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  • 06.13.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Protect Your Package Deliveries

    06.13.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Protect Your Package Deliveries
    Jun 13 2025
    Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, an easy, low tech solution to the porch pirate problem. Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2 Porch Pirate Solution: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Will Social Security Run Out? Sell Stuff Online: The Best Sites and Apps Shared Equity Mortgage: Meaning, Pros and Cons, FAQs Avoid Porch Pirates With These Delivery Options From Amazon, UPS, FedEx and USPS How a Promising Home Hack Is Stopping Porch Pirates Every Time Best budget road bikes 2025 6 Things To Know About Series I Savings Bonds What Is an ABLE Account? Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 m
  • 06.11.25 Save More On Home Internet / Seek The Total Price

    06.11.25 Save More On Home Internet / Seek The Total Price
    Jun 11 2025
    A CNET survey has found the average consumer is paying close to $200 more per year for internet than a year ago. Today, paying for home internet service no longer has to be expensive. New choices have emerged to help you SAVE MORE. Also, bait & switch junk fees have been rampant - on hotels, tickets, services and more. But new rules are helping to change that in some quarters. Clark shares tips for getting the full price before you make buying decisions. Home Internet Options: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 All In Pricing: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Clark's Tips To Save Money on Home Internet in 2025 Airbnb will now show total prices by default What the Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees means for you The 12 Best International Carry-ons, Tested and Reviewed What Is a 403(b) and How Does It Work? Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 m
  • 06.10.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss

    06.10.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
    Jun 10 2025
    Do Retirees Need To Track Stock Earnings? And This Rule Can Help You Retire Early If you're a retail investor or a happy retiree, should you be paying attention to corporate earnings? Fiduciary financial advisor Wes Moss dives into why earnings matter for both individual stock owners and index fund investors. Discover how the overall earnings of the S&P 500 influence market trends and whether you need to obsess over every quarterly report. Also, Wes breaks down the "Rule of 55," a lesser-known strategy that could help you access your retirement money sooner without penalties. Most people know about the Rule of 59 1/2, but Wes reveals the specific qualifications and conditions for utilizing the Rule of 55 with your 401(k). Learn how this rule could accelerate your path to retirement! Plus, Christa shares your #AskWes questions and Wes gives his take. All this and more on the June 10, 2025, Ask an Advisor episode of the Clark Howard podcast. Submit your questions at clark.com/ask. We hope you enjoy our weekly Ask An Advisor episodes, in which Christa and Wes discuss investing and retirement savings in depth. Let us know what you think in the comments! Learn more about Wes: BOOKS BY WES MOSS / Wes Moss, CFP® Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 m
  • 06.09.25 Vanguard’s New Cash Management Account / Debt Collections

    06.09.25 Vanguard’s New Cash Management Account / Debt Collections
    Jun 9 2025
    In today’s episode, an ongoing concern - where should you store your cash? One of Clark’s favorite children (discount brokers) has just launched a new offering worthy of your attention. Also today, dealing with debt collectors. Some are legit, some not so much. Know what to do if the debt is indeed yours, or if it is a mistake. Clark has key information for handling collectors in a way that protects your rights and your credit. Vanguard Cash Plus: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Debt Collectors: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Vanguard Cash Plus Account | Vanguard Uni - One Toll Pass. 19 States. Car Insurance Archives - Clark Howard Association for Independent Agents | IIABA How To Send a 'Drop Dead' Letter to a Collection Agency What to Do When You're Being Harassed About an Old "Zombie Debt" We’ve still got some protections against medical debt collectors National Association of Estate Planners & Councils - NAEPC What Is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor and Do I Need One? What’s the Best Way To Exchange Dollars for Foreign Currency? What Is a Backdoor Roth IRA? Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 m
  • 06.06.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Best Sunscreens

