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  • 07.05.24 BEST OF: Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / WARNING: Old 401(k)s At Risk

    07.05.24 BEST OF: Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / WARNING: Old 401(k)s At Risk
    Jul 5 2024
    Happy 4th of July Weekend! Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns July 8th with new ways to Save More, Spend Less and Avoid Getting Ripped Off! Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today - Abandoned Places should NOT include your old 401(k). And big employers don’t want them. So new rules place this money at risk. Clark explains what’s happening now, and how to safely move your money. Don’t let it slip away! Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2 Forgotten 401(k)s At Risk: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: What Is an ABLE Account? Why Did My Car Insurance Go Up? Best Free Password Managers: 7 Top Picks How To Make Your Online Accounts Accessible When You Die Best 529 College Savings Plans By State Upside App Review: 6 Things To Know Before You Sign Up Your Old 401(k): Out of Sight, Out of Mind and Out of Money 401(k) Rollover: What You Need To Know & Options 3 Places You Should Never Invest Your Money Best Travel Credit Cards: Top Rewards Picks for 2024 Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card: 6 Things To Know Why Clark Thinks These Are the Best 2 Travel Rewards Cards The Platinum Card® from American Express Review Where To Buy the Best Cheap Printer Martin Luther King, Jr., National Day of Service Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com 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 mins
  • 07.03.24 BEST OF: Workplace Etiquette / The Power Of Consumers

    07.03.24 BEST OF: Workplace Etiquette / The Power Of Consumers
    Jul 3 2024
    Happy 4th of July Week! Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns July 8th with new ways to Save More, Spend Less and Avoid Getting Ripped Off! Because of the pandemic, many employees are entering an office environment for the first time, and companies are having to conduct special training to help them adjust. Clark has sage advice for remote workers making the transition into corporate culture. Also today - After a period of punishing inflation, consumers are finally in the driver’s seat on prices. How? Clark explains our collective power in the marketplace. Workplace Etiquette: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Consumers Rule: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: We don't know how to behave in the office anymore, bosses say. The solution? Charm school Why Sharing Your Layoff Publicly Feels So Good - The Wall Street Journal. Credit Card Car Rental Insurance: What You Need To Know Hertz is selling 20,000 electric vehicles to buy gasoline cars instead A Different Kind of Price War: Grocers vs. Big Food Makers Mortgage Recasting: What It Is And How It Works Accessible Travel Website Launches Major Expansion The future of U.S. train travel is here—and it’s not on Amtrak Where You Should (and Should Not) Book Your Next Vacation Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com 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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    30 mins
  • 07.02.24 BEST OF: Back To Basics: Exchange Traded Funds / Health Insurance Prior Authorizations

    07.02.24 BEST OF: Back To Basics: Exchange Traded Funds / Health Insurance Prior Authorizations
    Jul 2 2024
    Happy 4th of July Week! Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns July 8th with new ways to Save More, Spend Less and Avoid Getting Ripped Off! Clark offers a primer on the 3 basic types of funds - Mutual, Index, and the fastest growing area of investing: ETFs. Also, there is a new rule for health insurers when you need medical preauthorization approval for treatment or a procedure. And it’s about time. Back To Basics: ETFs: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 New Rules On Medical Preauthorization: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: How to Invest in ETFs for Beginners What Is an ETF? Clark.com INVESTOPEDIA - Mutual Funds / Index Funds / ETFs Medicare Medical Savings Account (MSA) Plans Health Insurers Must Streamline Prior Authorization Decisions, New Rule Says - The WSJ Businesses Are Making Me Pay the Credit Card Processing Fee. Should I Pay Another Way? Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Public.com+Public Investing Disclosure: All investing involves risk. Brokerage services for US listed securities, options and bonds in a self-directed brokerage account are offered by Public Investing, member FINRA & SIPC. Not investment advice. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank.Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1828849), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. . See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • 07.01.24 BEST OF: Check Theft Skyrockets / Homeowners Insurance: Know Before You Buy

    07.01.24 BEST OF: Check Theft Skyrockets / Homeowners Insurance: Know Before You Buy
    Jul 1 2024
    Happy 4th of July Week! Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns July 8th with new ways to Save More, Spend Less and Avoid Getting Ripped Off! Today, a Red Alert if you have a checkbook in your possession. Check theft is soaring at a time when people are writing fewer checks. Clark explains the weak links in the system, and the safest way to pay your bills. Also, the rising costs of homeowners insurance hits especially hard in areas prone to flooding, fires, and other environmental concerns. Know the additional steps to take concerning insurance BEFORE you buy a home. Check Fraud Prevention: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Homeowners Insurance - Assessing Risk: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: NYTimes: We Can’t Stop Writing Paper Checks. Thieves Love That. NYTimes: Stolen Checks Are for Sale Online. We Called Some of the Victims. The New York Times: What to Know About Writing Checks While Preventing Fraud How To Roll Over a 529 Plan to a Roth IRA The Artist's Way Where to Buy a Vacation Home Safe From Climate Risks Want to know if your future home might flood? These states are requiring disclosure. Climate Check - How Will Climate Change Affect Your Property? Donor-Advised Fund Definition, Sponsors, Pros & Cons, Example Why Big Banks Are a Bad Place for Your Cash How To Sell, Cancel or Get Rid of Your Timeshare Why 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Worries Clark Howard Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com 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 mins
  • 06.28.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Dining Out: Restaurant Changes

