal; Counterfeit goods being sold online is becoming more and more of a problem; Trust scores attributed to individual consumers are becoming a thing. But you don't have access to that score. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Walmart has some fascinating robots that scrub floors and stock shelves; Don't forget to file your taxes! And the IRS has free filing options you should check out; Clark gives a round-up of cheap flights and some of the best consumer deals around today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rock n' play sleeper has led to the deaths of ten infants. Be careful; Private placements and exorbitant returns are a clue that an investing scheme is likely too good to be true; Watch out when shopping for healthcare sites that aren't Healthcare.gov. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Real ID is being implemented next year. Clark tells you what you need to know; An awful case of elder insurance fraud just happened in Maryland; Why credit card protections are so much better than debit card protections. And pre-paid cards have just been granted new important consumer protections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Americans eschew certain healthcare procedures to cut costs and are often borrowing from others to pay for healthcare needs; 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

Credit card balances and interest rates have ballooned in the past five years; Watch out for this new (and tricky) cell phone scam; Burger King is testing out the tasty vegetarian Impossible Burgers in St. Louis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clark says that there is a message for businesses in the aftermath of airline software failing this week; GA Tech had a data breach involving over a million former and current students; Clark gives thoughts on how to stay safe when using a ride sharing service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Schwab's new Netflixesque pricing for financial advice will be a game changer for some investors; A lawsuit against one bottled water company alleges false advertising; Manhattan has a new car congestion tax coming. Clark gives his thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clark discusses which companies have the best customer service across all sectors; Health insurers might be buying up data on you to know your health risks more fully; Clark talks about what parts of the country scams are most likely to occur in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new study details the benefits that employees really want from their employers; 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

Adults with kids are having to delay quitting work because they are putting more of their money towards the kiddos than to their retirement accounts; Financial infidelity is a real problem. Don't hide accounts from your spouse; We're getting into home selling season. Clark tells you how to sell your home for max money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Venmo is taking money from user's PayPal accounts and calling debt collectors when they run a negative balance; Here's how to avoid losing big money in puppy scams; Two-factor authentication will help you protect your social media and email accounts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recession changes are being hotly debated right now. Clark gives his thoughts; Facebook left user passwords exposed. Yet another misstep by the social media giant; Organic foods are blowing up. And the costs are going down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mortgage rates have been doing down. Some mortgage providers are offering 30-year mortgages in the upper 3% range now!; Clark isn't happy about airlines treating minors badly and separating them from their families; Upping the gas tax has bipartisan support in Washington DC - a rarity these days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Free tax preparation services might be offering you that free service in exchange for your data; 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

The NY Mets have created a subscription service to attend baseball games. An app called InWeGo also allows for a lot of entertainment options at a low monthly subscription price; Expensive 403b plans are terrible for teachers; Apple is releasing a credit card with Goldman Sachs this Spring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You can watch the NCAA tournament for free. Also, video games will soon be cheaper and less tied to specific gaming systems; Manufacturing is coming back to the US thanks to robotics and changes in globalization trends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens to your digital life after you pass away? Clark has advice to help you make it easier on your loved ones; Virtual kidnapping scams are targeting high-income earners in elite zip codes; The IRS is doing a better job cracking down on tax fraud. But it can make it more difficult for taxpayers to prove their identity in order to receive their own refund. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most Americans have trouble saving for retirement. And savings rates don't tend to increase very much as people get older; Watch out for this direct-sold 529 plan laden with high fees; Millennials are starting to buy homes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices