The Clark Howard Podcast

3.20.19 Watch March Madness for free; Manufacturing is coming back to the US

20 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You can watch the NCAA tournament for free. Also, video games will soon be cheaper and less tied to specific gaming systems; Manufacturing is coming b...

3.19.19 Your digital life after death; Virtual kidnapping scams; The current state of tax fraud

19 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What happens to your digital life after you pass away? Clark has advice to help you make it easier on your loved ones; Virtual kidnapping scams are ta...

3.18.19 Trouble saving for retirement; Bad 529 plans; Home ownership on the rise

18 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Most Americans have trouble saving for retirement. And savings rates don't tend to increase very much as people get older; Watch out for this direct-s...

3.15.19 Well-known money advice guru ran ponzi scheme; Clark Stinks

15 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Former "Money answer man" Jordan Goodman was running a ponzi scheme and massively profiting from his shady relationships; Christa reads listener posts...

3.14.19 Zebit CFO responds to Clark; Fee-laden target retirement funds; Renovation scams

14 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Zebit sells electronics items to people with low credit scores. Clark made some comments earlier this week and now has the Zebit CFO on to respond to ...

3.13.19 College bribery scandal; Dollar Tree raising prices; Boeing Max planes grounded

13 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The college bribery scandal is a sad thing to see happen. The college you go to can be helpful - but it isn't the end all be all; Dollar Tree is likel...

3.12.19 Watch out for this shopping website; Wells Fargo remains unchanged; Battles against Airbnb rage on

12 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Zebit claims to offer people with no credit interest free purchases. But the devil is in the details; Wells Fargo's company culture remains unchanged ...

3.11.19 Boeing jet crash effects; College data breach; Clark loves daylight savings time

11 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Clark talks about the terrible Boeing jet crashes - and what effects this might have for air travelers; Three colleges recently had data breaches. And...

3.8.19 Sell, donate, or recycle used goods; Privacy battles over home security cameras

08 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Clark discusses the best ways to sell, donate, or recycle used goods; A privacy battle is brewing when it comes to home security cameras - especially ...

3.7.19 How and when to buy travel insurance; Deactivating Facebook makes you happier

07 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Clark gives a primer on how and when to buy travel insurance; Deactivating Facebook makes you happier - and puts a lot of time back in your life Learn...

3.6.19 Watch out for less generous homeowner's insurance policies; Smartphone sales are in decline

06 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

One couple sued State Farm over slashing benefits. Make sure you pay close attention to your coverage limits; Smart sales are in decline. Clark discus...

3.5.19 A credit card for folks with poor credit; Colleges collecting data on students

05 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Petal Card is a great new credit  card for people that have poor credit; Colleges are collecting data on students without their knowledge. Learn more...

3.4.19 Lower housing costs are huge for your budget; Flight attendants working for tips

04 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Lower monthly housing costs are a boon to your budget and a big predictor of how much money you'll be able to save and invest; Flight attendants on so...

3.1.19 Cars that stay on the road longer; Clark Stinks

01 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Clark tells you which cars end up staying on the road longer. It might be worth considering one of these in the future; Christa reads listener posts a...

2.28.19 Best places to retire; Grandparent scam; Happiest cell phone customers

28 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Clark talks about the best places to land for retirees. Spend less on living expenses when you aren't working anymore!; Help your elderly friends and ...

2.27.19 Virtual credit card numbers; Fake Netflix email scam; Social media makes us spend more

27 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Virtual credit card numbers are becoming more rampant. Capital One offers them to its credit card users and its helps in preventing massive amounts of...

2.26.19 New expensive cell phones; Student loan forgiveness lawsuit; Zestimates gaining accuracy

26 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

New cell phones are coming. Foldable screens are coming soon, but with a hefty price tag attached; 3 individuals eligible for PSLF won a fight against...

2.25.19 Apps giving your data to Facebook; VA problems persist; Skiplagging to score cheaper airfare

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Facebook has stepped in it again. Apps were giving Facebook loads of data about you including some really personal stuff; Incredibly sad and disturbin...

2.22.19 Prostate cancer awareness; Clark Stinks

22 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Clark was diagnosed with prostate cancer over 10 years ago. And he is working with the Prostate Cancer Foundation to raise awareness. Christa reads li...

