Latest Show Notes
![Is a HELOC a Good Idea? The Simple Answer](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/5810687168_d49177fa71_b.jpg?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1)
Lots of homeowners in the U.S. have lots of equity in their homes, and interest rates are now much higher…
![save on electronics](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/save-on-electronics.jpg?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1)
If you consider yourself a “techie,” or just like to stay up to date on the latest and greatest gadgets,…
![Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney: Frequently Asked Questions](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/clark-howard_561730015.jpg?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1)
Have you thought about what happens if you are incapacitated in some way and can't make health care decisions for…
![Do Not Give Your Social Security Number at These Places](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Social-Security-number-on-form.jpg?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1)
When should you give your Social Security number and when should you not? Giving out your Social Security number is…
![7 ways small business owners can reduce their tax bill](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/clark-howard_942510149.jpg?resize=480%2C337&ssl=1)
It’s been said that small business owners are the only people who will work 80 hours a week so no…
![5 Things You Should Repair Instead of Replace](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Wood-chair-with-borken-leg.jpg?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1)
Consumer goods are so cheap these days, you may assume that it's betterto buy newinstead ofrepairing items. But that's not…
![How To Make Some Serious Extra Cash With Focus Groups](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/clark-howard_721577543.jpg?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1)
If youwantto bring in extra money without making a long-term commitment, then you might want to look into participating in…
![3 Reasons Why Getting Paid Once a Month Instead of Twice a Month Works for Me](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Paycheck.jpg?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1)
When I changed jobs a few years ago, I was faced, for the first time ever, with the prospect of…
![How Couples Can Get on the Same Page About Money](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Money-in-the-shape-of-a-heart.jpg?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1)
Read just about any list or article about the reasons why couples divorce, and you'll see "money" mentioned near the…
![6 Easy Ways to Boost Your Heart Health on a Budget](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/clark-howard_579751658.jpg?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1)
Your heart health should be a top priority, but all too often it takes a back seat to more immediate…
![How to Get the Best Deals on Rent](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/clark-howard_726242379.jpg?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1)
Looking for a deal on rent is challenging, but it can be done! Tips to Find a Great Deal on…
![The Secret to Scoring $1 Seats on Megabus](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Megabus-cheap-bus-tickets.jpg?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1)
I love to travel. But I also love to do it by spending as little money as possible. Megabus is…
![Dollar Cost Averaging Makes You a Fortune Over Time](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/investing.jpg?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1)
What is the best, safest, and most secure move to make with your retirement dough? There's new math out to…
![The Easiest Way to Start Saving for Retirement When You’re Saving Zero Right Now](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Retirement-savings.jpg?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1)
Unless you want to keep working forever, you've got to learn how to save more today for your retirement tomorrow.…
![How We Paid Off $52,000 of Debt in 18 Months](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/clark-howard_956767535.jpg?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1)
When my wife Kim and I got married, we combined our finances. For a few months, we lived the “normal”…
![Take a video of your home's possessions](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/walk-and-talk.jpg?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1)
If something ever gets lost, stolen or burned at your home, how do you prove it to your insurance company?…
![3 Great Deals at the Dollar Store](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Dollar-Tree-shopping-cart.jpg?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1)
Been to the dollar store lately? You would be amazed at what you can buy for only $1. Considering the…
![Index Annuities Are Poison for Your Pocketbook](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Annuity.jpg?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1)
For years, Clark has warned people about something known as index annuities. They're one of the hottest products in the…
![The True Meaning Behind 9 Weird Symbols on the $1 Bill](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/one-dollar-bills.jpg?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1)
Have you ever really studied a dollar bill and wondered about some of the strange iconographies on the money? Our…
![Can Credit Repair Companies Really Raise Your Score?](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Fair-credit-score-560.jpg?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1)
The promise of credit repair outfits is an alluring one — they say they'll remove bad credit marks from your…
![Here are the best and worst used cars you can buy](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/a_usedcars.jpg?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1)
So much has been written about how to buy a new car. But truth be told, far more people buy…
![What is caller ID spoofing and how do I protect myself from it?](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/telemarketing.jpg?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1)
Do you know what caller ID spoofing is? It's a big problem with fraud rings these days. It's where the…
![4 Gas Credit Cards To Combat Rising Gas Prices](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dreamstime_s_42136829.jpg?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1)
According to AAA, as of July 2014, the national average for regular unleaded gasoline is 14 cents higher than it…
![Is it better to drive for Uber or Lyft? Here’s what you need to consider](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/clark-howard_641798263.png?resize=480%2C451&ssl=1)
If you're thinking about becoming a rideshare driver, it can be tough to decide which service to start with. If…
![12 ways to save at Target](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/clark-howard_486458569.jpg?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1)
Target is by far one of America's favorite stores, ranking #7 on the National Retail Federation's list of favorite retail…
![How to get the most out of your gift cards when you’re ready to start spending them](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/clark-howard_859652100.jpg?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1)
If you're like 93% of Americans, you've either given or received a gift card this holiday season. It's no wonder…
![Here’s how to save money on movie tickets this spring break](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/clark-howard_837904964.jpg?resize=480%2C273&ssl=1)
Movie tickets can be expensive and really thin out a wallet during the spring time when the kids are home…
![9 ways to save money at Simon Malls](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/clark-howard_954546424.jpg?resize=480%2C450&ssl=1)
With nearly 200 malls across the country, Simon Malls is one the leading mall operators in America. Next time you're…
![3 tips to get the most value out of gift cards](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/clark-howard_921064447.jpg?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1)
Gift cards are really popular this time of year. But when you buy one, I want to make sure you…
![Lemonade Insurance reinvents home and renter’s insurance](https://i0.wp.com/clark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/clark-howard_782017187.jpg?resize=480%2C400&ssl=1)
Lemonade is a new way of thinking about insurance You know the classic insurance sob story: You pay your premiums…