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The Clark Howard Podcast

Clark Howard

300 episodes

Save more and spend less is more than just a motto for money expert Clark Howard; it’s a way of life. Clark and his crew — Team Clark — are on a mission to empower people to take control of their personal finances by providing money-saving tips, consumer advice, hot deals and economic news to help everyone achieve financial freedom. Clark is a nationally syndicated radio talk show host and a consumer reporter for television stations around the country. His podcast, The Clark Howard Show, receives more than one million downloads each month and is a hub for listeners to get valuable advice on-demand any time. Clark answers questions on the most popular business and consumer topics including; how to buy a cars, financing a home, retirement planning, shopping for insurance and getting the most out of your savings. Join the conversation and submit your question to www.clark.com/askclark . Clark spearheads two free resources — Clark.com and ClarkDeals.com — to encourage consumers to save more, spend less and avoid ripoffs.

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  1. 11.10.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss

    · 31 min

    Is the Bull Market Running Out of Time? & The ‘Friendship Recession’ Threatening Retirement Is the current bull market nearing the end of its run simply because the calendar says it's getting old? Wes Moss examines…

  2. 11.09.26 SPEND LESS - Buy Used / The Dash Cam Difference

    · 33 min

    Why Secondhand Shopping Is Skyrocketing & $20 Device Every Driver Needs in Their Car Clark digs into two essential ways you can keep more money in your pocket today: the booming world of secondhand shopping and the…

  3. 11.06.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Retail Finance Trap- NO

    · 39 min

    Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, what seems like a great financial deal comes with a catch. Retailers love to lure shoppers in…

  4. 11.04.26 Mindful Shopping / RECALL: Vehicular Spontaneous Combustion

    · 38 min

    Avoid Holiday Shopping Traps & The Dangerous Car Recall You Can’t Ignore In this episode, Clark shares his simple, battle-tested trick to stop impulse spending during peak holiday shopping season – including his…

  5. 11.03.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss

    · 36 min

    The Real Cost of Owning a Car & Can You Actually Retire on $500,000?Wes breaks down the cold, hard numbers on two major financial questions that could completely change your path to financial independence. First, Wes…

  6. 11.02.26 Holiday Shopping BOTchas! / AI Driving Up Medical Costs

    · 34 min

    Are AI Chatbots Secretly Tricking Holiday Shoppers? & Why You MUST Ask for an Itemized Hospital Bill With the holiday shopping season in full swing, millions of consumers are turning to AI shopping assistants like…

  7. 10.30.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Buying A TV

    · 37 min

    Clark Stinks & #1 TV Brand People Keep the Longest Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, are there TV brands worth paying extra…

  8. 10.29.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss

    · 28 min

    Rapid Fire Q&A: Financial Advisor Fees, Direct Indexing Traps, & 30-Year Treasury Yields Welcome to another Rapid Fire Thursday edition of Ask an Advisor with Wes Moss! Today, Wes opens up the listener mailbag to…

  9. 10.28.26 Airline Passenger Rights / Family Caregiving - Planning Ahead

    · 35 min

    Airline Consumer Protections Are Shrinking & Hidden Costs of Caregiving With the holiday travel season just around the corner, big changes are underway that could impact your upcoming trips. The Department of…

  10. 10.27.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss

    · 37 min

    Is Your Brokerage Account Safe from AI? & Market Myths Debunked In this episode, Wes Moss breaks down what you need to know about AI security and seasonal stock market lore. First, Wes addresses the rising safety…

  11. 10.26.26 Retirement Challenges / Best Value on Rx Eyewear

    · 33 min

    Re-Thinking Retirement: A Smarter Way To Phase Down & Best Places To Buy Eyeglasses Retirement is supposed to be the ultimate reward after decades of hard work, but for many, the reality doesn’t match the expectation.…

  12. 10.23.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Fine Tune Fin Ed

    · 33 min

    Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, - how do we teach our kids and young adults about money? Managing money was simple just a few…

  13. 10.21.26 Winter Heating Costs / Supermarket Price Update

    · 31 min

    Winter heating bills won’t be pretty, especially in markets that rely on oil for heat. What can you do now to prepare? Taking control of monthly expenses comes down to knowing where the real price traps are hiding.…

  14. 10.20.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss

    · 24 min

    Rapid Fire Q&A: Roth Conversion Traps, RMD Spending Rules, & Switching Careers To Finance Welcome to another edition of "Rapid Fire" on Ask an Advisor! Today, Wes Moss is opening up the listener mailbag to answer your…

