The Clark Howard Podcast

Download Episode 12.25.20 Parents are clueless about tobacco and e-cig usage; Americans are worried about government tracking Parents tend to not know when their kids…Read more

Download Episode 12.24.20 Shopping online vs. shopping in stores; Moving could drastically cut your income Clark discusses the benefits of each. Curbside pickup…Read more

Download Episode 12.23.20 Comcast imposes data caps; Spying on your kid while they are driving Clark is not a fan of the new…Read more

Download Episode 12.22.20 How to tell if clothing was made for a factory outlet; Tough times create better savers Some items are made specifically for factory outlet…Read more

Download Episode 12.21.20 Apartment renting in the virtual world; Which banks rank the highest in customer satisfaction? Renting an apartment has changed because of Covid.…Read more

Download Episode 12.18.20 Transitioning to clean energy and EV’s; Clark Stinks Clark talks about the transition to clean energy…Read more

Download Episode 12.17.20 Making more as a gig worker; Ditching high-cost mutual funds Clark talks about which delivery services pay gig…Read more

Download Episode 12.16.20 Disney+ raising prices; Rent a timeshare to save on your next vacation Disney+ is looking to add more content while…Read more

Download Episode 12.15.20 Last minute Christmas deals; How a massive federal data breach impacts you Clark talks about some of the best sales…Read more

Download Episode 12.14.20 Healthcare signup deadline; Vaccine scam warning If you need healthcare in 2021, the deadline…Read more

Download Episode 12.11.20 Store credit cards are awful – avoid them; Clark Stinks Store credit cards can be poison for your…Read more

Download Episode 12.10.20 Don’t save for retirement in a savings account; GM opens an electric vehicle plant Half of Americans are saving for retirement in…Read more

Download Episode 12.9.20 The IRS has 1 million unprocessed tax returns; Travel insurance may now cover Covid The IRS has a major backlog of unprocessed…Read more

Download Episode 12.8.20 Christmas shipping is getting messy; Covid is changing college in a big way There's a shipping logjam and it doesn't bode…Read more

Download Episode 12.7.20 Watch out for this Amazon Prime scam; Student loan payment freeze extended Scammers are targeting Amazon Prime members specifically in…Read more

Download Episode 12.4.20 Tesla Model S no longer recommended by Consumer Reports; Clark Stinks Consumer Reports has detailed some of the problems…Read more

Download Episode 12.3.20 Does it pay to install solar?; Divvy rent to own homes is expanding A recent article in Wired detailed a solar…Read more

Download Episode 12.2.20 Delta to block middle seats through March; State and local government layoffs coming Clark's wife is going to fly on a…Read more

Download Episode 12.1.20 Vetting charities on Giving Tuesday; Vaccine news is causing Americans to spend Clark talks about how to make your generosity…Read more

Download Episode 11.30.20 Cyber Monday deals abound; Look out for these Holiday scams Clark talks about the best deals that are…Read more

Download Episode 11.27.20 Hulu raises the price of live TV streaming…again; Beware “Trumpcare” health options Hulu is charging more for its live TV…Read more

Download Episode 11.26.20 Chocolate & Peloton are hot commodities right now; Painless ways to save more right now Chocolate and workout equipment are being consumed in…Read more

Download Episode 11.25.20 Clark’s credit card number was stolen; Americans are saving a lot Clark tells the story of his credit card…Read more

Download Episode 11.24.20 Walmart and others tighten Covid policies; Digital license plates Many major retailers are ramping up their Covid…Read more

Download Episode 11.23.20 Your TV is spying on you; How companies are combating worker burnout Advertisers want the ability to target audiences better…Read more

Download Episode 11.20.20 GM to offer car insurance based on driving habits; Clark Stinks General Motors is set to offer insurance to…Read more

Download Episode 11.19.20 Apple announces changes to app store pricing; Black Friday deals abound Apple will be reducing fees for smaller companies…Read more

Download Episode 11.18.20 Amazon launches an online pharmacy; The Boeing Max is returning to the skies Clark gives the details on Amazon's new online…Read more

Download Episode 11.17.20 Surprise bills for Covid tests; Google Photos ends lifetime free storage People are receiving unexpected bills just for getting…Read more

Download Episode 11.16.20 Moderna vaccine buoys hopes; Picking the right health plan during open enrollment Preliminary data from the Moderna trials show that…Read more

Download Episode 11.13.20 Grocery stores limiting purchase quantities; Clark Stinks Major grocery stores are starting to limit quantities…Read more

Download Episode 11.12.20 Credit card companies are offering majorly high sign-up bonuses; Rents rising in the burbs The major credit card companies like American Express…Read more

Download Episode 11.11.20 California voters turn down higher business taxes; Scammers target people running out of money California is a notoriously high tax state. But…Read more

Download Episode 11.10.20 Veterans Day and the deals happening tomorrow; Clark’s Christmas Kids Clark talks about celebrating our veterans and also…Read more

Download Episode 11.9.20 The impact a Covid vaccine will have on the economy; Holiday hotel deals Promising vaccine news has caused the stock market…Read more

Download Episode 11.6.20 The US is poised for a big economic recovery in 2021; Clark Stinks It looks like 2021 will be a year…Read more

Download Episode 11.5.20 Stock market soars with divided election results; Important ballot measure results across America Rates for savers and borrowers are going down…Read more

Download Episode 11.4.20 The appliance repair industry is booming; Credit card companies are soliciting new customers As people are spending more time in their…Read more

Download Episode 11.3.20 Cruise lines can sail again; Labor department bans ESG investing Cruise ships are now allowed to sail again,…Read more

Download Episode 11.2.20 Debt collectors can now reach you through social media; HSA rules for 2021 Debt collectors will now be allowed to contact…Read more

Download Episode 10.30.20 How to pick a contractor when renovating; Clark Stinks People are spending meaningful amounts of money to…Read more

Download Episode 10.29.20 Tax bracket changes; 30-40 million Americans facing eviction Clark discusses the tax bracket changes for 2020…Read more

Download Episode 10.28.20 Stock market selloff; T-Mobile’s new streaming offering + Boost cuts cell plan price again The stock market is having a tough day.…Read more

Download Episode 10.27.20 How to handle student loans in 2021; Where you can travel now + middle seat restrictions In the absence of political action, people with…Read more

Download Episode 10.26.20 What will happen to oil & gas?; Cable data caps burn people working from home What will happen to oil and gas as…Read more

Download Episode 10.23.20 Why you should use all your vacation days; Clark Stinks As we get closer to the end of…Read more

Download Episode 10.22.20 What you need to know about open enrollment; How to sell your old cell phone Open enrollment starts in early November. Clark tells…Read more

Download Episode 10.21.20 Scam election emails; Fake reviews plague major websites Scam emails are flooding inboxes as we draw…Read more

Download Episode 10.20.20 Justice department sues Google; What’s happening with the economy right now? The major tech companies are in hot water…Read more

Download Episode 10.19.20 The jobs in high demand; Boeing Max returning to the skies Some jobs are actually in high demand right…Read more

Download Episode 10.16.20 When the best Black Friday deals are coming; Clark Stinks Walmart has just announced its Black Friday plans.…Read more

Download Episode 10.15.20 Small business optimism; Rents are rising in the suburbs Small businesses are more optimistic. Some of this…Read more

Download Episode 10.14.20 The airlines are losing massive amounts of money; Protecting your brokerage account Delta Airlines just announced that they lost over…Read more

Download Episode 10.13.20 The election & your investments; Tax breaks for working from home How should the upcoming election change your investments?…Read more

Download Episode 10.12.20 Robinhood disastrous account hacking; New PPP loan forgiveness form Investing app Robinhood has acknowledged that some of…Read more

Download Episode 10.9.20 The skinny on meal delivery kits; Clark Stinks Clark has discussed grocery delivery and curbside pickups,…Read more

Download Episode 10.8.20 Southwest wants pay cuts, not layoffs; Beware payroll advance apps Southwest asks employees to accept pay cuts to…Read more

Download Episode 10.7.20 Why you should get the flu shot; When the Holiday deals are happening Clark discusses the importance of getting a flu…Read more

Download Episode 10.6.20 New Verizon home internet option; The impact of Trump’s Covid diagnosis Verizon has a new offering that will help…Read more

Download Episode 10.5.20 Census bureau report about widening income gap; New credit card doesn’t look at your credit score Roughly 80% of Americans have less purchasing power…Read more

Download Episode 10.2.20 PPP loan forgiveness gets underway; Clark Stinks Small business owners that took out PPP loans…Read more

Download Episode 10.1.20 Teachers are underpaid; Fake debt collectors A new report finds that teachers are paid…Read more

Download Episode 9.30.20 Massive layoffs at Disney and the airlines; Where to turn for health insurance after job loss The airlines are set to lay off tens…Read more

Download Episode 9.29.20 Supermarkets are stocked for Fall; How to negotiate rent with your landlord Supermarkets are stocking up before Fall hits in…Read more

Download Episode 9.28.20 Voters are less divided than our politicians; Amazon Prime Day + Ring drone camera Americans are actually less divided than our elected…Read more

Download Episode 9.25.20 Cheaper batteries are lowering energy costs; Clark Stinks Tesla is leading the charge towards cheaper batteries.…Read more

Download Episode 9.24.20 Housing market inventory is crazy low, driving up prices; Car insurance claim estimator Fewer Americans are listing their homes for sale.…Read more

Download Episode 9.23.20 New independent contractor rule; Southwest companion pass offer A new rule gives employers more leeway when…Read more

Download Episode 9.22.20 What to do with overwhelming hospital bills; How small businesses are faring Clark discusses how to handle overwhelming hospital bills.…Read more

Download Episode 9.21.20 Fighting back against an unlawful eviction; Walmart raising pay There is a federal moratorium on evicting tenants…Read more

Download Episode 9.18.20 Why delaying social security payments is so important; Clark Stinks A lot of Americans opt to take social…Read more

Download Episode 9.17.20 The telemedicine boom; Good news for job seekers Telemedicine is taking off right now. And it's…Read more

Download Episode 9.16.20 Employees love working from home, but many employers don’t love it; Football is back! Stats show that Americans who have been able…Read more

Download Episode 9.15.20 Americans are saving more right now; USPS prescription delivery delays Many Americans who can are saving more of…Read more

Download Episode 9.14.20 The wildfires in California; The cell phone price wars intensify Clark talks about what has led to the…Read more

Download Episode 9.11.20 Special Edition: Navigating Your Finances in the Pandemic Economy Clark talks about how the economy has changed…Read more

Download Episode 9.10.20 Christmas sales in October; The used car shortage Retailers are likely to start offering bargains earlier…Read more

Download Episode 9.9.20 Mint Mobile launches cheap unlimited cell plan; FedEx is hiring If you need unlimited data, Mint Mobile just…Read more

Download Episode 9.8.20 The unbalanced stock market; How the eviction moratorium works The stock market has started to experience some…Read more

Download Episode 9.7.20 New car recall tool; Dollar stores become more popular as consumers are still hurting NHTSA has released a new free app that…Read more

Download Episode 9.4.20 Walmart Plus takes aim at Amazon Prime; Clark Stinks Walmart Plus just launched with a $98 annual…Read more