The Clark Howard Podcast

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

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How can you do Valentine's Day well without spending too much? Clark tells you; Negative online reviews are annoying. But what if they come from a business competitor?; More and more parents are putting a cap on what they will pay for their child's college education. This is a good thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lemon laws are different in every state. But new ratings are out detailing which states have the best ones; 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 you practical info for how to safeguard your electronic devices while traveling; The CFPB is back tracking on rules for payday lending standards; Paid leave is a hotly debated topic in this country. Clark talks about a few employers doing things differently and weighs in on how he thinks we should change pay leave policy in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Worries about the short-term economic future of the USA are being felt acutely by American small businesses; The department of education has erroneously converted teacher grants into loans. But there's a potential fix for affected teachers; Walmart's new sick/PTO policy is good for its workers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clark discusses some of the current best streaming options - including a free on for local TV; One company was just sued over misleading packaging. Clark tells you what to look out for; Many suffered home and vehicle damage because of the recent polar vortex. But should you file an insurance claim? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clark talks to his daughter Rebecca about how they were able to cut wedding costs (and pay down their debt at the same time). 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

Amazon is testing delivery via robots; A car mechanic saved a woman thanks to his extensive knowledge of the television show The Office; The claims that a potential recession is imminent are growing. Clark tells you how to prepare your personal finances for this possibility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A 14 year-old kid found a privacy flaw in Apple's Face time app; AT&T employees are being told to make it difficult for customers to cancel their TV packages; Clark talks about the pros and cons of purchasing pet insurance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mortgages are finally transitioning into the digital age; Facebook took money from underage kids for online gaming. And they did it while knowing exactly what they were up to; If you get hybrid training you will make more money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wave Week is in full swing and the cruise deals are best to buy now through March; Verizon made a Clarkrage recently. Thankfully the massive company has rethought their stance; Less than 1% of people that participate in an MLM make money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clark talks about how the new(ish) tax law will affect small business owners; 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

Some businesses aren't accepting cash anymore. Others are charging you more for using credit cards. What should a smart consumer do?; Wells Fargo has been fined yet again. Clark explains; Clark talks with David Lazarus about a story he wrote where one credit card company refused to honor a death policy that they sold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Student loans have prevented many young people from purchasing a home they otherwise would have; Watch out for scam artists trying to steal your funds when you wire for a home closing; New evidence about whether or not extended car warranties are worth it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Digital drivers licenses are coming. Many privacy advocates are nervous about this but this could be a great thing as well; Mastercard has just done something incredibly human. They won't let you be billed after a free trial without your express permission; Personal finance classes are slowly but surely becoming a real thing in some states! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clark tells you how to stop apps from tracking your location; This segment is fun. Take a trip down memory lane to see what consumer issues used to haunt people but no longer hold any relevance. We're looking at you, Blockbuster late fees! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paying bills could now have a direct positive impact on your credit score thanks to Experian; 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

New homes and office buildings are set to use ZERO energy. How cool is that!?; Metlife fined for not paying out pensions to workers; Clark talks with the Brad and Jonathan from the ChooseFI podcast about pursuing financial independence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Netflix price hike has a lot of people freaking out. Clark discusses; Verizon just massively increased the price on a service that helps school aged children. Not cool!; And one young congresswoman has proposed a 70% tax bracket. Clark talks about why that isn't a good idea even though it is popular with a majority of Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hospitals are now posting prices but it doesn't look like it will actually help consumers right now; Car theft is on the rise mostly because drivers are leaving their key fobs in their cars; Contactless credit cards are coming to your mailbox this year in droves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Be careful about signing up for different websites and offerings with your social media credentials; AT&T is going to stop selling the location of its customers. Clark is not happy at all that this was going on in the first place; The government shutdown has had wide ranging effects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Computer home appraisals might be coming soon. Clark and Producer Joel discuss the pros and cons of this potential change; TikTok is surging in use among kids. Clark tells you what to watch out for if your kids are using this app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Job interviews are beginning via text message oftentimes now. It's a significant shift and Clark tells you what to be aware of when applying for a job now; Your bank balance can be found by criminals. Clark tells you how they are doing it; Cash refinances are on the rise even as rates are ticking upwards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LIVE from CES: Clark discusses keyless door locks, smartphone developments, eliminating porch pirates, medical devices and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LIVE from CES: Clark discusses self-driving cars, delivery robots, healthcare advancements, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices