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7.29.20 Amazon & Walmart changing checkout experience and robots that cook; Acorns Early to save fo…
Amazon has created a new shopping cart that allows you to skip the checkout line. Walmart is working on something similar that will create efficiency…
Clark Howard
07/29/2020
7.28.20 How to handle health insurance if you've been laid off; Is now a good time to buy a home?
In some states, almost 1/4 of citizens are without health coverage due to the pandemic and having lost their job. Clark talks about where to look for…
Clark Howard
07/28/2020
7.27.20 Walgreens is adding doctors offices across the country; Credit card debt is shrinking
Pharmaceutical chain Walgreens will be adding doctors offices to stores around the country. The Walgreens model will be unique as you'll be able to s…
Clark Howard
07/27/2020
7.24.20 Garmin breach has major ramifications; Clark Stinks
Garmin services went down after a ransomware attack. This affects user data for Garmin users but the implications of this breach go even further. Cla…
Clark Howard
07/24/2020
7.23.20 Unemployment & possible stimulus measures; Instacart customer data leak
Stimulus bill talks are heating up in Washington. As Covid cases are increasing in many states, legislators are starting to talk about what it should…
Clark Howard
07/23/2020
7.22.20 Walmart won't be open on Thanksgiving; College tuition cuts
Black Friday is going to be very different this year. Walmart has announced that they won't be open on Thanksgiving and that will likely cause a lot …
Clark Howard
07/22/2020
7.21.20 Getting out of a lease; Crowded flights
As states and municipalities begin to do away with eviction moratoriums, it's important to know how to protect yourself. Clark discusses how you can …
Clark Howard
07/21/2020
7.20.20 Potential Covid stimulus package; Retailer mask requirements
Different stimulus proposals are making the rounds. Clark discusses what he believes will be a part of the next relief package. Major retailers are …
Clark Howard
07/20/2020
7.17.20 Mortgage rates decline further; Clark Stinks
Mortgage rates have fallen. And you can now get a 30-year mortgage under 3%! Clark is a big fan of 15-year mortgages though because of the even lower…
Clark Howard
07/17/2020
7.16.20 Bitcoin scam hacks prominent Twitter users; Small business bankruptcy tips
Hackers broke into the Twitter accounts of prominent politicians and business leaders to send a message about a Bitcoin scam that claimed to double p…
Clark Howard
07/16/2020
7.15.20 Walmart now requiring masks to be worn; New data on the economic recovery
Walmart is going to require customers to wear masks starting July 20. Clark discusses new data on the economic recovery. He talks about which sector…
Clark Howard
07/15/2020
7.14.20 The economy, jobs, and the potential for more stimulus; Travel safety and booking
Clark talks about what is currently happening in the economy as Covid cases rise in many states. Booking travel is still fraught with issues right n…
Clark Howard
07/14/2020
7.13.20 Tax filing deadline quickly approaching; Ford promises to buy back cars if you lose your job
The deadline to file your taxes is on Wednesday. And Clark discusses the importance of filing a return no matter what your situation is. Auto manufa…
Clark Howard
07/13/2020
7.10.20 Why you need to drive your car even if you have nowhere to go; Getting conference calls rig…
Because of Covid, cars are being driven a lot less. And some animals are finding a new home. So Clark discusses how to take care of your car and keep…
Clark Howard
07/10/2020
7.9.20 People are adopting pandemic puppies; Investing gets cheaper as fund fees fall
People are buying a lot of puppies and other pets because of the pandemic. Clark makes a pitch for getting a rescue puppy. Investing continues to ge…
Clark Howard
07/09/2020
7.8.20 How you bank will change because of Covid; How restaurants will survive - takeout
It seems like every sector of the economy is impacted by Covid in one way or another. Banking is no different. Clark talks about how your relationshi…
Clark Howard
07/08/2020
7.7.20 Companies now doing curbside pickup; 71% of Americans think their retirement is destroyed
Curbside pickup is becoming more normal these days. And even major companies like Aldi and Sam's Club have both started doing curbside pickup. A la…
Clark Howard
07/07/2020
7.6.20 Best customer service cell phone companies; Cities redesigning streets for bike commuting
The ACSI just came out and lists the cell phone companies that have the best customer service. Covid-19 has caused some cities to look at how they d…
Clark Howard
07/06/2020
7.3.20 Community college saves you money; Clark Stinks
Community college is a big time money saver. And it might make even more sense for lots of kids in the Fall. Kim and Joel share the Clark Stinks pos…
Clark Howard
07/03/2020
7.2.20 Millions of loan payments being skipped; How to approach investing if you are near retirement
Millions of loan payments aren't being made right now. But it's actually not as bad as some people thought it might be. Many near-retirees are havin…
Clark Howard
07/02/2020