2.21.19 Credit card fees on the rise; FDA cracks down on fake supplements; Making your home WiFi safe

21 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Credit card fees from Visa and Mastercard are going up. Small businesses and consumers will bear the brunt; The FDA has issued a warning about supplem...

2.20.19 Low-cost investing gets better; Medical records data breaches; AI will change car insurance

20 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hundreds of ETF's have just been made fee-free by some of the discount brokerage companies; Beware when you give your social security number to your m...

2.19.19 What's up with tax refunds?; Social security impostor scam; Best deals today

19 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There's been a big stink about Americans getting smaller tax refunds. But what's the real explanation?; Beware of social security impostor scams; Clar...

2.18.19 Car repossessions are up; Widow denied pension; No Amazon in NY

18 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Car repossessions are becoming a bigger problem; A widow with MS has been denied her husband's pension based on one form that can't be tracked down; A...

2.15.19 Smart appliances invading your privacy; Clark Stinks

15 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Smart appliances could be invading your privacy thanks to lax standards from the manufacturers; Christa reads listener posts about how Clark has misse...

2.14.19 We live in a subscription culture; Auto insurance shopping; Going to college is risky

14 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Companies have brought back the subscription model in full force. Is that good for your pocketbook?; Auto insurance shopping can save you lots of mone...

2.13.19 Risky home loans; broker kickbacks; Eyeglasses are super expensive

13 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Risky home loans are back. Avoid them at all costs; Incentives lead brokers to steer you towards pricier investment options; Clark talks with David La...

2.12.19 Best supermarkets; Disney prices increase again; Lab-grown diamonds

12 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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2.11.19 Valentine's Day savings; Negative online reviews; Parents paying for college

11 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How can you do Valentine's Day well without spending too much? Clark tells you; Negative online reviews are annoying. But what if they come from a bus...

2.8.19 State lemon laws vary widely; Clark Stinks

08 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Lemon laws are different in every state. But new ratings are out detailing which states have the best ones; Christa reads listener posts about how Cla...

2.7.19 Safeguard your ID while traveling; CFPB waters down payday lending rule; Paid leave

07 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Clark gives you practical info for how to safeguard your electronic devices while traveling; The CFPB is back tracking on rules for payday lending sta...

2.6.19 Earned income tax credit; Instacart pay problems; Car dealers have more inventory on the lot

06 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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2.5.19 Economy worries increasing; Teacher grants wrongly converted to loans; Walmart offers enhanced sick/PTO pay

05 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Worries about the short-term economic future of the USA are being felt acutely by American small businesses; The department of education has erroneous...

2.4.19 Best streaming options; Shrinking packaging; When to file an insurance claim

04 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Clark discusses some of the current best streaming options - including a free on for local TV; One company was just sued over misleading packaging. Cl...

2.1.19 Clark and his daughter talk about cheap weddings; Clark Stinks

01 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Clark talks to his daughter Rebecca about how they were able to cut wedding costs (and pay down their debt at the same time). Christa reads listener p...

1.31.19 Amazon robot delivery; An episode of The Office helps save a woman; Recession on the way?

31 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Amazon is testing delivery via robots; A car mechanic saved a woman thanks to his extensive knowledge of the television show The Office; The claims th...

1.30.19 Face time privacy flaw; AT&T makes it difficult to cancel; Pet insurance pros and cons

30 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A 14 year-old kid found a privacy flaw in Apple's Face time app; AT&T employees are being told to make it difficult for customers to cancel their TV p...

1.29.19 Mortgages going digital; Facebook dupes online game users; Hybrid-trained employees make more

29 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mortgages are finally transitioning into the digital age; Facebook took money from underage kids for online gaming. And they did it while knowing exac...

1.28.19 Cruise deals happening now; Verizon reverses school fee stance; Almost no-one makes money via MLM's

28 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Wave Week is in full swing and the cruise deals are best to buy now through March; Verizon made a Clarkrage recently. Thankfully the massive company h...

1.25.19 Small business tax law changes; Clark Stinks

25 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Clark talks about how the new(ish) tax law will affect small business owners; Christa reads listener posts about how Clark has missed the mark in his ...

1.24.19 Cashless businesses?; Wells Fargo fined again; Bogus credit card insurance

24 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Some businesses aren't accepting cash anymore. Others are charging you more for using credit cards. What should a smart consumer do?; Wells Fargo has ...

