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04.18.24  Discounters & Dollar Stores  /  New Career Considerations

04.18.24 Discounters & Dollar Stores / New Career Considerations

Dollar stores and other discounters are reconfiguring. Clark clears media confusion surrounding closures and discusses what makes some discount retai…

04.17.24  EV Deals Now Include Tesla  /  The Digital Wallet Option

04.17.24 EV Deals Now Include Tesla / The Digital Wallet Option

Clark updates EV deals with Tesla now in the mix. Also, what to know about digital wallet options including Paze, a new entry from the big banks. Te…

04.16.24  Point-Of-Sale Donations  /  New & Egregious: Medical Facility Fees

04.16.24 Point-Of-Sale Donations / New & Egregious: Medical Facility Fees

Often at checkouts, we’re asked to donate to a cause by rounding up our payment or contributing one dollar. How do you decide when to give? Also, as …

04.15.24   TAX DAY:  Filing An Extension  /  Property Tax Increases

04.15.24 TAX DAY: Filing An Extension / Property Tax Increases

Clark discusses filing an extension and what to do if you don’t have the money to pay income taxes. Also, many of us are dealing with sky-high valuat…

04.12.24  BONUS - A Double Edition of  Clark Stinks

04.12.24 BONUS - A Double Edition of Clark Stinks

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. And today Clark revels in listener re…

04.11.24  CONSUMER ALERT: Medical Facility Debt Collection  /  Self-Checkout Changes

04.11.24 CONSUMER ALERT: Medical Facility Debt Collection / Self-Checkout Changes

Today Clark shares an important warning for anyone who has a relative or friend in a nursing home, assisted living, hospital or any other medical fac…

04.10.24  Retail Membership Considerations  /  Timeshare Scams Get Worse

04.10.24 Retail Membership Considerations / Timeshare Scams Get Worse

The membership business model has overtaken retailers large and small. Clark compares offerings from Target, Walmart, Amazon and 2 warehouse clubs, w…

04.09.24   An Opportunity For Dog Lovers  /  Beware Tech Imposter Scams

04.09.24 An Opportunity For Dog Lovers / Beware Tech Imposter Scams

During the pandemic, many people decided to buy or adopt a dog. Due to changing circumstances, many former “pandemic puppies”  are now in need of hom…

04.08.24  House Theft Via Squatters & Fraud   /  The Truth About Credit Card Rewards

04.08.24 House Theft Via Squatters & Fraud / The Truth About Credit Card Rewards

Much in the news lately - houses overtaken by squatters, or stolen through title theft. Clark discusses which homes are most vulnerable and what to b…

04.05.24  Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks  /   Privacy Alert: Automakers

04.05.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Privacy Alert: Automakers

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode, a handful of au…

04.04.24   How Important Is A College Degree?  /  Major Retailer Price Cuts!

04.04.24 How Important Is A College Degree? / Major Retailer Price Cuts!

With more employers saying they no longer require a college degree for employment, Clark discusses the importance of a college education for your car…

04.03.24   Americans Need To  SAVE MORE  /  Physical Health - Fiscal Health

04.03.24 Americans Need To SAVE MORE / Physical Health - Fiscal Health

The percent of income we save, our savings rate - is the key indicator of financial health. So how are we doing right now? Also - How much exercise d…

04.02.24   Summer Gas Prices  /  Innovation Spotlight: Vertical Farming

04.02.24 Summer Gas Prices / Innovation Spotlight: Vertical Farming

The U.S. has become the world’s premier oil producer. As we plan our summer road trips, Clark explains how this status along with global factors affe…

04.01.24  Home Security Camera Privacy Warning  /  Wanted: Financial Advisors

04.01.24 Home Security Camera Privacy Warning / Wanted: Financial Advisors

Clark discusses the risks you face with security cameras in your home. Also in this episode, Clark has talked about how to hire a financial planner, …

03.29.24  Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks  /  The Wealth Building Habit

03.29.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / The Wealth Building Habit

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, Recent data proves the po…

03.28.24  Wendy’s Pricing Debacle  /  Yippee Ki AI - Wild West Phase

03.28.24 Wendy’s Pricing Debacle / Yippee Ki AI - Wild West Phase

You may have heard about Wendy’s experimenting with “surge” pricing. This was a miscommunication about dynamic demand pricing. Clark explains. Also t…

03.27.24  Saving For College: 529 Plan Update  /  Upside Down Car Loans

03.27.24 Saving For College: 529 Plan Update / Upside Down Car Loans

Clark has news for parents and grandparents saving for a child’s college education. Also in this episode, reversals in the auto industry are landing …

03.26.24  New Rule For Medical Appointments  /  Classic Clark For Employers

03.26.24 New Rule For Medical Appointments / Classic Clark For Employers

In medicine today, there’s ongoing conflict between insurers and providers and we’re caught in the middle. This necessitates a clear directive for yo…

03.25.24   New Rules For Real Estate Commissions  /  Save On Summer Cruising

03.25.24 New Rules For Real Estate Commissions / Save On Summer Cruising

U.S. real estate commissions have been roughly triple those elsewhere in the developed world. Clark explains how recent settlements in the industry w…

03.22.24  Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks  /   Clark Rule For Booking Travel

03.22.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Clark Rule For Booking Travel

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today - The travel industry can …