The Clark Howard Podcast
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2.25.19 Apps giving your data to Facebook; VA problems persist; Skiplagging to score cheaper airfare
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
2.22.19 Prostate cancer awareness; Clark Stinks
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
2.21.19 Credit card fees on the rise; FDA cracks down on fake supplements; Making your home WiFi safe
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
2.20.19 Low-cost investing gets better; Medical records data breaches; AI will change car insurance
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
2.19.19 What's up with tax refunds?; Social security impostor scam; Best deals today
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
2.18.19 Car repossessions are up; Widow denied pension; No Amazon in NY
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
2.15.19 Smart appliances invading your privacy; Clark Stinks
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
2.14.19 We live in a subscription culture; Auto insurance shopping; Going to college is risky
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
2.13.19 Risky home loans; broker kickbacks; Eyeglasses are super expensive
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
2.12.19 Best supermarkets; Disney prices increase again; Lab-grown diamonds
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2.11.19 Valentine's Day savings; Negative online reviews; Parents paying for college
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
2.8.19 State lemon laws vary widely; Clark Stinks
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
2.7.19 Safeguard your ID while traveling; CFPB waters down payday lending rule; Paid leave
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
2.6.19 Earned income tax credit; Instacart pay problems; Car dealers have more inventory on the lot
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2.5.19 Economy worries increasing; Teacher grants wrongly converted to loans; Walmart offers enhanced sick/PTO pay
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
2.4.19 Best streaming options; Shrinking packaging; When to file an insurance claim
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
2.1.19 Clark and his daughter talk about cheap weddings; Clark Stinks
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
1.31.19 Amazon robot delivery; An episode of The Office helps save a woman; Recession on the way?
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
1.30.19 Face time privacy flaw; AT&T makes it difficult to cancel; Pet insurance pros and cons
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
1.29.19 Mortgages going digital; Facebook dupes online game users; Hybrid-trained employees make more
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
1.28.19 Cruise deals happening now; Verizon reverses school fee stance; Almost no-one makes money via MLM's
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
1.25.19 Small business tax law changes; Clark Stinks
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
1.24.19 Cashless businesses?; Wells Fargo fined again; Bogus credit card insurance
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
1.23.19 Student loans affect home ownership; Closing funds transfer scam; Are extended car warranties worth it?
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
1.22.19 Digital drivers license; Free trial auto-billing; Personal finance classes in schools
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
1.21.19 Stop apps from tracking your location; Extinct consumer issues
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
1.18.19 Paying bills will increase your credit score; Clark Stinks
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
1.17.19 Your next home might not use energy; Metlife pension fail; Choosing financial independence
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
1.16.19 Netflix price hike; Verizon's insane price hike; A 70% tax rate? Really!?
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
1.15.19 Hospitals now posting prices; Car theft on the rise; Contactless credit cards
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
1.14.19 Don't sign up for websites with social media logins; Cell phone companies selling your location data; Effects of the government shutdown
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
1.11.19 Computer home appraisals; TikTok app is big with kids - here's what you need to know
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
1.10.19 Job interviews via text message; Bank balance info can easily be found; Cash out refinances on the rise
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
1.9.19 LIVE from CES: Clark discusses keyless door locks, smartphone developments, eliminating porch pirates, medical devices and more!
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
1.8.19 LIVE from CES: Clark discusses self-driving cars, delivery robots, healthcare advancements, and more!
LIVE from CES: Clark discusses self-driving cars, delivery robots, healthcare advancements, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1.7.19 College degrees and job availability; Paying for legroom on airplanes; Why are desk phones still around
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1.4.19 A primer to owning rental property; Fake healthcare scam; Saving for your child before birth
Want to own investment property at some point? This podcast episode is a good place to start; Watch out for this fake healthcare scam making the rounds; Did you know that you can actually save for your child's college before they are born? Clark explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1.3.19 Distracted driving dangers; App to help authors get noticed
Distracted driving is becoming more of an issue all over this country; This app could get your e-book in front of thousands of readers. Some authors have put their books on Watt and found publishing deals because of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1.2.19 Nanoinfluencers on social media are now a real thing; Aldi vs. Whole Foods
Watch out for sponsored posts from people with an incredibly small social media following; Have prices at Whole Foods gone down since Amazon bought the giant grocery retailer? Clark dives into the price difference now between Aldi and Whole Foods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1.1.19 Installment loans are back; Industries with the best customer service
Fintech companies have brought back the installment loan. Watch out; Clark talks about what industries have the best customer service. Some will surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12.31.18 Google Fi just got better; Fewer people are getting raises
Google Fi allows you to use iPhones now along with a whole slew of Android phones; Fewer people are getting raises. And more and more Americans are in favor of a higher minimum wage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12.28.18 Foster kids at risk; Warning for small biz owners; Car leasing costs going up
As foster care kids reach adulthood, difficulties mount; A warning to small business owners about expired URL's and how they can be commandeered; Leasing a car is getting even more costly than it has been. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12.27.18 Flight cancellations and what to do; Are credit card annual fees worth it?
Clark tells you what to do in the case your flight is cancelled; Credit card annual fees are often said to be bad. But sometimes they can be worth it. Clark tells you how to judge whether a card with an annual fee is worth it for you or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12.26.18 Carmax now offers a return period; Walmart's healthcare approach
Carmax is taking a page out of Carvana's book and is now offering a 7 day return period on some car purchases; Walmart is paying for airfare and hotel stays for surgery in order to cut its healthcare costs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12.25.18 Merry Christmas! Direct sale companies are flourishing; Year-end tax advice
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12.24.18 Coworkers and social media; Credit report mistakes
Should you friend your coworkers on social media?; How long do mistakes stay on your credit report? Clark explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12.21.18 Clark Stinks; Clark tells the story of how he retired early
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; Clark tells his story about how he retired at 31 and why he continues to teach personal finance to millions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12.20.18 Most important move for home buyers; IRS imposter scams; Shrinking middle class
Why shopping for your financing is the most important step when you are considering buying a home; IRS imposter scams are making the rounds. Beware!; The middle class is shrinking according to statistics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12.19.18 Paying cash for college; Resort fees; Owning vs renting stuff
Clark interviews Sabrina from WorkingMom.com about how she made massive changes in order to be able to pay cash for college for her kids; Resort fees are popping up more and more and they are often being charged at everyday hotels that aren't resorts; Should you own or rent stuff? That question often gets asked about home ownership, but rarely about the things that you use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12.18.18 Money problems lead to health issues; Faith fraud; Deleting old accounts
Money problems can often lead to health issues. That's mostly because of the impact that stress has on us; One couple stole $12 million dollars from others through a faith fraud scam; Deleting old accounts is very important and can save you from potential identity theft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices