In researching auto insurance, Clark has discovered some stats about the wide cost differences between various companies that will motivate you to shop auto insurance at renewal time if you're in bill shock. Also, have you noticed car washes popping up all over where you live? Learn what the deal is so you don’t get hosed.
Shopping Auto Insurance Pays: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Car Wash Subscriptions: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
A major auto insurer returns to California — with a 30% price hike
How to Shop for Lower Car Insurance
Car Insurance Archives - Clark Howard
6 Things To Know and Do Before You Deal With a Home Insurance Claims Adjuster
What Should I Do if I Need a Car Right Now?
Why Are There Suddenly So Many Car Washes?
Are Car Wash Memberships Worth It?
How To Create a Will Online
Best Online Will Maker: 5 Free or Cheap Options
Who Should Consider Setting Up a Trust?
Rollovers From a 529 Plan to Roth IRA: What to Know
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Mar 19
28 min
Vehicle inventory is way up for some brands, and this creates an advantage for potential car buyers. Clark shares where the deals are. Also - There’s a shift going on with the U.S. energy supply and the way it’s provided. Clark has advice on the best play for your wallet based on the changes going on.
New Car Deals: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Renewable Energy: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Dealerships Begin Swimming In Vehicle Inventory - Here Is Who's Drowning - AutoSpies
Car Prices Are Finally Coming Down. It Looks Like a Buyer’s Market.
How to Buy a New Car in 5 Steps
Warning: Why You Should Never Buy Visa Gift Cards
What Is an ABLE Account?
WSJ: U.S. Renewable Power Growth Is Setting New Records on the Back of Federal Support
Best Term Life Insurance Companies, Plans & Coverage
NYTimes: She Ordered an Ashtray and Got a Can of Tuna
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Mar 18
30 min
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, Clark discusses an important factor for many that is purposely ignored by credit card review sites - interest rates on cards. How do you find the best deal?
Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
Best Credit Card Rates: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
How to Choose the Right Dog Rescue Group
4 Things To Know Before You Sign Up for YouTube TV
The Platinum Card® from American Express Review 2023: Is It Worth It?
How To Find and Choose a Financial Advisor
Should I Buy Additional Insurance From a Rental Car Company?
My Credit Card Offers Some Rental Car Coverage. Why Do I Still Need To Involve My Primary Auto Insurance?
NYTimes.com: Looking for a Lower Credit Card Interest Rate? Good Luck.
CFPB - Credit card data: Small issuers offer lower rates
Why Are More People Using Small Banks And Credit Unions?
Navy Federal Visa cashRewards Card Review: Cash Back Credit Card
Credit Union vs. Bank: What's the Difference?
Home Equity Loans & Lines of Credit: 7 Common Questions Answered
6 Things To Know Before Contacting the National Foundation for Credit Counseling
How one couple paid off $40K of debt in 24 months
Clark Howard's 2024 Credit Card Debt Elimination Strategy
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Mar 15
30 min
Regarding your heart health, Clark shares news of a non-invasive test you can do routinely that can be very telling. Also in today’s show, Clark gives you the lay of the land for potential home buyers and sellers this spring, including buyer incentives on new builds.
Taking Heart Health In Stride: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
The Spring Home Buying Season: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Gait speed is one of your vital signs, so make sure yours is OK
Frontier Discount Den / Kids Fly Free
Waiting for the Spring Selling Season to Buy or Sell a Home? That May Be Delayed
Stamps.com - Postage On Demand
How Can I Find Out Why My Credit Score Just Dropped?
4 Ways To Get Your Free Credit Score
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Mar 14
28 min
What are you paying for home internet? One provider that was low cost has now raised its prices. Clark tells you how to shop around for the best price based on your particular internet needs. Also- there’s a segment of the population long ignored when it comes to financial literacy. Clark discusses this gap and how to fix it.
SAVE MORE On Home Internet: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Financial Literacy For Senior Women: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
T-Mobile quietly raises Home Internet monthly price to $60 for new customers
Internet Archives - Clark Howard
UPGRADE - Cash Rewards Elite Card
There’s a financial literacy gender gap − and older women are eager for education that meets their needs — The Conversation
Investing & Retirement Archives - Clark Howard
What Is a Roth 401(k) and How Does It Work?
How To Open a Roth IRA
Target Date Funds: Clark's Favorite Retirement Investment
What Is a Solo 401(k) and How Does It Work?
What Is a SEP IRA and Who Is Eligible?
3 Simple Ways To Delete Your Google Data
Want To Guard Your Privacy Online? Search the Web With DuckDuckGo
13 Steps To Keeping Your Email Safe and Secure
16 of the Best High-Yield Online Savings Accounts
What Are Index Funds? / Clark.com SAVINGS TABLE
How Much Should You Have Saved for Retirement by Now?
Best Investment Companies for Investors in 2024
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Mar 13
31 min
There’s a lot of talk and concern about traditional 401(k)s and IRAs going away. Clark explains. Also in this episode, baggage fees are rising again, increasing the cost of flying for customers. What to know before you get to the airport.
