The Clark Howard Podcast

Clark Howard has been sharing unbiased advice to help people save more and spend less for more than 30 years. On this podcast, Clark shares practical and actionable ways you can improve your financial life today. From breaking news to economic trends to pivotal topics, he breaks down everything you need to know to make solid decisions for your wallet and your life. You can expect straightforward tips on managing debt, credit, monthly bills, savings, retirement, and more.

He has been a best-selling author and the host of a nationally syndicated radio show. In addition to the podcast, Clark has founded Clark.com, ClarkDeals.com and the Consumer Action Center.

Have a money question? #AskClark segments air every episode.

View a transcript of every episode of The Clark Howard Show here. Please note that transcriptions are automated.

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Latest Podcasts

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7.1.20 Travel insurance problems; People are moving all across the country Podcasts July 1, 2020
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6.30.20 Keep your food fresh longer; Is now a good time to re-balance your retirement portfolio? Podcasts June 30, 2020
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6.29.20 New 401k rules could wreak havoc on your account; Asking for a raise Podcasts June 29, 2020
New 401k rules allow for individual investors to invest in private equity. Clark is not a fan of this. Clark…
6.26.20 Americans are returning to car dealerships; Clark Stinks Podcasts June 26, 2020
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6.25.20 Walmart expands education benefit to include skilled trades; Vanguard’s super-cheap digital advisor Podcasts June 25, 2020
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6.24.20 Banks took in $11 billion in overdraft fees in 2019; Pay cuts are becoming more common Podcasts June 24, 2020
Overdraft fees are the worst. Mostly because they can be avoided! Pay cuts have become more common during the pandemic.…
6.23.20 Watch out for unused gift cards; Debt collectors increase aggressive tactics Podcasts June 23, 2020
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6.22.20 Beware credit card fraud; Renter background checks are flawed Podcasts June 22, 2020
As we do more shopping online, scammers are more likely to take over individual credit card accounts. So freeze your…