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06.22.26 The Competition Customer Advantage: Supermarkets and Phone Plans
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Episode 06.22.26 The Competition Customer Advantage: Supermarkets and Phone Plans
If you've felt squeezed every time you shop for groceries, there may finally be some good news. Kroger is cutting prices on thousands of items as competition heats up with Walmart, Costco, Aldi and Lidl. Clark explains why grocery stores are fighting harder than ever for your business, why private label products are becoming the best value in the store, and how inflation continues to affect everyday staples like tomatoes. Then, Clark looks at a new way to cut one of your biggest monthly bills. AT&T has launched a new "Build-a-Plan" option starting at just $15 per month. Clark explains who this plan works for, how much data most people actually need, and why so many consumers are paying for unlimited plans they rarely use. If you've been hesitant to leave one of the major wireless carriers but want to spend less every month, this new offering could be exactly the kind of competition that helps put money back in your pocket.
Plus, Christa shares your #AskClark questions and Clark gives his take. All this and more on the June 22, 2026, episode of The Clark Howard Show. Submit your questions: Ask Clark.
• Save More On Groceries: Segment 1 • Ask Clark: Segment 2 • Save More On Your Phone Plan: Segment 3 • Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
• Grocery Prices Are Forcing a Major Change • How to Save Money on Groceries: 22 Clever Ways • Citi Stops Issuing Oft-Recommended Cash Back Credit Card • Best Credit Cards for Groceries in 2026 • Cash Back Credit Card Calculator • Understanding Home Equity Agreements • AT&T’s New “Build-A-Plan” Starts at $15/Month With Data • The Best Phone Plan For You – Compare Phone Plans • Best Cell Phone Plans & Deals (2026): Find the Cheapest Option for Your Needs
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://nypost.com/2026/05/25/lifestyle/kroger-slashes-prices-on-thousands-of-items/?utm_source=gmail&utm_campaign=android_nyp
- https://apnews.com/article/tomatoes-inflation-prices-groceries-mexico-tariffs-trump-1176fd9d4213f2b568181809937c2170?utm_source=Email&utm_medium=share
- https://www.fierce-network.com/wireless/att-launches-15month-build-plan
- https://clark.com/ask
- https://clark.com/shopping-retail/grocery-prices-are-forcing-a-major-change/
- https://clark.com/save-money/save-money-on-groceries/
- https://clark.com/credit-cards/citi-custom-cash-2026/
- https://clark.com/credit-cards/best-credit-cards-groceries/
- https://clark.com/cash-back-credit-card-tool/
- https://www.investopedia.com/understanding-home-equity-agreements-a-comprehensive-guide-8674449
- https://clark.com/cell-phones/att-build-a-plan/
- https://clark.com/phone-plan-finder/
- https://clark.com/cell-phones/best-cell-phone-plans-deals/
- 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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