The Clark Howard Podcast
Episodes
07.08.21 Clark Cruise Report / Summer Gas Prices - What to Expect.
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Clark just returned from the first cruise to sail out of a US Port since the pandemic began. His full Royal Caribbean Celebrity Edge cruising report, ...
07.07.21 What People Power Can Do: Making a Difference by Volunteering / PPP Loan Forgiveness Update.
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Near & dear to Clark’s heart: Volunteering. Clark’s service to others has been a lifelong endeavor, including Habitat for Humanity, Christmas Kids...
07.06.21 Best first credit cards for building credit / There's a war going on in the diamond industry and you’re the winner.
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Clark smart recommendations for credit card first-timers and how to build credit. / The fight between the natural and lab-grown diamond industries is ...
07.02.21 Clark answers his critics on Clark Stinks / A new auto insurance company with a big difference.
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / Is your car spying on you for your insurance company? Good news...
07.01.21 A glaring problem with night driving & a safety tip / Online shopping: Who are you REALLY buying from?
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many headlights now, especially aftermarket brands, are blinding to oncoming drivers. This can make night driving perilous. Clark has a safety tip and...
06.30.21 Working Teens & Roth IRAs / How much should you spend on your wedding?
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Clark believes it’s essential that teenagers work starting at 15. Every dollar they DON’T spend, they can put into a Roth IRA (with a parental mat...
06.29.21 The deeper roots of worker shortages / Too sick to fly? Airlines don’t care...
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re seeing worker shortages all over the country. The reasons may not be what you think. The problem pre-dates the pandemic. There’s a demograph...
06.28.21 Subscriptionitis and the Clark Cure / WARNING & the workaround: Fake Fraud Alerts.
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Subscriptions went way up in the pandemic year - many may no longer be relevant. Free Trials are a plague on people’s wallets. Anytime they need a f...
06.25.21 Clark answers his critics on Clark Stinks / WARNING: Rental Car Scams.
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / Rental car scams are booming. An urgent warning about search...
06.24.21 PRIMARY CARE ACCESS: Improving U.S. Healthcare / Avoid overpaying on Amazon.
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Clark discusses what’s needed to improve healthcare in the U.S. Expanded primary care access including NP and PA providers, and new subscription ser...
06.23.21 Student loan forgiveness for victims of fraudulent for-profit schools / The only safe way to buy event tickets.
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The law is finally being enforced against fraudulent for-profit student loan mills. Swindled students in debt can now receive loan forgiveness. Clark ...
06.22.21 The Incredible Shrinking Package / New Rules of Travel + using your miles & points.
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Shrinkflation” is real - Clark offers 2 ways to counteract less product in packaging, and tells you what “New and Improved!” really means. Al...
06.21.21 Vehicles are lasting longer - but what about safety features? / Warning: Social media - hacks - and your best practices.
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Vehicles keep getting better. Last year the average age of vehicles rose to 12.1 years. What you spend on housing and automobiles has the biggest impa...
06.18.21 Clark answers his critics on Clark Stinks / True Story: Car Rental Rescue & a Primo TIP.
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / Christa & Clark have a harrowing car rental experience with som...
06.17.21 Amazon Prime Days & other deals galore! / New cell phone deals from Verizon and AT&T - Worth it?
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for some major sales! Amazon Prime days are coming up, and other retailers are already putting out screaming deals to compete. A Clark sma...
06.16.21 Clark Mic Check: Of audio & internet connections / Solar sales hazard
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An update on Clark’s review of T-Mobile’s home internet service. / Clark loves solar power but has a warning about the industry. What to know wh...
06.15.21 YOU PAY for credit card fraud - unless…. / A look back at long-held fears of robots and technology.
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We bear the cost of credit card fraud directly. A quarter of Americans were victims of credit card fraud last year. One simple way to protect your wal...
06.14.21 Home Upgrades: Worth it? / Getting goods for FREE - a win-win.
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Clark breaks down the true value of remodeling and the best reason to do a home upgrade. / Trading, bartering, getting stuff for free - Several ways t...
06.11.21 Clark answers his critics on Clark Stinks / Couples, marriage and financial harmony.
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / Weddings are coming back in big numbers. Couples can eliminate ...
06.10.21 Downsizing and purging your stuff / Matching jobs with skilled workers.
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Clark recently moved and has fresh wisdom on downsizing / How do you seize the opportunities available in today’s job market? We need to be lifelong...
06.09.21 2 Retail titans could transform healthcare / Your digital driver’s license.
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Both Walmart and Amazon are getting into healthcare to save money for their companies, and potentially for all consumers (including those insured), us...
