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06.04.24  Don’t Get Burned On Sunscreen  /  Auto Repair Costs & Warranties

06.04.24 Don’t Get Burned On Sunscreen / Auto Repair Costs & Warranties

Today - What summer sunscreen shoppers need to know about effective, affordable skin protection. Also - Perennial questions about owning car warranti…

06.03.24  Managing Travel Rewards   /  Smart Shopping Carts - A Review

06.03.24 Managing Travel Rewards / Smart Shopping Carts - A Review

Using reward points for summer airfare and hotels has been a great way to save over the years, but operators have long been devaluing these programs,…

05.31.24  Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks  /   Back To Basics: Life Insurance

05.31.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Back To Basics: Life Insurance

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, something many of us need but g…

05.30.24  The Magic Number For Retirement  /  Investing: A Cautionary Tale

05.30.24 The Magic Number For Retirement / Investing: A Cautionary Tale

How do we determine our “magic number” - the amount we need to retire? Clark weighs in on the debate about how much it takes to be financially secure…

05.29.24  Update: Big Bank Savings Rates  /  Small Business Loan Warning

05.29.24 Update: Big Bank Savings Rates / Small Business Loan Warning

Clark discusses the big bank response to higher savings rates and spells out your options to make the most of your savings. Also today - small busine…

05.28.24  Continuity Of Healthcare  /  Arrival: Self-Driving Trucks

05.28.24 Continuity Of Healthcare / Arrival: Self-Driving Trucks

Today - you may have heard that Walmart is closing its health centers. With the failure of this healthcare option, along with the state of the clinic…

05.24.24   Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks  /   Paying For Adult Children

05.24.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Paying For Adult Children

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, we’ve talked about the cost of …

05.23.24  Buyers Strike In The Grocery Aisle  /  Investment Property Purchase Rule

05.23.24 Buyers Strike In The Grocery Aisle / Investment Property Purchase Rule

Clark has never been a fan of brand names, and it seems he’s been ahead of the curve. Now consumers, sick of high prices, are fighting back. New priv…

05.22.24  An Update On Series I Savings Bonds   /   No-Show Fees

05.22.24 An Update On Series I Savings Bonds / No-Show Fees

Today, an important update on Inflation Savings Bonds. Clark explains how these bonds work over time and the advantage of owning new Series I Bonds. …

05.21.24  Clarkonomics: How The U.S. Compares Globally  /  Clark Changes His Mind

05.21.24 Clarkonomics: How The U.S. Compares Globally / Clark Changes His Mind

Clarkonomics! Clark discusses how the US economy stacks up against the rest of the world, including concerns about our deficit. Also, Clark and Chris…

05.20.24  International Phone Use  /  Warning: The Toll Collection Scam

05.20.24 International Phone Use / Warning: The Toll Collection Scam

In this episode - did you hear about the T-Mobile customer who received a six figure bill for an international trip? Get Clark smart advice for trave…

05.17.24    Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks  /   Home Renting Vs. Buying

05.17.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Home Renting Vs. Buying

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks.  Also today, we’ve talked a lot about…

05.16.24   Clark’s Home Security Sales Pressure Pitch  /  Choosing A Veterinary Clinic

05.16.24 Clark’s Home Security Sales Pressure Pitch / Choosing A Veterinary Clinic

Today, Clark shares a personal story about a sleazy sales call he received from one of the big alarm companies - tied to an internet provider. Also i…

05.15.24  Find A Trustworthy Financial Advisor  /  SAVE MORE On Storage Units

05.15.24 Find A Trustworthy Financial Advisor / SAVE MORE On Storage Units

Finding a fiduciary financial advisor who ONLY works for your best interests can be difficult. New regulations may add protections for consumers, but…

05.14.24  How To Really Buy A Used Vehicle  /  New Rules For Travel Rewards

05.14.24 How To Really Buy A Used Vehicle / New Rules For Travel Rewards

In this episode - Clark takes you through the necessary steps for buying a used vehicle, including his number one rule, a key step neglected by a thi…

05.13.24  Best Auto Insurance Companies  /  Non-Competes Under Attack

05.13.24 Best Auto Insurance Companies / Non-Competes Under Attack

In this episode - we often see lists of the best auto insurance companies, but now Clark has discovered an industry database for body shops that rate…

05.10.24  Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks   /   Loyalty Programs: Cost-Benefit Analysis

05.10.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Loyalty Programs: Cost-Benefit Analysis

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode, how loyalty pro…

05.09.24  Super-Commuters   /   Back to Basics - Annuities

05.09.24 Super-Commuters / Back to Basics - Annuities

During COVID, many Americans moved far away from their offices, sometimes out of state. Clark talks about how super-commuters are making it work. Als…

05.08.24  Flat Fee Financial Services  /  Dental Treatment Decisions

05.08.24 Flat Fee Financial Services / Dental Treatment Decisions

Investing continues to evolve and a new way some fiduciary financial advisors are charging for services could save you money. Know your options to ma…

05.07.24  Phone Tap To Pay Spending  /  Pandemic Pivots Reversing

05.07.24 Phone Tap To Pay Spending / Pandemic Pivots Reversing

In our everyday payment decisions, many choose Apple Pay or Google Wallet on our phones. Consumer behavior studies show the more convenient the payme…