Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, are you paying too much for your summer soundtrack? With online music services raising prices, find out how to legally stream music for free. Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2 Free Music Online: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Why I Think Medicare Advantage Plans Stink - Clark Howard Will Social Security Run Out? When Is the Best Time To Collect Social Security? 7 Things To Know About Costco Pharmacy 10 Ways To Save on Prescription Drugs Stash Review ..read more

Be aware, falling for this hotly touted investment pitch can burn your wallet - What to know about Private Placements. Also, when is a bank not a bank? Hundreds of millions of dollars have vanished from multiple fintechs, money that was deposited via the fintech apps. Clark did some digging and lets you know what he’s found out.  Beware Of Private Placements: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Fintech Missing Money: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: A Real-Estate Fund Industry Is Bleeding Billions After Starwood Capped Withdrawals - The WSJ Can a Patient Advocate ..read more

Semper Paratus! Clark discusses the CrowdStrike outage and what you can do to prepare for any future tech outages. Also - Even as the economy strengthens, financial struggles are real and persistent for many, made worse by today’s high interest rates. Use Clark smart strategies for handling credit card debt. Crowdstrike Lesson: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Credit Card Debt: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Global Microsoft CrowdStrike outage creates issues from Starbucks to schools to hospitals NYTimes: How to Guard Against Scams Tied to the CrowdStrike Crash How a f ..read more

Some home buyers are using mortgage products to make houses more affordable, but these types of mortgages can be very dangerous to your wallet. Also, it’s time to do back to school shopping for many parents. Clark shares tips for saving money on everything from supplies to clothes to computers. Dangerous Mortgages: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Back To School Shopping: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: More people are taking a mortgage over 40 years – what this means for young people’s finances Mortgages Archives - Clark Howard How To Open a Roth IRA Clark Deals - Tabl ..read more

Changes are happening at 2 of Clark’s favorites retailers, Costco & Sam’s Club, that members need to know about. Also, Clark talks about why there are an increasing number of brownouts and blackouts across the country and how to be prepared without spending a fortune. Changes At Costco & Sam’s Club: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Be Prepared For Power Blackouts: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: New York Post: Sam’s Club members threaten to jump to Costco after wholesale giant chops key perk Costco hikes membership fee for the first time since 2017 Costco t ..read more

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today - Seniors are getting scammed more and more. But there are ways to help protect loved ones.  Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2 Senior Scam Alert: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Clark Howard's Simple Steps To Get Better Customer Service Do Not Give Your Social Security Number at These Places 403b Wise   /   What Is a 403(b) and How Does It Work? Should You Get a Business Credit Card? | When is it Worth it? 10 Clark Howard 'Never, Not ..read more

Today Clark talks about our two biggest cost areas -transportation and housing. There’s good news - and bad, depending on whether you’re looking to buy or sell a used car. Plus, the outlook for new car buyers. And, the American Dream has long included a vision of homeownership. But is it possible to build wealth while renting? Car Prices: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Wealth Building Rewrite: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: CarMax Stock Rises After Earnings Dip. There’s a Used-Car Shortage Axios: Charted: Return of the lower-cost vehicle How To Buy a Used Car - Clark ..read more

Today - Clark discusses what’s behind the collapse in customer service over the past 2 years and how savvy companies can distinguish themselves. Also, Tax ID theft remains a growing problem that can impact people for years. Know the two important steps tax filers can take now to protect their identity.  Customer No-Service: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Tax ID Theft: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Customer Experience Gets Worse. Again. Complaints are different when customers think a company cares — The Conversation Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card Review: Wh ..read more

In today’s episode, Clark shares why he recently switched cell phone carriers, what the process was like, and which company he’s with now. There are so many opportunities to save on your monthly bill! Speaking of saving - is it really saving when you spend more to get a bigger discount? Clark talks about “spaving”. Clark’s Cell Carrier Switch: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 The “Spaving” Trap: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon get beaten by small carrier in customer satisfaction - PhoneArena Why Clark Howard Switched His Cell Phone Servic ..read more

In this episode - A new stat reveals what percentage of parents go into debt taking their children to Disney. You won’t believe it. Plus Clark has good news & booking tips for fall travelers. Also, AI is certainly shifting the landscape of many industries. So how can workers prepare for the changes it will bring? Disney Debt & Fall Travel: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 AI & The Job Market: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: What's the Best Way To Get a Deal on Disney Hotels and Resorts? Disney trips lead to debt for almost 50% of parents with young children ..read more