  15. 10.19.26 Shield Retirement Savings From AI Scams / For Love And Money

    · 28 min

    Artificial intelligence is creating unprecedented risks for your retirement savings, with AI-driven fraud causing massive financial losses across the country. Deepfakes and voice-cloning technology have become so…

  16. 10.16.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Winter Travel Strategies

    · 43 min

    Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, even if oil and jet fuel prices drop, major U.S. airlines warn that fluctuating costs mean high…

  17. 10.14.26 SPEND LESS On Medical Expenses and When Shopping Online

    · 34 min

    Secret Hospital Price Lists Exposed & Simple Cart Trick That Saves You Money Healthcare costs are skyrocketing, and with health insurance prices expected to jump even higher, taking control of your medical expenses is…

  18. 10.13.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss

    · 33 min

    Are High-Yield Investments Dangerously Risky? & Why Wes Updated His Thinking on HSAs Jim Cramer says high yields are dangerous – so is retirement income actually at risk? Wes sets the record straight on high-dividend…

  19. 10.12.26 Gas Prices & Vehicle Choice / Is Price Tech Stalking You?

    · 25 min

    With gas prices squeezing wallets, you might be tempted to trade in your current ride for a fuel-efficient hybrid or EV. However, making a permanent financial decision based on a temporary spike in gas prices can cost…

  20. 10.09.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Home Monitoring Tech

    · 35 min

    Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, is your home insurance company offering free smart tech? It is becoming increasingly common for…

  21. 10.07.26 Interest Rates: Both Sides Of The Coin

    · 31 min

    Interest rates are up, and Clark addresses how to maximize savings, and what mortgage rates mean for the housing market. The giant monster mega banks are paying an insulting 0.01% on savings accounts, essentially a…

  22. 10.06.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss

    · 27 min

    Interest Rate Spike: Panic or Opportunity? & 7 Most Important Ages In Retirement Planning Why are bond yields climbing so rapidly, and what does it mean for your money? Wes Moss breaks down the massive shift in the…

  23. 10.05.26 DIYing to SPEND LESS / Steel Your Heart Against ROMANCE SCAMS

    · 28 min

    Cut Your Bills by DIYing & Protect Yourself From This Devastating Online Scam "Necessity is the mother of invention"—that classic adage takes on new meaning under today’s cost pressures. High prices are driving many…

  24. 10.02.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Health Insurance Sticker Shock

    · 38 min

    Clark Stinks & Why Health Insurance Costs Are Surging (and How To Prepare) Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, healthcare costs are…

  25. 09.30.26 Financial Scam Prevention / Travel Updates

    · 33 min

    Alert: Bank Imposter Scam Draining Life Savings & Shocking Truth About Travel Costs Right Now Clark exposes a dangerous financial scam that is draining people’s entire life savings and explains why your protections…

  26. 09.29.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss

    · 34 min

    Secret to Giving Yourself 'Permission to Spend' in Retirement & Are Pensions Back? Wes dives into new research showing that median-wealth retirees underspend their potential income by 8% – and wealthier retirees…

  27. 09.28.26 TIPS Vs Bonds / How To Protect Your Social Security Now

    · 28 min

    How To Inflation-Proof Your Portfolio & The Free Account Everyone Needs To Set Up Before Retirement Navigating your investments as you age can get confusing, especially when rising interest rates make traditional bond…

  28. 09.25.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Price Drop: Athletic Shoes

    · 33 min

    Clark Stinks & Deal Alert: Running Shoes Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, running and walking shoe prices are finally dropping,…

  29. 09.23.26 How To Shop Home Internet / College Savings Strategies

    · 33 min

    Is Your Internet Provider Ripping You Off? & How Clark Finished College Fast To Save Money Are you still paying the "inertia tax" on your home internet? As giant cable megamergers reshape the market, big providers are…

  30. 09.22.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss

    · 36 min

    The Dark Side of Retirement (and How To Avoid It) & Lump Sum vs. Monthly Pension Decision Tree Retirement is often touted as the ultimate goal, but Wes reveals why reaching the finish line can bring unexpected…

  31. 09.21.26 HELOCked Into A Debt Trap / New Vehicles Under $40,000

    · 26 min

    The banks are at it again, and Clark wants to make sure you don't fall into a dangerous debt trap. Home equity levels are at record highs as financial institutions aggressively push homeowners to tap equity with HELOCs…

  32. 09.18.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / AI Baby Monitors?