1.23.19 Student loans affect home ownership; Closing funds transfer scam; Are extended car warranties worth it?

23 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Student loans have prevented many young people from purchasing a home they otherwise would have; Watch out for scam artists trying to steal your funds...

1.22.19 Digital drivers license; Free trial auto-billing; Personal finance classes in schools

22 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Digital drivers licenses are coming. Many privacy advocates are nervous about this but this could be a great thing as well; Mastercard has just done s...

1.21.19 Stop apps from tracking your location; Extinct consumer issues

21 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Clark tells you how to stop apps from tracking your location; This segment is fun. Take a trip down memory lane to see what consumer issues used to ha...

1.18.19 Paying bills will increase your credit score; Clark Stinks

18 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Paying bills could now have a direct positive impact on your credit score thanks to Experian; Christa reads listener posts about how Clark has missed ...

1.17.19 Your next home might not use energy; Metlife pension fail; Choosing financial independence

17 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

New homes and office buildings are set to use ZERO energy. How cool is that!?; Metlife fined for not paying out pensions to workers; Clark talks with ...

1.16.19 Netflix price hike; Verizon's insane price hike; A 70% tax rate? Really!?

16 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This Netflix price hike has a lot of people freaking out. Clark discusses; Verizon just massively increased the price on a service that helps school a...

1.15.19 Hospitals now posting prices; Car theft on the rise; Contactless credit cards

15 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hospitals are now posting prices but it doesn't look like it will actually help consumers right now; Car theft is on the rise mostly because drivers a...

1.14.19 Don't sign up for websites with social media logins; Cell phone companies selling your location data; Effects of the government shutdown

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Be careful about signing up for different websites and offerings with your social media credentials; AT&T is going to stop selling the location of its...

1.11.19 Computer home appraisals; TikTok app is big with kids - here's what you need to know

11 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Computer home appraisals might be coming soon. Clark and Producer Joel discuss the pros and cons of this potential change; TikTok is surging in use am...

1.10.19 Job interviews via text message; Bank balance info can easily be found; Cash out refinances on the rise

10 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Job interviews are beginning via text message oftentimes now. It's a significant shift and Clark tells you what to be aware of when applying for a job...

1.9.19 LIVE from CES: Clark discusses keyless door locks, smartphone developments, eliminating porch pirates, medical devices and more!

09 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

LIVE from CES: Clark discusses keyless door locks, smartphone developments, eliminating porch pirates, medical devices and more! Learn more about your...

1.8.19 LIVE from CES: Clark discusses self-driving cars, delivery robots, healthcare advancements, and more!

08 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

LIVE from CES: Clark discusses self-driving cars, delivery robots, healthcare advancements, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

1.7.19 College degrees and job availability; Paying for legroom on airplanes; Why are desk phones still around

07 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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1.4.19 A primer to owning rental property; Fake healthcare scam; Saving for your child before birth

04 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Want to own investment property at some point? This podcast episode is a good place to start; Watch out for this fake healthcare scam making the round...

1.3.19 Distracted driving dangers; App to help authors get noticed

03 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Distracted driving is becoming more of an issue all over this country; This app could get your e-book in front of thousands of readers. Some authors h...

1.2.19 Nanoinfluencers on social media are now a real thing; Aldi vs. Whole Foods

02 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Watch out for sponsored posts from people with an incredibly small social media following; Have prices at Whole Foods gone down since Amazon bought th...

1.1.19 Installment loans are back; Industries with the best customer service

01 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Fintech companies have brought back the installment loan. Watch out; Clark talks about what industries have the best customer service. Some will surpr...

12.31.18 Google Fi just got better; Fewer people are getting raises

31 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Google Fi allows you to use iPhones now along with a whole slew of Android phones; Fewer people are getting raises. And more and more Americans are in...

12.28.18 Foster kids at risk; Warning for small biz owners; Car leasing costs going up

28 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

As foster care kids reach adulthood, difficulties mount; A warning to small business owners about expired URL's and how they can be commandeered; Leas...

12.27.18 Flight cancellations and what to do; Are credit card annual fees worth it?

27 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Clark tells you what to do in the case your flight is cancelled; Credit card annual fees are often said to be bad. But sometimes they can be worth it....