    06.28.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Dining Out: Restaurant Changes
    Jun 28 2024
    Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, Clark talks about the changing nature of dining out, including shortened restaurant hours and the use of robots - trends that show how businesses adapt to labor shortages and other challenges. And Clark and producer Grace reflect on the personal and national significance of the 4th of July. Clark returns after next week. Have a wonderful 4th of July Holiday! Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2 Dining Out Is Changing: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: How to Freeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion NYTimes: Feeling Consumers’ Pain, Retailers Bring Back Discounts When Should You File a Claim on Your Homeowners Insurance? SmartPlug Instant Hot Water Control The robots preparing to get their hands on your lunch [The Washington Post] The new dining reality: Smaller groups and shorter weeks Axios: Restaurants are having their biggest year ever Clark Warns Major Changes To Credit Card Rewards Are Coming Soon In California, Hotels and Rentals Must Reveal Fees Upfront. What Does That Mean for You? Fourth of July - Origins, Early Celebrations & Traditions A message from Clark about the 4th of July Thank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our “Clarkie” segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode! Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com 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 mins
  • 06.27.24 Back To Basics: 403(b) & 401(k) Plans / The No-Buy Challenge

    06.27.24 Back To Basics: 403(b) & 401(k) Plans / The No-Buy Challenge
    Jun 27 2024
    Today Clark goes back to basics on 403(b) plans and 401(k)s. And Speaking of saving, how about saving way more by doing a no-buy (except for necessities) month? Some people are managing to do just that! 403(b) & 401(k) Plans: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 The No-Buy Challenge: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: What Is a 403(b) and How Does It Work? (Clark.com) Pros and Cons of 403(b) Plans What Is a 401(k) Plan and How Does It Work? Pump Up Your 401(k). New Roth Rules Make It Easy NYTimes: Was the 401(k) a Mistake? About 1 in 4 US adults 50 and older who aren't yet retired expect to never retire, AARP study finds 10 Clark Howard 'Never, Not Ever' Rules To Protect Your Money Best Investment Companies for Investors in 2024 Fidelity vs. Vanguard vs. Schwab: Which Brokerage Is Best? How To Open a Roth IRA 403bwise: The K-12 403(b) is broken. Together we can fix it. Credit Karma Review: Free Credit Score and More at Your Fingertips What Is a Good Credit Score? Axios: The no-buy challenge / Axios: No-buy revolution More people make 'no-buy year' pledges as overspending or climate worries catch up with them Tempted to try a no-buy year? Here are tips from people doing it Is an HSA the Best Way To Save for Future Medical Expenses? Where Should I Set Up My Health Savings Account (HSA)? The Best Places To Buy Hearing Aids Stash puts the power of investing in the palm of your hand Thank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our “Clarkie” segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode! Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com 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 mins
  • 06.26.24 Successful Small Businesses ACE Competition / Save On Amazon Devices

    06.26.24 Successful Small Businesses ACE Competition / Save On Amazon Devices
    Jun 26 2024
    Smaller retailers being beaten by Goliath big box stores is an ongoing concern. Clark discusses a notable exception and their secret to success. Also, if you’ve purchased Amazon’s electronics brands over the years, Clark has a money saving tip to keep in mind. Small Business Success: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Save On Amazon Electronics: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: How Ace Hardware, America’s neighborhood hardware store for 100 years, is beating its big-box rivals How to Deal With Medical Debt Can a Patient Advocate Help With Your Medical Bills? De Beers Will Quit Growing Diamonds for Jewelry | National Jeweler 7 Places to Get the Best Deals on Lab-Created Diamonds Key Savvy EV Credit Buy a lot of Amazon gadgets? You could get 20% off each time Clark Deals - TABLETS Best Budgeting Apps in 2024: Our Top 5 Have a CD Maturing Soon? How Letting It Roll Over Could Really Cost You Are Airline Miles Worth It? Thank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our “Clarkie” segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode! Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com 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 mins
  • 06.25.24 Shop Mortgage Lenders / What To Know About Shein & Temu

    06.25.24 Shop Mortgage Lenders / What To Know About Shein & Temu
    Jun 25 2024
    Today, Clark talks about how much you can save by shopping mortgage rates. The difference can mean a savings of 6 figures over the life of a loan. Later - how do Shein and Temu keep their items so cheap? Comparison Shop Mortgages: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Shein & Temu: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: New York Post: 5 states where homebuyers could save more than $100K by comparison shopping for a mortgage How to Get a Mortgage in 8 Steps [How To Find and Choose a Financial Advisor (Clark.com) Advice Only Network / Flat Fee Advisors] What Is Umbrella Insurance and Do You Need It? No-tariff shipments popular with Shein, Temu hit US customs speedbump Is Temu Legit? 4 Things To Know 9 Things You Should Always Buy Used Stitch Fix Review: 4 Things To Know Before Signing Up 9 tricks to slash spending on clothes How to Buy a New Car in 5 Steps / How To Buy a Used Car Thank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our “Clarkie” segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode! Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com 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 mins