    · 32 min

    Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, there are new tools for parents to keep track of their babies' health and sleep. These are much…

  33. 09.16.26 Auto Insurance Warning / Social Media Scam Ads

    · 31 min

    Clark drops an urgent warning for vehicle owners regarding a massive spike in auto insurance claim denials. If you let a friend, colleague, or extended family member borrow your vehicle to run a quick errand, you could…

  34. 09.15.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss

    · 33 min

    How To Build Wealth Without a Tech Job & Hidden Dangers of Coast FI Forget the myth that you have to work on Wall Street or in Silicon Valley to build massive wealth. Wes reveals the power of the "Everywhere…

  35. 09.14.26 Home Security Cams / StubHub’s Ticket To A Reckoning

    · 32 min

    Think you need an expensive, full-blown security system to protect your home? Think again. Clark shares how even a single inexpensive security camera can serve as a massive deterrent against burglars. While…

  36. 09.11.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Data Centers

    · 36 min

    Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, data centers being built around the country have been polarizing, but one thing is for certain:…

  37. 09.10.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss

    · 36 min

    Rapid Fire Q&A: The "Happiest Retiree" Pet Factor, RMD Alternatives, Fidelity’s New Annuity + More Questions Answered Welcome to our first monthly "Rapid Fire Thursday" episode of Ask an Advisor! Today, Wes Moss is…

  38. 09.09.26 Price Versus Quality / Healthcare, Retirement & Job Lock

    · 35 min

    Would you pay a lower price for lower quality? Clark readily admits he would - in some cases. Is buying the absolute cheapest option actually saving you money, or is it a hidden trap? Clark breaks down the everyday…

  39. 09.08.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss

    · 36 min

    Why the "K-Shaped" Economy is WRONG & What Rising Interest Rates Mean for You Is the "K-shaped" economy an accurate description of what Americans are experiencing today? Wes breaks down why the economy looks less like…

  40. 09.04.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Clark & Wes Talk Retirement

    · 41 min

    Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, Clark discusses retirement with Wes Moss including how we can plan for not only a solid financial…

  41. 09.02.26 Timeshare Trap / Shopping Amazon A Better Way

    · 31 min

    A surprising new study shows that Millennials and Gen Z account for 80% of all new timeshare purchases. In an era where homeownership feels increasingly out of reach for younger generations, buying into a timeshare…

  42. 09.01.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss

    · 35 min

    In this episode, Wes shares why retiring as soon as possible is more critical than most people realize. He highlights why waiting too long can cost you the best, most active years of your life, and explains how the…

  43. 08.31.26 Shopping Healthcare / Dealing With Debt Collection

    · 50 min

    The American healthcare and financial systems can feel deeply broken, but you are not powerless. With healthcare costs skyrocketing and deductibles growing larger every year, many people feel trapped when facing a…

  44. 08.28.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / AI & The Tech Effect On Employment

    · 37 min

    Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, every time a major technological shift happens, we hear predictions of widespread job…

  45. 08.26.26 Food Tossed Is Money Lost / Couples Currency: Best Practices

    · 34 min

    With food prices sky high, food waste is an area of real concern - and potential savings. Clark breaks down the truth behind confusing expiration dates like "Best By" versus "Use By" as marketing tactics designed to…

  46. 08.25.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss

    · 24 min

    In this special episode, fiduciary financial advisor Wes Moss answers your top questions on high-yield savings accounts, college planning, investing for grandchildren, preparing for retirement, and more. Whether you’re…

  47. 08.24.26 The U.S. Savings Rate / Home Buyer Warning

    · 32 min

    The latest financial data shows the U.S. savings rate has dropped to an alarming rate. While many households are struggling just to cover the basics, many middle and upper-middle-class families are falling into the…

  48. 08.21.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / WARNING: Online Medical Services

    · 32 min

    Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, many Americans are ordering medications from online websites and pharmacies, and a major player is…

  49. 08.19.26 The FIRE Movement Today / Pricing Mind Games

    · 38 min

    If you think winning the lottery is the only way to achieve financial independence, think again! The Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement has shifted drastically over the years in the wake of inflation,…

  50. 08.18.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss

    · 42 min

    What History Really Says About All-Time Market Highs & Should You Move to a 55+ Community? With the S&P 500 continuously hitting new all-time highs in 2026, many investors are wondering if the market has moved too…

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