12.26.18 Carmax now offers a return period; Walmart's healthcare approach

26 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Carmax is taking a page out of Carvana's book and is now offering a 7 day return period on some car purchases; Walmart is paying for airfare and hotel...

12.25.18 Merry Christmas! Direct sale companies are flourishing; Year-end tax advice

25 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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12.24.18 Coworkers and social media; Credit report mistakes

24 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Should you friend your coworkers on social media?; How long do mistakes stay on your credit report? Clark explains. Learn more about your ad choices. ...

12.21.18 Clark Stinks; Clark tells the story of how he retired early

21 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Christa reads listener posts about how Clark has missed the mark in his advice this week. If you have a "Clark Stinks" to share you can leave it here;...

12.20.18 Most important move for home buyers; IRS imposter scams; Shrinking middle class

20 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Why shopping for your financing is the most important step when you are considering buying a home; IRS imposter scams are making the rounds. Beware!; ...

12.19.18 Paying cash for college; Resort fees; Owning vs renting stuff

19 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Clark interviews Sabrina from WorkingMom.com about how she made massive changes in order to be able to pay cash for college for her kids; Resort fees ...

12.18.18 Money problems lead to health issues; Faith fraud; Deleting old accounts

18 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Money problems can often lead to health issues. That's mostly because of the impact that stress has on us; One couple stole $12 million dollars from o...

12.17.18 Remote patient monitoring; Voice phishing; Cutting your internet cord

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Remote patient monitoring is getting better and could save money on medical costs; Watch out for this voice phishing scam!; Could you cut your home in...

12.14.18 Clark Stinks; Zoning laws have major impacts across the country

14 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Christa reads listener posts about how Clark has missed the mark in his advice this week. If you have a "Clark Stinks" to share you can leave it here;...

12.13.18 Best & worst home insurance companies; Fake shipping email scam; ABLE accounts get better

13 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Clark talks about which insurers you should consider doing business with; Watch out for this new fake email shipping scam; ABLE accounts have had some...

12.12.18 Cheapest used cars to repair; Equifax report sheds light on mistakes; Best & worst store return policies

12 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Which brands and models are the cheapest to repair? Clark fills you in; A new report about the Equifax breach sheds light on the myriad mistakes they ...

12.11.18 The smartphone decline; How to give gift cards; For-profit college closures

11 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Smartphones aren't getting much smarter these days. So Clark tells you how to avoid the hype and avenues to pay less on your cell phone hardware; Gift...

12.10.18 Obamacare enrollment ends soon; Best deals today; How much your data is worth

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Obamacare open enrollment ends this Saturday. Plus Clark talks about Fidelity's new HSA offering!; It's Green Monday and there are some great deals ou...

12.7.18 Clark Stinks; Free gifts for kids at Christmas

07 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Christa reads listener posts about how Clark has missed the mark in his advice this week. If you have a "Clark Stinks" to share you can leave it here;...

12.6.18 Beware sending money digitally; Medical malpractice; Waymo self-driving advances

06 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Watch out when sending money via apps. Especially, check your privacy settings on your Venmo app; Doctors are losing their license in one state and pr...

12.5.18 Best deals on cars right now; Marriott's awful breach response; Awesome deals today

05 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We're close to the end of the year. Clark talks about where to find the best deals on cars both used and new; Marriott is not doing the right thing fo...

12.4.18 Gifting 529 money; Tesla self-driving fiasco; Subprime auto loans

04 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A way to gift 529 money is here!; Falling asleep while drunk in a Tesla? Yep, it happened; Subprime auto loans are on the rise. That's not good. Learn...

12.3.18 Marriott breach; Payless' amazing ad campaign; Biometric airport terminals

03 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Marriott just had a severe breach. Clark tells you what to watch out for in the coming weeks in light of this breach; Payless' new ad campaign was pre...

11.30.18 Clark Stinks; Video doorbells are catching criminals

30 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Christa reads listener posts about how Clark has missed the mark in his advice this week. If you have a "Clark Stinks" to share you can leave it here;...

11.29.18 The 401k is 40 years old; Amazon e-mail scam; Customer service key logging

29 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The man that invented the 401k is speaking out 40 years later. And many of the changes he would make to the now popular retirement plan are similar to...

