The Clark Howard Podcast

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

Former "Money answer man" Jordan Goodman was running a ponzi scheme and massively profiting from his shady relationships; 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

Zebit sells electronics items to people with low credit scores. Clark made some comments earlier this week and now has the Zebit CFO on to respond to his comments; Fee-laden target retirement funds have been targeted by the SEC; A huge percentage of folks that decide to renovate a home feel that they were scammed in the process Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The college bribery scandal is a sad thing to see happen. The college you go to can be helpful - but it isn't the end all be all; Dollar Tree is likely raising prices - in large part because of the rising costs due to tariffs; The US finally made the right call to ground Boeing Max planes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zebit claims to offer people with no credit interest free purchases. But the devil is in the details; Wells Fargo's company culture remains unchanged despite its claims; Some municipalities continue to battle Airbnb. Here's what you need to know as a potential guest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clark talks about the terrible Boeing jet crashes - and what effects this might have for air travelers; Three colleges recently had data breaches. And now students are being blackmailed; Clark loves daylight savings time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clark discusses the best ways to sell, donate, or recycle used goods; A privacy battle is brewing when it comes to home security cameras - especially doorbells. Should law enforcement have a right to the video on your device? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clark gives a primer on how and when to buy travel insurance; Deactivating Facebook makes you happier - and puts a lot of time back in your life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One couple sued State Farm over slashing benefits. Make sure you pay close attention to your coverage limits; Smart sales are in decline. Clark discusses why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Petal Card is a great new credit card for people that have poor credit; Colleges are collecting data on students without their knowledge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lower monthly housing costs are a boon to your budget and a big predictor of how much money you'll be able to save and invest; Flight attendants on some airlines are working for tips now. Clark is not in favor of this policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clark tells you which cars end up staying on the road longer. It might be worth considering one of these in the future; 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 talks about the best places to land for retirees. Spend less on living expenses when you aren't working anymore!; Help your elderly friends and family avoid the grandparent scam; Which cell phone companies have the happiest customers? Clark shares that info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Virtual credit card numbers are becoming more rampant. Capital One offers them to its credit card users and its helps in preventing massive amounts of fraud; Watch out for this Netflix email scam floating around; Social media makes us spend more. So stay off it or watch your impulses! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New cell phones are coming. Foldable screens are coming soon, but with a hefty price tag attached; 3 individuals eligible for PSLF won a fight against the Department of Education in a court of law; Zestimates are gaining accuracy but Clark tells you why they still are far from perfect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Facebook has stepped in it again. Apps were giving Facebook loads of data about you including some really personal stuff; Incredibly sad and disturbing news - Vets are committing suicide in VA hospital parking decks as a protest to how poor the VA service has gotten; Lufthansa has sued a passenger for getting off the plane before finishing their reservation. Clark is in favor of using skiplagging services to save on your flights! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clark was diagnosed with prostate cancer over 10 years ago. And he is working with the Prostate Cancer Foundation to raise awareness. 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 fees from Visa and Mastercard are going up. Small businesses and consumers will bear the brunt; The FDA has issued a warning about supplements touting miraculous cures for Alzheimer's disease; A new Clark.com article details how you can make your home WiFi network safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hundreds of ETF's have just been made fee-free by some of the discount brokerage companies; Beware when you give your social security number to your medical service provider; Artificial intelligence will change how we get from place to place but it is also going to change the way we get auto insurance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's been a big stink about Americans getting smaller tax refunds. But what's the real explanation?; Beware of social security impostor scams; Clark talks with Charis, the head of Clarkdeals.com, to discuss the best deals happening today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Car repossessions are becoming a bigger problem; A widow with MS has been denied her husband's pension based on one form that can't be tracked down; Amazon will no longer be erecting a second HQ in NYC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Smart appliances could be invading your privacy thanks to lax standards from the manufacturers; 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

Companies have brought back the subscription model in full force. Is that good for your pocketbook?; Auto insurance shopping can save you lots of money. But how do you go about it?; Going to college can make you a lot more money over your working lifetime. But the costs of college can also create massive risk in your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Risky home loans are back. Avoid them at all costs; Incentives lead brokers to steer you towards pricier investment options; Clark talks with David Lazarus of the LA Times about why eyeglasses are so expensive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices