06.13.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Protect Your Package Deliveries
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?
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06.11.25 Save More On Home Internet / Seek The Total Price
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?
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06.10.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
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®
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06.09.25 Vanguard’s New Cash Management Account / Debt Collections
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?
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06.06.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Best Sunscreens
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
CR - Best Sunscreens of 2025
The Best Places To Buy Tires / Clark.com - TIRES
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Save more and spend less is more than just a motto for money expert Clark Howard; it’s a way of life. Clark and his crew — Team Clark — are on a mission to empower people to take control of their personal finances by providing money-saving tips, consumer advice, hot deals and economic news to help everyone achieve financial freedom. Clark is a nationally syndicated radio talk show host and a consumer reporter for television stations around the country. His podcast, The Clark Howard Show, receives more than one million downloads each month and is a hub for listeners to get valuable advice on-demand any time. Clark answers questions on the most popular business and consumer topics including; how to buy a cars, financing a home, retirement planning, shopping for insurance and getting the most out of your savings. Join the conversation and submit your question to www.clark.com/askclark . Clark spearheads two free resources — Clark.com and ClarkDeals.com — to encourage consumers to save more, spend less and avoid ripoffs.
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