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8.26.20 Knowing your home's flood risk; Rip-off schools
FloodFactor.com is a great website that can help you assess your home's flood risk. And if you are at a higher risk, you can get flood insurance pret…
Clark Howard
08/26/2020
8.25.20 IRS to stop sending tax notices for now; Schwab's new free planning tool
IRS will stop sending tax notices for now until it clears through a backlog of mailed in returns. Charles Schwab has a new tool to help with retirem…
Clark Howard
08/25/2020
8.24.20 Zoom crash this morning + alternatives; The K-shaped look of the economic recovery
Zoom experienced a big crash this morning on the east coast of the US. Clark discusses and talks about the importance of having backup video conferen…
Clark Howard
08/24/2020
8.21.20 Click & collect is the present and the future; Clark Stinks
Retailers like Target are crushing it right now - in large part because they have done an incredible job with click & collect. Clark loves buying stu…
Clark Howard
08/21/2020
8.20.20 Amazon's sale of faulty goods; What's up with the next stimulus bill?
A court has just ruled that Amazon can be held responsible for faulty and unsafe good being sold on its website. Often many of the questionable items…
Clark Howard
08/20/2020
8.19.20 Stock market reaches new highs; Flexible leases are more common
The stock market has fully rebounded since its collapse in the Spring. Apple just hit a $2 trillion valuation while the S&P 500 hit a new milesto…
Clark Howard
08/19/2020
8.18.20 New fees for refinancing; Apple & Google's monopolistic tendencies
Mortgage refinancing just got more expensive thanks to this new fee from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Apple and Google are acting more and more like …
Clark Howard
08/18/2020
8.17.20 What's happening with the post office?; Student loan executive order details + a new propos…
There are some big issues with the postal service right now and it has led to a political firestorm in Washington. But Clark wants to discuss the ref…
Clark Howard
08/17/2020
8.14.20 Cutting items from your budget to save more; Clark Stinks
Clark encourages people to look over their spending for the past month or two. Are you still spending on gym memberships or other recurring subscript…
Clark Howard
08/14/2020
8.13.20 iBonds could be a great savings vehicle; Grocery shortages
With rates dropping quickly for savers, iBonds could be a great place to put some money you want liquid in order to get a better return. Some items …
Clark Howard
08/13/2020
8.12.20 How unemployment benefits will work under the executive order; Prepaid cell phone plan deals
The President's executive order extends federal unemployment benefits. But what will that look like on the ground in the states? Clark discusses. Bo…
Clark Howard
08/12/2020
8.11.20 Watch out for these bill scams; Insurance company access to your medical records
People are getting bill collection notifications via text or email that are scams. Especially in these emotional times, be vigilant for scam artists …
Clark Howard
08/11/2020
8.10.20 Eviction fears & potential for stimulus action; Chaotic start to school year
Clark discusses the difficulty many are having as federal unemployment benefits run dry in the absence of another stimulus bill. It could lead to an …
Clark Howard
08/10/2020
8.7.20 Gold and precious metals have been on a tear; Clark Stinks
Gold prices have been soaring. And the gold bugs are touting gold to the masses as the best investment strategy. Clark talks about how you should thi…
Clark Howard
08/07/2020
8.6.20 Credit lines being cut; AT&T rapidly losing customers
Credit card limits are being cut for many customers by the banks. This is going to drastically hurt the credit scores of many - and in the midst of a…
Clark Howard
08/06/2020
8.5.20 Self storage units having a tough time; Half of Americans see income drop
With more Americans staying put and hunkering down, the storage unit industry is hurting in a big way. A new survey from Bankrate shows that almost …
Clark Howard
08/05/2020
8.4.20 Why Roth 401k's are better; Fast food rewards programs
Roth 401k's make more sense than traditional 401k's for a lot of people. Clark discusses why that is the case. Wendy's has launched a rewards progra…
Clark Howard
08/04/2020
8.3.20 Qualifying for food stamps; Protecting your email privacy
Are you eligible for food stamps? Many more Americans might qualify right now. A new email service will charge you $100 a year for an email address …
Clark Howard
08/03/2020
7.31.20 Overworked pharmacists making more prescription mistakes; Clark Stinks
CVS in Oklahoma was fined for prescription errors and poor staffing. Pharmacists need to be treated better! Kim and Joel share the Clark Stinks post…
Clark Howard
07/31/2020
7.30.20 Websites that help end of life planning; Major discounts available for monitored driving
Lantern and Cake are newer websites that do a great job helping people plan for the future and do some estate planning. If you will let your insuran…
Clark Howard
07/30/2020