06.08.21 Special Guest: Clark Howard and Jonathan Clements share personal finance wisdom
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Clark speaks with admired colleague, finance expert JONATHAN CLEMENTS - founder and editor of HumbleDollar, author of personal finance books and form...
06.07.21 Save on credit card interest and annual fees / Buying life insurance: Have no fear - Clark is here.
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You may be a candidate for strategies that can lower your credit card interest rate and eliminate your annual fee. / Life Insurance is an area where y...
06.04.21 Clark answers his critics on Clark Stinks / Better business banking
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / If you are an owner or involved with the finances of a business...
06.03.21 Awesome: Team Clark’s new streaming tv tool / The timeshare TRAP resets.
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Banish streaming price confusion - Our new interactive tool allows you to enter your favorite channels to uncover the best options for you. Load & del...
06.02.21 Travel Plans: Save on lodgings / Doctors' orders - Take your vacation.
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Airbnb is in need of hosts. The original idea was to save money. But now, 1 out of 4 stays are a month or longer due to remote work capability, drivin...
06.01.21 HOME and/or OFFICE: The hybrid work debate / Danger & the Citizen app.
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Vaccines have changed the recovery equation much sooner than thought and employers are moving up reopening offices. Many bosses don’t trust employee...
5.28.21 Clark answers his critics on Clark Stinks / Unbanked in the USA - no more.
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / Fintechs are bringing about enormous change. Forget banking fee...
05.27.21 Saturday 5-29-21 is National 529 Day / The Forgotten Money & a Clark Assignment.
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
National 529 Day - Millions have 529 plans to save for college with tax free growth for qualified spending. Be aware 529 Plans vary. Many states roll ...
05.26.21 Deadline for saving on streaming / Gangster Gambler Future Money - The upshot of cryptocurrency.
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Deadline to Savings: June 8 - The video streaming world is in huge transition. Mergers signal industry consolidation. Philo - still the cheapest - is ...
05.25.21 Dread shopping auto insurance? Clark breaks it down // Online shoppers face a myriad of manipulative tactics. Not cool.
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Shopping auto insurance: Ideally, you need to compare to find the best deal. Clark breaks down auto insurance shopping services, highlights The Zebra,...
05.24.21 New opportunity for skilled freelancers / New, more inclusive credit card offers
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The “side gig” economy is the real deal, and some people are making 6 figures being their own boss. It’s a great time for those with specialized...
05.21.21 Clark answers his critics on Clark Stinks / Building & rebuilding your rainy day account.
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / Nearly 1 in 4 Americans have 0 in their rainy day account. How...
05.20.21 New Era: It’s employers’ turn to flex // Real Estate: A Clark Warning like it’s 1999.
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the pandemic, many have been forced to work from home. Now that offices are starting to re-open, do you want to go back in person? Survey: Would y...
05.19.21 Key app privacy moves to protect your $ and ID / Smart driving Memorial Weekend.
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Venmo, Tik Tok and Security: Payment App Rules - Don’t use them to pay strangers and beware hackers. Plus, PayPal has attached a social feature to V...
05.18.21 Clark smart advice if your car lease is ending / Lab diamonds are forever for less.
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The average price of a used car is up 17%; new cars are up 10% over the last year. If you’re in a car lease that’s ending, Clark has a strategy yo...
05.17.21 Clark Howard's Commencement Address to the Class of 2021 / DEADLINE: Free photo storage
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Clark wisdom on life-long learning, the transient nature of work, pursuing your passion and being true to yourself, staying relevant in a fulfilling v...
05.14.21 Clark answers his critics on Clark Stinks / SAVE big with Clark's new streaming comparison guide.
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / An update on net neutrality. The cable monopoly is being broken...
05.13.21 TRAVEL SPECIAL - Scott Keyes Interview
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Keyes, founder and chief flight expert of Scott’s Cheap Flights joins Clark to talk about myriad aspects of travel now and moving forward. Ess...
05.12.21 Pipeline Cyberattack: “Building in redundancy” & gas prices / The deadline approacheth: Talking Taxes.
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The prevalence of cyberattacks and the nature of the east coast oil pipeline attack - A Clark smart warning and actions you can take. / You must fil...
05.11.21 Beware Facebook messenger scams / A Clark Howard true confession, supply, demand & gas prices.
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There’s an ongoing series of Facebook messenger scams. Facebook identities are taken over by crooks who use familiarity to commit affinity fraud. Wh...
05.10.21 Wedding plans & money talks / Clark’s ‘squeeze every penny’ savings approach.
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Money talk ain’t pillow talk but it works to save a marriage…. There’s pent up demand to throw weddings, but be prepared to take the leap by tal...
05.07.21 Clark answers his critics on Clark Stinks / The class of 2021 enters a whole new world and job market.
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / The job picture could not be more different than 1 year ago. N...
05.06.21 Shopper’s High: Using plastic lights up your brain / A new option for building & repairing credit.
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hear Clark’s 30 year standard method for dealing with lifestyle debt, and how using plastic triggers a kind of euphoria while keeping you from ‘fe...
05.05.21 Cell deals for single data hogs / Phasing into a later full retirement.
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
MVNO Mint Mobile has a plan for individual high data users for $30 a month. Clark offers details on this deal and others. / We’re living longer and ...
05.04.21 A timeshare scammer spills trade secrets / HELP WANTED with job training, not hand outs.
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want to sell your timeshare? An former inside scammer reveals how they find you and get inside your wallet - No sale. / Survey says: Most Americans wa...
05.03.21 A shocking statistic about student loan forgiveness promised to our military. / 2 loopholes crooks crawl through to steal unemployment funds.
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
PROMISES BROKEN: One privilege of military service is student loan forgiveness. But the U.S. Dept of Education rejected 94%, just like public service ...
04.30.21 Clark answers his critics on Clark Stinks / IRS delays and a Clark smart tax move.
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / Labor shortages and last minute code changes are forcing manual...
04.29.21 Will the housing market crash? / HELP WANTED: A dramatically improved job market.
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The housing shortage has pushed home prices to an all time peak. Clark speaks to fears of a real estate market crash and explains how the market is li...
04.28.21 Streaming Standoff: Roku vs. Google over You Tube / Auto industry game changer for car buying
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a streaming standoff between Roku and YouTube. What was once a cable issue is now spilling over into the streaming world. Streaming TV Arch...
04.27.21 Confused about financial advisors? Clark clears the way to investing / Restaurants of the future appearing now..
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Clark clarifies the zone between full service and self service investing and describes the 3 hybrid discounters to help you choose what’s best for Y...
04.26.21 The app that gamified stock trading & the tax lash / Clark’s gives props to cable companies…. What!
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Word to high frequency traders - Clark’s journey with Robinhood and its imitators has been arduous of late. The timeline and tax takeaway is news fo...
04.23.21 Clark answers his critics on 'Clark Stinks' / Guess who lost their Covid Vaccination card?
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Christa shares Clark Stinks posts from the site with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / What happens if you lose your Covid vaccination c...
04.22.21 Travel News includes a huge airfare sale / Medical price transparency - how to advocate for your wallet.
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The full fare airlines have pivoted to leisure routes and Southwest has launched a fare sale cycle. Clark travel advice includes flight cancellation, ...
04.21.21 Impending price hikes and what you can do about it / The Peloton problem and treadmill safety.
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Clark talks gas prices and other increases he didn’t see coming. What’s happening and what you can do about it to protect your wallet. / Peloton ...
04.20.21 A partial solution to affordable housing / The job market is heating up. Clark smart opportunities.
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dwellings are the largest expense we have and a key determinant of financial health. Clark describes obstacles to and different types of ADUs - access...
04.19.21 Protecting your children online / The ‘liquid biopsy’ is a game changer in cancer detection.
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
3 class action lawsuits found game developers and content providers violating the law, tracking and building profiles on children. We need punitive le...
04.16.21 Clark answers his critics on 'Clark Stinks' // No health insurance? Why now is the time to apply.
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Christa shares Clark Stinks posts from the site with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. There are significant changes for individuals and f...
04.15.21 House mania hits the nation - A revised Clark smart home buying rule / Extended service contracts - what kinds of coverage do you really need?
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Home buyers are squeezed right now, having to pay more. Clark discusses the supply problem and the logic behind his new rule on your ownership cycle. ...
04.14.21 Membership has its privileges (and costs) as retailers compete to sign you up. / 2 new home internet choices worth considering.
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Clark reviews the new Best Buy membership program as they compete with the bigs - Amazon Prime, Walmart+ & Costco. Retailers are challenged to conne...
04.13.21 Online Privacy: Clark tests out a Brave new browser / Save a ton on your vehicle loan
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re always being tracked online but there are browsers and extensions to help protect privacy. Clark has tested a couple and reports on ease of us...
04.12.21 New strides in financial literacy / How Emperor Clark would fix the U.S. tax system.
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re seeing more focus on how to reach and teach young people about money. There’s collateral damage due to lack of financial education. Some hig...
