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06.19.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Subscription Management
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Episode 06.19.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Subscription Management
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also - I have a homework assignment for you. From streaming services and device protection plans to fitness apps and smart gadgets, recurring monthly charges can quietly pile up and put pressure on your budget. While one small price increase may not seem like a big deal, multiple hikes across several services can add up fast. Clark shares a simple strategy to help you stay on top of subscription costs without turning it into a part-time job. He also shares a personal story about canceling Netflix and the family backlash that followed, and how a lower-cost plan became the compromise. If subscription fatigue is setting in and you're looking for an easy way to cut expenses, this seasonal money-saving habit could help you keep more of your hard-earned cash.
All this and more on the June 19, 2026, episode of The Clark Howard Show. Submit your questions: Ask Clark.
• Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2 • Subscription Check-up: Segment 3 • Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
• What Does Clark Think About Living on a Cruise Ship for Retirement? • Is Living on a Cruise Ship Still a Retirement Bargain? - Clark Howard • Clark's Road Trip Hack: Renting a Car vs. Driving Your Own • The Best Car-Buying Services - Clark Howard • Subscription Fatigue? Do This 4 Times a Year to Save Money • 7 Types of Subscriptions You May Want To Cancel Today • How To Manage Your Monthly Subscriptions To Save Money • Travel Insurance: What You Need To Know Before You Buy • Global Rescue – Medical & Security Evacuation, Field Rescue • Travel insurance you can trust | Travelex Insurance
Clark.com resources:
• Episode transcripts • Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark • Clark.com daily money newsletter • Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275
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Links in the notes 20
- https://clark.com/clarkstinks/
- https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/28/business/media/streaming-tv-hulu-disney-hbo.html?smid=em-share
- https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/time-for-a-budget-reset-as-costs-rise?utm_term=4A2D071D-E9B2-45C6-8ACA-619D0608327A&lrh=72f38a53da1d858f1a5e4054a55410d9173306dca3f7de1790f09727af0cd14d&utm_campaign=231AB69E-1652-46EB-A977-6F2C6C998083&utm_medium=email&utm_content=91705A8E-897C-4596-BC8F-6FAE91A2821A&utm_source=SmartBrief
- https://clark.com/ask
- https://clark.com/personal-finance-credit/investing-retirement/should-i-live-on-a-cruise-ship-in-retirement/
- https://clark.com/personal-finance-credit/investing-retirement/is-living-on-a-cruise-ship-still-a-retirement-bargain/
- https://clark.com/travel/car-rental-vs-driving-own-road-trip/
- https://clark.com/cars/best-car-buying-services/
- https://clark.com/personal-finance-credit/review-subscriptions-seasonally/
- https://clark.com/save-money/subscriptions-you-can-cancel/
- https://clark.com/personal-finance-credit/manage-monthly-subscriptions/
- https://clark.com/travel/travel-insurance/
- https://www.globalrescue.com/
- https://www.travelexinsurance.com/
- https://clark.com/
- https://app.podscribe.ai/series/3743
- https://community.clark.com/
- https://clark.com/ask/
- https://clark.com/newsletters/
- https://clark.com/about-consumer-action-center/
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