11.28.18 Housing market slowdown; Small business scams; Holiday tipping tips

28 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The housing market is slowing down - even in the hottest markets; Scam enterprises are plentiful operating out of New York trying to get small busines...

11.27.18 Real or artificial Christmas tree?; Social security customer no-service; Vanguard fee cut

27 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Should you be buying a real or an artificial Christmas tree? Clark goes through the pros and cons to the environment and to your wallet; Social securi...

11.26.18 Cyber Monday; Bitcoin crashing; GM layoff announcement

26 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Black Friday is over and Cyber Monday is here. Clark talks about shopping for deals and how travel deals are likely to be the star tomorrow; Bitcoin i...

11.23.18 Moving to make more money; Everything you need to know about PMI

23 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Relocating can have a major impact on your salary; Feel like you are throwing away money every month on PMI? Clark gives you all the details about PMI...

11.21.18 The cost of raising a child; Moviepass alternatives

21 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How much does it really cost to raise a child? Clark gets into it; If you are a fan of seeing movies but spending a whole let less money doing so, che...

11.20.18 Customers providing the customer service; Refinancing your car loan

20 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Some companies are using their own customers to provide customer service to patrons in need of help; Refinancing your car loan has no up front costs a...

11.19.18 Home prices slowing; Travel junk fees

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Home prices have stalled out in many markets. Good news for first-time home buyers!; Watch out for these junk fees when traveling. Learn more about yo...

11.16.18 Clark Stinks; Americans are eating less fast food

16 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Christa reads listener posts about how Clark has missed the mark in his advice this week. If you have a "Clark Stinks" to share you can leave it here;...

11.15.18 Vanguard customer satisfaction drop; Flavored e cigs; New Amazon DVR

15 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Vanguard dropped in the ACSI ratings due to worse customer service. Clark runs through other results from the recent customer satisfaction survey; Juu...

11.14.18 Amazon's new HQ2 cities; VA nursing home outrage; Banks working with the DMV

14 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Amazon announced its HQ2 cities. And the biggest downside is the corporate welfare culture; The VA has been the subject of a few Clarkrages. Here is a...

11.13.18 Used cars are costing more; Mailbox crimes; 3D printing glasses

13 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The average used car now costs more than $20k!; USPS mail preview is giving fraudsters a leg up on us; 3D printing glasses is the future of allowing c...

11.12.18 Google and Facebook end arbitration clauses; Paying at the pump; Tiny homes helping homeless vets

12 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Google and Facebook are ending arbitration clauses for sexual harassment claims; How to protect yourself from more advanced skimmers that aim to steal...

11.9.18 Clark Stinks; Veterans Day

09 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Christa reads listener posts about how Clark has missed the mark in his advice this week. If you have a "Clark Stinks" to share you can leave it here;...

11.8.18 Investing limits increasing; CVS receipts; Your customer service score

08 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The limits for what you can contribute to a 401k, 457b, or an IRA are increasing in 2019; CVS receipts are SO incredibly long; Your customer service s...

11.7.18 Car recalls; Your Facebook info is for sale; Wireless mesh routers

07 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Make sure to get recalls on your car fixed in a timely manner; Your Facebook info - including actual messages you have sent through the service - coul...

11.6.18 International airfares to increase; Eliminating home internet with your cell phone plan

06 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Some of the discount international airlines are in financial trouble. This could lead to increasing airfare prices when traveling overseas; Sprint has...

11.5.18 Open enrollment; Gift card scam; Amazon holiday free shipping

05 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Open enrollment is upon us. Clark tells you how to tackle it in order to save the most and get the best coverage for your dollar; Gift card scams are ...

11.2.18 Clark Stinks; Gas prices going down for the Holidays

02 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Christa reads listener posts about how Clark has missed the mark in his advice this week. If you have a "Clark Stinks" to share you can leave it here;...

11.1.18 Marriott strike; Android phone deal; Robots changing grocery delivery

01 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Marriott employees are striking. And this is not good for Marriott customers; Clark mentions an awesome deal on a flagship Android phone that's only a...

10.31.18 Credit card issuers canceling cards; Kids and screen addiction

31 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Discover, Capital One, and other credit card issuers are cancelling cards that haven't been used in a while. Clark talks about what this means for the...