04.09.21 Clark answers his critics on Clark Stinks / A great new employee benefit goes toward education costs.
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Christa shares Clark Stinks posts from the site with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. A new federal law allows employers to pay toward em...
04.08.21 Great news if you're saving for your grandchild's college / What you should know and do about the Facebook data breach.
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Historically, 529 plans owned by grandparents negatively impacted the student’s financial aid profile. That changes this fall. Clark explains the ne...
04.07.21 News on eviction law and auto loans & a Clark NEVER rule / Why this decade could be a golden age for workers.
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Economic fallout from Coronavirus: Clark explains why, as we enter economic recovery, a homeless problem appears. Also, auto loan delinquencies are up...
04.06.21 The best printers for home and office / Car rentals are sky high. Booking strategies.
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
New reviews of affordable printers indicate great improvement. The HP business model means high prices for ink. Epson and Brother have that option, pl...
04.05.21 Know your rights with debt collectors / What is “stream creep” and are you paying the price?
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A new debt collection rule may kick in this November allowing collectors to contact consumers via email, text and direct messages on social media, wit...
04.02.21 Clark answers his critics on Clark Stinks / New food purchase tech and the convenience store pivot.
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Christa shares Clark Stinks posts and Clark responds. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks / Glorified Vending Machines: Unstaffed robotic cooking ce...
04.01.21 Clark is a prankster & NFTs are nuts. / Clark re-enters retail stores and makes some discoveries.
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Clark attempts to explain NFTs (with an assist from SNL) & blockchain and gives his take on this novel craze. Also, fully vaccinated, Clark’s back ...
03.31.21 Pandemic effect: Forced early retirement is bad for business & the economy / Renting Storage - dynamic demand pricing & insurance.
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One effect of the pandemic has been forced early retirement for many. Only 38% of the workforce is 55 and older. Why employers are working against the...
03.30.21 Saving for retirement - The case for automatic enrollment and target retirement funds / Who tried to scam Clark?
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The beauty of automatic enrollment into retirement plans for employees, and why Clark loves target retirement funds. / How Clark got scammed! - Almo...
03.29.21 Hospital price disclosure is the law - NOT happening / Pay app fraud escalates. Your prevention strategy.
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hospital systems have conspired to prevent prodcedure & surgery price comparison. Clark explains how they skirt the law, and why hospitals remain the ...
03.26.21 Clark answers his critics on Clark Stinks / Clark's 2 cents on killing off the penny.
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Christa shares Clark Stinks posts and Clark responds. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks / It would be pennywise to retire the penny. Clark counts ...
03.25.21 Employment: Upcoming job rotation brings opportunity plus, hybrid working / Defrauded students can reapply for loan forgiveness.
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
JOBS: Microsoft Survey Says - Over 40% of workers want to quit their jobs. This creates job rotation moving forward, and new opportunity. Also, the pr...
03.24.21 Clark updates the pandemic economy as vaccinations take hold plus - travel news
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Clark discusses proceeding with caution after vaccination, herd immunity and economic recovery. Step by step the economy will gain strength as people ...
03.23.21 How and why the gas tax will change / New furniture shortages call for a Clark smart strategy.
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With the rise of hybrids and electric vehicles, the gas tax for road maintenance has got to change. Some states are already going about mileage taxati...
03.22.21 Gas prices escalate - what's ahead / A purchase & donation warning from Clark’s Consumer Action Center + New banking options
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Clark discusses the supply & demand factors affecting the price of gas and what to expect at the pump. / A purchase and donation warning from the head...
03.19.21 Clark answers his critics on Clark Stinks / Free credit reports extended- the Clark Smart way to monitor your credit
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Christa shares Clark Stinks posts and Clark responds. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks / Deadline Extended: Check Your Credit Report Every Week f...
03.18.21 If you were laid off, you may qualify for free COBRA insurance / News about companies you likely use spying on you.
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Clark explains who qualifies for the new 6 month COBRA healthcare subsidy and how it works. Also, with so much focus on privacy violations, how Google...
03.17.21 The pandemic 1 year later & Covid passports / Electric vehicles are transforming the auto industry
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The pandemic 1 year in - Clark discusses the impact of vaccines on recovery and the emerging Covid passport. / Buying vehicles is in transition as ele...
03.16.21 Fake Amazon reviews are a plague - reading past the con. / Auto price sticker shock -2 sectors where deals can be found.
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Clark reveals what's led to bulk purchase of fake reviews on Amazon & how to read between the star ratings. / Almost 30% of new vehicles for sale now...
