Episodes

  • 04.18.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Guide: Appeal Insurance Denial

    04.18.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Guide: Appeal Insurance Denial
    Apr 18 2025
    Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, when it comes to medical insurance denials, companies count on people just paying up. But those who appeal are often successful. Clark shares a new guide that makes the appeal process easier. Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2 Appeal Health Insurance Denial: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Certificate of Deposit (CD): What Is It, Best Places To Open One Buy U.S. Treasury Bonds: A Conservative Way To Beat Your Savings Account 23andMe Bankruptcy: Why You Should Erase Your Data Now What Is a Solo 401(k) and How Does It Work? When Is the Best Time To Collect Social Security? What Is an ABLE Account? Find Out Why Health Insurance Denied Your Claim What Should You Do if Your Insurance Claim Is Denied? Can a Patient Advocate Help With Your Medical Bills? What's the Best Way To Send Money Overseas? 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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    36 mins
  • 04.16.25 AI Can Cost You / Waste Not When Dining Out

    04.16.25 AI Can Cost You / Waste Not When Dining Out
    Apr 16 2025
    AI is spreading fast - too fast. Can you trust the answers you get? Clark relates how trusting AI can cost you time and money. Also, consumers are leaving money on the table when eating out. Asking for a doggy bag? No shame in that game! What’s RIGHT about leftovers. AI Warning: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 To Go Box: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Gen AI's Accuracy Problems Aren't Going Away Anytime Soon, Researchers Say Elliott Report: Home Should You Respond to Class-Action Lawsuits? Best Rewards Credit Cards: Top Picks for 2025 NYTimes: Is the Doggy Bag Dead? Should I Be Concerned That I’m Receiving Mail at Home With Someone Else’s Name? How To Save on Travel With Google Flights What Condo Owners Need To Know About Insurance 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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    31 mins
  • 04.15.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss

    04.15.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
    Apr 15 2025
    Tariff Meltdown Investing Lessons and Top 5 Activities for Happiness The stock market was in a meltdown last week after the tariff announcement, and it has been a roller coaster over the last several days. How do we handle such uncertainty as investors? Fiduciary financial advisor Wes Moss shares lessons from the market meltdown -- and melt up – along with encouraging statistics to help us feel confident with our finances. Also, Wes shares fascinating data about the top five activities that help make us the happiest – and the worst. Plus, Christa shares your #AskWes questions and Wes gives his take. All this and more on the April 15, 2025, Ask an Advisor episode of the Clark Howard podcast. Submit your questions: 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 mins
  • 04.14.25 Clarkonomics: What Is Stagflation / Pay In 4 Gets Worse

    04.14.25 Clarkonomics: What Is Stagflation / Pay In 4 Gets Worse
    Apr 14 2025
    Today brings a Clarkonomics session on something much in the news - the potential for stagflation. Clark explains this economic environment and how you can prepare. Also, something terrible just got worse: Pay in 4. Why you should just say NO to Buy Now Pay Later. Clarkonomics - Stagflation: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 BNPL Spells TROUBLE: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Certificate of Deposit (CD): What Is It, Best Places To Open One 18 of the Best High-Yield Online Savings Accounts in April 2025 Are Money Market Funds a Safe Place To Stash My Savings? Why Big Banks Are a Bad Place for Your Cash Social Security Fairness Act: Windfall Elimination Provision File a Consumer Complaint / Air Travel Service Complaint | secure.dot.gov Axios: BNPL is everywhere / Why 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Worries Clark Howard How To Improve Your Credit Score in 5 Key Areas What Is a Secured Credit Card and How Does It Work? Why Clark Howard Wants You to Set Up a 'Financial Chromebook' 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 mins
  • 04.11.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Job Market Update

    04.11.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Job Market Update
    Apr 11 2025
    Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode - we now find ourselves in a frozen job market. Clark explains how this compares to conditions in 2009, and where laid off workers and others seeking employment, are most likely to find work. Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2 Direction For Job Seekers: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show:  6 Credit Card Sign-Up Bonuses Worth at Least $500 How To Save Money on Utilities Do Not Give Your Social Security Number at These Places 401(k) limit increases to $23,500 for 2025, IRA limit remains $7,000 States rush to hire federal workers out of work after DOGE cuts Booking a Cruise? Here Are 5 Ways To Do It for Less The Only Way You Should Pay for a Cruise How To Freeze and Unfreeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion Should I Freeze My Credit With the Other Credit Bureaus? How To Monitor Your Credit Credit Karma Review: Free Credit Score and More at Your Fingertips 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 mins
  • 04.09.25 Dollar Tree Adaptations / Summer Travel - Gas Prices

    04.09.25 Dollar Tree Adaptations / Summer Travel - Gas Prices
    Apr 9 2025
    In today’s episode - We may need a new name for Dollar Tree, because things there are changing again as the retailer adapts to inflation pressures. Also, the gasoline industry is going “bottom bucket - top bucket”. Clark explains what this means for motorists, and how to save more on quality gas. Dollar Tree Changes: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Spend Less On Gas: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: What Can I Do if My HOA Is Doing a Poor Job? A Secret Mortgage Blacklist Is Leaving Homeowners Stuck With Unsellable Condos - WSJ What Condo Owners Need To Know About Insurance Polybutylene for Inspectors What Does a Home Warranty Cover and Is It Worth The Money? Does the Brand of Gasoline Really Matter? Buying Gas From a Station on This List Is Better for Your Car 6 Things To Know Before You Buy Gas at Costco Wholesale 7 Money Mistakes You Might Be Making at the Gas Station How To Save Money on Gas: 23 Ways How To Plan a Trip: Clark's Best Travel Tips To Save Money 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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    31 mins
  • 04.08.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss

    04.08.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
    Apr 8 2025
    Should You Shift Investments to Cash? and How To Beat Inflation As investors, we naturally want to protect everything and make everything safe. It’s our human emotion. But fiduciary financial advisor Wes Moss warns us to beware the siren’s song of safety luring you to move to cash. He has three tips to help you ignore the urge. Also, inflation has been wild over the last several years. While inflation is always part of the equation, intense periods of inflation can wreak havoc. Wes shares the secrets to help you beat it. Plus, Christa shares your #AskWes questions and Wes gives his take. All this and more on the April 8, 2025, Ask an Advisor episode of the Clark Howard podcast. Submit your questions: 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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    45 mins
  • 04.07.25 On Car Tariffs / 23andMe - Privacy Action Required

    04.07.25 On Car Tariffs / 23andMe - Privacy Action Required
    Apr 7 2025
    Today - Clark’s view on the impact of auto tariffs from strictly an economics standpoint - plus, direction for car buyers. Also, 23andMe has gone bust. If you have an account with them, the action you need to take right away. Car Tariffs: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 23andMe Bankruptcy: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Hyundai shows off its new $7.6B electric vehicle plant in Georgia as Trump announces tariffs Should You Buy a Car Before Prices Rise? What All to Know Before Tariffs Hit. Should I Keep My Old Car or Buy a New Car? My Vehicle Is Approaching 200,000 Miles. Drive Until It Dies Or Sell Before It Breaks Down? How to Buy a New Car in 5 Steps / How To Buy a Used Car Lemon laws: These states do the best job protecting consumers in new car purchases The Center For Auto Safety - Lemon Law Rank Explanations and Examples What's the Best Way To Rent a Car Before You Buy It? 23andMe Bankruptcy: Why You Should Erase Your Data Now 18 of the Best High-Yield Online Savings Accounts in April 2025 High-Yield Savings Account (HYSA) Calculator 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 mins
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