    06.06.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Best Sunscreens
    Jun 6 2025
    Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, sunscreen is so important in the prevention of skin cancer - but how to choose? Clark shares some excellent recommendations offering protection that is both cheap and effective. Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2 Best Sunscreens: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Does the Brand of Gasoline Really Matter?⁠ ⁠Wills & Funerals Archives - Clark Howard⁠ ⁠Is It Ever OK To Co-Sign a Loan With a Family Member?⁠ ⁠Warning: Watch Out for This Retailer Pricing Trick⁠ ⁠The Best Cheap Sunscreens in 2025 ⁠The Best Places To Buy Tires⁠ / ⁠Clark.com - TIRES Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 m
  • 06.04.25 Executive Spotlight on Rx Prices / Workarounds For High Beef Prices

    06.04.25 Executive Spotlight on Rx Prices / Workarounds For High Beef Prices
    Jun 4 2025
    We in the U.S. pay the highest prescription drug prices in the world, and a recent executive order takes aim at that inequity, the result of which remains to be seen. Clark explains why employee health plan drug prices through PBMs remain so high, and what you can do about it. Speaking of prices, what’s behind the sticker shock from the price of beef these days? Clark explains. PBMs & Rx Pricing: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Beef Prices: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Trump to sign executive order to cut prices of medicine to match other countries Warning: One Way You Should Almost Never Fill Prescriptions 10 Ways To Save on Prescription Drugs 7 Things To Know About Costco Pharmacy Should You Buy an Extended Warranty on Your Car? What Is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor and Do I Need One? How To Find and Choose a Financial Advisor What Is Umbrella Insurance and Do You Need It? US beef prices extend surge as ranchers face thinnest herds in 70 years Robinhood Review: Pros, Cons & Who Should Use It The WSJ’s Jonathan Clements Wants to Leave a Living Legacy Clark.com resources: Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 m
  • 06.03.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss

    06.03.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
    Jun 3 2025
    Investing in Gold: Smart Move or Mistake? and Will Entry-Level Jobs Disappear? Should you own gold? How much should you own? Fiduciary financial advisor Wes Moss breaks down the data and shares his take on investing in gold to help you determine if it belongs in your portfolio. Also, the CEO of a major AI company recently said that 50% of all entry-level white collar jobs will go away over the next 1-5 years. Could this prediction be right? It’s possible. Wes explains what may happen and what we can do about it. Plus, Christa shares your #AskWes questions and Wes gives his take. All this and more on the June 3, 2025, Ask an Advisor episode of the Clark Howard podcast. Submit your questions at clark.com/ask. We hope you enjoy our weekly Ask An Advisor episodes, in which Christa and Wes discuss investing and retirement savings in depth. Let us know what you think in the comments! Learn more about Wes: Wes Moss, CFP® Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 m
  • 06.02.25 Clark’s Auto Loan Directive / Skimmer Scam Prevention

    06.02.25 Clark’s Auto Loan Directive / Skimmer Scam Prevention
    Jun 2 2025
    June signals upcoming road trips and today, Clark talks about some transportation hazards to avoid. First, when buying a vehicle, know how significant the length of the loan can be to your financial health. Also, skimming scams at gas pumps and beyond - have gotten more sophisticated. Clark shares 2 ways to protect your money. Auto Loan Warning : Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Skimming Scams: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Are You Following Clark’s Maximum Auto Loan Length Rule? Clark.com Car Loan And Payment Calculator Bezos-backed Slate Auto reveals its new customizable $20,000 EV Can I Sell My Life Insurance Policy? USA TODAY: Tips to stay safe from skimming scams #1 Way To Protect Yourself From Credit Card Skimmers Scam Alert: Think Twice Before Scanning QR Codes 5 Things to Know About the Costco Car Rental Program Is Annual Travel Insurance Worth It? Today's Top Travel Deals Clark.com⁠ resources: ⁠Episode transcripts⁠ ⁠Community.Clark.com⁠ / ⁠Ask Clark⁠ ⁠Clark.com daily money newsletter⁠ ⁠Consumer Action Center⁠ Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 m
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