03.15.21 What We Don't Know Can Harm Us: Credit report errors skyrocket. An assignment / Fraudsters morph phishing tactics & migrate their targets. Clark's key rule is your best defense.
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
More than half of all consumer complaints filed with the CFPB concern credit report errors, likely related to the bureaus' waiver from CARES Act compl...
03.12.21 Clark answers his critics on Clark Stinks / Auto insurer trick drives up rates - Clark smart ways to keep premiums down.
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Christa shares Clark Stinks posts and Clark responds. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks / 2021 policy renewals are using 2019 mileage to set pre...
03.11.21 Key advice for home buyers / When should you buy a cell phone service plan?
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
63% of 2020 homebuyers made an offer on a house - sight unseen. Why a virtual tour is not enough. Half of all cell phone users have never lost or brok...
03.10.21 Great new construction methods save builders and buyers big money / Make it stop! Ways to reduce spam calls
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Innovative building methods, including 3D printing, are more efficient, cut construction costs and produce highly energy efficient housing. / Sick of...
03.09.21 Economic recovery spending warning includes buy now, pay later hazard / Word to post-pandemic entrepreneurs.
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Debt looms over intact or improved finances during recovery. Hold any gains and beware the buy now, pay later option on small purchases. 3/4 of users ...
03.08.21 Walmart+ tweaks to compete with Amazon Prime. A Clark smart comparison / How Zillow now brings more certainty to home selling.
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you're convenience and price oriented, Walmart+ shines and is worth checking out. / iBuyers have brought convenience to home selling. Now Zillow br...
03.05.21 Clark answers his critics on Clark Stinks / Why being a renter may be the smart move now into 2022.
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Christa shares Clark Stinks posts and Clark responds. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / There are major disruptions in the housing and rental ...
03.04.21 Money myths can cost you / Extended warranties - Are the ever worth it?
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Just under half of people surveyed believe it's best to leave a balance on a credit card - and other money myths that don't serve you well. / Extended...
03.03.21 The 'fast furniture' trend and your wallet. / Flood Insurance changes are on the way. Vital info for homeowners and buyers.
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Urbanization and climate changes are increasing flood risks. Premium adjustments are coming from the National Flood Insurance Program as the Feds real...
03.02.21 Streaming: The Paramount+ launch deal and DirecTV status / Unemployment expands eligibility- Who is included and application advice.
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Paramount+ launches this week. Check out the lineup and see if the promotion for early subscribers is right for you. Also, why you may see DirecTV pri...
03.01.21 Timing is Everything: An Important deadline for small business owners / Booking your next travel adventure.
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
PPP - This time is different. For the next 9 days, businesses with less than 20 employees can apply exclusively. Non-banks, meaning credit unions and ...
02.26.21 Clark answers his critics on Clark Stinks / A trend in the supermarket industry that can save you up to 50%
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Christa shares Clark Stinks posts on the site with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. / Transformation in the supermarket industry is creat...
02.25.21 Privacy Protection: WhatsApp alternatives / The Kroger data breach part of something deep - your assignment
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Facebook owned WhatsApp is changing terms of service allowing them to invade privacy. Clark's warning and alternatives. Also, the Kroger data breach i...
02.24.21 The Power of the Pivot-Knowing where your transferable skills are needed. Also, your options when your employer doesn't offer a 401K match or any retirement account.
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Power of the Pivot: Job demand is up in some areas. Clark offers guidance on finding active job categories and transferring your skill set outside...
02.23.21 A new way to invest that doesn’t involve buying stocks hyped on Reddit. Also, a new charge is appearing on bills of all kinds. What to watch for.
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Clark recommends long-term investing and welcomes Marcus Invest from Goldman Sachs for small investors, akin to Wealthfront & Betterment. Also, PPE co...
02.22.21 Car buyer update for new and used vehiciles / A stand out cell phone plan
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How Ford's new Blue Advantage car buying program stacks up to CarMax & Carvana and why now isn't the time to buy a new vehicle. / Verizon's discounter...
02.19.21 Clark answers his critics on Clark Stinks / Jobs that pay a great starting salary for college grads
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Christa shares Clark Stinks posts on the site with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. A poll finds many teens and young adults believe a hi...
02.18.21 Renters' Rights and the Mortgage Forebearance extension / Auto theft and breakins-Prevention
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rule changes for renters and home buyers have occurred. Renters facing eviction have rights, but must verify economic hardship and follow procedure. C...
02.17.21 Stock trading tax issues + index funds / Employment prospects as the economy recovers
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you must do high-frequency stock trades, Clark gives you the tax-smart way to proceed and explains the beauty of index funds. / Surprising news and...