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12.22.22 Clarkonomics: Outlook Brightens / Rules Of Travel: Car Rental
Good news this Christmas week - Despite upheaval in some employment sectors, Clark shares indications we are moving closer to economic equilibrium. G…
Clark Howard
12/22/2022
12.21.22 Rekindling Connections / ID Theft Season- Your Defense
Many loved ones are separated, living in different parts of the country, and that has consequences and remedies worth considering, especially over th…
Clark Howard
12/21/2022
12.20.22 Investment Accounts Vs 529 Plans / The Best Pharmacies
Is it wiser for a family to fund an investment account over a 529 plan? 529 plans are a slam dunk for a kid definitely going to college. But if there…
Clark Howard
12/20/2022
12.19.22 Wage Inflation: A Tale of 2 Earners / Teaching Kids About Money Includes Crypto
Despite increased wages, average earnings have not kept pace with inflation. Since the initial pandemic layoffs, labor force participation has gone d…
Clark Howard
12/19/2022
12.16.22 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Early Retirement Checklist
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode - lots of people…
Clark Howard
12/16/2022
12.15.22 Holiday Tipping Guidance / New Energy Tax Credits
This is the week for appreciating service providers with holiday tipping - more of an art than a science. Needed guidance found here. Also, Clark has…
Clark Howard
12/15/2022
12.14.22 Pre Disapproved: Credit Card Debt / Housing Affordability: New Considerations
When applying for a credit card, knowing your approval odds is a great tool being offered more often. But therein lies hazard. Household debt is risi…
Clark Howard
12/14/2022
12.13.22 Amazon’s Virtual Health Clinic / Manufacturer Pricing Restrictions
Amazon has a new virtual health clinic. Clark explains the tie-in with Amazon Pharmacy and how this limited service works. Also, there’s a battle roy…
Clark Howard
12/13/2022
12.12.22 Energy Demand-Response Plans / Investing: Mutual Vs Index Funds
Has your power company offered you a “special deal” that they say may save you money? Because it’s become much more complicated to provide kilowatts,…
Clark Howard
12/12/2022
12.09.22 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Free E-Books
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode: Reading is fund…
Clark Howard
12/09/2022
12.08.22 Airline Fees & Customer No-Service / Cost Effective Grocery Shopping
The news just gets worse for travelers dealing with airline customer no service. Clark cites heavy fines against airlines for non refund of tickets o…
Clark Howard
12/08/2022
12.07.22 Most Reliable Vehicle Brands / Corporate Pandemic Fallout
With the price of cars still up there, your money should buy reliability. Clark runs down highlights from new Consumer Reports rankings. Also in this…
Clark Howard
12/07/2022
12.06.22 December Deals / Warning: Medical Credit Plans
This December the shelves are stocked and there are still deals to be had. Clark talks friendly prices in toyland and for clothing, laptops and appli…
Clark Howard
12/06/2022
12.05.22 A Zelle Reckoning / Holiday Shipping Update
Following a PR disaster and Senate hearings, the banks that created fraud-riddled Zelle are coming to the reform table. Clark describes testing going…
Clark Howard
12/05/2022
12.02.22 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Update: The Short Term Rental Market
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, the short term rental market ke…
Clark Howard
12/02/2022
12.01.22 Maximize Credit Card Benefits / Clark Savvy Subscription Management
The Costco Citi Visa card is eliminating one of its best benefits starting January 1st. Get Clark’s card benefit workaround. Also, if you’ve ever kic…
Clark Howard
12/01/2022
11.30.22 What Clark’s TV Grocery Study Reveals / Red Alert Postal Warning
How much can you save at Costco vs traditional supermarkets? You may be surprised! Clark also has an important warning issued by the USPS concerning …
Clark Howard
11/30/2022
11.29.22 Nuggets from the 2022 Fast-Food Report / A New 401(k) Portability Service
Survey says: The slowest fast food lines belong to the most popular fast food place. And a serious innovation for workers at one of these restaurants…
Clark Howard
11/29/2022
11.28.22 WARNING: Vehicle Purchases & Lease Buyouts / Attention Holiday Shoppers
New warnings if you have a leased car or are trying to buy a vehicle. Dealers are getting desperate, and some are using dirty tactics you need to kno…
Clark Howard
11/28/2022
11.18.22 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Supermarket Big Brands Taking It To The Lim…
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, Clark shares another reason to …
Clark Howard
11/18/2022