Future 401(k)s & IRAs: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Airline Baggage Fees: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Clark Predicts Traditional 401(k)s, IRAs Will Cease To Exist Within a Decade
Do Not Give Your Social Security Number at These Places
How Many Bank Accounts Should You Have? - Clark Howard
16 of the Best High-Yield Online Savings Accounts
Best Investment Companies for Investors in 2024
United Airlines is also raising its checked bag fee. See by how much. - USA TODAY
Get Ready for $40 Luggage Fees - The Wall Street Journal.
NYTimes.com: How to Pack for a Two-Week Trip With One Small Suitcase
How To Pack a Carry-On the Right Way
4 Things You Should Always Pack in Your Carry-On
Best Travel Credit Cards: Top Rewards Picks for 2024
Best Cash Back Credit Cards With No Annual Fee in 2024
Should You Ever Buy Travel Medical Insurance?
6 Best Apps To Save Money on Groceries
Flipp – Flyers, Shopping List, Weekly Ads | Flipp
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Mar 12
30 min
Junk fees are being imposed all over the place in all manner of ways these days. A new California law is going to end that practice in the state, with nationwide implications. Meantime, your Clark smart approach to purchases can help protect your wallet. Also - First TurboTax, now H&R Block is in trouble for pressuring customers to overpay. There’s a better way!
Anti Junk Fee Law: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Tax Filing: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
What does a service fee ban mean for diners? Expect higher menu prices — a lot higher
Inflation is cooling, but small businesses are still suffering
NYTimes: It’s a Great Deal, Before the ‘Drip Pricing’
ENERGY STAR® | Department of Energy
FTC says H&R Block pressures people into overpaying for tax prep
New York Post: H&R Block used deceptive ads, pressured users into overpaying, deleted tax data: FTC
FTC finds TurboTax “free” is not free for most
8 Free Federal and State Tax Filing Services for 2024
Free File: Do your taxes for free | Internal Revenue Service
Direct File | Internal Revenue Service
When Should You Get an Accountant To Do Your Taxes?
Why co-signing a loan can be bad on almost every financial level
New York launches probe into nationwide AT&T network outage
16 Items To Pack in Your Financial Emergency Kit
Amateur Radio Service / Amateur radio
National Credit Union Administration (NCUA)
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Mar 11
31 min
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode: New data on US worker productivity and why this is good news for our economic growth and well-being.
Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
American Productivity: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Free Advice: Clark's Consumer Action Center - Clark Howard
Fidelity - Automated investing: How to save and invest more
Credit Karma Review: Free Credit Score and More at Your Fingertips
How To Monitor Your Credit
How is the U.S. Postal Service governed and funded?
How to sell your house by owner
Google Fit
NYTimes.com: Can America Turn a Productivity Boomlet Into a Boom?
What Is Term Life Insurance?
The Power of Compound Interest: Calculations and Examples
Always Ask Your Pharmacist the Price of Your Prescription Without Insurance
7 Things To Know About Costco Pharmacy
Save On Prescription Drugs - Clark.com
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Mar 8
35 min
Banks are heavily exposed to the troubled commercial property market. Clark discusses what this means for small businesses and individuals. Also, facial recognition and biometric digital ID is becoming more prevalent, transforming your airport experiences. This brings both convenience and privacy concerns.
Clarkonomics: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Travel Biometrics: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Bad property debt exceeds reserves at largest US banks
IntraFi - CEDARS
Why Big Banks Are a Bad Place for Your Cash
Best Investment Companies for Investors in 2023
How To Open a Roth IRA
When Do You Need a Travel Agent?
Booking a Cruise? Here Are 5 Ways To Do It for Less
Facial Recognition: Coming Soon to an Airport Near You
TSA PreCheck® vs. Global Entry vs. CLEAR: Which Is Best for You?
5 Money Tips To Know Before You Travel Abroad
What’s the Best Way To Exchange Dollars for Foreign Currency?
MouseSavers.com: Disney discounts, deals & coupons guide
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Mar 7
32 min
A wonderful culture shift has taken place. Younger generations are becoming rich, and not through hitting the lottery or buying hot stocks. There are simple ways to make this happen, and we have a new tool at Clark.com to help you see how much you can save over time. Also today, bargains keep getting better! Target is getting more competitive with a storewide discount brand.
Youth Saving & Investing: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Target’s New Discount Brand: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Clark.com SAVINGS TABLE
Want to retire with a million bucks in the bank? Here's one tip on how to do it. - USA TODAY
WSJ.com: These Teenagers Know More About Investing Than You Do
Wealth Inequality by Age in the Post-Pandemic Era
How Much Should You Have Saved for Retirement by Now?
How a summer job could turn you into a millionaire
Investing & Retirement Archives - Clark Howard
Understanding Velocity Banking, and How It Helps You Rapidly Pay Down Debt
What Is Homeowners Insurance?
Target creates its cheapest in-store brand as consumers are squeezed
Target's new low-cost brand dealworthy gives bargain hunters a new department to shop at with prices lower than $1.
The Best Car-Buying Services in 2024 / How to Buy a Used Car in 7 Steps
5 Reasons Sam’s Club Is Better Than Costco
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Mar 6
32 min
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