The Clark Howard Podcast

Topics: Criminals exploiting a weakness in cell phone security; Zombie debt collectors; The IRS has unclaimed refund money for LOTS of Americans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Facebook abused the personal data of its users; Home sellers spying on home buyers during walkthrough; Consumers are suing Equifax - and winning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: The fiduciary dealt a major blow; Best Buy's return policy changes are awful for their customers; What to do in the aftermath of Toys R Us closings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Clark Stinks; One of Clark's staffers, Laura, talks about battling to get her identity back Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Facebook's new trusted contacts feature is great; The most reliable cars to drive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: 30 hour work weeks becoming more common; Predatory lenders targeting veterans; Auto-renewals are the worst - and some companies take this to a new level Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: How to withdrawal money in retirement; This potential HELOC gotcha you need to know about; New Rent-to-Own solution that isn't a ripoff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: American spending and borrowing trends; ATM jackpotting; How hurtful lying about your finances to your significant other can be Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Clark Stinks; Why Clark is a huge fan of daylight savings time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Free credit freezes for everyone might be just around the corner!; The CFPB is still the best place to go with consumer complaints; The best and worst used cars to buy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: How new tariffs will affect American consumers; How to make a Florida vacation a whole lot cheaper; 23andme breast cancer risk test approved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Prescriptions may be cheaper without insurance; Buying stocks on margin; Uber's new product could save you a ton when ridesharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Why you need a dash cam; Fake FINRA scam; Fewer people are buying life insurance - and you need life insurance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Clark Stinks; How Alexa and Google Home are hurting the big name brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Instant credit is becoming incredibly commonplace; Watch out for this medicare scam; The net neutrality fight gets picked up by the states Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: 5G is coming this year and will shake up the world of high-speed internet; Opioid cure scams are on the rise; Amazon purchased Ring - but there are cheaper home security solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: California to allow self-driving cars with no human backup; Hospitals forcing patients to sign up for loans; How much it costs to raise a child Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Employers giving savings incentives; Beware of door to door sale scams; Start-ups help you purchase a home for a portion of your equity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Clark Stinks; How states are fighting back against the exorbitant cost of healthcare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Stash can help kids learn how to invest; Amazon customer service scam; Is it considered stealing to share your Netflix or streaming service password? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Clark's free credit freeze crusade; Going to prison over your debt; T-Mobile's limited time family plan deal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: The impact of inflation over the past 20 years; Sizzling deal - a great $20 home security camera; Beware of Facebook marketplace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: How to handle an insurance claim denial; Scammy car dealership ads; The price to get into Disney just went way up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Clark Stinks; The Equifax hack is actually worse than anyone thought Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Should we have an increased gas tax in this country?; The best Presidents Day deals; Criminals are hacking your cell phone SIM card - and how to protect yourself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Sam's Club has a new Plus membership that has incredible perks; Romance scams; Deal or no Deal - Clark's take on Moviepass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: The best new SUV's are actually under $30k; Phone spoofing scams on the rise; Rent control is bad for almost everyone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Financial planning advice for young people; When should you give your Social Security number?; Exactly how much more it costs to shop on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Clark Stinks; Uber getting into the electric bike game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: New medicare cards sans Social Security numbers are coming; Netflix scam comes roaring back; How to approach 529 plans under the new tax law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: New study of traffic issues in cities; Clarkrage - Nursing homes sedating residents with dementia; Apple's new overpriced speaker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Why you should stop banking with Wells Fargo (again); Lottery winner sues to remain anonymous; Bitcoin falling off a cliff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Clark's smartwatch Super Bowl fail; Stock market's wild and crazy day; Clarkrageous CFPB lets up on Equifax; How to save money on Valentine's Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clark Stinks; How you should approach this current fantastic job market Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Google Flights helps you sort through added basic economy costs; License plate scam; More flexible dental offices are coming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Super Bowl ads cost A LOT this year; United yanks a lady with a valid ticket off of a plane; Signing a lease during cold weather months can save you big money Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: A new health insurance initiative from Amazon, Berkshire, and Chase; The current flu epidemic; Investors are flocking back to the stock market Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Amazon has a $10 and under section that's really cool; New rule doesn't allow you to follow your broker; Vaping is leading to a higher rate of smoking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Clark Stinks; Roth 401(k)'s and IRA's look even better thanks to the new tax law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: How Montana is handling net neutrality; New bill attempts to prevent lawsuits against mutual fund companies; How to approach Toys R Us liquidation sales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: We need a national credit freeze law NOW; The deals on cell phone plans are strong right now; How to save money on personal care items Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: How the new trade deal affects you; BOA eliminates free checking accounts; Elon Musk might be working for free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Lidl is causing massive price disruption in the markets they enter; Idaho rejects battery power storage; Signing your name after credit card purchases going away altogether Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Clark Stinks; Possible shake-up to net neutrality Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: A $13k new car and how newer cars might be invading your privacy; Motel 6 sharing guest info with the government; Illegal streaming device makers being sued Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Get ready for tax season and file for free; Payday lending rule might be revoked; How to protect yourself from Meltdown and Spectre bugs; Clark's daughter, Stephi, joins him on the air! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Discount brokers have disturbing conflict of interest; Terrible trend of teenagers eating laundry pods; Credit card interest rates on the rise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Savings accounts for kids; Credit card robocall scam busted; New military pension guidelines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Clark Stinks; Homeowners insurance rates are getting more expensive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Why credit unions are so important; SAT and ACT selling student info; Selling food past the expiration date Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices